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.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar addresses MIDOC situation following question from Laois TD
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has addressed the situation surrounding the out of hours GP service in Laois - known as MIDOC.
At the end of last...
Laois woman set to feature on RTE One documentary on St Brigid
A Laois woman is set to feature in an RTE One documentary ahead of the creation of a new Bank Holiday in honour of...
‘Nobody goes out there to have a bad game’ – Co-captain Collins on how...
By their own admission, the last couple of years have been very disappointing for the Laois senior footballers.
A Leinster final appearance in 2018 was...
Who will Laois face in Division 4? Here is our county-by county guide of...
For the first time since 2018, the Laois senior footballers find themselves back in Division 4 of the National Football League.
The action gets underway...
Laois Senior football team named for Division 4 opener away to Sligo
The Laois senior football team has been named ahead of Sunday's Division 4 opener away to Sligo.
There are two league debuts as Portarlington's Scott...
Rafter and sub Bracken to the fore as St Fergal’s claim South Leinster hurling...
St Fergal's Rathdowney 1-12 Colaiste Abhainn Ri Callan 0-11
School's South Leinster 'C' Senior Hurling Championship final
St Fergal's Rathdowney were crowned South Leinster 'C' hurling...
Double success for Portlaoise Ladies Hockey teams as positive season continues
Portlaoise 1s and Portlaoise 2s hockey teams were in action on Saturday January 21, with both teams securing a winning result.
Portlaoise 1s welcomed Weston...
Laois TD launches blistering attack on local Minister over deal between Coillte and British...
A Laois TD has launched a blistering attack on a local Minister for State over a controversial plan involving Coillte and a British investment...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois football co-captains Evan O’Carroll and Trevor Collins look ahead to...
The latest edition of the Talking Sport Podcast is an interview special with the Laois football co-captains Evan O'Carroll and Trevor Collins.
Alan Hartnett speaks...
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise announces appointment of new General Manager
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise has announced the appointment of John Joyce as the new General Manager of the hospital.
John joins the hospital with over...
Operation Transformation off to Park-Ratheniska GAA as latest ad-break challenge hero chosen
Operation Transformation mania continues to sweep Laois and attention will turn to Park-Ratheniska this week.
Every episode of the hit show features an ‘ad-break hero’...
Laois family raise huge sum for three worthy causes in memory of beloved late...
A Laois family came together to raise more than €11,000 for three worthy causes in memory of their beloved dad.
John ‘Ulick’ Conroy, from Beladd...
National awards for two Laois students for outstanding Leaving Cert results
Two Laois students received a prestigious award for getting top marks in their Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA) exams last year.
Holly Hunter and Josh Donagher,...
Funding of €1,014,607 for communities in Laois which is now home to citizens from...
Communities which have welcomed people from Ukraine and other countries in Laois will receive funding for development projects.
The Community Recognition Fund of €50 million...
Calls for ‘two stage’ approach to restore ‘eyesore, absolutely dreadful’ burnt out council houses...
A Laois County Councillor has called for a two-stage process to be enacted in relation to two houses that were burnt out in a...
New chairman and renewed focus as Laois Gaels prepares for 2023
The Laois Gaels supporters association have launched their plans for 2023 which will see the majority of their fundraising going towards underage development.
The purpose...
Ladies manager Brennan praises ‘desire, work rate and commitment’ following Laois win
Laois manager Donie Brennan was full of praise for his charges following their comprehensive victory over Monaghan on Sunday.
Laois were far too strong for...
Eight Talking Points as the Laois Ladies start Division 2 of the league with...
The Laois Ladies got their 2023 season off to a great start with a victory over Monaghan.
This starts their Division 2 campaign with a...
Laois Ladies far too strong for Monaghan to make perfect start to Division 2...
Laois 3-14 Monaghan 1-6
Ladies National Football League Division 2 Round 1
Donie Brennan's Laois Ladies made the perfect start to 2023 as they defeated Monaghan...
Laois TD calls on IDA to ‘up their game’ and describes figures for Laois...
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has described the most recent statistics regarding IDA's promotion of Laois and Offaly as 'appalling'.
According to figures he...
Popular Laois bakery announces closure due to ‘uncertain economic situation and rising costs’
A popular Laois bakery, which opened its doors in February 2019, has announced it has closed with immediate effect.
Sweet Bakery was located on James Fintan...
Busy Sunday ahead as Laois Senior hurlers and Laois Ladies set for action
It is the first properly busy GAA Sunday of the year with two of the Laois county teams set to be in action.
Both the...
Digital leadership programme at Laois secondary school going from strength to strength
Portlaoise College has recently developed a digital leadership programme.
Technology is an integral part of our everyday lives and the school has recognised the need...
Further planned upgrades of homes in Laois welcomed by Sinn Fein TD
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has welcomed the further roll out of energy upgrades for council housing in the county.
Deputy Stanley described the continuation...
Absentees and additions as Laois ladies football panel takes shape ahead of 2023 campaign
After a remarkable 2022, the Laois ladies footballers will begin their 2023 campaign at home to Monaghan on Sunday.
Donie Brennan's charges are in Division...
Excitement building in Ballinakill ahead of Pride of Place Awards Ceremony
Ireland’s largest Community Awards will be hosted by Dublin City Council, tomorrow night, Saturday January 21, with hundreds of delegates expected to travel from...
Concerns raised after asylum seekers ‘before courts in relation to stabbing incident’ moved to...
Concerns have been raised after a number of asylum seekers who were involved in a serious incident in Killarney on New Year's Day have...
Sharpshooting Laois striker signs for Wexford Youths ahead of new League of Ireland season
Wexford Youths have announced the signing of Emily Corbet ahead of the new season of the Women's League of Ireland.
The Clonaslee native is one...
Laois woman’s holistic menstrual education programme awarded €3,000 and place on programme
Paula Byrne, the founder of The Mindful Cycle, is one of eight organisations to win a place on Social Entrepreneurs Ireland’s (SEI) Action Lab...
Grants and opportunities from Laois County Council available with local creativity
Laois County Council has announced details of grants and opportunities to support the development and presentation of creative and artistic projects in the county...