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.
Laois County Council to call on government to introduce measures to recruit and retain...
Laois County Council is to write a letter to the government calling on it to introduce measures aimed at recruiting and retaining frontline staff.
This...
Laois GAA confirm earlier starts for Senior hurling and Junior football championships
Laois GAA have announced that the Laois Shopping Centre SHC and JFC 'A' will start earlier than usual to facilitate structure changes.
In information circulated...
€1,000,000 approved for new Portarlington Business Park on site of old Avon factory
Portarlington is set to get a business park after it was announced that €1 million has been allocated to transform the old Avon premises.
The...
€308,465 awarded for four community projects across Laois under Community Recognition Fund
Four community projects in Laois will share in €308,465 under the latest round of the Community Recognition Fund.
The Community Recognition Fund was first introduced...
In Pictures: Three trophies on display as Castletown celebrate 2024 success with Dinner Dance
There was serious style in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel on Saturday night as Castletown celebrated 2024 with a Dinner Dance.
There were three trophies on...
Justin McNulty: ‘The boys are all hurting … It’s never nice to get a...
Laois senior football manager Justin McNulty was bitterly disappointed after his side were beaten by Kildare on Saturday night.
He said: "It's a very disappointing...
MATCH OFF: Laois v Carlow Division 1B hurling clash postponed due to an unplayable...
For the second time this season, a match involving the Laois senior hurlers has been called off due to an unplayable pitch.
Laois were due...
Six Talking Points as the Laois senior footballers experience defeat against Kildare
The Laois senior footballers were well beaten in Round 4 of Division 3 of the National Football League last night.
Justin McNulty's charges went down...
NFL Division 3: Kildare gain Tailteann Cup revenge over Laois with big win in...
Laois 0-9 Kildare 0-21
National Football League Division 3 Round 4
Laois have suffered their second defeat in Division 3 of the National League as they...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois senior footballers travel to Newbridge...
The Laois senior footballers are in Newbridge this evening for their National League clash with Kildare.
Coming off the back of last week's phenomenal win...
Laois mother makes desperate plea as son faces prospect of no school place in...
A Laois mother has made a desperate plea for help as her son faces the prospect of being unable to secure a school place...
Portlaoise Plaza selected as the best Supermac’s in the country
The midlands scooped several of the top awards at the Supermac's Annual Awards that were held at the Castletroy Park Hotel in Limerick.
And chief...
‘I’ll probably be on a walking frame by the time it is built’ jokes...
A much requested footpath appears likely to finally happen in an area of Portarlington between Railway Station and Corrig Wood.
Independent Councillor Aidan Mullins has...
Laois player the hero as Maynooth University claim second ever Collingwood Cup success
Maynooth University claimed the Collingwood Cup for just the second time in their history with a Laois man the hero.
Aaron Doran was the match...
WATCH: Standing room only as Timahoe Male Choir break new ground with CD launch
It was standing room only in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel on Saturday evening for a very special launch.
The Timahoe Male Choir embarked on their...
Seven Talking Points as the Laois senior hurlers pick up crucial win over Westmeath
The Laois senior hurlers are up and running in the National Hurling League following victory over Westmeath.
Below, we take a look at the key...
In Pictures: Serious style and great celebrations at St Paul’s Ladies Dinner Dance
There was serious style in the Midlands Park Hotel on Saturday as St Paul's Ladies came together to celebrate.
2024 was a brilliant year for...
Blow for Laois hurlers as long serving keeper Rowland takes time away from panel
The Laois senior hurlers have been hit with a blow as their long-serving goalkeeper Enda Rowland has taken some time away from the panel.
The...
NHL Division 1B: 14-man Laois battle it out to secure big victory away to...
Laois 4-18 Westmeath 1-19
NHL Division 1B Round 1
The Laois senior hurlers have their first win in Division 1B of the National Hurling League following...
Laois photographer set to feature on popular RTE TV show Nationwide
Abbeyleix photographer Jim Fennelly will appear on RTE’s Nationwide programme with reporter Mary Fanning on Friday, February 21.
Fanning filmed this prolific photographer out and...
Three Laois players set to feature as League of Ireland set to return tonight
The League of Ireland will return from this evening and there will be significant interest in the First Division.
While the Premier Division kicks off...
Laois growers among winners at Tirlán Quality Grain award winners 2024
A Laois family are among the winners at this year’s prestigious Tirlán Quality Grain Awards.
Paul McDonald and his father JJ, operate a mixed enterprise...
Laois Junior champions Kilcavan go outside for new manager ahead of 2025 season
The 2024 Laois Junior football champions have appointed a new manager ahead of the 2025 season.
Kilcavan have opted to go for highly regarded Cork...
DPP to appeal sentence handed down to killer of Laois man Joe Drennan
The Director of Public Prosecutions has informed the family of the late Joe Drennan that they will appeal the sentence handed down to his...
Basketball: All-Ireland U-16 bronze for Laois secondary school who make history
History was made by a Laois secondary school last week as they claim All-Ireland U-16 League bronze medals.
Mountmellick Community School's boys team claimed the...
In Pictures: All smiles as Clough-Ballacolla camogie club celebrate 2024 with awards evening
There was a huge turn out, with lots of chaos, noise and celebrating, as Clough-Ballacolla Camogie club held their annual awards evening on Sunday.
It...
McNulty impressed by debutants as attention quickly turns to Sligo on Sunday
Laois senior football manager Justin McNulty was impressed by those that he gave a debut to on Saturday in Leitrim.
Laois won the game at...
Newly elected Laois Senator calls on government to intervene to stop sell off of...
Newly elected Sinn Féin Senator Maria McCormack has slammed the decision to sell off Bord Na Móna Recycling.
On Friday, Bord na Móna said it...
New Laois captain Byrne hails Mark Timmons as footballers secure first win in Leitrim
New Laois senior football captain Brian Byrne has hailed the impact of his clubmate Mark Timmons on his career to date.
For the first time...
In Pictures: All smiles as World champion Irish dancer Bobby Kinsella receives Civic Reception
It was all smiles in the chamber of Laois County Council last week as a young dancer received the highest of accolades.
Stradbally's Bobby Kinsella...