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.
2023 Remembered: Laois man appointed to key role with top Welsh rugby club
In June, Laois man Shane Carney was appointed as Head of Athletic Performance with professional Welsh rugby club Llanelli Scarlets.
Laois man Shane Carney has...
2023 Remembered: In Pictures: Late Late Show host pays a visit to popular Laois...
Back in May, former Late Late Show host Ryan Tubridy made a surprise appearance in Laois restraunt, Stradbally Fayre.
Ryan Tubridy made a surprise appearance...
2023 Remembered: Weekend Read: Chef Sam Moody on his background, working in Ballyfin Demesne...
Back in April, We spoke with Sam Moody regarding his decision to open up hiss own restraunt, his background and more.
Sam Moody is all...
2023 Remembered: Laois senior hurling management team confirmed ahead of 2024 season
Back in October, Laois GAA confirmed the management team that would be in place for the Laois Senior Hurlers for 2024.
The management team for...
2023 Remembered: Laois family celebrate triple Mother’s Day delight
There was great excitement back in March as one Laois family celebrated St Patrick's Day through the arrival of triplets.
For one Laois family, St...
2023 Remembered: A Laois teenager has been crowned 2023 European Taekwon-Do Champion in Romania
Back in May, Laois teenager Shane Allison was crowned champion at the 2023 European Taekwon-Do Championship.
Laois teenager, Shane Allison has been crowned champion at...
2023 Remembered: Laois man spotted on a Dublin Bus as he has become the...
Back in May, Portlaoise comedian, Jimmy Kavanagh – actor and writer comedy troop, Club Valentine – became the new face of the TFI Leap...
2023 Remembered: In Pictures: A selection of Paul Dargan images as the Dubs come...
Back in April, the Dubs came to O'Moore park to play Laois in the championship for the first time in over 100 years.
For the...
2023 Remembered: Laois SHC Final: Magical Mossy’s 15 minute first half hat-trick helps Camross...
October was a significant month for Camross as they brushed past Abbeyleix to bring home their 27th Senior Hurling title.
Camross 4-18 Abbeyleix 0-14
Laois Shopping...
2023 Remembered: Meet the Laois woman who used her GAA coaching skills to help...
Back in April, Sinnead Brennan returned from East Africa, where she was coaching Gaelic football in some severely disadvantaged places.
Sinéad Brennan is just back...
2023 Remembered: Laois owned horse all set and hoping for Cheltenham glory this afternoon
Back in March, a Laois owned horse Salvador Ziggy took part in The Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle.
Salvador Ziggy was the highest rated horse...
2023 Remembered: Fr Paddy – The Cost of ‘Stars’
Back in July, Fr Paddy said 'Every institution needs to be accountable, transparent and discerning'.
Every institution needs to be accountable, transparent and discerning.
We have...
2023 Remembered: Four Laois students awarded scholarships by Carlow College
We take a look back to March where four Laois students were awarded scholarships by Carlow College.
Four Laois residents studying in Carlow College, St....
2023 Remembered: LoveLaois Podcast: Francie Gorman on his bid to become the next IFA...
Back in September, we interviewed Francie Gorman on our Love Laois Podcast.
He spoke to us regarding his bid to become the next IFA president.
IFA...
2023 Remembered: In Pictures: Emotional scenes and wild celebrations as Colt-Shanahoe claim Premier IHC...
October marked a historical occasion for Colt-Shanahoe as they claimed their first ever championship title as they defeated Trumera in the IHC Final.
History was...
2023 Remembered: In Pictures: Portlaoise GAA gather for Dinner Dance to celebrate 135th anniversary
In February, Portlaoise GAA Club marked their 135th anniversary with a dinner dance in the Midlands Park Hotel.
Portlaoise GAA might not be enjoying the same...
2023 Remembered: Laois student presented with Dillon Memorial Medal for outstanding academic achievement at...
Back in March, Laois student Christopher Carew was an award recipient at the UCD Awards Ceremony.
Laois student Christopher Carew was an award recipient at...
2023 Remembered: ‘I’m living the dream’ – Laois footballer Bolger bags American Football scholarship...
Back in June, former Killeshin and Laois footballer Ross Bolger secured a scholarship to play American Football at Idaho.
“Last September, this was the dream....
2023 Remembered: GRAPHIC CONTENT: Shock as animal carcasses dumped in scenic part of rural...
There was huge shock back in January as animal carcasses were dumped in a scenic part of rural Laois.
There was shock in a rural...
Great excitement as Santa Claus visits boys and girls in Portlaoise Hospital
There was great excitement in the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise recently thanks to a very special visitor - Santa Claus.
The Friends of Portlaoise Hospital...
All systems go as ninth annual Tom Kinsella Memorial Run in aid of two...
Now in its ninth year, the annual Tom Kinsella Memorial Christmas Convoy is set to return this St Stephen’s day in the hopes of...
Friends of Portlaoise Hospital unveil plans for fundraising Gala Ball
The Friends of Portlaoise Hospital have unveiled plans for a Gala Ball, a night set to dazzle and make a significant impact on the...
Laois Ladies elect new County Board with Pat O’Sullivan at the helm
Laois Ladies have elected a brand new county board for the 2024 season following a meeting of the clubs last night.
Park-Ratheniska's Pat O'Sullivan has...
Ban on sale of vapes to under 18s set to comes into effect from...
The sale of vapes to people under the age of 18 is set to be banned from this Friday, December 22.
The first element of...
Members of Knockbeg senior football team to dye hair blonde to raise funds for...
Members of the Knockbeg senior football panel are set to dye their hair blonde in a bid to raise funds for breast cancer research.
The...
All Portlaoise CBS affair as finalists confirmed in Laois Senior Debating Cup
It will be an all Portlaoise CBS affair as two teams have charged their way to the Laois Senior Debating Cup final.
Both teams encountered...
Action called for as people in Laois waiting on a driving test for almost...
Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley is calling on Minister Eamon Ryan to take action regarding long waiting times for driving tests.
Deputy Stanley says...
Park-Ratheniska turn to adopted O’Dempsey’s man for 2024 but little other change for Intermediate...
Donegal native Odhran Gallagher has been appointed as the new manager of the Park-Ratheniska footballers.
He succeeds John Sugrue who stepped down following their relegation...
Call reiterated for a pedestrian crossing at new Stradbally housing estate
A call for a pedestrian crossing at a new housing estate in Stradbally has been made once again.
Independent Councill Aisling Moran brought forward the...
In Pictures: Christmas spirit in full swing at Scoil Mhuire Abbeyleix
The Christmas spirit is alive and well across Laois and especially in Scoil Mhuire Abbeyleix.
The festivities started last Friday with a Christmas jumper/PJ day.
1st...