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.
Warning issued after two local GAA clubs have life-saving devices stolen
A warning has been issued after two local GAA had life-saving devices stolen in recent days.
Last night, both St Joseph's GAA in Laois and...
Flying forward Murphy hoping to keep winning streak going as Port prepare to take...
Portarlington wing forward Rioghan Murphy is hoping that the good times continue for him and his team this weekend.
The Laois side face Palatine on...
Swayne and Culliton goals crucial as Portlaoise strike late to see off the Gaels...
Portlaoise 3-14 Stradbally Parish Gaels 2-12
U-20 'A' Football Championship Round 3
Late goals from Kevin Swayne and Michael Culliton rescued Portlaoise from the threat of...
Book which tells the story of a Laois grandmother who worked in France during...
A fascinating new local history publication by Laois native Mary Conliffe will be launched in Donaghmore Workhouse Museum tonight at 7pm.
Dr Niall O’Doherty, Editor...
In Pictures: Big success for Laois Handball at the Leinster One Wall Championship Finals
On October 30, Clough-Ballacolla played host to the finals of Leinster One-Wall Championships.
Laois had five players advance to finals with Aoife Brophy facing Katie...
Huge midlands waiting list for access to child disability network teams says local TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says he has received figures showing there is a huge waiting list for Child Disability Network Teams CDNT’s...
Impressive line-up assembled for free public talk in Portlaoise on sport and mental health
The Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) will host a free public talk on sport and mental health at the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise.
The event...
Laois duo aiming to be part of history as Athlone Town gear up for...
The Women's FAI Cup final takes place in Tallaght Stadium on Sunday afternoon and two Laois players will hope to be part of history.
Athlone...
Towns in Laois sought to build sanctuary running groups as part of new programme
The Sanctuary Runners are calling on people in towns across Laois to come together to form new running, jogging and walking groups.
Launching their new...
Laois GAA club set to host race night this weekend in bid to build...
A Laois GAA club are set to host a race night this weekend in a bid to raise funds to construct a community sports...
Laois Ladies announce Senior, Intermediate and Junior Players of the Year for 2022
The Laois LGFA have announced their Senior, Intermediate and Junior Players of the Year for 2022.
Alison Taylor of Portlaoise has been named Senior player...
Draft zoned land map of Laois for Residential Zoned Land Tax published
The Draft Residential Zoned Land Tax Map of Laois has been published as part of the implementation of the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT).
The...
Talking Sport Podcast: Rioghan Murphy on Port, U-20 update plus national soccer and rugby...
We have another big weekend on the sporting front and our latest Podcast is here to look ahead to it all.
Portarlington are the only...
All eight Laois Men’s Sheds to receive €2,000 each to assist with running costs
Grants of €2,000 will be provided to all eight Men’s Sheds in Laois to assist with their running costs.
This initiative will see this grant...
Laois striker shortlisted for Women’s League of Ireland Player of the Year Award
The Women's League of Ireland announced their shortlists for their end of season awards and a Laois player is among the top three.
Teenager Emily...
In Pictures: Large crowd at official opening of Vicarstown Canal Side Community Recreation Area
Sunday October 30 saw a big crowd in attendance for the official opening ceremony of Vicarstown Canal Side Community Recreation Area.
This amenity is an...
Laois duo to the fore as Bohemians claim League of Ireland U-19 Enda McGuill...
Bohemians were crowed the League of Ireland U-19 Enda McGuill Cup champions following the final last night.
The Dublin club saw off neighbours St Patrick's...
In Pictures: Big turnout for Laois’s Culture and Creativity Strategy 2023-2027 consultation event
There was a big turnout for a very important meeting that was held in Laois recently.
People from all over the county gathered to discuss...
More than 12,000 Laois families set to receive double Child Benefit payment
More than 12,000 Laois families are set to receive a double Child Benefit payment this week.
This is one of the measures that was agreed...
In Pictures: Great craic as The Lost Messiahs perform in Hogan’s Bar in Coolrain
This was great craic in Coolrain over the Bank Holiday weekend as a popular band came to play.
Hogan's Bar was the venue for The...
In Pictures: High standard of projects as Intel Mini Scientist competition takes place in...
'Slurry Safety' was this year’s big winner at the Intel Mini Scientist Exhibition at Timahoe NS.
The annual showcase which took place on Thursday 27th...
In Pictures: Laois schools pull out all the stops to celebrate Halloween before midterm...
Teachers and students are enjoying their midterm break this week but many of them finished with quite a bang last week.
The first half of...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as Leinster club championship and U-20 action...
We roll into November this week as we tick closer to the end of the GAA season and the calendar year.
However, the volume of...
€114,500 funding for Laois to boost sport and physical activity measures
Sport Ireland has announced €114,500 funding for Laois to boost sport and physical activity measures through the Local Sports Partnership Network.
Inclusivity is core within...
The case for Laois made in Europe as Chamber Alliance CEO travels to Brussels
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO, Caroline Hofman, travelled to Brussels recently as part of a delegation from Chambers Ireland.
Ms. Hofman was the only representative who...
CANCELLED: Second day of Laois Pumpkin Patch called off as pumpkins sell out and...
Day 2 of the third installment of the Laois Pumpkin Patch has been cancelled at Clonad GAA grounds.
The event took place today and drew...
Pet owners should be ‘scare aware’ this Halloween warns local Minister
Pippa Hackett has issued a reminder to animal owners to be extra vigilant about their animal’s safety in advance of Halloween.
The Green Party Senator...
In Pictures: Midland Prison hosts event to promote World Mental Health Month
Midlands Prison facilitated ‘Creativity for Wellbeing’ workshops delivered by Mental Health Ireland for prisoners and prison staff to coincide with World Mental Health month.
Midlands...
In Pictures: Laois scoops two major accolades at National Heritage Week Awards
Laois brought home two major awards at the National Heritage Week Awards Ceremony which took place in Dublin last week.
Teddy Fennelly from Portlaoise has...
Council urged to purchase houses that are up for sale as scale of housing...
A Laois County Councillor has pleaded with the Council to buy up homes that are for sale in the county in a bid to...