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.
Up and Coming: Meet the Mountmellick Crochet Artist who’s hand-made pieces are proving a...
The pandemic has taken so much away – but it has brought out the very best in some young Laois people.
Our new series ‘Up...
BREAKING: Multi-national tech company agrees to establish European headquarters and create jobs in Laois...
A multi-national tech company has agreed to establish its European headquarters in Laois.
Canadian tech company 'N’ware' has chosen Mountrath as home and will create...
Laois soccer player signs for League of Ireland club for the remainder of the...
A Laois soccer player has signed for a League of Ireland club for the remainder of the season.
Garry Comerford, who previously played for Shamrock...
Dramatic second half collapse for Laois as Westmeath defeat sees dreadful 2021 campaign end
Laois 1-10 Westmeath 3-20
Leinster Senior Football Championship Quarter Final
The Laois senior footballer's 2021 season has ended without a competitive win as they were well...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois face Westmeath in Leinster football quarter...
The Laois senior footballers go in search of their first win of 2021 in today's Leinster quarter final against Westmeath.
Laois have won their last...
All you need to know as the Laois footballers face Westmeath in Leinster championship...
The Laois senior footballers go in search of their first win of 2021 in today's Leinster quarter final against Westmeath.
Laois have won their last...
Laois athletes perform well at National Track and Field Championships
Laois athletes enjoyed great success at the recent National Track and Feld championship.
St Abban's AC had a range of athletes competing at a number...
‘A win for ordinary farming families’ – Laois TD welcomes High Court decision on...
Four Fine Gael TDs and two Senators have described today’s High Court decision to dismiss An Taisce’s application to apply to the Court of...
High praise for Laois duo after fine performances in two inter-county matches in 48...
Laois U-20 hurling manager Ollie Halley has heralded the commitment and conditioning of two of his players who played more than 140 minutes of...
Laois ladies footballers learn championship fixture dates while U-14 panel named
The Laois ladies have learned their dates for the upcoming All-Ireland intermediate football championship.
Laois are in a three team group alongside Kildare and Roscommon...
Final draw made for €130 Laois GAA monster draw with thousands of euro in...
A total of 25 clubs had winners in the final Laois GAA €130 county board ticket draw held this evening.
The draw was streamed live...
Laois footballers name starting team for Leinster quarter final with Westmeath
Laois senior football manager Mike Quirke has named his starting 15 for Sunday's Leinster quarter final against Westmeath.
They Kerry native has made two changes...
Four Portlaoise Panthers included as Ireland squad finalised for U-20 Women’s Basketball European Challengers
Ireland U-20 women’s head coach Martin Conroy has announced his final roster of 12 players as they prepare to face Europe’s elite at the...
UPDATED: 14 Laois pharmacies sign up to provide Janssen COVID-19 vaccine to those aged...
14 Laois pharmacies have signed up to provide Janssen Covid-19 vaccines - the HSE has confirmed.
This single shot vaccine can be given to those...
Novel hurling tournament in memory of legendary Laois hurler to get underway this evening
A novel hurling tournament in memory of a legendary Laois hurlers will get underway this evening.
Back in 2017, the people of Ballinakill and Laois...
Injury time heartbreak for Laois as Wickow strike late to end 2021 Leinster U-20...
Laois 2-8 Wicklow 2-11
Leinster U-20 Football Championship Round 1
Laois's Leinster U-20 football campaign is over after a late Wicklow surge saw them eliminated in...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois U-20 footballers face Wicklow in...
The Laois U-20 footballers begin their Leinster championship against Wicklow this evening.
Eddie Kinsella's charges are in Round 1 action from 7.30pm in Aughrim.
Laois are...
In Pictures: Fifth annual Rathdowney-Errill Golf Classic a huge success
The picturesque Rathdowney Golf Club was a hive of activity on Friday and Saturday of last week as it played host to the Flynn’s...
Watch: Strong local connections as Laois trainer claims 50th win on Irish soil
There was history for a Laois trainer in Tipperary yesterday as he notched his 50th winner on Irish soil.
Portarlington based Kieran Cotter saw his...
Laois the underdogs as quest to reach third successive U-20 Leinster decider begins in...
Eddie Kinsella's Laois U-20 footballers begin their Leinster championship away to Wicklow this evening.
Laois are seeking to reach a third straight final at this...
Laois childcare costs have hit ‘all time high’ says Laois TD
The costs of childcare in Laois have reached an 'all time high' - according to a Laois TD.
Sinn Fein's Brian Stanley says that they...
Laois County Council sign up as partners in All-Ireland Pollinator Plan
Laois County Council has become the latest Council to sign up as a partner in the All Ireland Pollinator Plan.
The Plan is a cross-sector...
WATCH: Laois U-20 hurler Duggan scores wonder point in dramatic Westmeath win
The Laois U-20 hurlers reached Round 2 of the Leinster championship following a dramatic extra time win over Westmeath last night.
Ollie Halley's charges were...
‘You can expect to meet him down the local’ – Billionaire Irish entrepreneur plans...
The new owner of a €20 million Laois mansion intends to live in the property and develop it for personal use.
Yesterday, we revealed how...
How the Laois football team is shaping up ahead of the 2021 championship campaign
After a bitterly disappointing league campaign, the Laois senior footballers are gearing up for the 2021 championship which gets underway this weekend against Westmeath...
Laois families encouraged to apply for Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance
Applications are now open for the Back to School Clothing Allowance and Footwear Allowance.
This is a once off payment to those eligible to assist...
Incredible drama as Laois U-20 hurlers score six point extra time win over Westmeath
Laois 4-33 Westmeath 4-27 (AET)
Leinster U-20 Hurling Championship Round 1
Well, that was absolutely insane.
Laois were 15 points ahead at the start of the second...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois face Westmeath in U-20 Leinster hurling...
The Laois U-20 hurlers begin their U-20 Leinster hurling campaign against Westmeath this evening.
Manager Ollie Halley named the starting 15 for the game in...
Laois U-20 hurlers name starting team for Leinster opener against Westmeath
The Laois U-20 hurlers have named their starting 15 for tonight's Leinster Championship opener.
Ollie Halley's side are set to face Westmeath in this Round...
CONFIRMED: Taoiseach confirms delay to reopening of indoor dining citing ‘Delta concern’
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed that the reopening of indoor dining in pubs and restaurants is to be delayed.
Indoor dining was set to be...