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.
€190,000 in funding secured for five Laois projects under Community Monuments Fund
More than €190,000 has been secured for five Laois projects under the Community Monuments Fund.
Ballylynan church and graveyard has received the highest alocation with...
Big test for Laois U-20 hurlers as Wexford the opponents in Leinster quarter final
The Laois U-20 hurlers will go in search of a third straight win in the Leinster championship against Wexford tonight.
Ollie Hally's charges take on...
All of this week’s fixtures as Laois senior footballers to begin Leinster campaign
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...
JOB VACANCY: Telfords are currently hiring for a General Operative and Yard Foreperson/Operations Supervisor
Telfords Portlaoise are currently hiring for a General Operative.
Principle Objective
Reporting to the Yard Supervisor, the General Operative will be responsible for the upkeep and organisation...
‘We have nothing to be afraid of’ – Laois U-20 captain Mahony ahead of...
The Laois U-20 hurlers are back in action this Tuesday when they face Wexford in O'Moore Park in the Leinster championship quarter final.
Ollie Hally's...
Division 1A wins for Clough-Ballacolla and Borris-Kilcotton plus all of Sunday’s Laois GAA results
There were wins for Clough-Ballacolla and Borris-Kilcotton in the second round of the Division 1A of the hurling league.
Clough-Ballacolla 1-18 Rosenallis 0-13
This was a...
Byrne and Brennan on form as Abbeyleix claim second Division 1A win at the...
The Harps 0-11 Abbeyleix 2-19
ACHL Division 1A Round 2
It is two wins from two for new Abbeyleix manager Derek Dunne after his side had...
Seven Talking Points as the Laois hurlers run Dublin close in Parnell Park
A battling Laois comeback just fell short as Dublin held on to defeat them in Parnell Park on Saturday evening.
Seamas 'Cheddar' Plunkett's men were...
Battling Laois just fall short as Dublin hold on for Leinster victory in Round...
Laois 2-15 Dublin 1-20
Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Round 1
A battling Laois comeback just fell short as Dublin held on to defeat them in Parnell...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois hurlers begin Leinster championship campaign against...
The Laois hurlers begin their Leinster championship campaign this evening in Parnell Park when they take on Dublin.
It's Laois's first outing in what is...
Leinster hurling championship action ahead for Laois seniors and minors today
It is a big Saturday on the Laois hurling front as both the minors and the seniors are set to be in action.
Below, we...
Big wins for Rosenallis seniors and St Joseph’s juniors plus all of this week’s...
Ballyfin 1-5 St Joseph's 3-9
ACFL Division 2 Round 3
For the second successive week, the St Joseph's juniors slayed a senior team to remain in...
Laois principal welcomes ‘urgently needed’ extension to new school building
The principal of St Francis Special School in Portlaoise has welcomed the announcement of an extension.
In recent times St. Francis Special School moved into...
Local TD calls for Children’s Allowance to be extended to all secondary school students
Government must give now serious consideration to extending receipt of the Children’s Allowance to parents and guardians of full-time students in second level education...
Laois GAA club and primary school team up for ‘Ireland’s Fittest Family’ style fundraiser
A Laois GAA club and a primary school are coming together for an Ireland's Fittest Family style fundraiser.
On Sunday May 29, Kyle Juvenile Club...
Heartbreak for Laois U-20s as valiant comeback against Kildare just falls short
Laois 3-11 Kildare 2-16
Leinster U-20 Football Championship Quarter Final
There was heartbreak for the Laois U-20 footballers in Hawkfield this evening as a valiant comeback...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the action as Laois take on Kildare in Leinster...
The Laois U-20 footballers are in Leinster championship action this evening as they take on Kildare in Newbridge.
The game is being played in Kildare's...
Major new extension announced for new Laois secondary school building
A major new extension to the new St Francis Special School on the Borris Road in Portlaoise has been announced.
In recent times St. Francis...
Government contradiction over proposal to ban the sale of turf from September
Government officials have contradicted each other with statements made about the potential banning of the sale of turf from September.
Last night, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar...
Plans to close mental health facility in Laois and move residents to Tullamore should...
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has called on the HSE and the Department of Health to reverse its plans to close Erkina House in...
In Pictures: Laois Jobs Fair returns to Portlaoise and proves a great success
Following a hiatus as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Laois Jobs Fair returned to the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise on Tuesday...
Laois school’s Parent’s Choir going from strength to strength with plans for performance coming...
Portlaoise College has always had a strong community spirit consisting of management, staff, students and parents.
Sinead Walsh is the Chairperson of the Parent's Council...
Laois the underdogs as Leinster U-20 football campaign to begin in Hawkfield
Eddie Kinsella’s Laois U-20 footballers begin their Leinster championship away to Kildare this evening.
Laois are seeking to reach a third final in four years...
In Pictures: Abbeyleix Tidy Towns hosts Laois Federation of Tidy Towns Seminar
Abbeyleix Tidy Towns hosted the Laois Federation of Tidy Towns Seminar recently.
The well-attended event kicked off with a tour of the village and community...
Laois and Offaly have new judge appointed as Newbridge solicitor promoted to the role
The Government has decided to nominate Newbridge based solicitor Andrew Cody for appointment as an Ordinary Judge of the District Court.
President Michael D Higgins...
In Pictures: Carlow soccer league glory for St Fiacc’s U-13 and U-15 girls
St Fiacc's girls U-13 and U-15 teams were crowned Carlow soccer league winners in the last week.
Four years ago, the Graiguecullen club put a...
First-ever Nursing and Midwifery awards presented at Portlaoise Hospital
Five nurses and midwives at Portlaoise Hospital have been named as winners of the first ever HEART Awards.
H.E.A.R.T stands for Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect...
Contract signed for 94 new car parking spaces to be constructed near Laois train...
Laois County Council has contracted with Ardain Developments Limited for the provision of a 94 space Public Carpark at Railway Street in Portlaoise.
The site,...
Laois duo to the fore but Republic of Ireland just miss out on qualification...
The Republic of Ireland U-19 Women's team finished second in their qualifying group but it was not enough to seal a place at this...
Gardai launch investigation as residents ‘living in fear’ following ‘random acts of vandalism’ in...
Residents of a Laois housing estate say they are 'living in fear' following a spate of random acts of vandalism that have taken place...