Alan Hartnett
Stradbally native Alan Hartnett is a graduate of Knockbeg College who has worked in the local and national media since 2008. Alan has a BA in Economics, Politics and Law and an MA in Journalism from DCU. His happiest moment was when Jody Dillon scored THAT goal in the Laois senior football final in 2016.
Laois senior hurlers name captain for 2018 season
The Laois senior hurlers will play their first competitive game of the new season on Saturday and ahead of that, they have confirmed their...
Kolbe School cannot be left behind – Stanley
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley has said that Kolbe School Portlaoise, which caters for children with severe intellectual and physical disabilities, needs a new...
Foyle wants to help out younger members of Laois hurling panel
Such is the youthful nature of the Laois senior hurlers that someone who is 28-years-old is considered somewhat old.
But that is exactly what Borris-Kilcotton's...
Conway on the comeback trail after knee surgey
Arles-Kilcruise forward David Conway will begin this season on the sidelines after recently undergoing knee surgery.
The Laois sharpshooter says he played most of last...
Scoil Fionntain Naofa Shanahoe planning expanison
A primary school in Shanahoe has applied for planning permission to expand.
The board of management of Scoil Fionntain Naofa primary school have made the...
Laois Ladies football fixtures for 2018 confirmed
The Ladies Gaelic Football Association have released their master fixture list for 2018.
Like 2017, Laois will operate in Division 2 of the National League...
RTE looking for Laois brides-to-be to appear on Say Yes to the Dress
Do you know anyone who intends to get married in 2018?
Well, the hit RTE show Say Yes to the Dress are searching for brides-to-be to...
Free scoring Portlaoise CBS progress in U-17 league and U-19 cup
Portlaoise CBS soccer teams have something big to look forward to after Christmas following two big wins in recent days.
On Tuesday, their U-17s qualified...
New grading bye law introduced by Laois GAA
Laois GAA have a new grading system for 2018 following a vote by the clubs at last week's Convention.
Under the new rules, clubs will...
Barry fires Colaiste Iosagáin into the semi-finals
Colaiste Iosagáin 2-10 Colaiste Choilm Tullamore 0-11
Top Oil South Leinster Senior 'B' Football Football Championship Round 2
Colaiste Iosagáin Portarlington have qualified for the semi-finals...
2018 cannot be another year of uncertainty for Portlaoise Hospital – Stanley
Sinn Féin TD, Brian Stanley, has welcomed today's announcement by Minister for Health Simon Harris.
The Minister announced that there will be consultation with local...
In Pictures: Minister Flanagan meets Student Council of Colaiste Iosagain
Minister for Justice and Equality Charlie Flanagan TD Coláiste ĺosagáin, Portarlington on Monday to meet the Student Council and present them with their Certificates...
Legendary Knockbeg College teacher set to retire
One of Knockbeg College's most loved teachers is set to retire this Christmas.
English teacher Mr John Behan will walk out of Room 8 for...
In Pictures: Santa Claus makes visit to T&S United
There was great excitement in Timahoe on Monday night as a visitor from the North Pole dropped by.
Santa Claus took time out of his...
In Pictures: Laois athletes perform well in last Cross Country event of year
This year’s Irish National Novice and Juvenile uneven ages cross country championships took place in the WIT Sports Arena in Waterford on last Sunday.
The...
Knockbeg and Portlaoise CBS out while Heywood progress in U-16 championship
There was disappointment for two Laois based schools recently as they both suffered elimination from their respective U-16 football championship competitions.
The season is over...
Gardai issue handy tips to avoid being burgled this Christmas
A key tactic in burglary prevention is avoidance - not just
alarming your property say Gardaí.
For example: chain up your wheelie bin to a fence away...
Goal of Croke Park driving King through pre-season slog
Pre-season training is probably the toughest thing about being an inter-county player.
You spend most of it either running around a field or in the...
Dublin Hospital Group statement on Portlaoise Hospital ‘misleading’
Sinn Finn TD Brian Stanley says the statement released by the Dublin Hospital Group yesterday is misleading.
They say that Thursday's Strategic Plan launch is...
Hefty injury list for Laois hurlers ahead of Walsh Cup
The Laois hurlers will begin competitive action next week without a number of their regulars.
Manager Eamonn Kelly has revealed that a number of his...
Portarlington MMA star becomes Euro champion and Conor McGregor endorsement
A MMA star from Portarlington was certainly busy over the weekend.
After nearly three years away from the sport, Philip 'The Honeybadger' Mulpeter returned to...
Council should ‘keep it local’ rather than hire ‘foreign nationals’
Laois County Council should use 'their own people' to fix bridges rather than hire 'foreign nationals' a Councillor has said.
Cllr Ben Brennan was speaking...
Dublin Hospital group say Thursday launch ‘not related to Portlaoise’
The Dublin Midlands Hospital Group has released a statement around the launch of their Strategic Development Plan on Thursday.
The group say: "The Dublin Midlands...
Scoil Chriost Rí crowned Leinster champions following remarkable comeback
Scoil Chriost Rí 3-13 Loreto (Wexford) 2-8
Ladies Schools Leinster Senior Football Championship Final
Scoil Chriost Rí have been crowned Leinster champions once again following a...
Midfielder Quigley gearing up for twelfth season with Laois
Midfielder Brendan Quigley is ready to pull on the Laois jersey for a 12th season.
However, the same groin problem which kept him out of...
Save Portlaoise Hospital group plan mass protest on Thursday
The Portlaoise Hospital Action Committee has called for a mass protest to take place this Thursday.
In a statement the group say:
Thomas Timmons, the chairman...
Planning granted for new housing development in Stradbally
Planning permission has been granted to construct a retirement village in Stradbally.
North Eastern housing agency plan to build a 16 house development in the...
Third man arrested following Mountrath assault and false imprisonment
Gardaí have arrested a third man in the case of false imprisonment and assault in Mountrath.
The arrest happened on Sunday and he has become...
Laois football manager provides injury update ahead of new season
We're still in 2017 but the Laois senior footballers will play their first competitive game of the new season in just under two weeks...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Enterprise Centre celebrates 10 years with Christmas lunch
The Portlaoise Enterprise Centre celebrated 10 years in existence last week by hosting a Christmas lunch.
All of the centre's occupants turned out to enjoy...