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.
Frustration as issues surrounding Timahoe graveyard and a Stradbally housing estate persist
Frustrations over repair works at the graveyard in Timahoe and the process of taking a Stradbally housing estate in charge were raised at a...
Previewing all of Saturday’s Laois hurling action with SHC, Premier IHC and JHC Round...
Laois SHC Group A – Clough-Ballacolla v Castletown
In O’Moore Park at 5.30pm
A place in the semi finals of the SHC is on the line...
Meet the Laois man helping to drive a hurling revolution in a football heartland
History was made in Laois last weekend when a Portarlington hurling team defeated Clough-Ballacolla to win a championship.
The U-15 'B' final came down between...
JOB VACANCY: Looking for a weekend job? The Gandon Inn Service Station are currently...
Daybreak at the Gandon Inn, Emo, Portlaoise are currently looking to fill a number of roles.
Part-time Deli Assistant
Daybreak at The Gandon Inn, Emo, Portlaoise...
Laois County Council enters Abbeyleix into IPB All-Island Pride of Place Competition
This year Laois will be represented in the 2021 IPB All Island Pride of Place Competition by Abbeyleix Tidy Towns.
The competition focus is about...
Fears that ‘cars could crash into houses’ near busy bridge outside Laois village
Residents living near a busy bridge over the River Owenass are fearful that cars could crash into their homes.
So says Fianna Fail Councillor Seamus...
Residents ‘terrified’ following ‘number of near misses involving HGVs’ on rural Laois road
Residents along a rural Laois road are 'terrified' following a 'number of near misses involving HGVs', a meeting in Laois has heard.
The matter was...
Laois Chief Superintendent issues warning and advice as ‘sophisticated international criminals behind scam calls’
The Chief Superintendent of the Laois-Offaly Garda Division has issued a warning in relation to scam callers.
For the last year or so, we've all...
High praise for local Tidy Towns committee as Laois village in pristine condition
A Laois village is in pristine condition thanks to the work of its Tidy Towns and local County Councillor.
You'd do well to find a...
Semi final place up for grabs as Borris-Kilcotton and Rathdowney-Errill meet in SHC
Laois SHC - Borris-Kilcotton v Rathdowney-Errill
In O'Moore Park at 7.45pm
A place in the semi finals of the Laois SHC is the prize for whoever...
Heroic Hartnett leads Mountmellick to safety as Mountrath face second successive relegation final
Mountmellick 1-22 Mountrath 1-17
Laois IHC Group B Round 3
Donnchadh Hartnett's haul of 1-9 was the difference as Mountmellick maintained their Intermediate hurling status for...
Laois Councillor brandishes lack of sewage system in parts of Mountmellick as ‘an absolute...
A Laois County Councillor has brandished the lack of a sewage system in parts of Mountmellick as 'an absolute disgrace'.
Fianna Fail Councillor Paddy Bracken...
Laois TD blasts government housing plan and says ‘not one affordable home built in...
Laois TD Brian Stanley has blasted the government's housing plan and says it has not delivered one affordable home in our county in almost...
Sports players in Laois the target of social media and personal abuse
Amateur sports players are being subjected to social media and personal abuse after games - a meeting in Laois has heard.
Fine Gael Councillor John...
Laois teenager opens up about his rare brain condition to raise awareness
A young Laois teenager has opened up about his rare brain condition in a bid to raise awareness.
Yesterday, September 22, was World Narcolepsy Day...
In Pictures: Portlaoise primary school students swap grid lock for a bike lock with...
Do you get stuck in morning traffic, including the school run? What are the options!?
Cork, Limerick, Clontarf and Galway to name a few have...
Safety measures planned as brand new Laois primary school set to officially open in...
The students of a Laois primary school are set to move into their brand new building in the coming weeks.
Gaelscoil Thromaire has existed in...
Out of control youths trespassing at Laois sports club and calling those who confront...
A group of youths who are trespassing on the grounds of a Laois sports club are recording those who confront them on mobile phones...
Laois farm forestry sector ‘needs immediate solution to licence backlog’
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says that the crisis in the forestry and timber industry cannot be allowed to continue any longer.
Last Friday, Deputy...
In Pictures: Culture Night in Laois a huge success with events across the county
Laois Culture Night 2021 was a huge success with a packed programme of 15 events online and offline happening on Friday September 17 all...
Big breakthrough as new school for Coláiste Íosagáin in Portarlington moves to planning permission...
The long-running battle to get a new school for Coláiste Íosagáin in Portarlington took a significant step forward today with the news that the...
Portlaoise Comhaltas branch announce plans to bring the music back
After months and months of Covid-19 shut down - the music is coming back.
The Portlaoise Comhaltas branch have announced that activities and classes for...
‘Absolute lunacy’ – Laois Joint Policing Committee hit out at proposal to extend opening...
'A ridiculous proposal - it is absolute lunacy' - this was how the proposal to extend the opening hours of pubs and nightclubs to...
Laois duo feature as Republic of Ireland Women complete U-19 European tournament
The Republic of Ireland U-19 Women's team completed their European tournament last night - with two Laois players featuring.
Over the course of five days,...
Deadly Duggan does it again as The Harps add Feile title to championship success
The Harps 5-14 Mountrath 0-3
Laois Feile Hurling Final
Justin Duggan was the star of the show once again as The Harps added a Feile title...
Laois TD hits out at HSE CEO response following ambulance no show in Laois
A Laois TD has branded HSE CEO Paul Reid's comments over the ambulance service in Laois as 'dismissive'.
Last weekend, a young Laois boy was...
Fantastic Portlaoise Ladies team defeat Naas to reach Paul Cusack Cup final
Portlaoise Ladies RFC 8 Naas 5
Paul Cusack Cup Semi Final
Portlaoise RFC Women’s team travelled to Forenaughts in high spirits on Sunday morning to take...
Rock of Dunamase, Glenbarrow, The Pantry, fishing and mountain biking – Love Island winner...
Greg O'Shea has had the most interesting few years.
From playing rugby with Munster to winning Love Island and then going to the Olympics with...
Five Laois projects selected to share in €500,000 Community Integration Funding
Five Laois projects have been selected to receive a total of €22,290 as part of the Community Integration Funding.
Through this Fund, a total of...
Draws made for Laois SFC Round 3 and Relegation semi finals plus IFC Quarter...
The draws for the upcoming rounds of the Laois football championships have been made.
At half time in the penultimate Laois SFC Round 3, the...