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.
Leinster MFC: Dominant first half sees Dublin defeat Laois in championship opener
Laois 1-11 Dublin 5-13
Leinster MFC Round 1
The Laois minor footballers were beaten in Round 1 of the Leinster championship by Dublin in the Centre...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois minor footballers take on Dublin
The Laois minor football team begin their Leinster Championship against Dublin in the Centre of Excellence this evening.
Laois are in Group 1 of the...
‘Government must intervene to support local health services’ says Laois TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has called on the Minister for Health to intervene and relieve pressure on local GP and community health...
Laois minor football team and panel named ahead of Leinster championship opener with Dublin
The Laois minor football team and panel who will face Dublin in Round 1 of the Leinster championship this evening has been named.
Manager Ger...
Portlaoise College’s Student Council conference ‘fosters sense of belonging’
Portlaoise College's Student Council hosted an innovative conference on Thursday, March 21, centred around the theme of belonging.
The event, organised by the school's Student...
Leinster U-20 FC: O’Brien and Brown on form as Laois make winning start against...
Laois 3-8 Carlow 0-10
Leinster U-20 Football Championship Round 1
The Laois U-20 footballers made a winning to the Leinster U-20 championship in desperate conditions tonight.
On...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois U-20 footballers begin Leinster campaign...
The Leinster U-20 football championship gets underway this evening and Laois will host Carlow at 7.30pm.
This game was originally scheduled for O'Moore Park but...
House prices in Laois rise again as available homes to buy at ‘all time...
The latest Daft.ie sales report shows that the average asking price of a house in Laois is now €248,000, 5% higher than what it...
A first for Laois as Independent Ireland party candidate declares to contest Local Election
One of the newest political parties in Ireland will have a candidate in Laois in the Local Elections which are set to take place...
Three Laois Gardai among 165 new recruits who pass out from Templemore
165 Gardaí were attested as sworn members of An Garda Síochána at a ceremony in Templemore College last week.
Of those, three hail from county...
Laois U-20 football team named ahead of championship opener against Carlow
Laois U-20 football manager Kieran Kelly has named his starting 15 and subs for their championship opener with Carlow on Tuesday.
The game takes place...
In Pictures: Serious style as Crettyard Ladies football club celebrates 50th anniversary
The Talbot Hotel in Carlow was a hub of activity on Saturday night as Crettyard Ladies football club celebrated their 50th anniversary.
As part of...
Eight Talking Points as the Laois senior footballers gain promotion to Division 3
The Laois senior footballers have returned to Division 3 of the National Football League following victory on Sunday.
Below, we look back at the win...
NFL Division 4: Promotion confirmed as Laois crush Waterford and are now set for...
Laois 5-19 Waterford 0-9
NFL Division 4 Round 7
The Laois senior footballers have been promoted to Division 3 and qualified for the Division 4 league...
Your guide to the game as Laois footballers conclude Division 4 campaign away to...
National Football League Division 4 Round 6 – Laois v London
In SETU Waterford at 1pm
Team news?
Laois senior football manager Justin McNulty has made one...
Your guide to the game as Laois hurlers face Down in NHL Division 2A...
NHL Division 2A – Laois v Down
In O’Moore Park at 3.30pm
The Laois hurlers take on Down this afternoon in semi final of the NHL...
€360,000 announced for Laois Sports Partnership for core funding and women in sport
The Government has invested €363,565 in Laois Sports Partnership for core funding and Women in Sport in 2024.
This funding will support Laois Sports Partnership...
In Pictures: Wide range of projects as Colaiste Iosagain host second ever Sci-Fest competition
The PE Hall in Colaiste Iosagain was packed to capacity yesterday as the Portarlington school held it’s second ever Sci-Fest competition.
The Third Years were...
ACFL Division 2: O’Dempsey’s look best placed for league success in second tier
The Laois GAA club season goes up a level this weekend with the return of the Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1 and 2.
With...
Update provided on progress on long awaited Mountmellick Flood Relief Scheme
Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has raised the issue again of Mountmellick Flood Relief Scheme.
Mountmellick was devastated by flooding with dozens of homes...
Leinster Colleges Second-Year ‘D’ Football: Provincial final ahead as Mountmellick CS see off Mullingar
Mountmellick CS 2-9 St Finian’s College Mullingar 1-11
Leinster Colleges Second-Year 'D' Football Semi Final
Mountmellick Community School will have a Second Year Leinster final to...
South-Leinster Colleges JFC ‘B’ Final: Dunne heroics not enough as Colaiste Iosagain beaten by...
Colaiste Iosagain 1-11 Gorey CS 1-14
South-Leinster Colleges JFC 'B' Final
Ultan Dunne kicked nine points but it wasn't enough for Colaiste Iosagain to claim South...
Portlaoise College’s TY show ‘Back to the 80’s’ lights up the Dunamaise Arts Centre
Portlaoise College's recent Transition Year show "Back to the 80's" took audiences on a nostalgic journey through time at the Dunamaise Arts Centre.
From the...
In Pictures: History made as The Heath hosts first ever St Patrick’s Day Parade
History was made in The Heath this morning as they hosted their first ever St Patrick's Day Parade.
In lovely sunshine, the community came together...
Seven Talking Points as Laois footballers see 100% winning league run ended by Leitrim
The Laois senior footballers saw their 100% record in Division 4 wiped out by Leitrim in O'Moore Park.
It was a second successive win for...
NFL Division 4: Promotion charge on hold as late Leitrim surge sees them defeat...
Laois 1-13 Leitrim 0-17
NFL Division 4 Round 6
Laois's charge towards Division 3 hit a speed bump as they were beaten by Leitrim for the...
‘Dire situation’ as raw sewage ‘seeping out’ onto main road near Laois village
A 'dire situation' where raw sewage is seeping out onto a main road near a Laois village was highlighted at a Laois County Council...
‘Frustration’ as Laois housing estate, ‘completed 15 years’, still waiting for ‘taking in charge’...
A Laois County Councillor expressed his frustration at the slow process behind 'Taking in Charge' of a Portarlington housing estate.
Sinn Fein's Aidan Mullins asked,...
Your guide to the game as Laois hurlers face Kerry in NHL Division 2...
NHL Division 2 – Laois v Kerry
In O'Moore Park at 2pm
The Laois hurlers take on Kerry this afternoon in the fifth game of this...
Your guide to the game as Laois footballers continue Division 4 campaign home to...
National Football League Division 4 Round 6 – Laois v London
In O’Moore Park at 4.15pm
Team news?
Laois senior football manager has made two changes from...