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: Knockbeg turns orange for mental health awareness
The sun shone brightly of Friday as Knockbeg College turned orange for mental health awareness.
They were just one of a number of secondary schools...
Transmitter to headline teenage disco for Portlaoise Rugby Club
Portlaoise Rugby Club are holding a teenage disco to raise funds.
And the club have booked one of the most popular bands in the midlands...
In Pictures: Plenty of ‘Wonder’ at the Timahoe NS Panto
A sold out Timahoe Hall was the venue on Wednesday and Thursday night as the Timahoe NS Panto took place.
The panto, called 'Alice in...
Three selectors put forward for Laois U-20 football team
Three selectors have been chosen to form a management team for the Laois U-20 footballers.
Billy O'Loughlin was ratified as Laois U-20 football manager at...
Laois TD reveals ‘New Year’s Resolution’ led him to Twitter
A Laois TD has joined Twitter following a 'New Year's Resolution'.
While Fine Gael's Charlie Flanagan and Sinn Fein's Brian Stanley have been there since...
My Club and I: Enda Fingleton (Portlaoise Rugby Club)
Portlaoise Rugby Club are going through something of a renaissance at the moment.
Paul Brady's men endured a miserable start to the 2017-2018 but have...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, February 9, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Maura Ryan
Newtownperry, Rathdowney, Laois
On February 7, 2018, peacefully, in the wonderful care...
Enterprise Ireland seeking to prepare Laois businesses for Brexit
Enterprise Ireland will be hosting a major seminar for businesses on the topic of Preparing For Brexit in Portlaoise on February 22.
The seminar will take...
Lennon’s University of Limerick win to set up Fitzgibbon clash with IT Carlow
University of Limerick 4-18 University College Cork 0-8
Fitzgibbon Cup Quarter Final
University of Limerick will face DJ Carey's IT Carlow in the Fitzgibbon cup semi...
Appeal for blood donors in Mountmellick
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is looking for donors in Mountmellick.
A clinic will be held at Mountmellick Community School from 5.30pm until 8pm today.
Those...
Two changes for Laois senior footballers ahead of Waterford clash
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The Laois senior football team has been named for Saturday night's Division 4 clash with Waterford.
John...
Laois man sells his cyber security firm to Miami Dolphins owner in $30m deal
A Laois man has completed the sale of a business he co-founded to the owner of the Miami Dolphins in a deal worth $30...
Downey the hero as IT Carlow reach Fitzgibbon Cup semi final
IT Carlow 1-19 Limerick IT 0-19
Fitzgibbon Cup Quarter Final
Ballinakill's Seán Downey was IT Carlow's hero tonight as his goal and point proved the difference...
Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor Darts Exhibition coming to Laois
Every fancy yourself at being able to beat the best darts player of all time?
Well now you can get the chance to try as...
WATCH: O’Carroll and Lowry fire UCD to Sigerson semi finals
UCD 0-16 DCU 1-9
Sigerson Cup Quarter Final
UCD are one step away from their third consecutive Sigerson Cup final appearance after two Laois men fired...
Glory for Laois players in All Sydney GAA Championship
A number of Laois players enjoyed glory over the weekend as Sydney Shamrocks claimed the All-Sydney GAA championships.
11 Laois lads from four different clubs...
Answer a survey on commuting in Laois and win a €250 voucher
Laois has one of the fastest growing population figures in the Country, results of the Census 2016 have confirmed.
The population of County Laois is...
Defeat for Scoil Chriost Ri in All Ireland basketball Semi Final
Scoil Chriost Ri senior A basketball team bowed out of the All-Ireland Championship when they were beaten by Colaiste Chiarain Leixlip in the semi...
Son of murdered Portlaoise prison officer hits out at TV show on Gerry Adams
The son of a Portlaoise Prison officer who was murdered by the IRA 34 years ago has hit out at a TV3 program which...
Portlaoise Community Games holding meeting to seek volunteers
Portlaoise Community Games meeting is due to take place in the Parish Centre at 8pm tonight, Wednesday.
This meeting has been called with a view...
B&B owner rejects claim man was forced to cook on street
The owner of a B&B where a homeless Laois man was staying has rejected the accusation that he 'forced to cook food on the...
Funding sought to amend ‘dangerous’ bend in Timahoe
Cllr Pashcal McEvoy is seeking funding to change a 'dangerous bend' coming into the village of Timahoe.
The bend in the road coming into the...
Laois GAA seeking selectors for U-20 football team
Following the appointment of Billy O'Loughlin as Laois U-20 football manager, Laois GAA are now looking for selectors to form a management team.
At last...
Consultation on Abbeyleix Hospital with local people ‘essential’
A local Councillor has said that any development regarding Abbeyleix Hospital requires consultation with local people.
In a statement, John Joe Fennelly says he welcomes...
Three Laois horses going for glory in Leopardstown
Today marks the second day of the first Dublin Horse Racing Festival and there will be keen Laois interest.
Three horses with strong Laois connections...
Portlaoise venue to host third Super Bowl party
American Football has become increasingly popular in Ireland since Sky Sports began showing it live.
And one Portlaoise establishment is planning an American theme on...
WATCH: Heywood CS reach All-Ireland basketball final
Heywood Community School 38 Dundalk 26
All Ireland Cadet Semi Final
Heywood Community School have reached the All-Ireland Cadet basketball final following a stunning victory over...
Four changes for Laois hurlers ahead of Galway clash
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Laois manager Eamonn Kelly has made four changes to the starting team to face Galway in...
Laois singer in line for Ireland’s Got Talent TV appearance
A young singer from Laois is hopeful of making an appearance on our TV screens tomorrow night.
Ireland's Got Talent, a spin-off of the popular...
‘Shock’ as just ‘two community Gardai in Laois’
A Laois TD has expressed his 'shock' at the news there are just two community Gardai in Laois.
Sinn Finn TD Brian Stanley says that...