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.
Previewed and Profiled: Wide open race anticipated once again as quest for Bob O’Keeffe...
The Bob O'Keeffe Cup currently resides in Clough-Ballacolla - but its stay could be very short as the 2021 championship campaign gets underway on...
Previewing tonight’s Division 1A league final as Portlaoise and Portarlington set to clash in...
Nine days after winning their first Laois SFC title since 2001, Portarlington go in search of their first Division 1 league title since 1989...
Laois GAA club have senior championship opener postponed following Covid-19 cases
A Laois GAA club's senior championship opener has been postponed following a number of positive Covid-19 cases.
The Harps, who won the 2020 Premier Intermediate...
Laois farmers encouraged to have their say on the future of CAP
The public consultation on the draft interventions proposed for the 2023-2027 CAP Strategic Plan is being extended by one week.
The EU’s common agricultural policy...
Laois GAA secretary asks clubs to encourage all players to avail of a Covid-19...
Laois GAA secretary Niall Handy has asked clubs to encourage their players to receive a Covid-19 vaccine.
In an email sent to clubs, Mr Handy...
Laois ladies make huge strides in 12 months – and more improvement is required...
2019 was a very bleak year for ladies football in Laois.
The county side, managed by Dave Gibson at the time, had won the Leinster...
Emo get over 2020 championship semi final disappointment to topple Killeen and take Division...
Emo 3-14 Arles-Killeen 2-9
ACFL Division 1B Final
Emo were crowned Division 1B champions following an eight point win over Arles-Killeen in O'Moore Park this evening.
John...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Arles-Killeen face Emo in Division 1B final
Silverware is up for grabs in O'Moore Park tonight as Arles-Killeen and Emo are set to meet in the Division 1B league final.
This final...
Three Laois competitors set to represent Ireland at European Eventing Championships
The 2021 Junior and Young Riders European Eventing Championships gets underway in Sweden next week - and Laois will be represented.
Jim Tyrrell from Portlaoise...
Laois basketball player secures scholarship to study and play in the USA
A Laois basketball player is set to trade Portlaoise for Maine in the USA.
James Phelan, of Portlaoise Panthers, has secured a scholarship to Hyde...
Silverware on the line as Arles-Killeen and Emo clash in Division 1B final
Silverware will be up for grabs in O'Moore Park tonight as Arles-Killeen and Emo are set to meet in the Division 1B league final.
This...
Local Senator writes to Minister Harris calling for review into SUSI grant eligibility criteria
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has written to the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science calling for an urgent review of SUSI...
Details confirmed for new date for ‘walk-in’ Covid-19 vaccine centre in Laois
The HSE has confirmed that the mass vaccination centre in the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise will operate as a 'walk-in' facility for two...
Laois Chamber CEO calls for incentives and tax reliefs for employees and employers availing...
Laois Chamber CEO, Caroline Hofman, is calling for incentives and tax reliefs for employers and employees working remotely to be included in Budget 2022.
Speaking...
In Pictures: Weather fails to dampen the spirits as live outdoor theatre event a...
After a challenging year, Dunamaise Arts Centre were delighted to have been able to bring a fantastic, unique theatre event to the people of...
Brand new solicitors office opens in the centre of Portlaoise
A brand new solicitors office has opened across from the Courthouse in Portlaoise.
D’Arcy & Co. Solicitors, Kildare, have been in business in the heart...
Laois player selected on Leinster Hockey U-21/23 squad for upcoming competition
A Laois hockey player has been selected for Leinster in their upcoming Women’s National Development U-23/21 competition.
Leinster are limited to six U-21 players in...
Laois minor footballers on the hunt for new manager as Bates departs following two-year...
The Laois minor footballers are on the hunt for a new manager after Mark Bates confirmed his departure from the role.
The Clonaslee native succeeded...
In Pictures: ‘Tour Round The Tower’ a big success as Laois Heritage week continues
Laois PPN hosted a "Tour Round the Tower" in partnership with Laois Heritage as part of Laois Heritage Week 2021 recently.
Timahoe Round Tower rises...
‘I never give up’ – Defiant Electric Picnic boss blasts refusal decision as ‘wrong...
Defiant Electric Picnic organiser Melvin Benn says he has still not given up hope that the festival could go ahead later next month.
In a...
Boost for 2022 as Laois U-20 hurler has ban for Kilkenny red card overturned...
The Laois U-20 hurlers have received a boost for next year's championship campaign with the news that one of their key players will be...
Local TD says huge costs preventing Laois students from attending universities in Dublin
Independent TD for Laois and Offaly, Carol Nolan, says that huge costs facing third level students in Dublin are forcing them to choose colleges...
Planing permission sought for 30 new homes in county’s biggest housing estate plus plans...
Planning permission has been lodged to build 30 new homes in Laois's biggest housing estate.
Kilminchy in Portlaoise is the biggest estate in the county...
Laois rugby player Reilly delighted to sign for Connacht Academy
A Laois rugby player, who was recently capped at international level, has signed a contract with the Connacht Academy.
Will Reilly, who has previously played...
Sunflower power charity event to be held in Laois this weekend for two great...
The sun will be shining on The Heath this weekend - no matter the weather.
On August 21 and 22, from 11am to 5pm, whatever...
Up and Coming: Meet the Killeen teenager who used lockdown to create his own...
The pandemic has taken so much away – but it has brought out the very best in some young Laois people.
Our new series ‘Up...
Laois County Council announces outdoor performance opportunities for musicians, performers and artists
Laois County Council has announced a series of outdoor performance opportunities for Laois based musicians, performers and artists.
The Laois Local Live Performance Scheme aims...
In Pictures: Two extraordinary Laois women to be remembered in new book
‘Opening a Window on the Past’ is a local history publication by Regina Dunne, Laois Historian in Residence 2019/2020 under the Decade of Centenaries...
Manager Murphy on how 2019 Portlaoise heartbreak drove Portarlington to success on Sunday
Portarlington manager Martin Murphy has heralded his side's ability to bounce back from 2019 disappointment to claim 2020 SFC glory on Sunday.
In the 2019...
Jubilant Maher pours praise on his teammates following Clough-Ballacolla SHC success
Clough-Ballacolla captain Stephen 'Picky' Maher heaped praise on his teammates following their 2020 Laois SHC success on Saturday evening.
The forward, who topped scored with...