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.
Plans in place as Clonaslee St Stephen’s Day Slieve Bloom Walk gears up for...
The Clonaslee St Stephen’s Day Slieve Bloom Walk launched its 30th walk in aid of the Laois Hospice Foundation in the Heritage Centre Clonaslee...
Ruthless Ratheniska withstand Emo NS comeback to secure Division 2 championship success
Emo 3-4 Ratheniska 3-9
Division 2 Girls Championship
Ratheniska withstood a late Emo fightback to secure the Girls Division 2 championship in O'Moore Park on Wednesday.
The...
Keegan-Loughlin to the fore as Emo NS overcome Clonaghadoo in Division 2 Boys Shield
Emo 13-5 Clonaghadoo 5-10
Division 2 Boys Shield
The opening boys match of the Cumainn na mBunscoil football finals was between Emo NS and Clonaghadoo NS...
Hyland and Foley on fire as St Colman’s Stradbally down The Heath for Division...
Stradbally 8-3 The Heath 3-13
Division 2 Boys Championship
St Colman's Stradbally were crowned Division 2 Boys champions following a pulsating contest against The Heath National...
Powerful Presentation Portarlington defeat Mountmellick for Division 1 Shield success
Portarlington 2-10 Mountmellick 1-3
Division 1 Girls Shield
Presentation Primary School Portarlington claimed Division 1 Girls Shield glory as the 2022 Cumann na mBunscol football finals...
Price fixed as new Columbarium Wall in Laois cemetery becomes operational
The price for securing a slot in the new Columbarium Wall that has been erected in a Laois cemetery has been confirmed.
The matter came...
‘Significant funding increase projected for Laois Offaly educational disadvantage fund’ says local TD
Funding allocated to the Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) since 2020 from The Reach Fund (formerly the Mitigating Against Educational Disadvantage...
In Pictures: Laois official honoured at Leinster GAA referee awards
A Laois official was honoured at the Leinster GAA referee awards which took place recently.
The Heath's Seamus Mulhare was presented with a medal by...
A plan aimed at developing Rath-Ballybrittas set to be launched this weekend
A public launch event for the Rath-Ballybrittas Local Area Plan will take lace on Saturday November 12 in Rath National School from 3pm-6pm.
The author...
Fixtures confirmed as Cumann na mBunscol football finals set for O’Moore Park this week
The Cumann na mBunscol football finals return to O'Moore Park this week and 22 games are down for decision.
The finals will be held on...
Six Laois venues successful applicants as Night-Time Economy Support Scheme announced
Six Laois venues were deemed successful applicants of the €4 million in funding to assist off peak entertainment in our towns and cities.
A total...
Laois secondary school receives award from Trinity College to recognise their innovation
Staff and Students in Portlaoise College have a lot to cheer about recently as they have been recognised by Trinity College Dublin with a...
Laois County Council unveil €260 million Capital Spending Programme from 2023 to 2025
Laois County Council have unveiled details of a €260 million Indicative Capital Spending Programme to cover from 2023 to 2025.
The 2023 to 2025 Indicative...
‘We’re not going to Croke Park just to make up the numbers’ says ace...
The Portarlington senior footballers are heading back to Croke Park on Saturday week - and one of their forwards says they are not there...
Spending climbs again as Laois County Councillors approve biggest ever budget for 2023
Laois County Councillors voted to approve the Laois’s biggest ever budget at a meeting this morning.
€95,809,000 will be spent in a range of different...
In Pictures: Leinster and All-Ireland winning Laois U-16 camogie team honoured with civic reception
A Laois team that claimed Leinster and All-Ireland camogie glory this year were honoured with a civic reception recently.
The Laois U-16 camogie team enjoyed...
Portarlington power past Palatine to set up Croke Park Leinster semi final once again
Portarlington 3-19 Palatine 0-9
Leinster Senior Club Football Championship Quarter Final
Portarlington are heading back to Croke Park after they proved far too strong for Palatine...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Portarlington face Palatine in Leinster quarter final
A place in Croke Park is on the line this afternoon as Portarlington and Palatine meet in Dr Cullen Park.
We have a 3pm throw...
Warning issued after two local GAA clubs have life-saving devices stolen
A warning has been issued after two local GAA had life-saving devices stolen in recent days.
Last night, both St Joseph's GAA in Laois and...
Flying forward Murphy hoping to keep winning streak going as Port prepare to take...
Portarlington wing forward Rioghan Murphy is hoping that the good times continue for him and his team this weekend.
The Laois side face Palatine on...
Swayne and Culliton goals crucial as Portlaoise strike late to see off the Gaels...
Portlaoise 3-14 Stradbally Parish Gaels 2-12
U-20 'A' Football Championship Round 3
Late goals from Kevin Swayne and Michael Culliton rescued Portlaoise from the threat of...
Book which tells the story of a Laois grandmother who worked in France during...
A fascinating new local history publication by Laois native Mary Conliffe will be launched in Donaghmore Workhouse Museum tonight at 7pm.
Dr Niall O’Doherty, Editor...
In Pictures: Big success for Laois Handball at the Leinster One Wall Championship Finals
On October 30, Clough-Ballacolla played host to the finals of Leinster One-Wall Championships.
Laois had five players advance to finals with Aoife Brophy facing Katie...
Huge midlands waiting list for access to child disability network teams says local TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says he has received figures showing there is a huge waiting list for Child Disability Network Teams CDNT’s...
Impressive line-up assembled for free public talk in Portlaoise on sport and mental health
The Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) will host a free public talk on sport and mental health at the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise.
The event...
Laois duo aiming to be part of history as Athlone Town gear up for...
The Women's FAI Cup final takes place in Tallaght Stadium on Sunday afternoon and two Laois players will hope to be part of history.
Athlone...
Towns in Laois sought to build sanctuary running groups as part of new programme
The Sanctuary Runners are calling on people in towns across Laois to come together to form new running, jogging and walking groups.
Launching their new...
Laois GAA club set to host race night this weekend in bid to build...
A Laois GAA club are set to host a race night this weekend in a bid to raise funds to construct a community sports...
Laois Ladies announce Senior, Intermediate and Junior Players of the Year for 2022
The Laois LGFA have announced their Senior, Intermediate and Junior Players of the Year for 2022.
Alison Taylor of Portlaoise has been named Senior player...
Draft zoned land map of Laois for Residential Zoned Land Tax published
The Draft Residential Zoned Land Tax Map of Laois has been published as part of the implementation of the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT).
The...