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.
Final ‘re-centring’ event of 2022 set to take place in Portlaoise this weekend
Dunamaise Arts Centre will present the finale of re:CENTRING Laois on Sunday May 29 in Portlaoise.
Taking place between 2pm and 5pm, Fitzmaurice Place will...
Laois TD provides progress update on new Garda station building
It is expected the tender for the re-development of Portlaoise Garda Station will be issue in the third quarter of this year.
So says Laois...
In Pictures: All smiles as Portlaoise College celebrate academic year with awards day
Portlaoise College held their Award Ceremonies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th Year students recently.
Normally there would have one award evening for all year...
Prestigious national awards for Laois students at Enterprise finals
Students from Laois were awarded national prises at the Student Enterprise Programme recently.
Laois students won 1st place in the Creative Business Idea Video Competition...
Draws made for Minor Football championships following enforced restructure
The draws for the restructured Laois Minor 'A', 'B' and 'C' football championships have been made.
The competition was due to begin last week but...
Planning permission granted for the extension of Laois primary school
Planning permission has been granted to Castletown Primary School for a new extension for two classrooms for children with autism.
These new Autism Spectrum Disorder...
Local Minister hires Ukrainian refugee as new parliamentary assistant
A local TD has announced that she has hired a Ukrainian refugee as her new parliamentary assistant.
Green Party Minister for Laois-Offaly, Pippa Hackett, has...
Laois students set for All-Ireland School’s Athletics Championships following Leinster success
Laois will be strongly represented at the All-Ireland School's Athletics Championships in Tullamore next month.
This is after a number of them put in some...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as county footballers, Ladies, camogie and minor...
It’s another busy week of action on the Laois GAA club scene with games across the county in both codes and at adult and...
New visitor facilities launched at Emo Court and Parklands ahead of summer season
On a day of great excitement at Emo Court and Parklands on Saturday, Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works,...
Historic Sunday for Portlaoise AFC as U-14 girls compete in All-Ireland final and Seniors...
Today will be a historic day for all involved in Portlaoise AFC as two teams compete in finals.
The U-14 girls will make history as...
Favour from Kerry needed to avoid Joe McDonagh as Westmeath power past Laois
Laois 1-18 Westmeath 5-24
Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Round 5
The Laois senior hurlers require a favour from Kerry or they will play in the Joe...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois face Westmeath for Leinster hurling survival
There is a lot on the line for a number of Laois teams today and it will conclude this evening in O'Moore Park with...
Defeat for Clonaslee-St Manman’s as strong first half sees Glenealy crowned Leinster champions
Clonaslee-St Manman's 0-13 Glenealy (Wicklow) 3-13
Leinster Hurling League Division 4 Final
Clonaslee-St Manman's first ever Leinster final ended in defeat in O'Moore Park this afternoon...
In Pictures: Ethos Awareness Day a huge success in Laois secondary school
Ethos Awareness Day was held in Dunamase College on Thursday May 19 in conjunction with Laois Offaly ETB.
It got off to a great start...
Big Saturday of hurling action as Laois fight for survival while Borris-Kilcotton and Clonaslee...
Laois v Westmeath
Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Round 5 in O'Moore Park at 6pm
There is a lot on the line for a number of Laois...
Abbeyleix Tidy Towns big winners at annual Pride of Place Awards
Abbeyleix Tidy Towns were announced as winners of their category at the IPB Pride of Place awards recently in the INEC, Killarney.
The award was...
WATCH: Music Generation Laois inspiring the future as school’s initiative results in magic
Music Generation Laois have been active in a number of Laois schools recently and the results of their work are fantastic.
The pupils of Arles...
In Pictures: Laois secondary school take part in Bike Week to encourage students to...
‘Bike Week’ is a celebration and promotion of the benefits of cycling which is taking place across Laois this week.
On Thursday, staff and students...
Injury time heartbreak for Laois as Wexford strike late to end Seamus Heaney Cup...
Laois 1-10 Wexford 1-11
Seamus Heaney Cup Semi Final
The Laois minor footballers' saw their campaign ended for 2022 in second half injury time in O'Moore...
Spot in Seamus Heaney Cup final up for grabs as Laois minor footballers face...
The Laois minor footballers will go for a place in the Seamus Heaney Cup final at home to Wexford this evening.
Conor Gorman's charges are...
In Pictures: Stradbally Community project enhances built and natural heritage
A project led by the community in Stradbally and Laois County Council is taking practical action to enhance the town’s wildlife and built heritage.
Stradbally...
‘How much longer can the private forestry sector survive this level of incompetence?’ says...
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that he will not 'be happy' until he sees a greater level of plantation and afforestation taking place within...
Memories from famous Gordon Bennett motor race of 1903 sought for documentary
The Heritage offices of Laois, Carlow and Kildare County Councils are looking for the memories from local families about the famous Gordon Bennett motor...
Co-captain O’Carroll hoping Tailteann Cup gives Laois footballers chance to turn season around
After a bright beginning, 2022 is looking like it will be another disappointing year for the Laois senior footballers.
An O'Byrne Cup final appearance was...
Delay in issuing passports ‘causing huge difficulties’ says local TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said delays in the issuing of passports is causing huge upset and difficulties to many intending to...
In Pictures: Lithuanian Ambassador to Ireland visits host of Laois schools
The Lithuanian Ambassador to Ireland, Marijus Gudynas, visited a number of schools in Laois during recently to commemorate European Day.
He was accompanied by Laois...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures with Leinster finals and county action ahead
It’s another busy week of action on the Laois GAA club scene with games across the county in both codes and at adult and...
Leinster minor dreams ended for Laois as Offaly prove too strong in O’Moore Park...
Laois 0-13 Offaly 0-21
Leinster Minor Hurling Championship Final
The Laois minor hurlers' wait for a first Leinster title since the 1960s goes on as they...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois minor hurlers face Offaly in...
The Laois minor hurlers will be hoping to win their first Leinster title since 1964 when they face Offaly this evening.
The Faithful will come...