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.
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...
Laois engineer wins award at the annual Irish Wind Energy Awards
A Laois engineer has won a prestigious award at the Irish Wind Energy Awards.
Cian Brogan, from Emo, is an engineer on Energia’s Renewables team...
Popular Laois steam train set to reopen for the first time since 2019
A popular Laois steam train is set to get back on the tracks for the first time since October 2019.
The Stradbally Woodland Railway will...
‘The sound of bombs was chilling’ – Ukrainian mam and daughter settling into life...
A Ukrainian mother and daughter are adjusting to life 3,000km away from their home after managing to escape the war following the Russian invasion.
Iryna...
How the Laois senior footballers are shaping up with two big league games on...
The Laois senior footballers are back on track in Division 3 of the National League following victory over Wicklow at the weekend.
With two matches...
Heartbreak for Mountrath as Banagher College too strong in North Leinster U-16 final
Mountrath CS 0-9 Banagher College 2-11
North Leinster U-16 'B' Hurling Championship Final
There was heartbreak for Mountrath Community School in Borris-In-Ossory this afternoon as they...
Popular RTE game show seeking Laois families to take part in new series
RTE is seeking Laois families to come forward and take part in the new series of their popular TV game show.
Home Advantage is general...
Two new special education needs classrooms granted for Laois primary school
Emo National School has been approved for two new special education needs classrooms.
This is welcome news for the school especially for the students who...
Laois hurler named on 2022 Fitzgibbon Cup Team of the Year
A Laois hurler has been named on the 2022 Fitzgibbon Cup Team of the Year which was announced yesterday.
Podge Delaney, Laois joint-captain, is named...
Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre Open Day
It is with great excitement that the team at Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre invite you to their Open Day on Wednesday 23rd...
‘Government must act if cartel-like behaviour emerges around increasing fuel prices’ says local TD
Independent TD for Laois Offaly, Carol Nolan, has said called for the government to act if 'cartel like behaviour emerges around increasing fuel prices'.
Deputy...
Goals galore as five-star Laois dismantle Kildare to reach All-Ireland Minor camogie final
Laois 5-18 Kildare 0-6
All-Ireland Minor 'B' Camogie Championship Semi Final
The Laois Minor camogie team are one step away from All-Ireland glory following an emphatic...
Four changes to Laois team for crucial National Football League clash against Wicklow
The Laois senior football team to face Wicklow on Sunday in Division 3 of the National League shows four changes from the side beaten...
‘The atmosphere around the place is brilliant’ – McWey cousins hoping to lead their...
In just over 24 hours, Heywood Community School will be stepping out in Duggan Park in Ballinasloe to contest an All-Ireland final.
Ennistymon of Clare...
Laois student receives prestigious award for academic excellence
A Laois student has received a prestigious university award for academic excellence at a recent awards ceremony.
Portlaoise native, Christopher Carew, was presented with his...
Big Laois involvement as ladies football college finals weekend set to get underway
There will be big Laois involvement as the ladies football equivalent of the Sigerson Cup is played out in DCU today and tomorrow.
The O'Connor...
Portlaoise Panthers claim €5,000 as county winners of Texaco Sport initiative
Portlaoise Panthers Basketball Club is to receive €5,000 in funding under this year’s Texaco Support for Sport initiative.
Under the scheme – similar to that...
First half costs Knockbeg as Naas claim U-16 ‘A’ South Leinster championship glory
Knockbeg College 2-5 Naas CBS 2-8
Schools South Leinster U-16 'A' Championship Final
A slow first half cost Knockbeg College dearly as Naas continued their remarkable...
Mountmellick Macra win All-Ireland title for top class variety show
For the first time ever, Mountmellick Macra na Feirme have won the national FBD Capers competition final.
On Saturday March 5, in Cappoquin Community Centre,...