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 GAA Fixtures: Hurling takes centre stage this week plus more juvenile finals
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We are into the middle of October now...
Laois GAA confirm new date for Senior football championship final replay
Laois GAA have confirmed that the date for the replay of the Laois Shopping Centre Senior Football Championship final has changed.
Yesterday, it was announced...
In Pictures: Joyous scenes as Crettyard-Spink defeat Portlaoise for Laois MFC glory
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There were scenes of jubilation as Crettyard-Spink defeated...
In Pictures: All the best images from a dramatic county final between Portarlington and...
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Portarlington and Courtwood played out a dramatic Laois...
Mark Bates: ‘We played 20 minutes of that game down a man … we...
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While Portarlington manager Pat Roe cut a frustrated...
Portarlington manager Roe left ‘disappointed’ as side denied late free in draw with Courtwood
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Portarlington senior football manager cut an angry and...
Laois SFC: Portarlington and Courtwood must meet again after thrilling county final ends in...
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Portarlington 1-15 Courtwood 2-12
Laois SFC Final
Courtwood and Portarlington...
Laois MFC: Portlaoise looking to go back to back as Crettyard-Spink stand in their...
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Portlaoise v Crettyard-Spink
Laois MFC Final at 1.45pm in...
Laois SFC ‘B’: Lawlor the hero as Emo defeat Stradbally following historic penalty shoot...
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Emo 1-16 Stradbally 1-16 (AET)
Emo win 5-4 on...
Laois SFC: Crettyard come good when it matters to defeat and relegate Ballyfin
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Crettyard 1-14 Ballyfin 0-9
Laois SFC Relegation Final
Crettyard will...
Laois school recognised with Irish Heart Foundation award for teaching students lifesaving skills
A Laois school has been recognised with a prestigious Irish Heart Foundation award for training their students in the lifesaving skill of cardiopulmonary resuscitation...
Laois business announced as finalists in national sustainability awards
Repak have announced the finalists for the 2025 Repak Resource Awards as a Laois business is among the nominees.
CJ Sheeran Ltd has been shortlisted...
In Pictures: Huge excitement as Laois primary school behind Courtwood and St Conleth’s in...
There was great excitement in Rath National School as a number of very special guests made an appearance yesterday.
This weekend is a massive one...
Abbeyleix Tidy Towns announces joint winners of this year’s Pollinator Lawn Art Competition
Abbeyleix Tidy Towns has announced joint winners of this year’s Pollinator Lawn Art Competition.
These are Scoil Mhuire National School and the Keegan Family.
The competition...
New Laois childcare service to open at site of former school following €329,000 funding
A new childcare facility for Laois is set to open its doors at the start of 2026.
This is thanks to a successful funding application...
Laois SHC ‘B’: Match Off again and it may well be that final is...
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The newly formed and now apparently ill-fated Laois...
People First Credit Union announced as finalists in four categories at All-Ireland Credit Union...
People First Credit Union has been shortlisted as a finalist in four categories at this year’s All-Ireland Credit Union Awards.
The prestigious national event celebrates...
David O’Brien: ‘There’s nothing as special as winning with your own club’
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There is few things more enjoyable in sport...
Laois GAA Fixtures: All of this week’s games as football finals come into focus
We are into the second week of October and this is crunch time for the GAA clubs in Laois.
This week sees a host of...
Well-known Laois family set to take on fundraising Camino in memory of beloved dad...
A well known Laois family are set to get their walking boots on and take on the Camino for a fundraiser.
The Heffernans from Killeshin,...
Laois SHC: Super second half sees Camross ease past Rathdowney-Errill and into the final
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Camross 2-21 Rathdowney-Errill 0-15
Laois SHC Semi Final
A strong...
Laois SHC: Dunne the hero as champions Clough-Ballacolla survive extra time scare from Ballinakill
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Clough-Ballacolla 3-23 Ballinakill 0-23 AET
Laois SHC Semi Final
Cillian...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the action from the Laois SHC semi finals
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It is a massive day on the local...
In Pictures: Great celebrations as Clonad end 33 year wait for championship glory
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There were great scenes in O'Moore Park yesterday...
Five Laois producers take home awards as Blas na hÉireann 2025 winners announced
All roads led to Dingle on Friday for the eagerly anticipated finals of Blas na hÉireann, The Irish Food Awards.
Now in their 18th year,...
Laois SHC: Senior double header as semi finals set for decision in O’Moore Park
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Clough-Ballacolla v Ballinakill
Laois SHC Semi Final in O'Moore...
Laois IHC: Onions and Holland lead the way as Clonad claim first championship glory...
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Clonad 1-18 Mountrath 1-13
Laois IHC Final
Clonad are Laois...
In Pictures: Laois school’s annual coffee afternoon for Laois Hospice a big success
The weather may have been miserable but spirits were high in Timahoe NS on Friday as the children held their annual coffee afternoon in...
Previews: Senior hurling survival and a place in the Premier IHC final to be...
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Castletown v Portlaoise
Laois SHC Relegation Final in Colt...
Laois Connects 2025 launches programme of Health and Wellbeing Events
The Laois Connects 2025 Health & Wellbeing Programme, led by Laois County Council will take place from October 6-12.
Events are happening throughout the county...