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.
Portlaoise AFC learn their fate as draw made for Round 1 of the 2023...
The draw has been made for Round 1 of the 2023 FAI Cup where there is huge Laois interest.
Darren Rogers' Portlaoise have been drawn...
Remember the Game: 2001 Feile hurling win for Portlaoise
Portlaoise 2-7 The Harps 0-2
2001 Feile Hurling Final
Portlaoise were crowned Laois Feile hurling champions in 2001 when they beat The Harps by 11 points...
Laois learn their fate as draw made for Tailteann Cup preliminary quarter finals
The draw has been made for the preliminary quarter finals of the 2023 Tailteann Cup.
After finishing third in their group, Laois will be on...
Doyle the hero as Portlaoise survive late Portarlington push to claim U-13 Division 1...
Portlaoise 4-6 Portarlington 4-3
U-13 Division 1 Football League Final
Second half substitute Ryan Doyle was Portlaoise's hero as he came off the bench and kicked...
Arles derby ends in victory for Killeen as they strike late after dramatic Kilcruise...
Arles-Killeen 1-17 Arles-Kilcruise 2-11
ACFL Division 3 Round 7
Arles-Killeen have reached the top four of Division 3 following victory over neighbours Arles-Kilcruise this afternoon.
It is...
In Pictures: All smiles as Laois athlete Mary Mulhare honoured with Civic Reception
A Laois athlete who won a medal at the European Cross Country Championships received a Civic Reception last week.
This is the highest honour that...
Laois in the spotlight – County features in YouTube series produced by Irish Dominicans
The county of Laois has been the focus of a groundbreaking YouTube series by a religious order in recent weeks.
The Dominican Order, founded in...
Crucial clash as Laois set to meet London in Round 3 of Tailteann Cup...
Tailteann Cup Round 3 – Laois v London
In Parnell Park at 3pm
What’s the team news?
Ahead of the game, manager Billy Sheehan has named the...
In Pictures: Three Laois schools make their mark at All-Ireland Vex Robotic Competition in...
Shanganamore Barrowhouse, Scoil Eoin Pol Naofa Ballyroan and Camross NS took part in the Vex Robotic Competition in the ATU Campus in Castlebar recently.
The...
Laois secondary school recognises 24 years of incredible service from three parents
Portlaoise College has recognised and honoured the remarkable contributions and unwavering dedication of three esteemed individuals.
These have served on the Parents Council for an...
Laois senior football team named ahead of Tailteann Cup clash with London
The Laois senior footballers are back in action this weekend where they travel to Parnell Park to face London.
This is Round 3 of the...
Two Laois students awarded Portlaoise CBS scholarship for 2023/2024 academic year
Two Laois students have been awarded entrance scholarships for Portlaoise CBS ahead of the 2023/2024 academic year.
Eoin Fitzpatrick, of Educate Together National School Portlaoise,...
Billionaire owned Abbeyleix House and Farm to host annual family day for charity
Abbeyleix House and Farm, one of the most historic estates in Ireland, will open this Bank Holiday weekend to families and foodies across the...
Clonad secure top spot in Division 4 hurling while O’Dempsey’s relegated in Division 4...
There was plenty of action across some of the lower divisions in the various Laois GAA club leagues last night.
In hurling, Clonad secured top...
All the results and reports from Day 3 of the 2023 Cumann na mBunscol...
The 2023 Cumann na mBunscol hurling and camogie championships has come to an end and what a day it was.
In all, there were eight...
Brilliant Bergin and fabulous Fitton lead Rathdowney to Cumann na mBunscol glory on Day...
Rathdowney 5-7 Holy Family 1-3
Division 1 Camogie Shield
Rathdowney kicked off Day 3 of the Cumann na mBunscol finals with victory over Holy Family in...
July opening date the hope for brand new multi-million Portlaoise library
Laois County Council hopes to open the brand new Portlaoise library in July.
The multi-million euro facility has been hit by delays but speaking at...
Government approval granted for construction of 20 new homes in Mountrath
Approval has been granted to construct 20 new homes on Shannon Street in Mountrath.
The news was confirmed by Fianna Fail's Sean Fleming in a...
Mountmellick CS wins Trinity Access Programme’s Schools of Distinction Innovation Award
Mountmellick CS has been recognised by Trinity Access Programmes (TAP), Trinity College Dublin, for their ongoing work in creating a college-going culture in their...
All the results and reports from Day 2 of the 2023 Cumann na mBunscol...
Day 2 of the 2023 Cumann na mBunscol championships has come to an end and what a day it was.
In all, there were eight...
Laois County Council complete purchase of former hardware shop for €1.85 million
Laois County Council have completed the purchase of a former hardware shop that also contained a bakery for €1.85 million.
The news of the purchase...
‘A unique insight into one of Ireland’s largest primary schools’ – New book launched
Students and teachers came together in Holy Family Senior School on Tuesday to launch a brand new book.
The book, entitled "Through the Lens", is...
‘This is a difficult topic discuss without being labelled far right or racist if...
Refugees and how Ireland is dealing with the numbers of people who are coming into the country seeking asylum is a topic that is...
‘Shame on every single one of yee’ – Laois Councillor fumes as live streaming...
A proposal to live stream meetings to the public from Laois County Council has been rejected.
The idea was first mooted by former Fine Gael...
Sheeran and O’Flanagan to the fore as The Heath claim Division 5 camogie glory
The Heath 5-5 Stradbally 2-0
Division 5 Camogie Championship Final
Sarah Sheeran and Lauren O'Flanagan were in top form as The Heath defeated Stradbally in the...
Laois GAA club set to pedal to the max at 24 hour fundraiser this...
A Laois GAA club are set to get on their bikes for a 24 hour fundraiser this weekend.
Clonad GAA will be at the Portlaoise...
Lethal Lewis the difference as Trumera defeat misfiring Clonad for Leinster League glory
Trumera 2-17 Clonad 1-18
Leinster Club Hurling League Division 4 Final
Trumera were crowned Leinster Division 4 league champions following a pulsating encounter with Clonad in...
St Paul’s on top as the defeat Camross for U-13 Division 3 league glory
St Paul's 2-9 Camross 1-2
U-13 Division 3 Football League Final
St Paul's were crowned U-13 Division 3 league champions following a 13 point victory over...
Local Value Centre manager wins national award
A Laois shop manager has scooped a top award at the prestigious annual ShelfLife Grocery Management Awards.
Keith Browne, 4 Aces, Portlaoise, has been named Cash...
Clonenagh National School’s Summer Fete set to return after four year absence
After a four year absence, the Clonenagh National School Summer Fete will return on Sunday, June 11 from 1-5pm.
It promises to be a fun...