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.
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,...
BREAKING: Electric Picnic line-up announced as festival to return for first time since 2019
The line-up for the 2022 Electric Picnic music and arts festival has been announced.
This is the first time that the three-day festival in Stradbally...
Laois sisters claim Irish Dancing glory at Leinster Championships
Two Laois sisters claimed Leinster Championship Irish Dancing glory over the weekend.
Rioghán and Laoise Delaney from The Rock are part of the Lynam School...
Government measures on fuel ‘do not go far enough’ says Laois TD
A Laois TD says that the planned cut in excise duty by the government will 'not go far enough' to help with rising fuel...
Laois minor footballers name captain, vice-captain and 35-player panel ahead of Leinster championship
Laois minor football manager Conor Gorman has named his captain, vice-captain and 35-player panel ahead of the upcoming Leinster championship.
Emo's Davy Costello has been...
High praise for two teachers ahead of Heywood’s All-Ireland football final showdown
It will be a historic day for Heywood Community School on Saturday when their Senior footballers contest the All-Ireland 'C' football final.
It has been...
Laois mammy set to head to Ukrainian border to help with humanitarian effort
A Laois mother of three is set to head off across the continent next week to join the humanitarian effort on the Ukrainian border...
Local TD calls on government to reassess rejection of horticulture report as ‘food security...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, has said that Government must now move to immediately re-examine a series of decisions that it took in...
€96,000 allocated to Laois County Council under Built Heritage Investment Scheme
€96,000 has been allocated to Laois County Council for 12 projects under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2022.
Tenakill House in Raheen received the highest...
Five Laois students receive Trinity College Entrance Exhibition awards
A record number of students from every county in Ireland and 29 countries overseas have been awarded Entrance Exhibition Awards from Trinity College Dublin.
Among...