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.
Cost of renting in Laois dramatically rises more than rest of region
The cost of renting in Laois has continued to rise meteorically.
It rose by 9 per cent in the last year which not only outstrips...
In Pictures: Regional basketball glory for Scoil Chriost Rí and Portlaoise CBS
There were multiple regional basketball titles won by two Laois secondary schools in the previous seven days.
Last week, Portlaoise CBS First Years were crowned...
Green light for new business park in Laois
A new industrial estate is set for a Laois town.
Midlands 103 are reporting that Jimmy Dunne has been granted permission from the Laois County...
Plans to turn former home interior store into cafe
There was widespread shock in January when Albany Home Decor Store in Portlaoise became the latest business casualty in Portlaoise’s town centre.
The business, which celebrated...
Son of murdered Portlaoise prison officer calls for Sinn Fein senator to resign
The son of a murdered Portlaoise Prison Officer has called for a Sinn Fein senator to 'take the honourable action and resign' following a...
New apartments in Portarlington on hold following objections
Plans to build new apartments in Portarlington have been put on hold following two objections.
Drumgoan Developments Ltd applied to the council for permission to...
In Pictures: Laois school help launch dog fouling awareness campaign
A Laois primary school has teamed up with Dogs Trust Ireland to launch a 'dog fouling awareness' campaign.
St Joseph's NS from Mountmellick are fully...
Laois GAA announce plans for expansive fundraising venture
Laois GAA have announced plans for an expansive fundraising venture which will help them complete all the works associated with the Training Centre.
County Board...
Midlands Centre holding coffee morning for World Down Syndrome Day
Down Syndrome Centre Midlands are holding a coffee and cake morning to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on Wednesday March 21.
Their annual celebration takes...
Glory for Portlaoise boxer Doheny as world title fight looms
In the early hours of the morning, a Portlaoise man took another giant step in his career.
TJ Doheny, who now lives in Bondi Junction, Australia,...
In Pictures: Record number take part in Portlaoise 5k race
The Streets of Portlaoise 5k race saw a record number of 800 runners take part on St Patrick's Day.
The annual 5k road race took...
Second win for Laois minor camogie team in All-Ireland championship
Laois 2-14 Roscommon 0-4
All-Ireland Minor 'B' Camogie Championship Group 1 Round 2
The Laois minor camogie team have made it two wins from two matches...
Laois footballers path to the final clear following Carlow v Antrim result
John Sugrue's Laois senior football side were not in action today but they now know what they must do in order to qualify for...
In Pictures: Laois turns white AGAIN as the snow makes a return
When will this ever end?
Many of us went to bed last night after celebrating St Patrick's Day and didn't expect to wake up to...
Crucial Laois hurling match goes ahead but host of other sports fixtures CANCELLED
The Sunday of a Bank Holiday weekend is traditionally busy.
Following the St Patrick's celebrations, a number of people will have planned to go to...
In Pictures: Laois lads on Irish Wheelchair Rugby team going for World Cup glory
The Irish Wheelchair Rugby Team is travelling to Switzerland in two weeks’ time to take part in the World Wheelchair Rugby Championship qualifiers -...
In Pictures: Killeshin and Graiguecullen go green for St Patrick’s Day
What a day that was!
St Patrick's Day has come and almost gone with the county turning green for the day.
And down on the Carlow...
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...