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.
Flanagan tells Dr O’Reilly to ‘bin’ plan to downgrade Portlaoise Hospital
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has told Dr Susan O'Reilly to 'bin' her plan to downgrade the Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise.
The Fine Gael...
Sonas Childcare Centre seeking donations following devastating Mountmellick floods
The Sonas Childcare Centre is seeking donations as it sets up a temporary facility following last week's devastating flooding in Mountmellick.
The childminding service was...
Portarlington girl Turner named Para Swimmer of the year
A young woman from Portarlington has been named Para Swimmer of the Year for 2017.
Nicole Turner, who is only 15-years-old, is a rising star...
Hospital Action Committee confirm details of public protest
The group behind the movement to keep Portlaoise Hospital full operational have announced the details of their public protest planned for this weekend.
The Midland...
In Pictures: Weather fails to dampen spirits at Portlaoise Christmas Market
The rain failed to dampen the spirits in Portlaoise today at the biggest one-day Christmas Market in Ireland.
Santa was there, the lights were turned on...
Portlaoise RFC off the mark with big win over high-flying Suttonians
Portlaoise RFC 21 Suttonians 0
Leinster League - Division 1B Round 7
Portlaoise RFC are off the mark in Division 1B of the Leinster League following...
Soccer: Round-up of action on a sombre day for Laois clubs
There were a number of Laois teams involved in action today in what was a sad day overall for soccer enthusiasts in the county.
Stradbally...
Knockbeg U-14s bow out to strong Scoil Mhuire Clane side
Knockbeg College 3-3 Scoil Mhuire Clane 4-13
Top Oil South Leinster PP Sch Under-14 Football “A” Championship Semi Final
Knockbeg's U-14 championship campaign is over after...
Public meeting for Sonas Childcare Centre following Mountmellick floods
The Board of Mountmellick Community Childcare Ltd (Sonas) is holding a public meeting following the floods which devastated the town during the week.
The meeting...
Snapchat sensation Buff Egan set to come to Laois
Snapchat sensation Buff Egan is set to grace the O'Moore County this weekend.
The Kerry man is reportedly on his way to Crettyard this Sunday...
Knockbeg make winning start in to South Leinster Junior campaign
Knockbeg College 2-6 St Peters 1-6
Top Oil South Leinster Junior Football Championship Round 1
Knockbeg opened their South Leinster junior football championship campaign with a...
Mountmellick man’s new book aims to raise €18k for mental health charity
A Mountmellick man is hoping to raise €18,000 for GROW mental health charity through the proceeds of his new book.
'Let Your Life Speak -...
One of the candidates in race for County Board chairman DROPS OUT
One of the candidates who had declared to run for the position of Laois County Board chairman on December 4 has bowed out of...
Bank of Ireland Enterprise event postponed due to Mountmellick floods
The Bank of Ireland Enterprise event which had been schedule to take place in Mountmellick tomorrow has been postponed.
Due to the very serious flooding...
WATCH: Portarlington ‘cut in half’ as River Barrow bursts its banks
Portarlington has become the latest Laois town to be affected by flooding.
The River Barrow has burst its banks in the centre of the town.
RTE...
Laois constituency to remain if General Election called
A snap election could put the reunification of the Laois/Offaly electoral constituency on hold.
A spokesperson for the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government...
Gardaí on the scene at crash near Clonaghadoo
Gardaí are on the scene following a crash this morning.
The incident took place just off the N80 this morning near Clonaghadoo.
There are at least...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 24, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Michael (Mick) Delaney
Coolowley, Errill, Laois
Peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Michael (Mick) deeply...
Fears for cows and horses stranded in Mountmellick floodwaters
There are fears this morning for the well-being of a number of animals who have been left stranded in the floodwaters following severe flooding...
Na Fianna Óg edged out in last Laois GAA game of the year
Na Fianna Óg 3-3 Clonmore 2-12
Midlands Park Hotel U-15 B Cross Border Floodlit Championship Final
Fr Maher Park in Graiguecullen was the venue for the...
Gold for Laois man at British & Irish International Cross Country
A Laois man was crowned champion at the recent British & Irish International Cross Country championships.
Congratulations to Martin McDonald, of Ballyroan Abbeyeix & District AC,...
Emo student receives Entrance Scholarshop award in UCD
A student from Emo in Co Laois has been presented with an Entrance Scholarship award in UCD.
Finbarr Crowley received the award in recognition of...
In Pictures: MDA and playground submerged as Mountmellick families evacuated
Mountmellick is currently baring the worst of the floods as large parts of the town are under water, with families being evacuated from their...
Chance to play in Croke Park huge motivation for Laois hurlers
Laois hurling manager Eamonn Kelly says that the chance to play in Croke Park gives his side massive motivation to do well in 2018.
The...
WATCH: Laois school forced to close as cars become stuck due to flooding
*Thanks very much to teacher Catherine Delaney for sending this video our way*
A Laois school has been forced to close this morning as the...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Feile football winners honoured at awards night
The Laois Feile football winners were honoured at the Portlaoise GAA Awards Night on Sunday in the CBS Sports Hall.
The Town's U-14s defeated Ballyroan-Abbey...
Barrowhouse GAA to honour 1992 Intermediate winning side
Barrowhouse GAA club are set to honour their 1992 double winning side this Saturday night.
It is now 25 years since they won the Intermediate...
All of this weekend’s CCFL fixtures
It is week 14 of the CCFL where teams will be involved in both league and cup action.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 25
All games at 2.00 unless...
Heartache for Mountrath CS as Colasite Eoin claim Leinster Junior crown
Mountrath CS 1-9 Colaiste Eoin 2-14
Top Oil Leinster Post Primary School Junior Huring A1 Leinster Final
There was disappointment in Monasterevin this afternoon as Mountrath...
Laois Tidy Towns group to get €33k in funding to mark 60th anniversary
Towns and villages in Laois are set to benefit from €33,000 in Government funding to mark 60th anniversary of Tidy Towns.
The funding was announced...