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.
Minister for Education provides update on Dunamase College while on whistle-stop tour of Laois
Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton has provided an update on the new building for Dunamase College.
The Minister was in Laois today on a whistle-stop...
In Pictures: Leinster badminton glory for Mayo National School
A Laois primary school was celebrating last week after it captured a Leinster title in style.
The boys from Mayo National School of Crettyard were...
2nd Year Football: Five-star Knockbeg College secure Leinster title by battering Dublin champions Colaiste...
Knockbeg College 5-14 Colaiste Eoin Stillorgan (Dublin) 1-3
2nd Year Leinster 'A' Football Championship Final
Knockbeg College have completed the perfect week as their 2nd Years...
Stanley: ‘Laois needs to be selected for the new Childcare Scheme’
Independent republican TD Brian Stanley has set out the case for Laois to be one of the first locations for the Governments new childcare...
Gardai renew appeal for information following fatal road traffic collision in Laois
Gardai have renewed their appeal for information following a fatal road traffic collision that occurred in Laois last week.
The incident happened on Main Street...
South Leinster Colleges JFC ‘A’: Glory for Knockbeg College as super second half sees...
Knockbeg College 0-19 Good Counsel 1-8
South Leinster Colleges JFC 'A' Final
A magical week for Knockbeg College continued in Bunclody this afternoon as they claim...
Huge week for Knockbeg College with ‘A’ Leinster final, Leinster semi final and South...
This is set to be a massive week for football in Knockbeg College as three of the school's football teams are competing towards the...
In Pictures: All-Ireland Camogie champions honoured by Laois County Council
A Cathaoirleach’s reception was held in the Council Chamber of Laois County Council to celebrate and honour the Laois Camogie Team, winners of the...
Seven Talking Points following a bitterly disappointing trip to Wexford for the Laois footballers
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NFL Division 3: Massive blow for Laois footballers as Wexford put them to the...
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Laois 0-9 Wexford 0-23
NFL Division...
Three changes for Laois senior hurlers ahead of Sunday’s meeting with Derry
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The Laois senior hurlers have...
One change to Laois football team ahead of Division 3 clash with Wexford
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The Laois senior footballers have...
Planning Permission granted for new primary health care centre in Portlaoise
Planning Permission has been granted for a brand new primary health care centre on the campus of St Fintan's Hospital in Portlaoise.
Back in August...
Gardai appeal for information after pedestrian dies following incident in Abbeyleix
Gardai are appealing for information after a pedestrian was killed in Abbeyleix last night following a road traffic collision.
The incident happened on Main Street...
Laois TD seeks 24-hour Garda station in Portarlington and Holy Family students visit the...
A Laois TD has called for Portarlington Garda station to be restored to a full-time 24-hour service.
Fine Gael TD Willie Aird was speaking on...
2nd Year Football: Leinster final ahead as powerful Knockbeg College defeat Colaiste Mhuire Mullingar
Knockbeg College 3-7 Colaiste Mhuire Mullingar 0-10
Leinster 'A' 2nd Year Football Championship Semi Final
Knockbeg College have a 2nd Year Leinster 'A' final to look...
South Leinster Colleges JFC ‘B’: Decisions go against Portlaoise CBS as Bunclody crowned champions
Portlaoise CBS 0-11 FCJ Bunclody 2-13
South Leinster Colleges JFC 'B' Final
There was heartbreak for Portlaoise CBS in SETU Carlow today as they were beaten...
Approved Housing Bodies under the spotlight as Laois County Councillor calls for review and...
Laois County Council is to call on Minister for Housing James Browne to review and reduce the Department's reliance on Approved Housing Bodies (AHB)...
Call made for roundabout at well known Laois junction before someone ‘is killed stone...
A call has been made for a roundabout to be installed at a well known and busy Laois junction before someone 'is killed stone...
Ladies NFL Division 3: New rules a big hit as Laois and Fermanagh play...
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Laois 3-13 Fermanagh 3-13
Ladies...
Excitement building and prizes available as Ballyfin GAA to host 6k Walk/Run at five...
Ballyfin GAA club’s popular 6km walk/run returns this weekend, giving competitiors the chance to have a look at the stunning Ballyfin Demesne.
The fundraising event...
Laois senior hurling team named for National League Division 2 clash with Mayo
The Laois senior hurling team to face Mayo in Round 1 of the National Hurling League has been named.
Tommy Fitzgerald has named a team...
Laois senior football team named for National League Division 3 clash with Limerick
The Laois senior football team to face Limerick in Round 1 of the National Football League has been named.
Justin McNulty has named a team...
GAA: Laois minor hurlers name 36-player panel for 2026 season
The Laois minor hurling panel has been named ahead of the 2026 season.
Manager Brendan Phelan has confirmed a 36-player panel who will represent Laois...
Laois senior footballers name 36-player squad ahead of National League campaign
Laois senior football manager Justin McNulty has named a 36-player panel ahead of the National Football League.
Laois will begin life in Division 3 this...
In Pictures: Memorial bench unveiled to honour Laois’s first Special Olympic medalist
There was a very special event in Castletown over the weekend as a memorial bench in honour of Laois's first Special Olympic medalists was...
Athletics: Downey sets a new National Record while St Abban’s also feature at National...
There was big Laois success at the National Indoor AAI Games which took place last weekend.
Portlaoise AC's Dan Downey won the U-18 All Ireland...
Concern raised after armed and masked man attempts to enter property in Laois
Members of a local community in Laois have been left shaken following a serious incident which happened last night.
According to Sinn Fein Local Area...
Calls increase for later train service to cater for increasing numbers of commuters in...
Laois County Councillors and two Laois TDs have called for the introduction of a later train service in the county.
The issue was first raised...
Kelly Cup: Draw made as nine teams prepare to resume domestic action next month
The draw has been made for the 2026 edition of the Laois GAA pre-season football competition - the Kelly Cup.
Nine teams have entered the...