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 and plenty of noise as St Patrick’s BNS fly the...
One of the most anticipated matches of the year takes place on Sunday when two of Laois's biggest towns collide.
Defending champions Portarlington will face...
WATCH: Holy Family Senior School show their support for Portlaoise ahead of Sunday’s County...
Today marked the end of a fantastic week of school in Holy Family Senior School Portlaoise filled with preparations for Sunday's County Final.
There are...
Delight as Abbeyleix is named Ireland’s Tidiest Small Town
Abbeyleix has been named as Ireland's Tidiest Small Town at the national awards event in Dublin today.
Ennis in Clare was Ireland's Tidies Large Urban...
€400,000 safety improvement works at junctions in Borris-In-Ossory and Mountrath to begin next week
€400,000 of safety improvement works at two busy junctions in Mountrath and Borris-In-Ossory on the R445 road, formerly the N7 main road, are due...
‘Portlaoise haven’t gone away’ – Port manager Murphy anticipating ferocious battle on Sunday
Portarlington manager Martin Murphy says his charges will be taking nothing for granted when they face Portlaoise in the county final on Sunday.
Speaking on...
Laois ladies football club set to reflect on lost loved ones once again with...
A Laois Ladies football club is set to erect a Remembrance Tree in an effort to give their community a chance to grieve for...
Laois local community groups set to be allocated €273,048 funding
Laois local community groups have been allocated €273,048 in funding to support their local activities and community groups impacted by Covid-19.
This funding is additional...
Laois woman Down Under to take part in charity boxing match to raise funds...
A Laois woman living in Australia is set to take part in a charity boxing match next month with all funds raised going to...
Need for bypass for Laois town and improvement of county’s bus infrastructure raised in...
The need for the Mountmellick bypass and the improvement of infrastructure on bus routes in Laois was raised in the Dáil this week.
Laois TD...
Magical 2021 for Laois brothers who win three championships with three different clubs
2021 has been a magical year for two Laois brothers who won three GAA championships between them with three different clubs.
Micheal and Sean Downey...
In Pictures: Work begins on the Ronnie Matthews Archive Collection
Laois Heritage Office and Laois County Library Service have commenced work on the Ronnie Mathews Archive Collection.
The collection, acquired earlier this year by Laois...
An Bord Pleanala refuse permission to construct wind farm near Laois-Kildare border
An Bord Pleanala have refused planning permission to construct a wind farm near the Laois-Kildare border.
Ummeras Wind Farm Ltd (Statkraft) proposed to build five...
In Pictures: All smiles in Shanganamore NS as excitement builds ahead of Barrowhouse’s county...
There was a fantastic atmosphere in Shanganamore National School this morning following a visit from some very special people.
Members of the Barrowhouse football team...
Laois County Council commits to delivering 612 new homes over the next two years
Laois County Council intends to deliver 612 new homes over 2022 and 2023.
This detail was unveiled by Chief Executive John Mulholland at Monday's Council...
Rent prices in Laois increase by 7.6% to €1,108 as supply continues to dry...
The price of renting a home in Laois has increased in Quarter 3 of 2021.
The average rent price in Q2 of 2021 was €1,084...
Portlaoise Diabetic Clinic ‘blocked for providing services’ says Laois TD
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said that the situation where Portlaoise Hospital is being blocked from providing full services to Type 1 Diabetics...
€4.3 million funding boost to help food producing company in Laois post Brexit
A food producing plant in Laois is to benefit from €4.3 million in government funding.
It was announced this afternoon that Dawn Meats, which operates...
Where the money is spent: How Laois County Council intends to spend €89 million...
Laois County Councillors voted to confirm an expenditure budget of almost €89 million at a meeting of Laois County Council yesterday.
The revenue for this...
HSE confirm ‘no plans’ to downgrade A&E at Portlaoise Hospital says local TD
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, says the HSE has assured her that there will be no change to services currently provided at Portlaoise...
All the latest Laois GAA fixtures as attention switches to football finals weekend
After a remarkable weekend of hurling action, the focus this week quickly switches to football.
The Senior and Junior football championship finals will take place...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Markey) Coss
Twoomey Park, Mountmellick, Laois
Patrick better known as Markey Coss, Twoomey Park, Mountmellick. Died...
Laois County Councillors approve biggest ever budget for 2022
Laois County Councillors voted to approve the Laois's biggest ever budget at a meeting this morning.
€88,337,000 will be spent in a range of different...
Seven Talking Points from a dramatic hurling finals day following wins for Ballinakill and...
It was a fantastic feast of hurling in O'Moore Park on Sunday as the domestic calendar at adult level came to an end.
We had...
Picky Maher: ‘I think in games gone by we would have folded, we would...
Stephen 'Picky' Maher will take his place in the Laois GAA history books as the first person ever to captain a team to win...
Remarkable second half comeback sees Clough-Ballacolla claim back-to-back Laois Senior hurling titles
Borris-Kilcotton 2-21 Clough-Ballacolla 1-25
Laois SHC Final
Clough-Ballacolla came back from seven points down at half time to claim back-to-back Bob O'Keeffe Cups in O'Moore Park...
Lynch and Lalor goals crucial as Ballinakill make immediate return to Senior ranks with...
Ballinakill 2-14 Ballyfin 1-14
Laois Premier IHC Final
Ballinakill will feast at the top table of Laois hurling once again next year after they were crowned...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the action from this afternoon’s Laois Senior and Premier...
It may be later than usual but Laois hurling championship final day is here at last.
For the second season running, Borris-Kilcotton and Clough-Ballacolla meet...
Ballinakill go in search of immediate Senior return in Premier IHC final clash with...
Ballinakill v Ballyfin
Premier IHC final in O’Moore Park at 1.30pm
A place in the 2022 Laois SHC will be on the line when Ballinakill and...
Amazing Laois performer reaches grand final of popular new RTE singing game show
Rachael has done it! Laois will have a representative in the grand final of a popular new RTE singing game show.
Rachael Farrell from Mountmellick...
Five-star Camross cruise past The Harps to reach Laois camogie final
Camross 5-21 The Harps 0-1
Laois Intermediate Camogie Championship Semi-final
Camross are through to the Laois Camogie Intermediate final following a routine victory over The Harps...