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.
Goal and assist for Laois winger as UCD make winning start in UEFA Youth...
The UEFA Youth League got underway last night and a young Laois man made a scintillating start.
Emo's Roy Lawlor was in action for for...
Double bronze and a nasty fall for Laois athlete McDonald at World Masters in...
It has been a successful and eventful couple of days for the evergreen Laois athlete Martin McDonald.
The Ballyroan, Abbeyleix & District runner competed in...
Laois primary school perform for President Michael D Higgins at Ploughing Championships
The school band in Scoil Fionntáin Naofa, Shanahoe was invited to perform at the opening ceremony of the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska.
This was...
Laois SFC: Walker leads the way as Graiguecullen defeat neighbours Killeshin
Graiguecullen 1-14 Killeshin 1-11
Laois SFC Quarter Final
Lee Walker was in top form as Graiguecullen defeated Killeshin to claim the final spot in the Laois...
Draw made for Laois SFC and SFC ‘B’ semi finals plus SFC relegation semi...
The draw has been made for the Laois Shopping Centre SFC and SFC 'B' semi finals.
While the draw has also been made for the...
Laois SFC: 14-man O’Dempsey’s into semi finals after toppling Arles-Killeen
O'Dempsey's 2-9 Arles-Killeen 0-10
Laois SFC Quarter Final
O'Dempsey's are through to the Laois Shopping Centre SFC semi finals following a five point win over Arles-Killeen.
They...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from a massive Sunday of football championship action
It is a massive day of football championship action with games down for decision in a range of competitions.
The action begins at 11.45am where...
Laois IFC ‘B’: Dunne and Ramsbottom to the fore as Timahoe preserve their status...
Timahoe 1-9 Portlaoise 2-3
Laois IFC 'B' Semi Final
Timahoe are safe in the Laois Shopping Centre IFC for another year after they defeated Portlaoise in...
Another big day of action as knockout games in Laois SFC, IFC and Ladies...
Arles-Killeen v O'Dempsey's
Laois SFC Quarter Final in O'Moore Park at 2.15pm
The last of the quarter finals of the Laois Shopping Centre SFC take place...
Three more football games on Saturday as SFC quarter finals take centre stage
Ballyroan-Abbey v Portarlington
Laois SFC Quarter Final in O'Moore Park at 5.30pm
After a couple of days of SFC 'B' action, the SFC proper resumes this...
Success for Laois owner as Killeaney Bear claims glory at the races in Cork
There was Laois success at the racecourse in Cork last week as Killeaney Bear claimed glory.
The horse is owned by Shanahoe native Charlie Kerwin...
Laois SFC ‘B’: Murphy returns and Deegan delights as Stradbally defeat Courtwood once again
Stradbally 1-14 Courtwood 1-8
Laois SFC 'B' Quarter Final
Stradbally have gained their first win of the 2024 Laois Shopping Centre SFC following victory over Courtwood...
‘Accident waiting to happen’ – Serious safety issues outlined at Laois primary school
Serious safety issues, described as 'an accident waiting to happen', have been outlined at a recent meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District.
Independent Councillor Tommy...
Laois woman all set to appear on popular British TV show Countdown
Laois resident and Managing Director of The CUBE Low Carbon Centre of Excellence, Caroline Hofman, is set to appear on the iconic Channel 4...
MATCH OFF: Arles-Kilcruise safe in Intermediate following Ballyroan-Abbey walkover
The Laois Shopping Centre IFC 'B' semi final between Arles-Kilcruise and Ballyroan-Abbey is off.
The game, scheduled for Crettyard this evening, has been called off...
Proposal made for bandstand to be erected on lower Main Street in Portlaoise
Could we sees bands perform and live Podcasts take place on lower Main Street in Portlaoise in the future?
Well, this is a proposal that...
‘B’ competitions set to get underway as SFC and IFC return this evening
Ballylinan v Emo
Laois SFC 'B' Quarter Final in Stradbally at 7.30pm
The Laois Shopping Centre SFC 'B' gets underway tonight as the race to claim...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College officially open new astro turf pitch
Portlaoise College marked the official opening of its long-awaited astro turf pitch last week, a project that has been in development since 2018.
The new...
Double success for Laois man at Young Farmer of the Year 2024 awards
A Laois farmer was successful on the double at the Young Farmer of the Year Awards in The Heritage Hotel last night.
Killeshin native Martin...
Prison system at ‘breaking point’ as official capacity now exceeded by 400 prisoners
The prison system has been described as being at 'breaking point' by a local TD following figures in relation overcrowding.
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee...
€465,000 allocated for 16 Laois Community Projects under Community Climate Action Programme
€465,000 has been allocated to Laois County Council for Laois community groups under the Community Climate Action Programme.
This Government funding will support a wide...
€226,000 funding for Laois local sports partnership under the dormant accounts fund
€226,000 in funding has been announced for Laois Local Sports Partnership under the Dormant Accounts Fund.
€134,000 will be allocated for hubs, €45,000 for urban...
Laois GAA Fixtures: Attention switches back to football plus juvenile finals
After an extremely busy period of hurling action, attention switches back to football this week for Laois GAA.
The Laois Shopping Centre SFC is down...
Pairings confirmed for the semis finals of the Laois SHC, Premier IHC and IHC
The draws for the semi finals of the Laois Shopping Centre Premier IHC and IHC have been made.
These draws were made necessary as three...
Laois SHC: Fast start crucial as Camross defeat The Harps to set up semi...
Camross 2-18 The Harps 1-16
Laois SHC Quarter Final
County champions Camross are safely through to the Laois Shopping Centre SHC semi finals following victory over...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from the Laois SHC quarter finals
After a dramatic day of action yesterday, hurling is back on the table once again this afternoon.
Saturday was a defining day in the Laois...
Super Saturday of hurling with six big championship matches down for decision
Ballyfin v Camross
Laois Premier IHC Quarter Final in O'Moore Park at 5.30pm
There is a double header of action in O'Moore Park where the Laois...
Laois JHC ‘C’: Brilliant Bowe leads Rathdowney-Errill to championship glory
Rathdowney-Errill 2-18 The Harps 2-14
Laois JHC 'C' Final
Brian Bowe landed ten points as Rathdowney-Errill claimed Laois Shopping Centre Junior 'C' glory this evening.
In a...
Laois secondary school principal announces retirement and brings 36-year teaching career to an end
After the best part of forty years working in different roles in post-primary education, Gerry Quinn is due to retire from St Fergal’s College...
In Pictures: Transmitter rock as Portlaoise College celebrates new academic year
Portlaoise College's students rocked their way into the new academic year with its annual commencement event in the school courtyard.
Local band Transmitter provided the...