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.
Electric Picnic reveals new campsite layout with four sites available to reserve
Electric Picnic has announced major changes to how camping will be done at the festival in 2025.
Four new campsites, which will be wristband only...
Laois senior football team named ahead of Leinster championship opener against Wexford
Laois senior football manager Justin McNulty has named his team to face Wexford on Saturday.
Laois are heading to the Sunny South East to Wexford...
Scoil Chriost Ri named Ireland’s Sustainable Travel School of the Year
Scoil Chríost Rí has been named Ireland’s Sustainable Travel School of the Year at a ceremony in Dublin today.
An Taisce Green-Schools presented the school...
ACFL Division 1: Dillon goal crucial as Stradbally defeat neighbours St Joseph’s
St Joseph's 0-14 Stradbally 1-13
ACFL Division 1 Round 2
A first half goal from Jody Dillon proved crucial as Stradbally claimed their first win of...
Dunamase College students leading the way for Gaeilge in Portlaoise
The Cumann Gaelach (Irish Society) at Dunamase College has been at the heart of promoting the Irish language since its establishment in January 2023.
From...
Laois owned horse rewards favourite backers with success in Downpatrick
There was Laois success in Downpatrick on Mother's Day as Seskin Flash claimed glory.
The 5/2 favourite travelled smoothly on his way to victory in...
Leinster U-20 FC: Dramatic comeback as Laois recover 12 point deficit to snatch draw...
Laois 0-19 Wexford 1-16
Leinster U-20 Football Championship Round 2
Laois are still alive in the Leinster U-20 football championship after they came from 12 points...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois U-20s face Wexford in Round...
After a bruising encounter against Kildare last week, the Laois U-20 footballers return to Portlaoise this evening looking for redemption.
Kieran Kelly’s charges were beaten...
Chance at redemption as Laois U-20 footballers return to O’Moore Park to face Wexford
Laois v Wexford
Leinster U-20 Football Championship Round 2 in O'Moore Park at 7.30pm
After a bruising encounter against Kildare last week, the Laois U-20 footballers...
All of the latest Laois GAA fixtures as Leinster championship and club leagues continue
It is the first week of April, the weather is glorious - and the GAA fixtures are coming thick and fast.
We have a range...
In Pictures: Daffodil Day a huge success as Holy Family Senior School host fundraiser
A fantastic morning was spent in the Nano Nagle Hall on the Holy Family Schools Campus in Portlaoise on Friday March 28 to mark...
‘Outstanding’ Portlaoise College students awarded with German, French and Irish scholarships
Portlaoise College has once again demonstrated its commitment to language learning by awarding prestigious summer school scholarships in German, French, and Irish to outstanding...
Well wishes as Laois school principal who ‘helped deliver wonderful modern campus’ has retirement...
Many colleagues, both past and present, gathered recently in the Seven Oaks Hotel for the retirement dinner of former Knockbeg College principal, Mike Carew.
A...
Leinster MFC: Maguire the difference as Louth defeat Laois in championship opener
Laois 0-12 Louth 1-15
Leinster Minor Football Championship Group 1 Round 1
The Laois minor footballers have made a losing start to the Leinster championship as...
Young Laois teacher set to be remembered as friends prepare to embark on fundraising...
A young Laois teacher is set to be remembered as a group of his college friends are preparing to embark on a fundraising half-marathon...
In Pictures: All smiles and great craic at Laois Irish Countrywomen’s Association’s Irish Night
The Laois Irish Countrywomen's Association's Irish Night was held in Sue Ryder Ireland, Kilminchy, Portlaoise on Friday March 21.
This initiative was supported by Creative...
REVEALED: Electric Picnic announce FIVE headline acts for 2025 festival
Electric Picnic have announced the first five headline acts for the 2025 festival in Stradbally later this year.
Hozier and Chappell Roan have been announced...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Institute Open Day a resounding success
Portlaoise Institute hosted its highly anticipated Open Day on Wednesday, March 26, welcoming over 300 students and parents eager to explore the diverse range...
Laois minor footballers name captain, vice-captains and team ahead of Leinster championship opener
The Laois minor footballers have named their captain, vice-captain and team ahead of their Leinster championship opener on Friday.
Portlaoise's Mark O'Connor will captain the...
2nd Year Hurling: Guilfoyle, Mortimer and Lawless to the fore as Mountrath claim North...
Mountrath CS 4-10 Scoil Mhuire Clane 1-6
North Leinster Colleges 2nd Year ‘B’ Hurling Championship Final
Mountrath Community Scholl were crowned 2nd Year North Leinster 'B'...
Laois builder featuring in new TG4 series focusing on the Irish construction sector
A Laois builder is featuring on a new TG4 series which is focusing on the Irish construction sector.
Dave Fingleton, from Ratheniska, is one of...
Laois GAA propose further change to SHC format to avoid repeat pairings
Laois GAA is proposing a change to the new structure of the senior hurling championship before it begins.
A new ten team format has been...
Leinster U-20 FC: Demolition job as Kildare prove far too strong for Laois
Laois 0-6 Kildare 3-18
Leinster U-20 Football Championship Round 1
Laois made a disastrous start to the Leinster U-20 championship as they were comprehensively beaten by...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois U-20 footballers begin their Leinster...
The big night has arrived for Kieran Kelly and the Laois U-20 footballers as they face Kildare in Round 1 of the Leinster championship.
This...
Laois Councillor receives ‘positive reaction’ to request for road improvements in Bilboa, Graiguecullen and...
A Laois County Councillor has received a positive response to all three of his motions surrounding road improvement works.
Independent Councillor Ben Brennan made the...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as inter-county championship begins
We are into the final week of March and the matches are coming thick and fast.
This week will see three Laois teams commence their...
Laois U-20 footballers name captain, vice-captains and team for Leinster opener against Kildare
The Laois U-20 footballers have named their captain, vice-captains and team ahead of their championship opener.
Kieran Kelly's side will take on Kildare in O'Moore...
In Pictures: Laois students take a trip to Italy to see artwork from the...
Heywood Community School students in 6th year Art travelled to Rome and Florence recently.
At the end of February, they headed to Italy to view...
Laois teenager shines in unique Abbey Theatre performance for LauraLynn
A Laois teenage boy shone as he took part in a unique production at Dublin’s Abbey Theatre recently.
The performance, entitled The March of the Goldendoodles,...
Portlaoise and Abbeyleix get nature boost as community groups receive grant support
Laois community efforts to protect and promote local plants, wildlife and nature are getting a major boost with two local projects being supported to...