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.
Health Minister: ‘No decision made on future of Portlaoise Hospital’
The Minister for Health Simon Harris has said that 'no decision' on the future of Portlaoise Hospital has been made.
The Fine Gael TD made...
Calls for investment in Abbeyleix Hospital
Sinn Fein TD has called for proper investment in Abbeyleix Hospital.
In an exchange with Minister for Health Simon Harris in the Dail, Stanley made...
Last chance to go up against Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor
Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor is set to Portlaoise’s Killeshin Hotel to take part in one of the biggest exhibitions of his Irish tour this...
In Pictures: Exciting Laois Bealtaine festival planned
The Arts Office in Laois County Council invite people of an older age to join in some of the wonderful events that are happening...
In Pictures: Awards galore for Portlaoise Golf club
A number of Portlaoise golfers were presented with trophies and awards recently.
The members, from Portlaoise Golf Club, collected their prizes at a ceremony in...
No toilets planned for Rock of Dunamase
There are no plans to construct toilet facilities at the Rock of Dunamase, a local area Council meeting has heard.
The issue was raised by...
Laois teen entrepreneur gearing up for Student Enterprise National Final
Alice Carew will be representing Laois in the senior category of the National Student Enterprise Awards next month.
The Mountrath Community School student will represent...
Portlaoise Hospital to take part in National Patient Survey
The Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise will once again participate in the National Patient Experience Survey.
Pictured at the Hospital recently, were groups of staff representing...
Graiguecullen to host senior football match between Laois and Meath
The Laois senior footballers will host Meath in a special Inter-county challenge match next week.
This will be the first time that Laois have played...
In Pictures: Meet the Laois nun who has spent 35 years helping people in...
A Laois nun has spent the last 35 years of her life helping the most vulnerable people in a remote part of Africa.
Sr Cathy...
In Pictures: Great crowd at Portlaoise St Patrick’s Day Parade awards night
After a lot of controversy, the St Patrick's Day parade in Portlaoise went ahead last month.
Organisers had originally called off the event citing a...
Portarlington French Festival organisers CANCEL this year’s event
The popular Festival Francais de Portarlington will not take place this year, organisers say.
In a statement, released on the People of Port Facebook page, they...
Flight which ‘began’ in Portlaoise and changed history celebrated in Germany
A Laois county delegation including Council Cathaoirleach Padraig Fleming and artist Brendon Deacy attended the ninetieth anniversary celebrations of the first ever east-to-west trans-Atlantic...
€1.3million social housing scheme opens in Mountrath
An Oaklee Housing development that will provide homes for 11 families on the housing list officially opened in Mountrath, Laois.
Oaklee Housing invested more than...
Laois forward receives prestigious Rising Star award
Laois senior footballer Evan O'Carroll has been recognised for his role in UCD's Sigerson Cup win.
The Crettyard forward played an integral part in the...
Laois farmers welcome Chinese deal on beef exports
The former IFA National Livestock Chairman has welcomed the news that Irish beef farmers will now have access to the largest market in the world.
Henry...
In Pictures: Great craic at ‘Music at the Malt House’ 2018
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan was among the large crowd which attended the second annual Music Generation 'Music at the Malt House' event at...
RTE looking for Laois adults living with their parents for new series
In 2018 some one in four 25 to 34-year-olds are living with their parents in their family home.
Most don’t want to be there ......
In Pictures: Incredible Portlaoise rugby side qualify for third final
Portlaoise U-17 rugby team are enjoying a special year and they qualified for a third final of the season on Sunday.
Before the Plate semi...
WATCH: Graiguecullen Feile winning captain’s speech will brighten your day
This month marks ten years since yours truly started reporting on sporting events in Laois.
And in that time, I've witnessed probably around 100 winning...
BREAKING: Laois GAA announce new sponsor for Centre of Excellence
Following a recent drive, Laois GAA have secured sponsorship for the Centre of Excellence for the next three years.
Laois GAA and Laois and Offaly...
UPDATED: Laois woman receives People of the Year Award
The 43rd annual People of the Year Awards took place live on RTE last night and a Laois woman was among the winners.
Following the...
Report shows local young business people making massive impact
A report released this week by the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) has shown the significant impact that business people who have been through the...
‘Cool For Kids Award’ nomination for Laois at National Heritage Awards
The Heritage Council of Ireland has announced the Heritage Award Winners for 2017 - and there was a Laois recipient among the nominations.
These awards...
This is what I’m studying: The Portlaoise girl aiming to become a primary school...
A few weeks ago, we covered a piece of poetry from a young woman from Portlaoise about her town.
That poets name was Helen Byrne...
Clover United the big winners on mixed day for Laois soccer clubs
The domestic soccer season is ticking along towards its conclusion and there are a number of Laois teams in line to win trophies.
One of...
Late rally sees Rathdowney-Erill snatch a draw against The Harps
The Harps 1-7 Rathdowney-Errill 0-10
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1A
Rathdowney-Errill scored the last five points of this encounter to claim a draw against table...
Portlaoise and Graiguecullen crowned Laois Feile football champions
For the second year running, Portlaoise and Graiguecullen will be the two football clubs that will represent Laois at the All-Ireland U-14 competition this...
Former RTE News broadcaster wants Laois people to join him on the Camino
Calling all Laois walking enthusiasts - broadcaster Aengus MacGrianna wants you to make every step count for end-of-life care this September by walking the...
Aldi offers huge opportunity to Laois food and drinks producers
Aldi has announced it is seeking applications from Laois’s small to medium Irish food and drink producers to enter their products to win a...