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.
Laois Martial Arts close the year off with medals all round
Laois Martial Arts closed their busy year off with a tally of medals.
The club have had a busy year of competition, attending all Kickboxing...
Laois represented as 900 healthcare and research professionals graduate from RCSI
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland conferred a total of 889 candidates with undergraduate and postgraduate awards at four separate ceremonies over two days...
Laois TDs’ rescheduled meeting with Minister Harris on hospital future confirmed
The details for the Laois TDs' rescheduled meeting with Minister Simon Harris on the future of Portlaoise Hospital has been confirmed.
Deputies Charlie Flanagan, Sean...
Road Safety Authority award for Treacy’s Bar & Restaurant
A Laois bar and restaurant received an award at a ceremony in Croke Park yesterday.
Treacy's Bar & Restaurant was honoured at the Irish Road...
In Pictures: All the winners from the Laois Young Entrepreneur ceremony
Gary Cobbe of Irish Polymer Extrusions Limited was named the Laois Young Entrepreneur of the Year at a ceremony in Killkenard yesterday.
In what is the...
Permission sought to construct 22 new houses in Portarlington
Planning permission has been sought for a new development in Portarlington.
Kevin O'Rourke has brought forward an application to construct 22 houses.
These are planned for...
WATCH: Snow returns during rush hour traffic
Just when we thought the white fluffy stuff had gone, it has come back with vengeance.
Snow covered much of Laois this evening with Portlaoise...
Laois Cumann na mBunscol hurling panel announced
The Allianz Laois Cumann na mBunscol hurling panel for the coming season has been confirmed.
A total of 41 players from across the county have...
Laois’s Best Young Entrepreneur of the Year announced
The Best Young Entrepreneur of the Year in Laois has been announced.
Thirteen business people under the age of 35 were in the mix for...
GP cards and respite care to support Laois carers and people with disabilities
GP visit cards and extra funding for respite care will help carers and people with disabilities in Laois.
This is according to Laois TD and...
Minister Harris promises answer on future of Portlaoise Hospital in coming weeks
The Minister for Health Simon Harris has promised the people of Portlaoise that he will provide 'clarity' on the future of the hospital by...
In Pictures: The Rock of Dunamase as you’ve never seen it before
These pictures are simply incredible.
Laois has been covered in snow since Sunday and while it has caused disruption, it has also had some unintended...
Laois Cumann na mBunscol football squad named
The Laois Allianz Cumann na mBunscol football panel for the coming year has been confirmed.
Over 200 boys in sixth class took part in extensive...
In Pictures: Some late entries into the best Snowmen and Snowwomen in Laois
There is simply no end to the amount of snowmen and women our followers have created!
And as the snow finally begins to thaw, we...
Laois school bus skids off the road in icy weather
A Laois school bus has reportedly skidded off the road this morning in icy conditions.
The Leinster Express are reporting that the bus was on the...
Thousands of children with disabilities still waiting for medical card
Fianna Fáil TD for Laois Sean Fleming says he is shocked to learn that thousands of children in receipt of the Domiciliary Care Allowance...
In Pictures: 73 of the best Snowmen and Snowwomen in Laois
We called on you our followers and once again you didn't let us down!
Yesterday saw Laois covered in more snow than we've seen for...
UPDATE: One Portlaoise school and some primary schools forced to close due to bad...
The snow and ice has forced one Portlaoise school to announce that it will be closed tomorrow.
St Francis school say that, due to the...
In Pictures: Delight as Laois turns into a winter wonderland
We're walking in a winter wonderland!
It's all gone very white out there as every corner of the county has been covered in the fluffy...
All of this weekend’s CCFL fixtures
If the weather holds up, we should have a very exciting number of games ahead.
SATURDAY DECEMBER 9
All games at 2.00 unless stated
LFA Youths Cup...
Laois senior hurlers set to take on Tipperary in challenge game
The Laois senior hurlers will play their first official game of the new season this Saturday.
Eamonn Kelly's charges will take on his native Tipperary...
All of this weekend’s Midlands Schoolboys League fixtures
Here are all of the Midlands Schoolboys/Schoolgirls League fixtures for the weekend ahead:
SATURDAY DECEMBER 8
U-9 East
Mucklagh v Clonaslee Utd 9.45
Abbeyleix Utd v T&S United...
In Pictures: Disturbing images of Laois countryside covered in rubbish
Some absolutely shocking images of illegal dumping in the countryside have just emerged.
One of our readers was out for a walk this morning when...
In Pictures: Midlands basketball glory for Portlaoise CBS
St Mary's CBS Portlaoise 73 Colaiste Choilm Tullamore 59
Midlands Schools Senior 'A' Basketball Final
St Mary's CBS Portlaoise are into the All-Ireland quarter final of...
Gardai launch investigation after assault and false imprisonment in Mountrath
Gardaí in Portlaoise are investigating an incident of assault and False Imprisonment that occurred at Kilbricken, Mountrath on Tuesday.
The incident occurred at approximately 5am.
The...
WATCH: Scoil Chriost Ri reach U-19 Leinster soccer final in style
Scoil Chriost Ri 3 St Laurence College Dublin 0
Schools U-19 'A' Leinster Soccer Semi Final
Scoil Chriost Rí are into the final of the Leinster...
St Abban’s stalwart named Athletics Ireland Outstanding Official of the Year
If you've ever been to an athletics event in Laois, you will almost certainly have come across Pat Kelly.
Kelly is Mr St Abban's and...
Mountrath housing estates scoop best in Ireland award
A group of housing estates in Mountrath have won a prestigious award.
Kiln Lane Residents Association, made up of residents from Kiln Lane, Clonbarrow and...
East Laois Macra raise funds for Cuan Mhuire Athy
The East Laois Macra group recently presented Cuan Mhuire Athy with a cheque for €1,000 following a successful fundraising effort.
Every year, East Laois host...
New housing development planned for Kilminchy
Planning permission has been sought for 10 new houses in Portlaoise.
Raven Construction has submitted an application for the development at Lake Drive, Kilminchy in the...