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.
Invite extended by Laois Chamber for Ukrainian refugees to attend Laois Jobs Fair
Laois Chamber are inviting Ukrainian refugees who have relocated to Laois and surrounding counties to visit the upcoming Laois Jobs Fair.
This takes place tomorrow...
Two students awarded entrance scholarships at Laois secondary school
Two incoming first years have won the St Marys CBS “From each his best” scholarship awards for 2022/2023.
Jack Nolan of St Colman’s National School...
Laois lads in the mix as AIL gets down to business end of season
A number of Laois rugby players have knockout games to look forward to in the coming weeks in the All Ireland League.
Craig Adams from...
100% Division 1B start continues for Stradbally while Killeshin and Clonaslee-St Manman’s also win
The Heath 1-8 Stradbally 3-12
ACFL Division 1B Round 3
Stradbally made it three wins from three games as they ran out 10 point wins over...
A first win for Courtwood while O’Dempsey’s continue good form in latest Division 1A...
St Joseph's 0-11 Courtwood 2-10
ACFL Division 1A
Courtwood have their first win of 2022 after they defeated St Joseph's by five points in Kellyville this...
Late Dorgan and Murphy points see Graigue inflict third straight defeat on Ballyroan-Abbey
Ballyroan-Abbey 1-7 Graiguecullen 0-11
ACFL Division 1A Round 3
Late points from teenagers Jamie Murphy and Aaron Dorgan sealed a second straight Division 1A win for...
Brennan, Finn and Darcy to the fore as Portlaoise CBS claim South Leinster Second...
Portlaoise CBS 2-14 Cross and Passion Kilcullen 3-8
Second Year South Leinster ‘C’ Football Championship Final
Portlaoise CBS were crowned Second Year South Leinster 'C' Football...
Childcare in ‘urgent need of reform to reduce costs’ says Laois TD
'We have one of the most expensive childcare systems in the European Union'.
So says Laois TD Brian Stanley who was speaking on the issue...
In Pictures: New church group officially opens in Laois town
A new Church called the Irish Reformed Church was inaugurated in Mountmellick last weekend.
The Christian Reformed Church professes the Apostles' Creed, Nicene Creed, and...
Wins for Portlaoise, Rathdowney-Errill, Ballyfin and Clonaslee-St Manman’s in Thursday’s hurling league action
Portlaoise 4-21 Mountrath 2-10
ACHL Division 1B Round 1
Portlaoise proved far too strong for Mountrath in Rathleague this evening as they ran out convincing 17...
Laois minor hurlers name captain, vice-captain and 34-player panel ahead of championship opener
The Laois minor hurlers have named their captain, vice-captain and 34-player panel ahead of the Leinster championship.
The side is captained this year by Camross'...
Local TD calls for government and An Post action ‘before post masters ballot on...
Independent TD Carol Nolan has called on the Taoiseach to provide clarity on the timing and intention of Government regarding the publication of a...
Laois represented by five different schools at recent Dáil na nÓg event
Five Laois students from five different schools represented the county at a Dáil na nÓg event recently.
Emily Costigan (Mountmellick CS), Anna McWey (Heywood CS)...
Laois duo named on Ireland U-18 squad ahead of Women’s Six Nations
Two Laois rugby players have been named in the Ireland U-18 squad for the upcoming Women's Six Nations.
Alanna Fitzpatrick from Portarlington RFC has been...
Laois to host World Ploughing Contest later this year after venue switched following Russian...
As well as the National Ploughing Championships, Laois will play host to the World Ploughing contest later this year.
Ratheniska will host the world event...
After a two-year Covid-19 enforced absence, Clean Up Laois Week returns
After a two year break, Spring Clean Up Week is set to return to Laois later this month.
National Spring Clean has been operated by...
Strong finish sees Good Counsel defeat Knockbeg in Second Year South Leinster final
Knockbeg College 1-6 Good Counsel 2-7
Second Year South Leinster 'A' Football Championship Final
There was heartbreak for Knockbeg College's Second Years in Dr Cullen Park...
French Ambassador to Ireland set to visit two Laois towns next week
The French Ambassador to Ireland is set to visit two Laois towns on Wednesday April 13.
Ambassador Vincent Guérend is set to arrive at French...
Three Laois schools exhibit at Croke Park for Prestigious Certified Irish Angus school’s competition
Students from three Laois secondary schools exhibited at Croke Park for the Prestigious Certified Irish Angus school's competition recently.
Portlaoise College, Mountrath Community School and...
Laois duo selected for Republic of Ireland U-19 squad for Euro qualifiers
The destination is Czech Republic as the Republic of Ireland Women's Under-19s prepare to fight for a place in this summer's Euros.
All will be...
‘Let us get away from plastic and remove it from society’ says Laois TD
A Laois TD has called on the government to put a ban on plastic packaging during a debate in the Dail.
Sinn Fein's Brian Stanley...
More than €350,000 allocated for the improvement of rural Laois roads
€351,880 has been allocated to Laois County Council under the Local Improvement Scheme for upgrade works on rural roads and laneways.
The funding under this...
Changing of the guard as long serving fireman retires and his replacement makes history
There was a changing of the guard and history made all in the one swoop as a Laois fire station recently.
It was the end...
Laois artists donate work ahead of sale in aid of Jack and Jill Children’s...
A number of Laois artists have generously donated their art for Incognito 2022 in aid of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation.
Ireland’s biggest online...
Four young Laois girls excel in Dermot Earley Youth Leadership Initiative
Four young ladies who play camogie with Banríon Gael in Portarlington graduated from NUIG with a Level 5 Foundation Certificate in Youth Leadership and...
In Pictures: Very special guest in attendance as Graiguecullen celebrate 2021 Minor football success
'A memory that will stay with us forever' - that is how the visit of a very special guest was described following a presentation...
Stunning Laois creation qualifies for Junk Kouture grand final as competition goes global
The Junk Kouture grand final takes place early next month and one stunning creation from Laois has made it through.
The Junk Kouture Dublin City...
Second Year finals ahead for Knockbeg College footballers and St Fergal’s Rathdowney hurlers
Knockbeg College 2-25 Patrician Newbridge (Kildare) 2-5
Second Year South Leinster 'A' Football Championship Semi Final
The Second Year footballers of Knockbeg College advance to the...
Clonaslee get the better of neighbours Rosenallis while Stradbally and The Heath have big...
Clonaslee-St Manman's 2-10 Rosenallis 1-8
ACFL Division 1B Round 2
A Niall Corbet inspired Clonaslee-St Manman's got the better of neighbours Rosenallis in an entertaining clash...
Moore on form for Ballyfin while St Joseph’s and Mountmellick also enjoy Division 2...
Timahoe 0-11 Ballyfin 1-11
ACFL Division 2 Round 2
Sean Moore was in fine form as Ballyfin held on to defeat a gutsy Timahoe this afternoon.
Killian...