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.
In Pictures: Laois PPN hosts successful bike heritage tour in Vicarstown
Laois PPN, as part of Bike week and their overall Climate Action Project for 2023, hosted a Bike Heritage Tour on Saturday last in...
Calls for signs to be erected in Laois parks to warn public about the...
A call has been made for Laois County Council to erect signage in public parks to warn people about the dangers of tick bites.
The...
In Pictures: Clonaslee College say goodbye to the Leaving Cert Class of 2023
Last Tuesday, May 23, Clonaslee College hosted their annual graduation ceremony for sixth year students.
It was a night filled with laughter, tears, and memories....
Fixture details confirmed for 2023 Cumann na mBunscol hurling and camogie finals
The Cumann na mBunscol hurling and camogie finals return to O’Moore Park next week and 22 games are down for decision.
The finals will be...
Bumper Sunday of Ladies football ahead as three Leinster finals to be staged in...
O'Moore Park is set to be extremely busy this Sunday as three Ladies football finals will take place.
The Leinster Senior, Intermediate and Junior showpieces...
Portlaoise and Tullamore Hospital discharge delays raised in Dáil
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has highlighted the need to address capacity issues in local Emergency Departments.
Speaking in the Dail, he has also spoke...
Laois brewing company to represent at National Enterprise Awards while it also takes another...
A brewing company from Laois have been selected as one of the Finalists for the National Enterprise Awards that take place next month.
Ballykilcavan Brewing...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College complete 10km route for annual Bike Week celebration
Portlaoise College hosted a fun filled cycle event as part of their annual Bike Week celebration, in partnership with Laois Bike Week.
The sunny weather...
In Pictures: Accessible gym officially opened at Irish Wheelchair Association branch in Portlaoise
The Irish Wheelchair Association Portlaoise Accessible Gym was officially opened this week.
This project, which was funded by Sport Ireland Dormant Account Capital Project, is...
In Pictures: Laois secondary school’s Irish society going from strength to strength
This year Dunamase College welcomed the establishment of the Cumann Gaelach (Irish Society) within the school community.
The Cumann Gaelach was created by teachers Chloe...
How the football leagues stand: Division by division as round robin phase nears conclusion
The football leagues are heading into their final stages now with just a couple of fixtures still to be played.
The leagues were restructured last...
Date confirmed for European Cross Country medal winning Laois athlete’s Civic Reception
A Laois athlete who won a medal at the European Cross Country Championships will receive a Civic Reception on Thursday, June 1.
This is the...
‘Energy companies must cut their consumer prices to reflect cheaper wholesale electricity’
Energy companies must pass on savings to their customers after wholesale electricity prices were dramatically reduced in the last year.
So says Deputy Charlie Flanagan...
New HSE chief set to visit Abbeyleix Hospital as 12 beds remained unopened due...
The new HSE chief, Bernard Gloster, is set to visit Abbeyleix Hospital 'in the near future'.
So says Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley who requested...
In Pictures: International musician and school choir come together for brilliant concert
The Catholic church in Rathdowney was the atmospheric venue for the recent concert featuring Rebecca Storm and musically talented students in St Fergal’s College.
The...
First half surge sees Mountmellick confirm top four place while Arles-Killeen must go again
Arles-Killeen 0-12 Mountmellick 2-11
ACFL Division 3 Round 6
Mountmellick are through to the top four of Division 3 following a five point win over Arles-Killeen...
‘Sanctions for spurious refusals need to be tougher’ as one in six people refuse...
A Laois County Councillor has called for tougher penalties to be imposed upon those who refuse social housing for 'spurious reasons'.
Sinn Fein Councill Aidan...
‘We’re on the floor’ – Laois manager Sheehan left disappointed as side fail to...
Laois manager Billy Sheehan was bitterly disappointed after his side failed to see out the victory over Offaly last night.
While Laois did play very...
Seven Talking Points after the Laois footballers draw with midland rivals Offaly in Tailteann...
The Laois senior footballers picked up their first point of the 2023 Tailteann Cup as they drew with Offaly in O'Moore Park last night.
Billy...
Laois footballers let six point lead slip as Offaly comeback for Tailteann Cup draw
Laois 1-11 Offaly 1-11
Tailteann Cup Round 2
The Laois senior footballers let a six point lead slip as they drew with Offaly in O'Moore Park...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as it happens as Laois and Offaly clash...
It is a huge evening for the Laois senior footballers as they host Offaly in Round 2 of the Tailteann Cup.
Billy Sheehan's charges come...
Stage set as Laois and Offaly set to meet in Round 2 of Tailteann...
Tailteann Cup Round 2 – Laois v Offaly
In O'Moore Park at 7pm
What’s the team news?
The Laois senior football team to face Offaly in the...
Kelly the hero as O’Dempsey’s complete remarkable comeback to keep top four ambitions alive
St Joseph's 0-14 O'Dempsey's 2-11
ACFL Division 1 Round 6
O'Dempsey's kept their hopes of a top four finish alive as they produced a remarkable comeback...
48 projects in Laois awarded more than €1 millon under Community Recognition Fund
A range of projects across the county of Laois have been awarded more than €1 million under the Community Recognition Fund.
The fund is designed...
Laois GAA referee makes history at the weekend in new TV role for BBC...
A Laois GAA referee was front and centre at the Ulster final over the weekend - but not in a role he is used...
Durrow/Abbeyleix Macra all set to host pizza night for new members
Durrow/Abbeyleix Macra na Feirme is set to hold a new Macra members pizza night next weekend.
This will take place on Saturday, May 27, from...
‘We feel part of a community’ – Residents in new Laois housing development express...
Residents of a new Laois housing development have expressed their joy and delight at moving into their new homes.
The Maltings in Portlaoise was officially...
Portlaoise RFC to welcome former Irish international as part of fundraising walk
This Thursday afternoon Portlaoise people will have the opportunity to meet up with a true sporting legend.
And in the process, they will be able...
Wicklow finish strong to advance in Seamus Heaney Cup and end Laois minors’ season...
Laois 1-8 Wicklow 2-11
Seamus Heaney Cup Quarter Final
The Laois minor footballers are finished for 2023 after they were beaten by Wicklow in the Seamus...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois minor footballers face Wicklow in...
The Laois minor footballers are set for action this evening as they face Wicklow in the Seamus Heaney Cup.
This competition is for all teams...