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.
Temporary accommodation approved for new Portlaoise school
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has confirmed that temporary accommodation for the new secondary school in Portlaoise has been approved.
Dunamase College, the new secondary...
Eight young players to look out for in Senior hurling championship
The most important competition in club hurling in Laois gets underway this weekend as the Senior A hurling championship begins.
There are four games to...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, July 21, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Phil O'Keeffe
'Ardmóna', Cork Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
Peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving...
Sat Nav error causing Laois motorists to take 7km unnecessary detour
A Sat Nav error is causing motorists in Laois to take an unnecessary detour, a Municipal District meeting has heard.
Cllr James Kelly has requested...
Winger Mulhall signs for Drogheda United
Drogheda United have announced the signing of former Portlaoise forward Chris Mulhall.
It comes just days after the winger announced that he was leaving Limeric...
Draws made for Leinster Club Championships
The draws have been made for the Leinster club hurling and football championships.
In the football, Laois's senior champions will take on the Offaly champions...
The dumping epidemic in Laois ‘is a disgrace’
A County Councillor has told a Municipal district meting that there is a dumping epidemic in Laois and he labelled it a 'disgrace'.
Brendan Phelan...
€10m rebuild of Knockbeg College ’20 years in the making’
The principal of Knockbeg College says that the renovation of the school is '20 years in the making'.
Mike Carew made the comment as the...
Laois GAA executive put concerns over players drinking to manager
Laois County Board chairman Gerry Kavanagh revealed that the County Executive put rumours they had heard over members of the Laois senior football team...
Medals galore for Laois athletes at National Finals
Four Laois Athletes took home medals at Day 3 of the Athletics Ireland National Track and Field Finals, in Tullamore on Sunday.
On a day...
Second half rally sees Kyle into semi-finals
Kyle 0-16 Mountrath 1-9
Junior 'B' Hurling Championship Quarter Final
Kyle progressed to the Junior B hurling semi-finals following an incredible comeback victory against Mountrath last...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, July 18, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Padraig Scully
Lord Edward Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Padraig died peacefully in the loving care...
Laois U-17s defeated despite brave second half comeback
Laois 1-14 Dublin 1-16
Leinster U-17 Football Championship Semi-Final
Laois's brave second half comeback just fell short as they bowed out of the U-17 championship against...
Laois GAA vice-chairman in serious war of words with club delegate
The Laois County Board Vice-Chairman launched a blistering attack on a County Board delegate at last night's meeting.
Sean Mortimer, while speaking about the state...
Road closed in Mountmellick following accident
The N80 at Twomilebridge in Mountmellick is closed following a road traffic accident.
An ESB pole is currently down on the road and there has...
Laois team named for Leinster U-17 semi final against Dublin
Noel Delaney has named his starting 15 to take on Dublin in the Leinster U-17 semi final tonight.
The Ballyroan-Abbey man has once again decided...
Former Laois great says re-appointing Creedon would be ‘suicidal’
Former Laois footballer Mick Lawlor says that to re-appoint Peter Creedon as Laois senior manager for another year would be a 'suicidal move' for...
Appeal after copper piping stolen from Ballybrittas pub
Gardaí are appealing for information after copper piping was stolen from a pub in Ballybrittas.
A man was spotted leaving Bolands Pub at 2pm and...
Appeal for information after two incidences of copper theft
Gardaí are appealing for information following two separate incidents where copper was stolen.
The first occurred at Scoil Brid Portlaoise sometime between Friday July 14...
Calls for suitable site for bottle bank in Stradbally
County Councillors have called for a suitable site in Stradbally to be made available to erect a new bottle bank.
The previous bottle bank was...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, July 16, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Margaret (Peg) White (née Whelan)
Moore Street, Rathdowney, Laois
White (nee Whelan), Moore Street,...
Six star Colt Gaels too strong for Shanahoe Gaels
Colt Gaels 6-16 Shanahoe Gaels 2-7
Senior A Hurling Championship Round 1
Colt Gaels eased into the second round of the Senior A Hurling championship following...
Dunphy the star as Ballyfin Gaels claim opening win
Ballyfin Gaels 2-14 St Fintan's Mountrath 2-8
Senior A Hurling Championship Round 1
Gareth Dunphy was the star of the show as he hit 2-6 for...
LIVE BLOG: Senior A Hurling Championship double header
We're live in O'Moore Park tonight for a double header of Senior A hurling championship action.
This is the second highest ranking club hurling competition...
Former Portlaoise player Mulhall leaves Limerick FC
Forward Chris Mulhall has announced that he has decided to leave Limerick FC.
The Portlaoise man said he made the decision as he goes in...
Carlow captain Foley puts success down to enjoyment
Carlow football captain Darragh Foley says the enjoyment his side are getting from the greatest championship season of their careers is “unbelievable”.
They welcome Monaghan...
Eight young players to look out for in Senior A hurling championship
The second most important competition in club hurling in Laois gets underway this weekend as the Senior A hurling championship begins.
There are three games...
Two men appear in court after Mountrath armed robbery
Two men appeared in Portlaoise District Court yesterday charged with the robbery at Mountrath Post Office on July 5.
The pair are also charged with...
Can you name all 48 GAA clubs in Laois?
There are 48 GAA clubs in Laois.
All of different shapes and sizes, some dual and some single code.
We have two clubs who are amalgamated...
Laois people asked to nominate Ireland’s most dedicated pharmacists
The Clanwilliam Pharmacist Awards have launched for 2017 and the organisers have called on the people of Laois to nominate pharmacists who go above...