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.
Winners announced in Laois PPN social inclusion photography competition
Laois PPN have announced the winners of their social inclusion photography competition.
The theme of the competition was ‘What does Social Inclusion mean to you?’.
Groups...
‘Fear factor’ preventing farmers and producers from making complaints over ‘unfair trading practices’
The Unfair Trading Practice’s (UTP) Enforcement Authority has said that while the number of complaints it has received to date is relatively low, this...
Three Laois areas receive funding under Local Community Water Projects scheme
Three Laois areas are to benefit from the Community Water Development Fund issued by the Local Authority Waters Programme.
€4,500 is going to the Nore...
Elderly Laois man left ‘so terrified’ after house burgled that he ‘moves to nursing...
An elderly Laois man was so terrified after his house was burgled that he moved out and signed himself into a nursing home.
So a...
‘Our friends the criminals have come out to play again’ says Laois Chief as...
There has been a significant rise in crime levels in Laois over the last 12 months, figures at a meeting of the Joint Policing...
Extra Gardai distributed to stations across the county following recent intake
Laois has benefited from recent recruitment drives as additional members of an Garda Siochana have been stationed in the county recently.
At today's meeting of...
In Pictures: All smiles as Laois Ladies Golf Classic a huge success
The Laois Ladies held their annual golf classic in The Heath Golf Club on Saturday.
In dry and bright conditions, golfers from all over descend...
Laois secondary school announces scholarship winners for new academic year
Portlaoise College have announced this year’s winners for their First Year scholarship programme.
Sean Cheah from Educate Together in Portlaoise and Aisling Lambe from Holy...
Host of Laois lads set for action as Kennedy Cup returns for first time...
Ireland’s premier boys soccer competition gets underway in University of Limerick this afternoon.
31 teams have been divided into eight groups with Laois representation in...
In Pictures: Laois soccer clubs celebrate remarkable U-17 and U-19 success
Killeshin FC and St Fiacc's FC recently hosted 150 players and family members at an Awards Ceremony.
This was to celebrate their Carlow and District...
Government to abolish overnight and day case public in-patient charges for children says Laois...
The government has decided to abolish both overnight and day case public in-patient hospital charges for children.
This will be done by removing the existing...
Laois defeat Tyrone to lay down All-Ireland credentials and march in quarter finals
Laois 3-14 Tyrone 3-6
Ladies All-Ireland Intermediate Football Championship Round 2
The Laois Ladies have marched into the All-Ireland Intermediate quarter finals following a fine win...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois Ladies take on Tyrone in All...
The Laois Ladies footballer’s All-Ireland journey continues this afternoon as they face Tyrone in O’Moore Park.
Both sides are assured of a quarter final place...
One step for history as Midlands League with big Laois presence set for Gaynor...
The Midlands League will hope to capture the Gaynor Cup for the very first time this afternoon in University of Limerick.
They have qualified for...
Lethal Lawlor on form as Stradbally defeat The Heath to move step closer to...
Stradbally 2-14 The Heath 0-10
ACFL Division 1B Winner's Section Round 1
Benny Lawlor was in unstoppable form as Stradbally made a winning start to the...
Animated short film with huge Laois involvement features at Tribeca Film Festival in New...
A debut film with huge Laois involvement was shown recently at the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival in New York.
BARDO, created in the and maps and plans...
More than €3,000 raised as Laois brothers gear up for fundraising walk after little...
A pair of Laois brothers are gearing up to take on a fundraising walk in aid of the Ronald McDonald House in Crumlin’s Children’s...
Bracken elected chairman of Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick district while hat-draw required for vice-chair
Fianna Fail Councillor Paddy Bracken has been elected as the new chairman of the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District.
There are 19 Councillors in Laois County Council...
In Pictures: Story behind the beautiful mural at the former County Hotel revealed
There has been a lot intrigue over the last few weeks as a beautiful new mural has gone up on a former Laois hotel.
Renowned...
In Pictures: Academic and sporting achievements honoured at Clonaslee College awards
Students at Clonaslee College were honoured for their academic and sporting achievements in the school recently.
Before the academic year concluded for the summer, students...
Big Laois representation as soccer’s Gaynor Cup set to get underway today
The prestigious Gaynor Cup soccer competition is set to get underway this afternoon - with a number of Laois players set to take part.
This...
Laois company wins at prestigious National Enterprise Awards
Salutem Insights Limited were winners at this year’s National Enterprise Awards.
The awards, which took place at the Mansion House in Dublin, are in their...
Local groups and organisations in Laois asked to apply for funding to upgrade Community...
Community groups and organisations in Laois are invited to apply for a new round of funding for the upgrade and refurbishment of community centres,...
Huge success for Laois athletes at All-Ireland School’s Track and Field Finals
There was huge success for a number of Laois athletes at the All-Ireland School's Track and Field Finals on Saturday.
The showpiece of the school's...
Seven Talking Points as a memorable year for the Laois minor hurlers comes to...
The Laois minor hurlers were knocked out of the All-Ireland championship after they were beaten by Clare in Ennis on Saturday.
It brings a memorable...
Antrim’s Joe McDonagh Cup triumph confirms Laois hurler’s relegation
The Laois senior hurlers have been relegated from the Leinster Senior hurling championship and will return to the Joe McDonagh Cup in 2023.
Laois lost...
All-Ireland journey ends for Laois minors as first half Clare prove too strong
Laois 1-12 Clare 0-21
All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship Qualifiers Round 2
The Laois minor hurlers are out of the All-Ireland championship after they were beaten by...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois minor hurlers battle Clare for...
A place in the All-Ireland semi finals is the prize for the Laois or Clare minor hurlers in Ennis today.
Manager Declan Qualter has kept...
‘Increased HAP discretion rates welcome but rent freeze still required’ says Laois TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has given a qualified welcome to the increased discretion on rent limits for Housing Assistant Payments (HAP) in...
In Pictures: Laois Marlins host first Swim Gala since re-opening of Portlaoise Leisure Centre
Laois Marlins hosted their fist Swim Gala at Portlaoise Leisure Centre since the beginning of Covid-19 pandemic and after the facility re-opened.
The gala took...