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 secondary school’s Green Committee hosting ‘Swap Shop’ next week
A Laois secondary school's Green Committee is gearing up to host a 'Swap Shop' next week.
Mountmellick will be holding the event for students on...
In Pictures: Winners confirmed as Winter League at The Heath golf club concludes
The winners of the Men's and Women's Winter League at The Heath Golf Club were crowned recently.
The competition ran from early January and concluded...
Bright sparks from Emo NS to represent Laois at National Credit Union Quiz final
After a sensational, star-studded cookbook launch by Emo National School at the thronged Killeshin Hotel on Thursday night last, there was more news of...
Laois students to perform in fundraising concert alongside renowned British singer
An internationally renowned singer is set to appear at a fundraising concert for a Laois secondary school later this month.
British singer and musical theatre...
‘Transport policy being devised as if we should all live in Noddy’s Toy Village’...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has said that a recent series of proposals from Green Party Transport Minister Eamon Ryan are just the...
Laois student among winners of all-island ‘Poetry Aloud’ poetry speaking competition
A Portlaoise college student has been announced among the winners of this year’s Poetry Aloud competition.
This is a competition which challenges second-level students across...
Laois minor hurlers name captain and joint vice-captains ahead of Leinster championship
The Laois minor hurlers have named their captain and two vice-captains ahead of the Leinster championship.
Eoghan Murphy of The Harps will skipper Damien Carter's...
Member of first ever Mountrath St Patrick’s Day Parade committee to act as Grand...
Jimmy Conroy, the last living committee member for the first Mountrath St Patrick Parade, will act as Grand Marshall in honour of this year’s...
Former GAA president and teacher pays heartfelt tribute as late Adam Kirwan laid to...
Former GAA President Liam O'Neill paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Adam Kirwan who was laid to rest on Sunday.
Mr O'Neill was principal...
Laois student granted prestigious scholarship in UCC for outstanding Leaving Cert results
A Laois student has been granted a prestigious scholarship in University College Cork following her stunning Leaving Cert results.
In the summer of 2022, Orla...
Laois U-16 Ladies begin Leinster championship with big win over Westmeath
Laois 7-7 Westmeath 0-5
Leinster U-16 'B' Ladies Football Championship Round 1
The Laois U-16 Ladies football team made the perfect start to their Leinster championship...
Extra time thriller as Killeshin eventually get past Park-Ratheniska to reach Kelly Cup final
Killeshin 2-18 Park-Ratheniska 2-15 AET
Kelly Cup Semi Final
Killeshin have reached the final of the Kelly Cup after a pulsating contest away to Park-Ratheniska this...
‘You win games, you lose games … but losing a life is far more...
The Laois senior footballers returned to the top of Division 4 following an 11 point win over Wicklow on Saturday evening.
However, the thoughts of...
Lowry on fire as Laois defeat Waterford to get back on track in Division...
Laois 2-13 Waterford 1-5
National Football League Division 4 Round 5
Laois returned to the top of Division 4 of the National Football League following victory...
Laois GAA announce new appointment for Games Development team as several vacancies arise
Declan Buggy has been appointed to the role of Lead Hurling GDA within the Laois GAA Games Development Team.
Declan brings to the role a...
Ardscoil Athy too strong for Knockbeg as they claim Junior A South Leinster football...
Ardscoil na Trionoide Athy 2-15 Knockbeg College 1-12
School’s Junior A South Leinster Football Championship Final
Ardscoil na Trionoide Athy were crowed South Leinster 'A' football...
Anti Dog Fouling campaign launched in Portlaoise with Laois Litter Hotline
Laois County Council launched its Anti Dog Fouling campaign for County Laois in Pairc an Phobail on Wednesday, March 1.
The campaign aims to promote...
Meeting with Minister for Education sought as campaign for Laois school’s PE Hall continues
A high-level meeting took place in St Fergal's College Rathdowney recently, to plan the next step in the current major effort to secure a...
Laois lads to the fore as SETU Carlow claim All-Ireland Division 2 Freshers football...
SETU Carlow 1-14 TUS Midlands 1-10
Rory O'Connor Division 2 Fresher Football Final
SETU Carlow were crowned All-Ireland Division 2 Fresher Football champions in Carlow last...
Champions Portarlington drawn to face Ballyfin in opening round of Laois SFC
Champions Portarlington, who will be seeking a fourth title in a row in 2023, have been drawn to play Ballyfin in the opening round...
Draws made for 2023 Laois club hurling championships
The draws have been made for the 2023 Laois club hurling championships.
Hosted by championships sponsors The Laois Shopping Centre, four-in-a-row seeking Clough-Ballacolla have been...
Government body commits to fund more new homes in Laois at stakeholder engagement event
Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI), set up by the Government to fund the delivery of new homes, has outlined its plans to fund more...
Fleadh Stage at Forest Fest in Emo village announces line-up ahead of July event
The line-up for the Fleadh stage at Forest Fest in Emo village in Laois this July is finalised.
The Forest Fleadh is a unique initiative...
‘Lives being put at risk by government’s failure to support ambulance services’ says Laois...
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said the Government’s failure to support ambulance services and paramedics is putting lives at risk.
A Sinn Féin proposal,...
Bergin, Murphy and Ramsbottom to the fore as Knockbeg claim South Leinster League glory
Knockbeg College 3-13 Patrician Newbridge 2-15
South Leinster School's Senior 'A' Football League
Conall Bergin, Mikey Murphy and Oisin Ramsbottom were immense as Knockbeg College claimed...
New legislation will see credit unions grow as a key provider of community banking...
New legislation will help credit unions grow as a key provider of community banking across Laois, Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan says.
Deputy Flanagan said...
Laois Gaels announce details of competition for all expenses paid trip to London
Laois Gaels, the Laois GAA Supporters Club, have announced details of a lucrative giveaway.
The Laois senior footballers will head to Ruislip later this month...
Tributes paid following the sad passing of three Laois people recently
Tributes have been paid following the passing of three Laois people in recent days.
Monday's meeting of Laois County Council heard of the sad passings...
Approval granted for new site and home for Laois Civil Defence
A new home has been found for Laois Civil Defence after a proposal to build a development on the Mountrath Road was approved this...
In Pictures: Fundraising tractor and fun run for Laois primary school a big success
A fundraising tractor and fun run held in aid of a Laois primary school at the end of last year proved a big success.
After...