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 Library to host talk on the Irish language during the revolutionary years
Portlaoise Library is hosting a talk this (Wednesday) evening on the Irish language during the revolutionary period in Ireland at 7.30pm.
The bi-lingual talk by...
‘Electric scooters are not children’s toys’ warns Laois TD ahead of Christmas
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley raised the need to get laws in place on e-scooters as soon as possible.
The issue came before a...
Laois GAA Convention hears harrowing accounts of the impacts of abuse upon referees
The Laois GAA County Convention heard harrowing accounts of the impact that abuse of referees is having on people.
The issue of abuse of match...
Laois GAA chairman pays tribute to long-serving Kavanagh as he steps down from county...
A man who served in a range of roles with Laois GAA over a long period of time stepped down from the County Board...
New scheme launched to help businesses in Laois with cost of energy bills
Businesses in Laois can claim help under the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS), Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan has confirmed.
The scheme was the...
In Pictures: All smiles as Mountrath Christmas Market a huge success
There was great excitement in Mountrath over the weekend as their Christmas Market took place.
This annual event took place on Sunday with some wonderful...
Back to back success in the Midlands regional basketball finals for Portlaoise College
Portlaoise College’s U-19 Girls basketball team achieved a fantastic win at the National Basketball Arena on Monday.
They took part in the final of the...
Laois student among three honoured with €1,500 Gerard Byrne Bursary for 2022
The NCBI has announced the three recipients of the 2022 Gerard Byrne Bursary for third level students who are blind or vision impaired.
Each student...
‘The future of Portlaoise Hospital is secure!’ – Action group claim victory five years...
Five years on from the start of the battle to keep Portlaoise Hospital fully open, the group behind it are satisfied that they have...
Christmas themed Truck and Tractor Run set to return to Laois town once again
Mountmellick Macra have confirmed that the Light Up Truck and Tractor Run will take place once again this year.
The event will be on Saturday...
In Pictures: Final Laois hurlers golf society outing for 2022 a huge success
The Laois Hurlers Golfing Society hosted their final outing of the year on Saturday last in the beautiful surroundings of the Heath Golf Club.
Course...
Laois GAA County Board for 2023 confirmed following annual Convention
The make-up of the Laois GAA County Board for 2023 has been confirmed following tonight's Convention in the Midlands Park Hotel.
This was the first...
Irish Rail announce extra train services which will benefit Laois commuters
Commuter routes to and from County Kildare and Portlaoise are to be subject to a new timetable from this Sunday, December 11.
So says Irish...
Last Electric Picnic tickets on sale this weekend as first acts for 2023 festival...
Billie Eilish, Niall Horan, Lewis Capaldi, Jamie XX, Rick Astley, Tom Odell, Fred Again - these are some of the new acts that have...
€98,156 in funding announced for Laois Youth Services
The Government has allocated funds of €98,156.72 to support the Laois Youth Services CLG trading as Youth Work Ireland Laois.
This funding will assist the...
Laois GAA confirm appointment of Head of Athletic Development ahead of new season
Laois GAA recently appointed a Head of Athletic Development - the first time the role has existed in the county.
Tom Hargroves was the man...
People of Laois to receive Christmas Bonus Double Payment this week
Payment details for the Christmas Bonus for this week have been outlined by Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan.
“The payment will be made to pensioners,...
O’Byrne Cup and Walsh Cup fixtures for Laois footballers and hurlers confirmed
The domestic GAA season came to a conclusion on Friday night - but exactly a month from today, county games will return.
The GAA have...
South-African born coach appointed as new head of Portlaoise RFC Women’s senior team
Portlaoise RFC have announced the appointment of Tyrone Elliott as the new coach of the Women’s Senior Team.
The club have struggled in the Leinster...
National Council for the Blind to open new charity shop in Portarlington next week
A charity who specialize in supporting those with sight-loss is set to open a new shop next week.
The National Council for the Blind Ireland...
Major change for small companies in Laois will encourage international growth says Laois TD
Small companies in Laois will benefit from a huge change which will make more companies eligible for Government export grants, according to Fine Gael...
In Pictures: Legendary athlete Martin McDonald honoured at Civic Reception
Legendary Laois athlete Martin McDonald was honoured by Laois County Council for his recent success in the world masters mountain running championships.
The Ballyroan man...
Laois GAA secretary calls for harsher punishments for those who abuse referees
Laois GAA secretary Niall Handy has called for a review into how people who abuse match officials are dealt with.
Mr Handy, writing in his...
Goals win games as Crettyard-Spink defeat Na Fianna Og for U-20 ‘B’ glory
Crettyard-Spink 3-12 Na Fianna Og 0-9
Laois U-20 'B' Football Championship Final
Crettyard-Spink are the U-20 'B' football champions for 2022 following a convincing win over...
Further increase in social housing income limits confirmed by local TDs
A further increase in income eligibility limits which will see more people across Laois eligible for social housing has been announced.
Social housing income limits...
Laois secondary school unveil new jerseys ahead of All-Ireland volleyball encounters
A Laois secondary school has unveiled a new set of jerseys ahead of a big week of volleyball next week.
Scoil Chriost Ri only started...
In Pictures: Laois camogie club celebrate stellar season with presentation night
It has been quite a remarkable year for GAA in Clough-Ballacolla - both on a hurling and Camogie front.
Clough-Ballacolla senior hurlers claimed their three-in-a-row,...
Neighbours and former partners to collide as last piece of silverware for 2022 up...
Crettyard-Spink v Na Fianna Og
U-20 'B' Football Championship Final in Centre of Excellence at 7.30pm
The final piece of Laois GAA silverware for the 2022...
‘Turkeys won’t vote for Christmas’ – Laois GAA secretary reiterates call for change in...
Laois GAA secretary Niall Handy has once again called for a change in how our Senior hurling and football championships are structured.
Writing in his...
All systems go as Laois secondary school gearing up for three basketball finals
Dunamase College has made history this week, with three teams reaching the finals of the Midlands Basketball Schools League.
The U-16 girls, U-16 boys and...