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 athlete include as Irish Cross Country team selected for European Championships
Portlaoise's Mary Mulhare has been selected on the Irish Women's Senior Cross Country team to compete in the European Championships next month.
She is part...
In Pictures: Mountrath Community School honour eight former colleagues following retirement
The staff of Mountrath Community school gathered in the Midlands Park Hotel to celebrate the retirement of eight colleagues recently.
On Friday October 10, Kevin...
All systems go as Mountmellick Macra return with side-splitting comedy ‘Mammy’s Boy’
It will be lights, camera, action as Mountmellick Macra returns to the stage once again with another side splitting comedy.
The club has a long...
‘Not one dentist in Laois will take people under the Dental Treatment Services Scheme’
Local Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley raised the problems with the Dental Scheme and the Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) in the Dáil.
The Laois...
In Pictures: Local men who fought in WWI remembered at event in Portlaoise
The annual remembrance ceremony for those who died in World War One was held on Sunday, November 19, in Portlaoise.
The ceremony also honoured those...
South Leinster Colleges SFC ‘B’: Strong finish sees Rathangan advance at Colaiste Iosagain’s expense
Colaiste Iosagain 0-7 Rathangan 2-10
South Leinster College's SFC 'B' Round 3
Colaiste Iosagain's South Leinster SFC 'B' campaign is on life support after they were...
Mulhare shines as Laois athletes descend upon Gowran for All-Ireland Cross Country Championships
Mary Mulhare stole the show as Laois athletes were well represented at the All Ireland Cross Country Championships in Gowran yesterday.
The Portlaoise AC athlete...
Laois U-20 ‘A’ FC: Bench power as Ballyroan-Abbey defeat Portlaoise to keep three in...
Ballyroan-Abbey 3-10 Portlaoise 1-9
Laois Shopping Centre U-20 'A' Football Championship Semi Final
Ballyroan-Abbey are one step away from completing a three in a row of...
Call made for speed warning sign to be erected from the Portlaoise side of...
Fine Gael Councillor PJ Kelly has called for speed warning signs to be erected on the R419 Portlaoise Road into Portarlington.
Cllr Kelly says there...
‘Someone is going to be killed there’ – Former Laois convent placed on Derelict...
A former nuns convent has been placed on the Derelict Sites Register by Laois County Council.
The old Presentation convent in question is located in...
Meeting called to discuss radical proposed changes to the hurling championships in Laois
A meeting will take place at Laois GAA HQ tonight to discuss whether or not to radically change the structures of the hurling championships...
Two Laois groups honoured at all-Ireland community awards ceremony
Laois community groups triumphed at the prestigious Pride of Place community awards on Friday evening at a gala ceremony in Armagh city.
Stradbally/ Vicarstown/ Timahoe...
Leinster club, county final and Laois schools – a busy Saturday of GAA in...
Bray Emmets (Wicklow) v Portlaoise
Leinster Club IHC Quarter Final in Aughrim at 1.30pm
After weeks of waiting, Portlaoise's Leinster IHC journey is set to begin...
Laois Garda receives National Bravery Award after he and colleague save man from burning...
The actions of Laois Garda and his colleague were recognised at a ceremony as they both received National medals for Bravery.
Laois Garda Padraig Marum...
‘An amazing person devoted to providing unconditional care’ – Laois Family Carer of the...
Family Carers Ireland has announced that this year’s Netwatch Laois Family Carer of the Year is Linda Dollard from Shanahoe.
This prestigious accolade recognises the...
Silverware on the line and de facto quarter final down for decision in Friday’s...
Abbeyleix v The Harps
Laois Shopping Centre U-20 'A' Hurling Championship Final in Centre of Excellence at 7.30pm
These two have shared the last two U-20...
Leinster College’s SFC: Knockbeg strike late to eliminate Ardscoil Athy
Knockbeg College 1-8 Ardscoil na Tríonóide Athy 0-10
Leinster College’s SFC Round 2
Knockbeg College struck deep in injury time to eliminate Ardscoil Athy from the...
Portlaoise CBS students raise much needed funds for Focus Ireland with ‘Sleep Out’
In a heartwarming display of compassion and solidarity, the students of St Mary’s CBS recently organised a fundraiser to tackle the issue of homelessness...
In Pictures: Exciting and interesting projects on show at Intel Mini Scientist competition in...
'Perfectly Paced' was this year’s big winner at the Intel Mini Scientist Exhibition at Timahoe NS.
The annual showcase took place at the end of...
Laois farmers among first to graduate from Tirlán & Baileys Sustainable Farming Academy
20 Tirlán dairy farmers are making their mark as the inaugural cohort of farm family suppliers to graduate from the Tirlán and Baileys Sustainable...
Laois U-20 FC: Magic Maher and brilliant Buggie see Stradbally Parish Gaels defeat Graiguecullen...
Stradbally Parish Gaels 2-8 Graiguecullen 0-12
Laois Shopping Centre U-20 Football Championship Round 2
Stradbally Parish Gaels have blown Group A of the U-20 football championship...
South Leinster Colleges SFC ‘B’: Colaiste Iosagain keep campaign on track with hard fought...
Colaiste Iosagain 0-8 Carlow CBS 0-8
South Leinster Colleges SFC ‘B’ Round 2
Colaiste Iosagain kept their South Leinster SFC 'B' campaign on track with a...
In Pictures: Weather fails to dampen spirits as 2023 Laois Pumpkin Patch a huge...
The October Bank Holiday weekend saw the very popular Pumpkin Patch event take place in the GAA grounds of Clonad once again.
This was the...
A birthday to remember for Laois woman who won €50,000 top prize on scratch...
A Laois woman was celebrating in Lotto HQ today after collecting her €50,000 top prize which she won on a €5 Bingo Multiplier scratch...
Laois family set to appear for a second time on Sunday’s episode of Ireland’s...
It is one of the most popular shows on RTE - and a Laois family is set to appear on it for a second...
CONFIRMED: Ploughing Championships to return to Laois again as Ratheniska announced for 2024
The National Ploughing Championships are set to return to Ratheniska in Laois once again in 2024.
The news was confirmed this evening at the National...
Four Laois sides in Leinster club championship action
It's a busy afternoon of Leinster club GAA action with four Laois sides seeking to advance in their respective competitions.
Ballylinan, Annanough, O'Moores and The...
€34,000 awarded for 25 Laois Tidy Towns groups across the county
€34,000 has been pledged to support Laois Tidy Towns groups with their preparations for the 2024 Tidy Towns competition.
25 Tidy Town groups in Laois...
Keegan’s Cobh Ramblers keep League of Ireland Premier Division promotion dream alive with Wexford...
Shane Keegan's Cobh Ramblers remained on course for a place in the League of Ireland Premier Division following aggregate victory over Wexford FC last...
Anna May McHugh joins Laois Older People’s Council AGM to champion positive aging
Castletown Community Centre welcomed Age Friendly Laois last Tuesday for the AGM of the Older People's Council.
There was a full house for the event,...