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: All smiles as National Play Day in Portlaoise Library a big success
It was all smiles in Portlaoise Library recently as they took part in National Play Day.
This year National Play Day can take place on...
Fine performance from Laois athlete at European U-18 Athletics Championship
A Laois teenager put in a fine performance at the European U-18 Athletics Championships in Israel yesterday.
Jack Fenlon, who hails from Courtwood, competed in...
Laois Ladies forward named The Croke Park/LGFA Player of the Month for June
Laois sharpshooter Erone Fitzpatrick has been honoured with The Croke Park/LGFA Player of the Month award for June 2022.
The 21-year-old Park-Ratheniska player has been...
Back to school measures welcomed by Laois TDs but ‘majority of families left out’...
Two Laois TDs say that the government’s back to school measures are welcome but one says 'missed the majority of working families who are...
Laois groups encouraged to apply for funding to upgrade Community Centre facilities
Community groups and organisations in Laois are encouraged to apply for a new round of funding for the upgrade and refurbishment of community centres.
Funding...
In Pictures: Laois student honoured at Áras an Uachtaráin by President Michael D Higgins
A Laois secondary school student was honoured by President Michael D Higgins at an event in Áras an Uachtarain recently.
Fifth Year Portlaoise College student...
Laois woman makes pre-budget plea to Government to fund care for those with a...
An Abbeyleix woman is to the forefront of a pre-budget plea to Government to invest €941,000 annually in home care, outreach care and mental...
Interviews with prospective U-20 football managers to be held while clubs asked to nominate...
While the majority of our focus has turned to club action, there is plenty of action happening off the field also.
Laois GAA currently has...
Young ambassadors of Music Generation Laois perform at The Ireland Funds’ Worldwide Conference
Thirty-Three Young ambassadors from Music Generation Laois and Music Generation Waterford joined forces to perform at the opening of The Ireland Funds’ Worldwide Conference...
Portlaoise Tidy Towns receives national award for work at Old St Peter’s Graveyard
The committee of Portlaoise Tidy Towns has received an award in recognition of their tremendous work in the conservation of Old St Peter’s Graveyard...
In Pictures: Workshop held after record €3.5 million Sports Capital grant awarded to Laois...
A record €3.5 million under the Sports Capital Projects scheme has been given to a total of 61 Laois Sports Clubs.
The funding will benefit...
Local Minister welcomes report that will ‘promote Irish wool domestically and internationally’
The publication of the Wool Feasibility Report was welcomed by Laois Offlay based Minister Pippa Hackett recently.
Wool is a sustainable, organic, renewable natural material...
In Pictures: Memorial bench for much loved Laois man unveiled on one year anniversary
Today marks the one year anniversary of Raymond Dunne's passing and a lovely event in his memory was held over the weekend.
Raymond 'Ray' Dunne,...
Extension of six new classrooms approved for Laois secondary school
A Laois secondary school has been given approval to proceed with an extension to their existing building.
Minister for State at the Department of Finance,...
In Pictures: Laois athletes excel at National Juvenile athletics championships
There was huge success for Laois athletes at the National Juvenile Athletics Championships in Tullamore.
Cillin Hoey won the National outdoor title in the Boys...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as league finals conclude and championship action...
It’s another busy week of action in the Laois football leagues as they come to a conclusion.
Championship action will also commence with the Junior...
Local TD calls on government to ‘consider removing means test conditions for family carers’
A local Independent TD fully supports Family Carers Ireland (FCI) in its call for a complete overhaul of the Carer’s Allowance scheme which would...
Laois Councillor calls for gap to be bridged between Ireland and EU following Brussels...
Laois County Councillor Aisling Moran was in Brussels last week as a guest of west of Ireland MEP, Maria Walsh.
Fine Gael Cllr Moran travelled...
Laois man set to be part of history in Croke Park this weekend at...
History will be made in Croke Park this weekend when the Tailteann Cup will be won for the very first time.
Westmeath or Cavan will...
Laois forward finishes as highest scorer following conclusion of All-Ireland Minor championship
A Laois man has finished as the highest scorer following the conclusion of the All-Ireland Minor Hurling championship.
The competition came to an end and...
Laois housing development back on track following government intervention
31 new social houses will be available at Church Avenue, Stradbally, by early in the New Year.
So says Fianna Fail TD Sean Fleming and...
Hand the hero as Killeshin strike in injury time to see off Stradbally for...
Killeshin 1-13 Stradbally 1-9
ACFL Division 1B Final
Killeshin were crowned Division 1B champions following a dramatic injury time in O'Moore Park this evening.
Stradbally led by...
Remarkable run continues as Park-Ratheniska defeat Ballyfin to claim Division 2 success
Ballyfin 0-10 Park-Ratheniska 2-10
ACFL Division 2 Final
Park-Ratheniska's incredible run of form has continued as they defeated Ballyfin to claim the Division 2 title this...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from the Division 1B and 2 football league...
There are two more league finals down for decision this evening as the Division 1B and Division 2 finals are down for decision.
Park-Ratheniska and...
In Pictures: Laois soccer clubs celebrate great success at Carlow League awards night
Liverpool and Ireland legend Ronnie Whelan was guest of honour at the Carlow and District Football League Annual Award ceremony.
These were held recently at...
Keogh on form as St Joseph’s defeat Graiguecullen for first Division 1 league title...
Graiguecullen 0-8 St Joseph's 1-9
ACFL Division 1A Final
St Joseph's claimed the Division 1A league title for the first time since 2010 following victory over...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as St Joseph’s and Graiguecullen meet in Division...
The curtain will come down on the ACFL Division 1A this evening as Graiguecullen and St Joseph's will clash in the final.
Kevin Doogue's Graiguecullen...
Local TD labels government’s rejection of Sinn Fein emergency budget as ‘disappointing’
A local TD has labelled the government's decision to vote down a Sinn Fein proposal for an emergency budget as 'disappointing'.
Brian Stanley made the...
Laois company purchases land from County Council for €400,000 in Portlaoise
A Laois company's proposal to purchase a site from Laois County Council for €396,400 was approved at a meeting recently.
Oxley Electrical and Security Ltd...
Exciting affair anticipated as Graiguecullen and St Joseph’s to clash in Division 1A final
Graiguecullen v St Joseph's
ACFL Division 1A Final in O'Moore Park at 7.30pm
The curtain will come down on the ACFL Division 1A this evening as...