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.
Minister McEntee in Portlaoise as LOETB receive €120,000 in funding
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) welcomed Minister Helen McEntee, Minister for Education and Youth, to LOETB’s Administrative Office in Portlaoise, for...
Big Laois involvement as Vancouver GAA hold championship finals in Canada
There was big Laois involvement as Vancouver GAA hosted their championship finals in Canada last weekend.
Two Laois players claimed glory in the Senior Ladies...
Laois County Council shortlisted for Excellence in Local Government Awards
Laois County Council has been shortlisted for this year’s Excellence in Local Government Awards for a range of projects run in 2025.
The Excellence in...
HSE set to return to Electric Picnic to identify current drug trends
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The HSE Safer Nightlife Harm Reduction Programme returns to Electric Picnic 2025 this...
Laois TD calls on Iarnrod Eireann to upgrade facilities at Portlaoise Train Station
Independent TD for Laois, Brian Stanley, has called on Iarnrod Eireann to upgrade facilities at Portlaoise Train Station.
Deputy Stanley pointed out that as Laois's...
Laois band BYRO set to take centre stage at Electric Picnic festival on TG4
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TG4 will broadcast live from Electric Picnic this weekend and one of the...
Laois project shortlisted for 2025 National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Award
The Live Well – Health and Wellbeing Information Event in Laois has been shortlisted for the Age Friendly Active and Healthy Ageing Award.
This is...
In Pictures: Standing room only as crowds turn out for Rose of Tralee Katelyn...
It was standing room only in Ballyouskill at the weekend as Rose of Tralee Katelyn Cummins held her official homecoming.
Katelyn made history last Tuesday...
Four newly qualified Gardai deployed to Portlaoise Garda Station
Four newly attested Gardaí to have been deployed to Portlaoise Garda Station, 'strengthening visible policing across the county'.
So says Laois TD Sean Fleming who...
All of the latest Laois GAA fixtures as Electric Picnic sees weekend blackout
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With Electric Picnic on this weekend, we have...
Stage times for Main Stage, Electric Arena, 3Music Stage and Terminus confirmed for Electric...
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The stage times for the four main stages at Electric Picnic have been...
Laois SFC: Classy Courtwood defeat neighbours O’Dempsey’s for first time since 1993
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Courtwood 1-17 O'Dempsey's 1-14
Laois SFC Round 3
Courtwood became...
Draws made of the Laois SFC and ‘B’ quarter finals plus IFC and ‘B’...
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The draws for the top four football championship...
Laois SFC: Late, late show for Killeshin as they recover to see off The...
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Killeshin 2-12 The Heath 0-12
Laois SFC Round 3
Killeshin...
In Pictures: Many students score over 600 points as Mountrath CS celebrate Leaving Cert...
It was all smiles in Mountrath Community School on Friday as the Leaving Cert class of 2025 gathered to receive their results.
A significant number...
Final quarter final and semi final places up for grabs as Laois SFC and...
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Laois IFC Quarter Final - Annanough v Ballylinan
In...
Laois SFC: Keogh on fire as St Joseph’s repel Emo following entertaining affair
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St Joseph's 5-19 Emo 3-11
Laois SFC Round 3
St...
Laois SFC: Murphy and Byrne return as Portarlington finish strong to see off Rosenallis
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Portarlington 1-15 Rosenallis 0-11
Laois SFC Round 3
Colm Murphy...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from the first Laois SFC Round 3 double...
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The Laois Shopping Centre SFC Round 3 begins...
Excellent results across the board as Scoil Chriost Ri students receive 2025 Leaving Cert...
There was a real buzz around Scoil Chriost Ri on Friday as the class of 2025 received their Leaving Cert results.
On average, one out...
In Pictures: All smiles in Colaiste Iosagain as 140 Leaving Cert students collect impressive...
It was all smiles in Colaiste Iosagain yesterday as 140 Leaving Certs and 25 Leaving Cert Applied students collected their results.
Despite a concern that...
In Pictures: Excellent results and happy faces as Portlaoise College celebrate Leaving Cert 2025
The tradition of gathering with friends, parents and teachers continues unabated, despite results being available online, as students came together at Portlaoise College to...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from the first Laois IFC quarter final
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The Laois Shopping Centre IFC quarter finals begin...
All smiles as one student hits 625 amid outstanding results for Portlaoise CBS in...
This morning brought scenes of joy and pride at St Mary’s CBS Portlaoise as 130 students received their Leaving Certificate results.
Smiles and excitement filled...
In Pictures: Knockbeg College celebrate as 65 students collect Leaving Cert results
St Mary's College Knockbeg was celebrating as all 65 students received their Leaving Cert results today.
A number of students came into the school to...
One student receives 625 as Clonaslee College celebrate 2025 Leaving Cert results
Clonaslee College welcomed former 6th year students through the door for the last time this morning to collect their 2025 Leaving Cert results.
Teachers and...
Laois footballer nominated for Ladies Golden Glove award once again
Laois goalkeeper Eimear Barry has been nominated for the Ladies football Golden Glove award once again.
The Shanahoe net minder won this in 2022 and...
€90K funding boost for the county’s outdoor recreation welcomed by Laois Partnership
Close to €90,000 funding has been secured by Laois Partnership Company for improvement works throughout the county as part of the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure...
In Pictures: Family fun and fashion day a resounding success for breakthrough cancer research
The Family Fun and Fashion Day held at Fitz Of Inch was a remarkable event, bringing together over 850 attendees in support of Breakthrough...
SIPTU to meet with Leprino Foods after closure announcement as local politicians hit out
SIPTU representatives are to meet with senior management at Leprino Foods in Portlaoise today following the announcement that the company intends to cease production...