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.
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...
Injury concerns for Laois senior hurlers ahead of Leinster championship opener with Dublin
Earlier than ever before, the Leinster senior hurling championship is set to get underway this weekend.
After a shortened Covid season last year, the competition...
In Pictures: Great celebrations as St Aengus capture CCFL Division 3 title
St Aengus were crowned CCFL Division 3 champions following victory at the weekend.
They faced Stradbally Town B in a game where victory would guarantee...
Laois U-20 football team named for Leinster Championship opener with Kildare
Laois U-20 football manager Eddie Kinsella has named his starting team for Thursday's clash with Kildare.
It contains six of the team that were beaten...
In Pictures: First Festival of Flight in Laois a huge success
The first ever Festival of Flight held to celebrate the rich history of aviation and exploration in Laois has been a resounding success.
The events,...
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Laois farmer pleads with dog owners after lambs and ewes brutally...
*The images contained at the bottom this article are distressing but we have published them to show what can happen when livestock are attacked...
Fourth Laois student awarded UCD scholarships for academic excellence
A fourth Laois student has received a UCD Entrance Scholar Award earlier for academic excellence.
Sarah Graham sat her Leaving Cert in St Leo's College...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as county action begins to ramp up...
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...
‘Disbelief and anger’ as the ‘sale and marketing of turf is to be prohibited’
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has said there is a sense of disbelief and anger within rural communities following confirmation that the sale...
Invite extended by Laois Chamber for Ukrainian refugees to attend Laois Jobs Fair
Laois Chamber are inviting Ukrainian refugees who have relocated to Laois and surrounding counties to visit the upcoming Laois Jobs Fair.
This takes place tomorrow...
Two students awarded entrance scholarships at Laois secondary school
Two incoming first years have won the St Marys CBS “From each his best” scholarship awards for 2022/2023.
Jack Nolan of St Colman’s National School...
Laois lads in the mix as AIL gets down to business end of season
A number of Laois rugby players have knockout games to look forward to in the coming weeks in the All Ireland League.
Craig Adams from...
100% Division 1B start continues for Stradbally while Killeshin and Clonaslee-St Manman’s also win
The Heath 1-8 Stradbally 3-12
ACFL Division 1B Round 3
Stradbally made it three wins from three games as they ran out 10 point wins over...
A first win for Courtwood while O’Dempsey’s continue good form in latest Division 1A...
St Joseph's 0-11 Courtwood 2-10
ACFL Division 1A
Courtwood have their first win of 2022 after they defeated St Joseph's by five points in Kellyville this...
Late Dorgan and Murphy points see Graigue inflict third straight defeat on Ballyroan-Abbey
Ballyroan-Abbey 1-7 Graiguecullen 0-11
ACFL Division 1A Round 3
Late points from teenagers Jamie Murphy and Aaron Dorgan sealed a second straight Division 1A win for...
Brennan, Finn and Darcy to the fore as Portlaoise CBS claim South Leinster Second...
Portlaoise CBS 2-14 Cross and Passion Kilcullen 3-8
Second Year South Leinster ‘C’ Football Championship Final
Portlaoise CBS were crowned Second Year South Leinster 'C' Football...
Childcare in ‘urgent need of reform to reduce costs’ says Laois TD
'We have one of the most expensive childcare systems in the European Union'.
So says Laois TD Brian Stanley who was speaking on the issue...
In Pictures: New church group officially opens in Laois town
A new Church called the Irish Reformed Church was inaugurated in Mountmellick last weekend.
The Christian Reformed Church professes the Apostles' Creed, Nicene Creed, and...
Wins for Portlaoise, Rathdowney-Errill, Ballyfin and Clonaslee-St Manman’s in Thursday’s hurling league action
Portlaoise 4-21 Mountrath 2-10
ACHL Division 1B Round 1
Portlaoise proved far too strong for Mountrath in Rathleague this evening as they ran out convincing 17...
Laois minor hurlers name captain, vice-captain and 34-player panel ahead of championship opener
The Laois minor hurlers have named their captain, vice-captain and 34-player panel ahead of the Leinster championship.
The side is captained this year by Camross'...
Local TD calls for government and An Post action ‘before post masters ballot on...
Independent TD Carol Nolan has called on the Taoiseach to provide clarity on the timing and intention of Government regarding the publication of a...
Laois represented by five different schools at recent Dáil na nÓg event
Five Laois students from five different schools represented the county at a Dáil na nÓg event recently.
Emily Costigan (Mountmellick CS), Anna McWey (Heywood CS)...
Laois duo named on Ireland U-18 squad ahead of Women’s Six Nations
Two Laois rugby players have been named in the Ireland U-18 squad for the upcoming Women's Six Nations.
Alanna Fitzpatrick from Portarlington RFC has been...
Laois to host World Ploughing Contest later this year after venue switched following Russian...
As well as the National Ploughing Championships, Laois will play host to the World Ploughing contest later this year.
Ratheniska will host the world event...
After a two-year Covid-19 enforced absence, Clean Up Laois Week returns
After a two year break, Spring Clean Up Week is set to return to Laois later this month.
National Spring Clean has been operated by...
Strong finish sees Good Counsel defeat Knockbeg in Second Year South Leinster final
Knockbeg College 1-6 Good Counsel 2-7
Second Year South Leinster 'A' Football Championship Final
There was heartbreak for Knockbeg College's Second Years in Dr Cullen Park...
French Ambassador to Ireland set to visit two Laois towns next week
The French Ambassador to Ireland is set to visit two Laois towns on Wednesday April 13.
Ambassador Vincent Guérend is set to arrive at French...
Three Laois schools exhibit at Croke Park for Prestigious Certified Irish Angus school’s competition
Students from three Laois secondary schools exhibited at Croke Park for the Prestigious Certified Irish Angus school's competition recently.
Portlaoise College, Mountrath Community School and...
Laois duo selected for Republic of Ireland U-19 squad for Euro qualifiers
The destination is Czech Republic as the Republic of Ireland Women's Under-19s prepare to fight for a place in this summer's Euros.
All will be...
‘Let us get away from plastic and remove it from society’ says Laois TD
A Laois TD has called on the government to put a ban on plastic packaging during a debate in the Dail.
Sinn Fein's Brian Stanley...