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.
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...
Dunne and Friel on form as Rosenallis defeat Clough-Ballacolla for Junior B honours
Rosenallis 3-16 Clough-Ballacolla 1-7
Junior B Hurling Championship Final
Sean Dunne and Charlie Friel were to the fore as Rosenallis defeated Clough-Ballacolla to claim Junior B...
In Pictures: Hopes for a magical weekend as students in Clough and Ballacolla schools...
It will be a massive week for everyone involved in Clough-Ballacolla as they will take part in four county finals over the next eight...
Frustrations grows as ESB fail to return to Laois town to complete cabling works
A Laois County Councillor has hit out at the ESB over their failure to complete cabling works - almost a year after they left...
In Pictures: Excitement building in Scoil Mhuire Abbeyleix ahead of Premier Intermediate final
There were flags, face paintings, banners, jerseys and smiles galore in Scoil Mhuire in Abbeyleix when we visited this morning.
The children and their teachers...
In Pictures: All smiles as Laois Ladies bring All-Ireland title to local school
It was a day to remember for all at Timahoe NS recently as children and staff were treated to a visit from some very...
Budget 2023 Explained: How the government’s €11 billion package will be spent
The government unveiled details of Budget 2023 in the Dail earlier today via Minister for Finance Paschal Donohue.
With inflation spiraling and the cost of...
Seven Laois players named in Ladies Intermediate Football Team of the Year
Seven Laois players have been named in the Ladies Intermediate football team of the year that was announced this afternoon.
Donie Brennan's charges scooped All-Ireland...
Laois Councillors call on the government to halt standing charge increases on electricity and...
Laois County Councillors have called on the government to 'stop the standing charge increase on electricity and gas bills'.
The standing charge is a fixed...
Fundraiser launched in bid to bring Christmas tree to Laois town once again
A fundraiser has been launched to raise money in order to bring a Christmas tree to a Laois town once again this year.
Portarlington has...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as host of county finals down for...
We are into the final week of September and the action continues across the county this weekend.
We have no fewer than SEVEN county finals...
In Pictures: Laois community shines at All-Island Pride of Place Competition judging day
Laois showcased its community champions superbly on Friday September 16, when Ballinakill greeted the judges in the IPB All Island Pride of Place Competition...
Laois Councillors reject proposal to increase Property Tax by five percent
Laois County Councillors have unanimously rejected a proposal to increase the Local Property Tax by five percent.
This idea was mooted by Laois County Council...
New scheme for rural dwellers in Laois ‘will enable them to build their own...
A Laois TD says that the new Ready to Build Scheme will provide further housing options for people in Laois who wish to build...
Average asking price of Laois house now €239,000, 11% up on a year ago
The latest Daft.ie sales report shows that the average asking price of a house in Laois is now €239,000, 11% higher than what it...
Osborne the hero as Portarlington keep quest for three in a row on track...
Portarlington 0-9 Portlaoise 0-8
Laois Senior Football Championship Semi-Final
An absolutely outstanding save from Scott Osborne was the match winning moment as Portarlington withstood a ferocious...
Finlay and Barry on form as O’Dempsey’s defeat neighbours Courtwood to reach Senior final
O'Dempsey's 1-16 Courtwood 0-11
Laois Senior Football Championship Semi-Final
Matthew Finlay and Mark Barry kicked 13 points between them as O'Dempsey's reached the Senior final by...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from the Laois Senior football semi finals
It is a huge day in the Laois Senior football championship and you can follow all the action from the semi finals with us.
The...
Super Sunday on the cards as Laois Senior semi finals down for decision
Courtwood v O'Dempsey's
Laois Senior Football Championship Semi Final in O'Moore Park at 2pm
Neighbours will collide in the first of the two Laois Senior Football...
First half goals crucial as Portlaoise dethrone St Conleth’s to claim second ever Ladies...
Portlaoise 2-5 St Conleth's 0-10
Laois Ladies SFC Final
First half goals from Shaunagh Jackson and Ellen Healy saw Portlaoise crowned Ladies Senior champions for just...
Second-half blitz sees Park-Ratheniska defeat Shanahoe to claim Ladies Intermediate glory
Park-Ratheniska 6-11 Shanahoe 1-11
Laois Ladies IFC Final
Six second-half goals did the trick for Park-Ratheniska as they blitzed Shanahoe to claim Ladies Intermediate glory this...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from the Ladies Intermediate and Senior finals
We're live from O'Moore Park once again this afternoon for two very big games with silverware on the line.
The action began earlier today as...
Goals win games as Portlaoise navigate past St Joseph’s to reach Junior A decider
Portlaoise 2-7 St Joseph's 0-6
Laois Junior Football Championship Semi Final
It is a big weekend for the Portlaoise GAA club and it got off to...
In Pictures: Beautiful street mural launched in Laois town ahead of Culture Night
Creative Ireland Laois, Laois County Council Heritage Office and BirdWatch Ireland have launched a street mural by artist James Kirwan to celebrate Ireland's threatened...
In Pictures: All smiles and great excitement as Arles NS pupils prepare for county...
County final fever has descended upon Arles National School this week as the children prepare to shout on their heroes.
Friday night will see Arles-Kilcruise...
Vacant former AIB building in Laois town finally put on derelict sites register
A vacant former AIB building in a Laois town has finally been put on the derelict sites register.
The issue of the derelict AIB building...
County Council to investigate the possibility of constructing a 1.4km cyle path and walkway...
Laois County Council is to investigate the possibility of constructing a 1.4km cycle path and walkway in the county.
Fine Gael Councillor PJ Kelly put...
‘I’ll stand on the road and count the cars myself’ warns Laois Councillor as...
A Laois Councillor has made a desperate plea for road safety measures to be carried out on the R430 in Killeshin.
Independent Councillor Ben Brennan...
Call made for safety works to be carried out on road near well known...
A call has been made for safety works to be carried out on a road near a well known Laois pub.
Fianna Fail Councillor Padraig...
Call made for Council to purchase former convent and transform it to working hub
Laois County Council have been called upon to purchase an old convent and transform it into a co-working hub.
The issue of the old Presentation...