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.
Tributes paid to late Jerry Lodge following sad passing
Last night, the sad news that local Councillor Jerry Lodge had sadly passed away began to emerge.
The Fianna Fail Cllr held the role of...
Second man arrested as Laois footballer remains in hospital
Gardai have revealed that a second man has been arrested in connection with the assault on Laois footballer Daniel O'Reilly.
Last night, we revealed that...
Stradbally group gearing up for Women’s Mini Marathon to raise money for charity
A group of walkers from Stradbally are gearing up to take part in the Women's Mini Marathon this summer.
Stradbally native Kim McCormack set up...
Update: Arrests made following assault of Laois footballer in Carlow
Gardai have arrested two men in connection with the investigation into the assault of Laois footballer Danny O'Reilly in Carlow at the weekend.
A Garda...
All this week’s Laois GAA fixtures
After a number of games were called off at the weekend, we are hoping the rain will stop soon so we can get some...
Gardai following ‘definite line of inquiry’ as Laois man remains in hospital
Gardai say they are 'following a definite line of inquiry' as a young Laois man who was the victim of an assault at the...
Gardai appealing for information following arson attack in Portarlington
Gardai are appealing for information following an arson attack in Portarlington.
Speaking on Midlands 103, Crime Prevention Officer Graham Kavanagh revealed that the incident took...
In Pictures: Townscape exhibition proving to be a big hit
Dunamaise Arts Centre welcomed a great crowd to the launch of one of the most significant exhibitions to emerge from the Midlands, ahead of...
Three Scoil Chriost Ri creations going for Junk Kouture glory
Voting lines are open all this week as three Laois creations bid to be crowned the Junk Kouture champion.
All of them are from Scoil...
Brilliant Camross claim Leinster U-13 title in style
It is very rare that a Laois team wins a Leinster title but that is exactly what these young men from Camross did at...
Weather plays havoc with Laois GAA fixtures on Bank Holiday Monday
What a day that was!
It rained and rained and rained and rained and is still raining out there now.
As a result, what should have...
Goal hero Walsh leads Laois minor Ladies to Leinster final
Laois 5-6 Westmeath 1-12
Ladies Minor 'C' Leinster Football Championship Semi Final
The Laois Ladies have qualified for the Leinster Minor 'C' football final following an...
€56k worth of cocaine seized in armed raid in Laois
Gardai have sezied a substantial sum of cocaine following a raid at a house in Laois.
€56,000 worth of the drug was discovered following a...
Attride thrilled to be first Laois senior captain in 15 years to climb Hogan...
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The last Laois senior football captain to climb the steps of the Hogan Stand and lift a...
WATCH: Sugrue says Laois and Walsh will ‘move on’ after Twitter controversy
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When the Laois senior footballers defeated Carlow by one point last week, much of the talk of...
REVEALED: Average house price in Laois increases again
House prices nationally rose by 2.5% during the first three months of 2018, according to the latest House Price Report released today by Daft.ie.
In...
Jubilant Munnelly reveals how he’s still going strong in his 16th season
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Laois claimed the Division 4 title this afternoon in Croke Park and their longest serving player was...
Lillis and O’Carroll going in search of ‘icing on the cake’
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Laois are set to take on Carlow this weekend in the Division 4 football final in Croke...
Returning Kelly leads St Joseph’s to opening league victory over Portlaoise
St Joseph's 2-9 Portlaoise 1-5
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1A
After leading the St Joseph's juniors to championship glory last year, Tom Kelly played his...
Big Irish Rail disruption for Laois commuters this weekend
If you are travelling to Dublin this weekend via train, you can expect major disruption to your journey.
Irish Rail are assisting Kildare County Council...
Lithuanian ambassador to shout for Laois in Division 4 final
Portlaoise Parish Centre was transformed into a sea of yellow red and green last night as the Laois Lithuanian community welcomed their Ambassador.
Egidijus Meilūnas...
Gardai launch Easter drug and drink driving campaign
A total of 59 people have been killed or seriously injured in Easter Bank Holiday crashes since 2012, according to figures released by the...
New housing development planned for Ballylinan
Planning permission has been sought for a new housing development in Ballylinan.
Charlotte Greene has made a planning application to Laois County Council for the...
Appeal launched for missing teenager
Gardai have launched an appeal to find a missing Carlow teenager.
17-year-old Natasha McNeill was last seen in Carlow on March 22 2018 at 4.30pm.
Natasha...
Date announced for Referendum on the Eighth Amendment
The referendum on repealing the Eighth Amendment will take place on Friday, May 25.
Legislation allowing for the vote has passed through the Seanad yesterday evening...
Religious magazine set to celebrate 130 years of publication in Laois
The Sacred Heart Messenger is one of Ireland’s oldest religious magazines and still one of the biggest selling monthlies.
And this year will see them...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, March 29, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Nancy Nicholls (née Dunne)
St Michael's Park, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by her loving...
Laois family lights up the LauraLynn Children’s Hospice Oscars ceremony
A Laois family were among the winners at the LauraLynn Children’s Hospice Oscars ceremony in Dublin.
Portlaoise native Liam Ryan, 9, and his family starred in...
Music Generation Laois presents ‘Music at the Malt House’ 2018
Music Generation Laois will host a very special event in the magnificent surrounds of the restored Malt House in Stradbally.
Following the success of last...
Laois GAA release statement following star forward’s Tweet
Laois GAA have released a statement after star forward Gary Walsh caused a storm on Twitter this afternoon.
Following the acquittal four men in the Belfast...