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: 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...
Wins for Emo, Crettyard and Mountmellick in latest 1B action as Courtwood got top...
There was a full round of games in the ACFL Division 1B division tonight while there was also a local derby in Division 2.
Here...
Three-goal Stradbally claim first league win in style
Stradbally 3-13 Graiguecullen 0-9
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1A
After suffering defeat in their opening two games, Stradbally came back to form in some style...
Championship winning team of 1967 to be honoured as Ballyfin also celebrate SHC ‘A’...
2017 was a remarkable year for all in Ballyfin GAA as they captured the Senior A championship after defeating Colt Gaels in the final.
They...
Irish rugby international launches Portlaoise CBS Zambia fundraiser
A group of 16 Portlaoise CBS students will travel to Zambia in February 2019.
Every two years, the school brings a group of boys to...
Portlaoise AFC club grounds vandalised in ‘infuriating’ attack
Portlaoise AFC soccer club was the victim of a break in last night.
The attack came just a short few hours after Ger Dunne's senior...
In Pictures: Incredible Emo Celtic crowned U-19 Premier Division champions
Emo Celtic have been crowned CCFL U-19 Premier Division champions with two games to spare following an emphatic 8-0 win away to Tullamore Town.
Joe...
Laois man’s amazing voyage celebrated 90 years on
On this day 90 years ago, a Laois man flew on the the maiden flight from East to West across the Atlantic ocean.
Born on...
All-Ireland champions Dublin could begin Leinster campaign in Portlaoise
For the second year running, the Dublin senior footballers could be on their way back to O'Moore Park.
According to the Irish Independent, the Leinster Council...
Harpists from Music Generation Laois wow audiences at Edinburgh festival
The Music Generation Laois Senior Harp Ensemble did their county proud last Wednesday when they played support to the virtuosic Scottish trad duo Chris...
Leinster League glory for former Portlaoise Ladies rugby player
Dublin side St Mary's RFC won the Ladies Leinster Division 1 rugby league title at the weekend and a Laois woman played a stellar...
In Pictures: Glory for Laois kickboxers at Dutch Open
Laois Kickboxers, Chloe Shortall and Caitlin Knight, returned to Ireland victorious after success at a tournament in The Netherlands recently.
The pair represented Mountmellick based...
Laois Arthouse to host free writing workshop with renowned author
The Arts Office of Laois County Council will host a free writers workshop titled 'The story of your life' with writer Pauline Clooney at...
Horse with Laois connections favourite for Aintree Grand National
Laois will have a keen interest in the Aintree Grand National this Saturday when Total Recall, a horse owned by the Monsignor John Byrne’s...
Auctioneers say Portlaoise could benefit from Dublin housing shortage
Dublin's pain could be Portlaoise's gain - so say a group of auctioneers.
Speaking to Midlands 103, CEO of the IPAV, Pat Davitt, says that Midlands...
Disappointment as older people left waiting on Home Care Packages
Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare South, Fiona O’Loughlin has said that it is deeply frustrating for the 6,172 older people and their families who...
Mountrath GAA submit plans to build an astroturf
There could be an exciting development in Mountrath GAA.
The club, which plays in the Senior A hurling championship with Laois, lodged a planning application.
They...