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.
Laois student crowned Ireland’s youngest ever Chess International Master
A Laois student has been crowned Ireland's youngest ever Chess International Master following a competition recently.
5th Year Portlaoise College student Tarun Kanyamarala took glory...
Bord na Mona plant in Portlaoise set to reopen following agreement with international company
An agreement between Bord na Mona and an international company will see a plant in Portlaoise reopen.
So says local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley...
Emergency support scheme for hauliers ‘has yet to issue a single payment’ says local...
Independent TD for Laois Offaly Carol Nolan has questioned the apparent lack of urgency surrounding the roll-out of a €100 a week subsidy for...
Ballyroan-Abbey book Kelly Cup final while late winner sees Portlaoise AFC advance in Lummy...
Ballyroan-Abbey 3-11 Crettyard 0-4
Kelly Cup Semi-final
Ballyroan-Abbey eased into the Kelly Cup final on Wednesday night thanks to a comfortable 16-point win over Crettyard.
Fielding a...
Action called to deal with former business left idle in Laois town for a...
Action has been called for to deal with a former business that has been left idle in the middle of a Laois town for...
Laois Labour representative backs proposal to ban all gambling advertising
Laois Labour Area Representative Eoin Barry has called for the government to fast track a Labour Party Bill that will ban all gambling advertisements.
Labour’s...
Limerick native confirmed as manager of Portlaoise hurlers for 2022
A Limerick native has been confirmed as the new manager of the Portlaoise hurlers ahead of the 2022 season.
Thomas Moloney, who hails from Knockainey...
Fundraising concert announced for Laois secondary school’s therapy dog
A fundraising concert has been announced for a Laois secondary school's therapy dog.
Chips, a Labrador puppy, joined the school last month and is being...
Outrage over disgusting dumping in one of the most scenic parts of Laois
There was outrage and anger expressed at a meeting in Laois County Council over dumping in one of our main tourist spots.
Independent Councillor James...
In Pictures: Laois schools come together as humanitarian convoys heads for Ukrainian border
Laois schools have come together to make a massive donation to a humanitarian convoy which set off for the Ukrainian border yesterday.
Mark Martley of...
In Pictures: Laois athletes excel at All-Ireland Juvenile Indoor Championships
A number of Laois athletes excelled over the weekend at the All-Ireland Juvenile Indoor Championships.
The competition was held over two days in the Technological...
Laois woman calls for support as Daffodil Day returns for the first time since...
The public has been urged to give what they can this Daffodil Day in support of crucial services provided by the Irish Cancer Society...
Update provided on progress for new Kolbe Special School as tender process set to...
Minister for Education Norma Foley has provided an update on the status of the new building for Kolbe Special School in Portlaoise.
The Fianna Fail...
In Pictures: Community comes together for fundraiser as Laois teenager continues cancer battle
An entire community came together at the weekend for a fundraiser for a Laois teenager who is battling cancer.
Members of Mountmellick GAA and soccer...
Kind-hearted Laois students raise funds for dog rescue charity following successful cook book
A group of kind-hearted Laois primary school students recently donated to proceeds from a cook book and bake sale to a dog rescue charity.
Maisie...
Laois student stars at All-Ireland Linguistics Olympiad Final in DCU
A young Laois student excelled at an All-Ireland competition which took place in DCU recently.
Sarah Daly, a Transition Year from Mountmellick Community School, was...
‘HSE must demonstrate greater discretion toward medical card applicants’ says local TD
Independent TD for Laois and Offaly, Carol Nolan, has called on the HSE to provide a more flexible and humane response to people who...
Laois Gardai appeal for information following St Patrick’s weekend assault
Gardai in Laois are appealing for witnesses to come forward following an assault in Portlaoise over the St Patrick's weekend.
The incident occurred in the...
Newly settled Ukrainians invited to establish network and make connections in Laois
Ukrainian people who have recently settled in Laois are being invited to establish a network and make connections.
Portlaoise Parish are hosting a coffee afternoon...
Heartbreak for Laois as Offaly strike late to deny them All-Ireland Minor Camogie glory
Laois 1-12 Offaly 2-10
All-Ireland Minor 'B' Camogie Championship Final
The Laois minor camogie team were denied All-Ireland glory by neighbours Offaly in Kildare Town this...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois hurlers meet Dublin and from All...
The Laois hurlers take on Dublin in O'Moore Park in Division 1 of the National League.
Laois are already safe from relegation but Dublin need...
All-Ireland title up for grabs as Laois and Offaly meet in Minor Camogie decider
An All-Ireland Minor 'B' Camogie title is the prize as Laois meet neighbours Offaly in Round Towers of Kildare at 2pm.
It is the second...
Nine Talking Points following the Laois footballer’s defeat to Limerick
Laois’s chances of gaining promotion to Division 2 are now over after they were narrowly beaten by Limerick in O’Moore Park last night.
In a...
More O’Moore Park misery for Laois as Limerick end Division 2 promotion hopes
Laois 0-14 Limerick 0-15
National Football League Division 3 Round 6
Laois's chances of gaining promotion to Division 2 are now over after they were narrowly...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois footballers face Limerick in Division...
The Laois senior footballers are back in action this evening as they face Limerick in O'Moore Park in Division 3.
This Round 6 encounter has...
All you need to know as the Laois senior footballers face Limerick in Division...
NFL Division 3 Round 6 – Laois v Limerick
In O'Moore Park at 7pm
What’s the team news?
Laois have named the same team that emphatically defeated...
Second successive league final appearance the prize as Laois Ladies face Armagh in Drogheda
The Laois Ladies are aiming to reach their second successive National Football League final later today.
Donie Brennan's charges, who won Division 3 last year,...
In Pictures: Bumper parade in Mountrath as crowds turn out in large numbers
All across Laois there was large attendances at St Patrick's Day parades.
Having been under various lockdowns over the past two years and there being...
Heartbreak for Laois as Offaly strike very late to claim Leinster U-20 hurling league...
Laois 0-13 Offaly 1-13
Leinster U-20 Hurling League Final
The Laois U-20 hurlers went agonizingly close to claiming Leinster league glory in the Faithful Fields this...
Laois U-20 hurling team named ahead of Leinster League final against Offaly
The Laois U-20 hurlers will go in search of silverware tomorrow when they face Offaly in the Leinster League final.
The Faithful Fields in Kilcormac...