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.
Killenard complete Division 1 double as Cumann na mBunscol finals conclude at O’Moore Park
The 2026 Cumann na mBunscol football finals came to a thrilling conclusion at Laois Hire O'Moore Park on Thursday, with ten more titles decided...
Concerns raised that Laois could be losing out on property tax revenue due to...
Concerns have been raised that Laois County Council could be missing out on Local Property Tax revenue because of discrepancies between Eircodes and county...
Leinster Colleges SFC: Knockbeg College progress to knockout phase following dramatic win over Moate
Knockbeg College 4-17 Moate CS 1-24
Leinster Colleges SFC Round 2
Knockbeg College are through to the knockout phase of the Leinster Colleges SFC following a...
Busy Bank Holiday weekend ahead as Laois GAA clubs prepare for championship action
It promises to be another busy Bank Holiday weekend for Laois GAA clubs, with plenty of football, hurling, camogie and ladies football action taking...
Taoiseach issues State apology to family of murdered Portlaoise Prison officer Brian Stack
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has issued a formal State apology to the family of Brian Stack, the former chief prison officer at Portlaoise Prison who...
In Pictures: Stradbally charity fashion show raises €3,000 for two local causes
A charity fashion show held in Stradbally has raised an impressive €3,000 for two local organisations, with the proceeds recently presented to the beneficiaries.
The...
Some households ‘under pressure like never before’ as Laois TD calls for €400 winter...
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called on the Government to introduce additional measures to tackle the rising cost of living, warning that some households...
Goals galore, dramatic finishes and historic victories as Cumann na mBunscol finals get underway...
It was a memorable opening day of the Cumann na mBunscol football finals at Laois Hire O'Moore Park on Tuesday, with 14 county titles...
Laois TD calls for increased bed capacity at three hospitals as county’s population continues...
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called on the Government to urgently increase hospital and nursing home bed capacity in Portlaoise, Mountmellick and Abbeyleix to...
Portlaoise Musical Society set to bring hilarious Young Frankenstein to Dunamaise Arts Centre
Portlaoise Musical Society is preparing to bring plenty of laughs, music and theatrical mayhem to the Dunamaise Arts Centre next month with its latest...
In Pictures: Historic scenes as The Harps claim first-ever Laois SHC title in some...
It was a day that will live long in the memory of everyone associated with The Harps as the club made history by winning...
Excitement builds as 24 Laois primary schools football finals set for O’Moore Park with...
Hundreds of primary school pupils from across Laois are preparing for a memorable week as the Cumann na mBunscol football finals take place in...
In Pictures: Camross celebrate Minor Hurling Championship glory following victory over Barrow Gaels
There were joyous scenes at Laois Hire O'Moore Park on Sunday as Camross were crowned Laois Minor Hurling Champions following their victory over Barrow...
All-Ireland champions Camross and 2024 Leinster winners St Brigid’s set for Laois camogie final...
Camross v St Brigid's
Laois Intermediate Camogie Championship Final in Laois Hire O'Moore Park on Saturday at 2pm
Two clubs with recent provincial and All-Ireland success...
In Pictures: Camross schools turn black and amber ahead of huge weekend of county...
There was no shortage of excitement in Camross today as the parish prepares for a massive weekend, with three teams set to contest county...
Irish and Maltese ambassadors visit Portlaoise to celebrate European friendship
Portlaoise Library welcomed two special visitors recently as the Irish and Maltese ambassadors came together to celebrate the strong ties between Ireland and Malta.
Malta's...
Roundabout sought outside Laois secondary school to help with traffic congestion
Laois County Council has been called upon to construct a roundabout outside Mountrath Community School.
This follows a motion on the matter by Independent Councillor...
Laois TDs call for funding for new Portlaoise courthouse as concerns raised over current...
Two Laois TDs have called on the Government to prioritise funding for a new courthouse in Portlaoise, highlighting ongoing concerns over security, traffic disruption...
Laois fitness coach to run Dublin Marathon in memory of mother-in-law who received life-changing...
A well-known Portlaoise fitness coach is preparing to take on the Dublin Marathon later this month in memory of her late mother-in-law, while raising...
Laois Junior ‘B’ hurling champions stripped of title following investigation into player eligibility
Kyle have been stripped of the 2026 Laois Junior 'B' Hurling Championship title following an investigation into allegations that they fielded ineligible players in...
Latest Laois GAA fixtures as huge weekend of hurling and camogie county finals awaits
Another busy weekend of Laois GAA action is in store, with county titles up for grabs in hurling and camogie, while the U-20 football...
Laois dominate Joe McDonagh Cup Team of the Year with seven selections
Laois have been rewarded for their Joe McDonagh Cup triumph with seven players named on the 2026 Team of the Year, following their impressive...
New Irish language Halloween festival set to take place in Portlaoise later this month
Portlaoise is set to host a new Irish language festival later this month, with three days of talks, music, storytelling and cultural activities planned...
Hospital appointments cancelled across Laois as over 300,000 public sector workers prepare to strike
Hospital appointments and a range of healthcare services across Laois will be cancelled today, Wednesday October 14, as more than 300,000 public sector workers...
Laois Macra to celebrate 80 years with special anniversary dinner dance in Portlaoise
Laois Macra is preparing to celebrate a major milestone next month as the organisation marks 80 years in the county with a special anniversary...
Two Laois primary schools added to Safe Routes to School programme
Two Laois primary schools are set to benefit from the Safe Routes to School programme, with Knock National School and The Swan National School...
In Pictures: Abbeyleix buzzing with activity as beekeepers host special biodiversity event
Preston House in Abbeyleix was a hive of activity on Sunday, October 11, as the Laois Beekeeping Association welcomed visitors for a special event...
In Pictures: #HonTheCons – Celebrations as St Conleth’s claim SFC title after St Joseph’s...
There were jubilant scenes in O’Moore Park on Saturday evening as St Conleth’s were crowned Laois Ladies Senior Football Champions following their victory over...
In Pictures: Portarlington celebrate Laois senior football glory as 1986 county heroes honoured in...
There were jubilant scenes in O'Moore Park on Sunday afternoon as Portarlington were crowned Laois Senior Football Champions for the sixth time in seven...
In Pictures: Mountmellick Parish Gaels celebrate Laois Minor Football Championship glory
There were joyous scenes in O'Moore Park on Sunday afternoon as Mountmellick Parish Gaels were crowned Laois Minor Football Champions following their victory over...