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.
Arles-Killeen, Clonaslee-St Manman’s, Courtwood and Emo appoint new managers for 2024 season
Four more of the Laois senior football clubs have appointed new managers ahead of the 2024 season.
Last month, we reported how Portlaoise, Killeshin and...
In Pictures: Huge success as two Timahoe NS students crowned Intel Mini Scientist regional...
There was big excitement in Timahoe last week as students Emma Burke and Tomás Ramsbottom from 5th Class in Scoil Mhuire Fatima were crowned...
Clough-Ballacolla turn to club legends to manage senior hurlers for 2024 season
Clough-Ballacolla have gone internal and will have two club legends on the line with their senior team for 2024.
Willie Hyland has been appointed as...
Colleges 2nd Year South Leinster Final: Regan and O’Sullivan the heroes as Knockbeg claim...
Knockbeg College 3-7 Good Counsel 2-8
Colleges 2nd Year South Leinster 'A' Football Championship Final
Knockbeg College are the 2nd Year 'A' South Leinster champions following...
In Pictures: St Joseph’s honour juvenile stars with U-15 boys and Ladies minor medal...
It was all smiles in Pedigree Corner over the weekend as St Joseph's presented medals to two of their championship winning teams from 2023.
The...
Leinster Colleges SHC ‘B’: Epic Eli’s extra time heroics sees Heywood defeat Gorey in...
Heywood CS 3-21 Gorey CS 1-26 (AET)
Leinster Colleges SHC 'B' Preliminary Round
Heywood Community School's adventure in the Leinster Colleges SHC 'B' will continue into...
Stanley calls on Laois-Offaly TDs to back Sinn Féin bill to ‘prevent more children...
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley is appealing to TDs in his constituency to 'support emergency action to stem the tide of rising homelessness'.
The...
Laois man raises more than €13,000 following Ultra Marathon in memory of his late...
Jamie Malone from Graiguecullen ran the Longford Ultra Marathon back in August in memory of his friend, Paddy Branagan.
Paddy, also from Graiguecullen, died unexpectedly...
Sinn Fein and The Green Party launch Local Election candidates ahead of 2024 vote
Sinn Fein and The Green Party recently held events to launch their candidates that will contest the Local Elections in Laois in 2024.
As reported...
Laois Junior Cert students visit Áras an Uachtaráin and meet President Higgins
A group of Junior Cert students from Portlaoise College embarked on a momentous journey to Áras an Uachtaráin recently.
They were invited along to witness...
Queen of the Ploughing Championships makes presentation to the Cuisle Centre Portlaoise
The Managing Director of the National Ploughing Association, Anna May McHugh, recently made a presentation to the Cuisle Centre in Portlaoise.
She presented a cheque...
Mountmellick Macra’s Light Up Truck & Tractor Run all set to return
Mountmellick Macra's Light Up Truck & Tractor Run will take place again this year on Saturday, December 16, kick starting Christmas festivities not only...
The ‘Friends’ contribute to a Sensory Room at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise
The Friends of Portlaoise Hospital made a donation towards the new Sensory Room in the Paediatric Ward at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
The Friends...
In Pictures: ‘Winter Wander’ around Abbeyleix proves a popular success
Laois PPN Member Groups received a warm welcome for 'Winter Wander', a guided tour of Abbeyleix – winner of Ireland's Tidiest Town 2023.
The guided...
Laois TD calls on government to introduce an ’emergency three-year ban on rent increases’
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has urged the Government to immediately introduce an emergency three-year ban on rent increases for existing and new...
Community Climate Action Project in Laois ‘sparks momentum for change’
The Council Chamber was alight with inspiration and dedication as community leaders and climate enthusiasts gathered for the Community Climate Action Fund project workshop.
Hosted...
Fitzpatrick named Carlton Rookie of the Year following first season Down Under
Laois's Erone Fitzpatrick has been named the Carlton Rookie of the Year following her first full season in Australia.
The Park-Ratheniska forward claimed the accolade...
Portlaoise College unveils new soccer jerseys as the girls game continues to grow
Portlaoise College have launched their new soccer jerseys which are sponsored by Joe Delaney of Boom and Platform Hire LTD and Thomas Carroll, Electrical...
Camross Tractor and Truck Run raises €13,000 for a very worthy cause
The annual Camross Tractor and Truck Run took place back in October with €13,000 raised for a charity and a local organisation.
€12,000 was presented...
Forest Fest3 – boutique festival in Emo confirmed for summer 2024 return
After a successful second outing, rave reviews and a demand from fans and performers, Forest Fest is set to make a welcome return to...
Laois TDs outline ongoing situation regarding new building for Kolbe Special School
Two Laois TDs have outlined the current situation regarding the new building for Kolbe Special School in Portlaoise.
Fine Gael's Charlie Flanagan and Fianna Fail's...
Big Laois involvement as men’s and Ladies Third Level league finals take place this...
The Third Level football and ladies football league competitions came to a conclusion this week with huge Laois involvement across the codes.
In the men's...
Leinster Colleges SFC: Brilliant Brady sees Knockbeg topple Terenure and reach quarter finals
Knockbeg College 1-14 Terenure College 1-8
Leinster Colleges SFC Preliminary Round
Knockbeg College are through to the quarter finals of the Leinster Colleges 'A' football championship...
In Pictures: Laois athletes excel at National Juvenile Cross Country Championships
There was a big Laois presence once again at the National Juvenile Cross Country Championships which were held in Navan Racecourse on Sunday.
After a...
LaoisToday QuizCast: Emergency Semi-Final wildcard playoff
The countdown is on to the live LaoisToday QuizCast semi final and final in The Square Bar in Portlaoise on Friday night at 8pm.
Following...
In Pictures: Stradbally Library Painters unveil first group exhibition
The Laois Arthouse in Stradbally are currently presenting DÚLRA - an exhibition by the Stradbally Library Painters.
DÚRLA is their first group exhibition, which opened...
College’s 2nd Year South Leinster Final: Neilon and Timmons to the fore as Portlaoise...
Portlaoise CBS 1-13 Colaiste Cill Mhantáin (Wicklow) 4-3
College's 2nd Year South Leinster 'C' Football Championship Final
Portlaoise CBS were crowned 2nd Year South Leinster 'C'...
Laois teacher, sustainable fashion educator and designer receives Mary Immaculate Alumni Award
A Laois sustainable fashion educator, advocate and designer has been honoured at a ceremony recently for her work.
Miriam Keegan, from Emo, was at the...
Laois TD launches scathing attack on Sinn Fein ahead of Dail vote on Minister...
A Laois TD has launched a scathing attack on Sinn Fein ahead of tonight's No Confidence motion in Minister for Justice Helen McEntee.
Charlie Flanagan...
Laois teenagers star as Ireland claim silver in Combined Events international competition
Two Laois teenagers performed extremely well as Ireland claimed a silver medal in the Combined Events international competition at the weekend.
Portlaoise AC's Dan Downey...