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.
‘The sending off was pivotal, but we weren’t firing anyway’ – No excuses from...
Laois manager Justin McNulty says that while the sending off of James Kelly damaged his side, they had not been playing well regardless.
The Armagh...
Leinster SFC: 14-man Laois crash out as Offaly record first championship win in O’Moore...
Laois 1-8 Offaly 2-13
Leinster Senior Football Championship Quarter Final
Laois are out of the Leinster championship as Offaly beat them by eight points in O'Moore...
Your guide to the game as Laois footballers begin Leinster championship against Offaly
Leinster Senior Football Championship Quarter Final – Laois v Offaly
In O'Moore Park at 7pm
Team news?
Unsurprisingly, manager Justin McNulty has kept faith with the starting...
Super Saturday of Laois GAA action with camogie final, U-20 hurling and minor football...
While much of the focus today is on the Laois senior footballers, there are several other high profile games involving Laois teams taking place.
The...
Fundraising concert in aid of Kolbe Special School to take place on Saturday
A fundraising concert in aid of Kolbe Special School is set to take place in Portlaoise on Saturday, April 13.
Portlaoise Rotary Club are behind...
Laois senior football and U-20 hurling teams named ahead of Leinster championship matches
The Laois senior football team to face Offaly in the quarter final of the Leinster championship has been named.
Unsurprisingly, manager Justin McNulty has kept...
Independent Ireland announces second Laois candidate for 2024 Local Elections
Independent Ireland, one of the country's newest political parties, has announced that they will have a second candidate in Laois for the 2024 Local...
South Leinster Colleges JFC ‘D’ Final: Slow second half hurts Dunamase College as Piper’s...
Dunamase College 5-6 Piper's Hill (Kildare) 6-10
South Leinster Colleges JFC 'D' Final
Dunamase College were beaten in the South Leinster Colleges JFC 'D' final in...
Laois group finish runners-up at All-Ireland Credit Union schools quiz finals
The Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) held the Credit Union Schools Quiz All-Ireland final recently and a Laois group took home medals
In a...
In Pictures: Serious skills on display as Laois primary schools 5-a-side champions crowned
The FAI Laois Primary Schools 5-a-side finals took place in the wonderful all weather facility in Killeshin on Wednesday.
42 schools entered the competition this...
Back to the 80s proves a big hit for Mountrath Community School Transition Years
Mountrath Community School's Transition Year students recently captivated audiences with their spectacular performance of "Back to the 80s" at Saint Philomena’s Hall in Mountrath.
Running...
In Pictures: Three Laois teenagers crowned All-Ireland boxing champions
Three Laois teenagers were crowned All-Ireland boxing champions at the national finals which took place over the weekend.
Portarlington's Rosaletta Casey, Crettyard's Darragh Brennan and...
Mid-Season Review: ‘A+’ for Laois footballers with Leinster championship and Tailteann Cup ahead
It’s all going to plan so far in 2024 for the Laois footballers with promotion to Division 3 and a Division 4 trophy in...
Laois TD calls for supports for farmers impacted by unprecedented wet weather
Farmers across Laois must be supported in the face of weather conditions that are creating significant pressures on farms, Deputy Charlie Flanagan has said.
The...
ACFL Division 1: Courtwood defeat 14-man Stradbally while Ballyroan-Abbey get the better of Graigue
Stradbally 0-8 Courtwood 3-13
ACFL Division 1 Round 2
Courtwood made it two wins from two as they put 14-man Stradbally to the sword in Bill...
Laois U-20 hurlers name team for Kilkenny clash and confirm joint-captains plus vice-captain
The Laois U-20 hurlers have named their team to face Kilkenny in their opening game of the Leinster championship.
Manager Damien Carter has also confirmed...
In Pictures: People First Credit Union host successful information evening as scholarship now available
People First Credit Union held their Free Practical Information Evening for students and their parents, aimed at providing valuable insights for those in 5th...
Approval granted for Portarlington hurlers to play U-20 and adult with Mountmellick
Laois GAA have approved a plan which will see hurlers from Portarlington be permitted to play with Mountmellick.
Recent minutes from a County Board meeting...
One of Ireland’s largest pub groups set to take over prominent Portlaoise bar
One of Ireland's largest pub groups is set to take over a prominent bar in Portlaoise which recently closed down.
The name 'Nanny Kelly's' appeared...
Portlaoise Panthers announce that they will refuse to replay 0.3 seconds of Limerick Eagles...
Portlaoise Panthers say that they will refuse to replay 0.3 seconds of their National Basketball Playoff match with Limerick Eagles.
Last week, the National Appeals...
Six young Laois people among 160 to take part in mental health debate in...
Over 160 young delegates from Comhairle na nÓg (local youth councils) across Ireland met in Dáil Éireann to debate the critical issue of mental...
Leinster U-20 FC: Brennan the hero as Laois defeat Wexford to reach quarter finals
Laois 1-9 Wexford 0-9
Leinster U-20 Football Championship Round 2
The Laois U-20 footballers are through to the quarter finals of the Leinster championship following a...
Laois primary school receives approval for two modular special educational needs classrooms
Approval for two new Special Educational Needs (SEN) modular classrooms has been granted for Shanganmore National School in Barrowhouse.
Laois TD Sean Fleming confirmed the...
In Pictures: ‘Forever Young’ – Late David Brown remembered at special Easter Sunday event...
The late David Brown was remembered by a huge crowd at a community event in Portlaoise GAA's ground at Rathleague on Easter Sunday.
David died...
McNulty bucks the trend as the Laois football manager is in favour of condensed...
The Laois senior footballers are celebrating their Division 4 league success this week with the Leinster championship not too far away.
In years gone by,...
In Pictures: Great celebrations as Laois players and supporters enjoy Division 4 success
There were great celebrations in Croke Park yesterday as the Laois footballers kick started the Easter weekend in style.
Justin McNulty’s charges proved far too...
Seven Talking Points as the Laois senior footballers claimed Division 4 glory in style
The Laois senior footballers concluded their National League Division 4 campaign with silverware this evening.
Justin McNulty's charges were 14 point winners over Leitrim and...
NFL Division 4 Final: Champions! Laois thrash Leitrim in Croke Park to claim silverware...
Laois 3-14 Leitrim 0-9
National Football League Division 4 Final
Laois have been crowned National Football League Division 4 champions after crushing Leitrim in Croke Park...
€180,000 for Laois walking trails and amenities and €82,000 granted for Laois Domestic Abuse...
Laois has received a financial boost this afternoon with news of additional funding for outdoor amenities and the domestic abuse service.
€180,000 has been granted...
Mega coffee morning announced for three Laois disability support centres
Three disability support centres in Laois are coming together to host a major fundraising event next month.
TheRehabCare Laois ‘Mega Coffee Morning’ will take place...