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.
Gardai seeking to award commemorative medals and coins to serving and retired members
Gardai in the Laois/Offaly Division are continuing to commemorate the Centenary of the organisation coming into existence.
To mark the occasion all serving and retired...
Public called to have their say on the new CycleConnects draft proposals for the...
Draft proposals for new cycling networks across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath forming part of CycleConnects: Ireland’s Cycle Network are now open for public consultation.
The...
In Pictures: One County One Book Programme launched in Laois
The One County One Book Programme chooses a book that all of Laois would read through the month of October.
Book clubs, other groups, schools...
‘Laois Community Welfare clinics needs to be reinstated’ says local TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has raised the need for Community Welfare Clinics to be reinstalled in Laois.
Community Welfare Officers held clinics in...
‘Families left devastated as major delay hits Laois housing project’ says local TD
The negative impact of the budget measure to impose a 10% levy on blocks and concrete products is already being felt according to Independent...
Laois SFC final referee confirmed as first decider for St Joseph’s official
St Joseph's Des Cooney will referee Sunday’s Laois SFC final between Portarlington and O'Dempsey's in what will be his first senior decider to take...
Abbeyleix in ‘a great place’ says manager Dunne as age profile sets them up...
Abbeyleix are a coming force in Laois hurling and their age profile gives them the platform to have a real cut at the Senior...
Portlaoise student receives prestigious Naughton scholarship for outstanding Leaving Cert results
A Portlaoise student has been awarded the prestigious Naughton Scholarship following her outstanding Leaving Cert results.
Ella Byrne, who sat her Leaving Cert in Scoil...
‘The last three years have been fairytale stuff’ says sharpshooting Clough-Ballacolla forward
Sharpshooting Clough-Ballacolla forward Stephen Bergin has described his side's success over the last three years as 'fairytale'.
Bergin was on top form for his side...
Laois Councillors call for change in building regulations to allow for solid fuel heating...
Laois County Councillors have called on Minister for Environment Eamon Ryan to update building regulations in order to allow for solid fuel heating in...
Local lane repair grant scheme receives additional funding but loophole may block progress
Laois County Council recently received funding of more than €500,000 to allow it carry out improvement works on rural lanes across the county.
There are...
CONFIRMED: Top Scorers in the hurling championships revealed for 2022
They have been added up, checked and doubled checked before being verified - but the results are in.
Last weekend saw the conclusion of the...
In Pictures: Laois Culture Night a huge success as programme records 17th year
The seventeenth edition of Culture Night took place at the end of September and contained an exciting programme of events.
The theme for Culture Night...
Sod turned as Laois County Council commence 14-house development in Laois village
Laois County Council has welcomed the commencement of 14 new homes in Errill this week.
These new homes are a key part of the Council's...
In Pictures: Glorious scenes as Clough-Ballacolla celebrate third straight Senior hurling title
Clough-Ballacolla were crowned Laois Senior hurling championships for the third successive year in O'Moore Park on Sunday.
Declan Laffan's charges have now won 14 straight...
In Pictures: Golf classic in aid of Laois cancer support charity raises more than...
A golf classic in aid of a Laois cancer support charity has raised more than €14,700.
Portarlington Gold Club was a hive of activity recently...
Eight Talking Points from a weekend that brought SEVEN county finals
It was an extremely busy weekend on the GAA front with no fewer than SEVEN county finals down for decision.
There were also four camogie...
Maher and Dunphy to the fore again as Clough-Ballacolla seal third straight Laois SHC...
Clough/Ballacolla 1-24 Camross 0-16
Laois Senior Hurling Championship Final
Clough-Ballacolla have claimed the Bob O'Keeffe Cup for the third successive year following a comprehensive victory in...
Abbeyleix too strong for Clonaslee St Manman’s as they make immediate return to Senior...
Abbeyleix 1-21 Clonaslee St Manman's 0-13
Laois Premier IHC Final
Abbeyleix will dine at the top table of Laois hurling in 2023 once again after they...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from the Senior and Premier Intermediate hurling finals
The big day has arrived - county final hurling day is here and excitement is building in O'Moore Park ahead of throw in.
The weather...
Serious battle in store as Clough-Ballacolla and Camross set for Senior final showdown
Camross v Clough-Ballacolla
Laois Senior Hurling Championship Final in O'Moore Park at 4pm
The big day has finally arrived as Clough-Ballacolla will go for three Bob...
Rafter leads the way as Clough-Ballacolla see off Mountmellick challenge for Intermediate glory
Clough-Ballacolla 2-14 Mountmellick 2-9
Laois Intermediate Hurling Championship Final
It is a massive weekend for Clough-Ballacolla and it got off to the perfect start in O'Moore...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Mountmellick and Clough-Ballacolla clash for IHC honours
It is a huge weekend on the hurling front with a succession of finals set to take place in O'Moore Park.
We have already had...
In Pictures: Green and red galore as Scoil Bhride and Castlecuffe prepare for Clonaslee-St...
Clonaslee-St Manman's will contest the Premier Intermediate hurling final on Sunday - and excitement was at fever pitch in the area on Friday.
We took...
Excitement brewing as Portlaoise Panthers prepare for latest National Basketball League season
Portlaoise Panthers Men and Women's teams are preparing for the commencement of the National Basketball League campaigns this weekend.
Both sides will begin their seasons...
Player by player: Profiling the Clough-Ballacolla men seeking to win a third Laois SHC...
Ahead of Sunday’s Laois SHC final between Clough-Ballacolla and Camross, we profile the Clough-Ballacolla players that have featured in this year’s campaign.
Cathal Dunne
Cathal Dunne...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, October 1, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
MaryAnn Lynch (née Clear)
Capard, Rosenallis, Laois
Capard Rosenallis Co.Laois died September 30th 2022. Beloved wife of...
A famine ended as St Joseph’s defeat Stradbally Parish Gaels for first Minor since...
St Joseph's 1-10 Stradbally Parish Gaels 0-11
Minor 'A' Football Championship Final
St Joseph's were crowned Minor A football champions tonight following a titanic battle with...
Former pupil becomes Laois secondary school’s first ever female Deputy Principal
A former pupil has been appointed as a Laois secondary school's first ever female Deputy Principal.
Carole Devine is the new Deputy Principal of St...
A famine or a mini drought set to end as St Joseph’s and Stradbally...
St Joseph's v Stradbally Parish Gaels
Minor Football Championship Final in O'Moore Park at 7.30pm
An unwanted wait for Minor A success will be ended when...