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.
‘Eimear is only 16 … her performance on Saturday was outrageous’ – Praise from...
St Brigid's Camogie captain Roisin Kilmartin has heaped praise on the player of the match following the Intermediate final on Saturday.
After losing the last...
In Pictures: Laois secondary school hosts very successful open night
St Mary's CBS Portlaoise hosted a very successful open night in their school on the Borris Road recently.
Parents, guardians and students of 5th and...
Portlaoise Nursing and Midwifery Teams encourage everyone to educate themselves on the signs of...
On World Thrombosis Day, staff at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise (MRHP) are encouraging people to educate themselves on the signs of blood clots.
They are...
Calls to improve ambulance services in Laois made at Dáil Public Accounts meeting
Local Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley raised the need to improve ambulance cover in Laois and Offaly at the Dáil Public Accounts meeting recently.
Deputy...
In Pictures: ‘Make Way Day’ returns to three towns in Laois
'Make Way Day' is about people with disabilities and it made a return to three towns in Laois recently.
It led by the Disability Federation...
Energy Cost event in Laois highlights ‘need to understand your energy use to manage...
At a free public event in Mountrath, Minister Pippa Hackett hosted a panel of speakers focusing on managing energy costs for individuals, businesses and...
Community centres in Laois to receive funding of over €336,000 for essential upgrades
Community centres in Laois will receive funding of €336,437.25 to upgrade facilities which will benefit users of all ages.
A total of 15 centres have...
More than $700,000 raised as fundraiser in aid of the daughters of a Laois...
A GoFundMe, launched for Jonathan McCowen, a Portarlington dad with an aggressive form of Motor Neuron disease, has raised more than $700,000.
It is a...
Laois secondary school planning series of events to mark 175 year anniversary
St Mary's CBS in Portlaoise turned 175 years old at the start of the recent academic school year.
The secondary school was founded way back...
Extension of Croí Cónaithe scheme to one-off vacant and derelict properties confirmed
The popular Croí Cónaithe scheme which helps with the refurbishment of vacant properties in towns is to be extended to all cities and rural...
Talking Sport Podcast: Clough-Ballacolla management and players reflect on Minor A success
Last Friday saw Clough-Ballacolla complete a magical couple of weeks for the club as they claimed Minor success.
They did it following an incredible game...
Superb team performance the key to comprehensive Portlaoise RFC U-15 win
Tullow RFC 7 Portlaoise RFC 33
Leinster Rugby U-15 League
On a perfect Saturday evening for rugby in Tullow, Portlaoise U-15s continued their fine start to...
Portlaoise GAA announce details of ‘welcome home’ celebration for AFL star Zach Tuohy
Portlaoise GAA have put plans in place for a huge 'welcome home' celebration for their AFL star Zach Tuohy.
The Geelong Cats player was part...
Excitement building as Portlaoise College prepares for fundraising Harvest Ball
Excitement is building ahead of a night of glitz and glamour that is planned at the end of the month.
Portlaoise College are preparing to...
Dates confirmed for cost of living lump sum payments as announced in the Budget
The dates for the payments associated with the cost of living measures approved by the Budget have been announced.
A doubling of Child Benefit will...
Laois football club on the hunt for new manager as boss steps down after...
The Courtwood senior footballers are on the hunt for a new manager after they announced that Eddie Kinsella has decided to step down.
A former...
In Pictures: Portlaoise celebrate Junior ‘A’ football success following victory over Barrowhouse
Portlaoise made an immediate return to the Intermediate grade with their second team following success in O'Moore Park yesterday.
Ronan Molloy's charges were too powerful...
Grave concern expressed at recent IDA figures which show Laois ‘bottom of the table’...
Laois Chamber Alliance has written to TDs and Ministers representing Laois seeking an urgent meeting regarding the dire need for immediate action on the...
Gardai in Laois set to hold charity concert in aid of two organisations
Gardai in Laois are set to host a charity concert in aid of two organisations later this month.
This will take place as part of...
In Pictures: Glory for Portarlington as they celebrate three in a row Laois SFC...
Portarlington were crowned Laois Senior football champions for the third straight season in O'Moore Park yesterday afternoon.
For the third season running, Port saved their...
Neighbourly battle set to unfold Portarlington and O’Dempsey’s set for Senior final showdown
Portarlington v O'Dempsey's
Laois Senior Football Championship Final in O’Moore Park at 4.30pm
Neighbours will collide and there will be a lot on the line when...
In Pictures: All smiles and great colour as children in Shanganmore NS prepare for...
County final fever has gripped several parts of Laois this week and those in Shanganmore National School are no different.
On Thursday, a number of...
WATCH: Killenard National School in full voice as they prepare to roar on O’Dempsey’s...
It is a little over 24 hours until O'Dempsey's and Portarlington clash in the Laois Senior football final.
Both areas are absolutely buzzing and as...
Player by player: Profiling the Portarlington men seeking to win a third Laois SFC...
Ahead of Sunday’s Laois SFC final between Portarlington and O'Dempsey's, we profile the Portarlington players that have featured in this year’s campaign.
They have used...
Two exciting encounters anticipated as Laois Camogie finals down for decision
Camross v St Brigid's
Laois Intermediate Camogie Championship final in O'Moore Park at 2.30pm
The showpiece event throws in at 2.30pm as Camross and St Brigid’s...
On his knees! Whelan’s wonder point continues the Clough-Ballacolla good times with Minor A...
Clough-Ballacolla 2-13 The Harps 0-18
Laois Minor 'A' Hurling Championship Final
The 2022 Laois minor hurlers were the finest team that the county has produced at...
Irish Water to commence back yard service works to future-proof water supplies in Portarlington
Irish Water is replacing ageing backyard water mains and providing new service connections for customers in St Patrick’s Terrace, Portarlington to improve water supply...
Portlaoise hospital introduces new equipment to help mothers with breastfeeding
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise have recently introduced two new pieces of equipment to provide vital support to local women who may be having problems...
In Pictures: Huge excitement in St Patrick’s BNS as they show their support for...
Sunday is set to bring about an epic Laois senior football final showdown between Portarlington and O'Dempsey's - with excitement levels building in both...
Player by player: Profiling the O’Dempsey’s men seeking to win a first Laois SFC...
Ahead of Sunday’s Laois SFC final between Portarlington and O’Dempsey’s, we profile the O'Dempsey's players that have featured in this year’s campaign.
They have used...