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.
In Pictures: Magnificent Mountmellick triumphs at FBD Capers Final 2025
The highly anticipated Macra Capers Final took place on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in the Mountmellick Community Arts Centre, and it proved to be...
Massive success as Camross Comhaltas claim All-Ireland title in Scoraíocht competition
It was another very successful weekend Camross Comhaltas on the competitions front with the senior group securing an All-Ireland title.
They claimed success in the...
Ladies NFL Division 3: Late Murphy free snatches point for Limerick as Laois comeback...
Laois 2-12 Limerick 2-12
Ladies National Football League Division 3 Round 5
A dramatic Laois comeback just fell short in Ballylinan this afternoon as Limerick struck...
Six Talking Points as the Laois senior footballers picked up a third Division 3...
For the third time in five matches, the Laois senior footballers achieved a victory in Division 3.
Last night, they defeated Antrim by 0-22 to...
NFL Division 3: Laois back in promotion hunt as they get the better of...
Laois 0-22 Antrim 1-17
National Football League Division 3 Round 5
Laois are back in the hunt for promotion to Division 2 after victory over a...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the as Laois footballers face Antrim in O’Moore Park
The Laois senior footballers are back in action today as they welcome Antrim to O’Moore Park.
Laois will be looking to bounce back from their...
Ballyfin man Ryan Fitzpatrick making waves in the world of media and marketing
Ballyfin man and Laois native Ryan Fitzpatrick has quickly made a name for himself in the world of digital media, content creation, and social...
Champions Portarlington to face The Heath in opening round of Laois SFC as 2025...
The draws have been made for the 2025 Laois Shopping Centre club football championships.
The draw was livestreamed on Laois GAA Facebook page and made...
Draws made for 2025 Laois club hurling championships with new senior format
The draws have been made for the 2025 Laois Shopping Centre club hurling championships.
The draw was livestreamed on Laois GAA Facebook page and made...
In Pictures: Colaiste Iosagain student receives entrance scholarship for excellent Leaving Cert results
A former Colaiste Iosagain Portarlington student was recognised recently for his outstanding 2024 Leaving Cert results.
Daniel Brady was honoured by NUI Maynooth when he...
Pearse Doherty visits Portlaoise for private strategic Sinn Féin members meeting
On the day when Pearse Doherty took Micheal Martin to task in the Dail over speaking rights, he ended it by visiting Portlaoise for...
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...