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.
In Pictures: Durrow, Spink and Ballyroan turn on the style for St Patrick’s Day
There were 15 parades around the county today and these three certainly didn't get left behind the rest.
Durrow, Spink and Ballyroan are three villages...
In Pictures: President Trump and Kim Jong-Un parade in Abbeyleix
There was a very political presence at the St Patrick's Day parade in Abbeyleix this afternoon.
Donald Trump and Kim Jong-Un were there and they...
In Pictures: Stradbally turns green for St Patrick’s Day
The parish of Stradbally has three parades and after the success of Timahoe and Vicarstown this morning, the Little Town didn't disappoint.
Patrons lined either...
Portlaoise Ladies hockey team crowned Leinster champions
There was glory for Portlaoise Ladies hockey club recently as they were crowned Leinster League champions.
They were named Division 10 champions with two game...
Two changes for Laois hurlers ahead of relegation clash with Antrim
Laois senior hurling manager Eamonn Kelly has made two changes to his side to face Antrim in Dunloy on Sunday.
Eric Killeen, who was taken...
Owners of Our Duke gearing up for ‘dream’ day
The owners of Our Duke say that they can't believe their dreams of having a horse run up the Cheltenham hill are about to...
BREAKING: Electric Picnic tickets completely SOLD OUT
Did you get your hands on a ticket to this year's Electric Picnic music festival?
Well if you didn't, it is now too late as...
Cheltenham 2018: Your race-by-race guide to Day 4 of the festival
Where did that week go?
Here we are on the final day of the 2018 edition of the Cheltenham Festival and it promises to be...
BREAKING: Electric Picnic 2018 acts announced
After months and months of waiting, the announcement many of us have been waiting for is here.
The Electric Picnic have made their first line...
Gardai investigating following halting site fire in Portarlington
Gardai are investigating following a fire in Portarlington last night.
The incident happened in the Woodlands Park halting site before 10pm.
This house was previously set...
Boost for Portarlington as former player Ryan returns
The Portarlington senior footballers have been given a boost with the news that Adam Ryan has transferred back to his native club.
Ryan, who represented...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, March 14, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Mary Brigid Bennett (née Kavanagh)
Glenbower, Mountrath, Laois / Portlaoise, Laois
Mary Brigid Bennett,...
In Pictures: Incredible Wolfhill Athletic claim Carlow league success
A run of 13 successive wins saw Wolfhill Athletic crowned Carlow League Division 3 champions at the weekend.
The side, managed by Trevor Riordan, Mark...
Portlaoise appoint new hurling manager as Cheddar steps away
The Portlaoise hurlers have a new manager ahead of their Division 1 league campaign which will begin at the end of the month.
Back in...
Laois-bred horse claims massive Cheltenham Champion Chase
We have three horses with Laois connections racing in Cheltenham this week and one of them has struck gold today.
Altior, who was unbeaten in...
HSE plans to close A&E Department is ‘utter madness’
Sean Fleming says the current proposals by the HSE to close the A&E Department in the Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise is 'utter madness'.
The...
Laois house prices continue to soar
Property prices in Laois have continued to increase - and the pace of the rise has again picked up.
According to the CSO’s residential property...
Appeal lodged against new petrol station in Portlaoise
An appeal has been launched against a new petrol station which had been granted the green light in Portlaoise.
The new petrol station is to...
In Pictures: Boost for Portarlington as fledgling company aims to create 60 jobs
A company, based in Portarlington, who aim to create 60 jobs, held their launch recently.
The launch, attended by Minister Charlie Flanagan; local politicians and...
Leinster final awaits for glorious Portlaoise Ladies rugby team
Portlaoise 24 Tallaght 7
Ladies Rugby Leinster Division 4 League Semi Final
Portlaoise Ladies rugby team will contest the Leinster Division 4 league final after a...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, March 13, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Alice Bradish (née Duff)
Ballinakill Road, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by her family. Predeceased...
Masterson rewarded with new Connacht rugby contract
Former Portlaoise rugby player Eoghan Masterson has signed a new contract with Connacht.
They have announced that the back rower has signed a two-year extension...
No properties available in Portlaoise on affordable housing scheme
There are no houses available in Portlaoise for people who are receiving state housing benefits.
The news in relation to the HAP scheme was broken by...
Midlands Hospital car parks generate over €1 million
Car parking fees in the three Midlands Hospitals have generated more than €1 million in the past 12 moths.
Mullingar, Tullamore and Portlaoise Hospitals recorded...
Local Cllr says parts of Portlaoise ‘living in fear’
Sinn Fein Councillor Caroline Dwane-Stanley says people in parts of Portlaoise are 'living in fear'.
Speaking to Midlands 103, Dwane-Stanley made the comments following the...
Laois manager Sugrue calls on his team to become more clinical
The Laois senior footballers have won all five of their National League games to date but yesterday's game was certainly their closest encounter yet.
John...
Missed chances cost Portlaoise CBS dearly in soccer semi final
Portlaoise CBS 1 Chanel College Newbridge 3
Leinster Schools Senior 'A' Cup Semi Final
Portlaoise CBS were denied a place in the Senior A Cup final...
Misfiring Laois survive London scare to seal fifth straight win
Laois 0-17 London 2-9
Allianz National Football League Division 4
Laois have made it five wins from five matches after surviving an almighty scare in Ruislip...
LIVE BLOG: Laois footballers in London and hurlers v Dublin
Today could potentially be a very defining day for both the Laois footballers and hurlers.
In two different countries and over two hours apart, the...
Well wishes for popular commentator as illness rules out London trip
Laois Gaelic Football fans will not be listening to Jack Nolan reporting live from Ruislip today.
The legendary GAA commentator travels the length and breadth...