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Alan Hartnett

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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.
The Stradbally Town U-17 team

Round-up of all the soccer action from Laois teams across three leagues

With the weather drying up considerably in the last week, there were a high number of games involving Laois soccer teams played this weekend...

Call for every club in Laois to supply at least one referee in 2018

All of the clubs in Laois are being called upon to supply at least one referee in 2018. Laois County Board secretary Niall Handy has...
Join us for the final three games of the SFC Round 1

Handy seeking fines to be imposed on clubs who withdraw from leagues

Laois County Board secretary Niall Handy is calling for fines to be imposed upon clubs who pull out of league competitions in 2018. He made...
Thomás Palmer was among the winners of the bursary

Camross hurler awarded GAA National Student Bursary

A young hurler from Camross was awarded a GAA National Student Bursary at Leinster Council Offices recently. Thomás Palmer was presented with the bursary by UCD GAA...

Handy hits out at ‘rushed’ decision to restructure All-Ireland hurling championship

Laois County Board secretary Niall Handy has hit out at the GAA's decision to restructure the All-Ireland hurling championship. Under the new format, Laois have...
Congratulations to Claire Melia on her selection

Kestrels basketballers receive University of Limerick scholarships

Two young basketballers from the Kestrels club in Portarlington have received University of Limerick scholarships. Aaron Whelan and Dylan Dunne of Kestrels Basketball Club were...
The Knockbeg team that will take on Naas CBS tomorrow

WATCH: Three first half goals do the trick as Knockbeg reach last eight

Knockbeg College 3-8 Moate Community School 1-8 Top Oil Leinster Schools Senior 'A' Football Championship Round 2 Knockbeg College are into the quarter finals of the...

Laois Hurlers holding solidarity sleep-out in aid of homelessness

Members of the Laois senior hurlers are taking part in a solidarity sleep-out to raise awareness for the homelessness and housing crisis in Ireland. The...
Luke Devitt received a letter from the president Michael D Higgins

Timahoe NS student receives letter after baking pudding for President Higgins

Timahoe NS student Luke Devitt woke up to a lovely surprise yesterday morning - a letter from President Michael D Higgins. The gold embossed envelope...

Rule preventing some U-20 players representing Laois ‘prejudicial’

The rule which will prevent some players representing the Laois footballers in the new U-20 Leinster football championship next year has been described as...
FoodCloud co-founder and CEO Iseult Ward, Finbar McCarthy, Aldi’s Group Buying Director and FoodCloud co-founder and CEO FoodCloud Hubs Aoibheann O’Brien

Aldi’s Portarlington store teams up with FoodCloud to support local charities

Charities in Portarlington are now receiving free food donations from their local Aldi store as part of Aldi Ireland’s expanded partnership with FoodCloud. Surplus food...

Laois GAA see income rise in latest financial statements

Laois GAA saw income increase in their latest financial statements which have just been published. For the financial year ending October 31 2017, Laois recorded...
O'Moore Park

O’Moore Park could be made a concert venue to raise funds

Laois County Board secretary Niall Handy has suggested that O'Moore Park could be made available to host concerts in order to raise money. Extra funding...
Charlie Flanagan is being called upon to pass on his bin message to Simon Harris

Hospital Action group calls on Flanagan to pass on ‘bin’ comments to Harris

The Portlaoise Hospital Action Committee has called on Charlie Flanagan to tell Minister for Health Simon Harris to 'bin' the report proposing the downgrade...
Garda

Gardai warning of speeding fines phone payment scam

Gardaí are warning members of the public about another scam. Laois Crime Prevention Officier Sergeant Graham Kavanagh Crime is asking the public to be aware...

Appeal for information after digger, dumper and buckets stolen

Gardai are appealing for information after a digger, dumper and buckets were stolen in Killeshin. The incident took place at a private building site over...
Aidan Brennan was among the recipients of the GAA bursary scheme

St Joseph’s footballer awarded GAA National Student Bursary

A St Joseph's footballer was among the recipients of a GAA National Student Bursary at Leinster Council Offices recently. Aidan Brennan was presented with the...
Pictured at the Embrace Farm Accident Survivors Conference in Portlaoise-on November 25 were Norma Rohan, Director Embrace Farm, Seamus Bannon, ABP Food Group with Robert Leonard, Dept. of Agri & Food and Damien O’Reilly, RTE Countrywide programme

Big turnout for Embrace farm safety event

There was a great crowd at the Embrace Farm Accident Survivors Conference was held in Portlaoise last Saturday. It was well attended by farm accident...
The Portarlington RFC Book of Records was a great event

In Pictures: Portarlington RFC’s Book of Records proves to be a real winner

Portarlington Rugby Club was a hive of activity recently as they opened their gates to the public for a new innovative fundraising event called...
The Scoil Christ Ri team which won the Leinster semi final today

Leinster final awaits Scoil Chriost Rí after dramatic victory

Scoil Chriost Rí 4-7 Rochfortbridge 4-6  Senior A Ladies Leinster Football Semi Final A Leinster final place has been secured by Scoil Chriost Rí after they...
Eimear Corri will play for Leinster again

Former Portlaoise Rugby player named in Leinster squad for Interprovincial series

A former Portlaoise rugby player has been named in the Leinster women's squad for the upcoming Interprovincial Series. Eimear Corri is one of a total...
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a hit and run

Mountmellick man arrested following heroin possession

A man has been arrested after he was caught in possession of heroin. Local Gardaí in Mountmellick arrested the 30-year-old in Mountmellick. They made the arrest...
Garry Comerford will play for Waterford again next season

Stradbally native Comerford re-signs for Waterford FC

Stradbally's Garry Comerford has re-signed for Waterford FC ahead of their first season back in the League of Ireland Premier Division. The midfielder, who made...
The playground is completely flooded in Mountmellick

€2million Emergency Scheme announced for flooding victims

Almost €2 million in emergency funding has been made available for the victims of the recent floods in Laois. Large parts of Mountmellick were completely...
Garda

Flanagan to increase garda numbers to fight rural crime

Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan will increase the Garda force to over 20,000 in a bid to combat the rise in rural crime. The Fine...
Jack and Jill Foundation opens new shop in Portlaoise

Jack and Jill Foundation opens new shop in Portlaoise

The Jack and Jill Foundation has opened a new charity shop in Portlaoise. The outlet, which is located in the Kealew Business Park, sells a...
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a hit and run

Man arrested following assault and robbery

Gardaí have arrested a man in his 30s following an assault and robbery incident. It took place today on Main Street, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. At approximately...
A Maureen O'Hara fur coat is being asked to be donated to PETA

PETA calls for Maureen O’Hara’s fur coats to be withdrawn from Laois auction

An animal rights charity is calling for fur coats due to be auctioned in Laois tomorrow to be withdrawn and donated to them instead. PETA...
Have you seen Stephen Cullinan? He has been missing for two weeks

Former Roscrea student missing almost a month found safe and well

A former Cistercian College Roscrea student, who has been missing for almost a month, has been found safe and well. Stephen Cullinan, 25, of Ballymackey, Nenagh,...
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan made the comments about Portlaoise Hospital last night

Flanagan tells Dr O’Reilly to ‘bin’ plan to downgrade Portlaoise Hospital

Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has told Dr Susan O'Reilly to 'bin' her plan to downgrade the Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise. The Fine Gael...