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.
Alligator heads and live bees among items seized by customs in Laois in 2016
Eight alligator heads and an active bird nest from China were among a number of bizarre items seized by Customs at An Post’s mail...
Meet the Laois girl who captained Galway women’s rugby team to unprecedented success
Tara Buggie only took up rugby in 2014 but the Portlaoise woman has had a truly remarkable rise through the game.
Having began playing with...
In Pictures: Killeen Engineering crowned Laois Business of the Year
Killeen Civil Engineering, a family-run civil engineering company based in Portlaoise, have been crowned Laois Business of the Year.
Laois County Council, in association with...
Remember the Game: 2000 U-21 hurling win for Portlaoise
Portlaoise 1-13 Rathdowney 0-7
U-21 Hurling Championship Final 2000
The turn of the century was something of a golden era for hurling in the Town.
Following on...
Timahoe student newspaper wins regional award for Timahoe NS
A newspaper created by the 6th class pupils in Timahoe NS has won a regional award at the Our World Irish Aid Programme.
The awards,...
Are these Laois twins the busiest in all the country?
Ciarán and Daniel Comerford are set to be in championship action for the fifth consecutive weekend on Saturday.
The dual stars are integral parts of...
One change to Laois minor football team for Meath clash
Laois manager Noel Delaney has made one change to the Laois minor team for the crunch Leinster Qualifier clash with Meath tomorrow afternoon.
St Joseph's...
Looking back: This day 10 years ago the Laois U-21s lost an All Ireland...
Where did the time go? This day 10 years ago the Laois U-21 footballers were beaten in the All-Ireland final by Cork.
It's one of the...
Portlaoise AFC win again to keep title dreams alive
Portlaoise 1 Kilnamanagh AFC 0
Leinster Senior League 1B
Paul Cahillane’s strike midway through the second half was enough to keep Portlaoise AFC’s title ambitions well...
Laois GAA decline to comment after reports hurling and football coaches axed
Laois GAA Chairman Gerry Kavanagh says the County Board will not be commenting on reports that hurling and football coaches have been axed as...
Six Laois schools to undergo major improvements due to Government funding
Laois TD and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan has confirmed that six local schools will undergo major improvement works over the...
Injury worry over key players for Laois senior footballers
Laois manager Peter Creedon is sweating over the fitness of key players less than three weeks' before his side's Leinster championship opener.
Donie Kingston, Pádraig...
Laois hurler named GAA player of the week
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Laois senior hurler Paddy Purcell has been voted as the GAA's player of the week.
The Rathdowney-Errill midfielder...
Portlaoise AFC just two wins away from the title
Portlaoise AFC are just two wins away from lifting the Leinster Senior League Division 1B title and they know that a win tonight will...
Big crowd anticipated for fifth Deadman’s Dash
The 5th running of The Deadman’s Dash 7k Road Race will take place on Sunday at 12.15pm, starting and finishing at The Deadman’s Inn...
Former Portlaoise Rugby star named Connacht U-19 player of the year
Seán Masterson has been named the Connacht Rugby U-19 player of the year.
The former Portlaoise Rugby man, who also represented Park-Ratheniska at juvenile level,...
My Club and I: Kate McDonald (Ballyroan, Abbeyleix & District AC)
After a brief sabbatical, our My Club & I section makes a return this week with Kate McDonald from Ballyroan, Abbeyleix & District Atheltics...
Portlaoise U-16s fall short in Leinster rugby decider
Navan 20 Portlaoise 13
Leinster U-16 final
Portlaoise U-16s travelled to Donnybrook on Bank Holiday Monday to take on a much vaunted Navan team in the...
Laois bottom of list for IDA jobs once again, says Sinn Fein TD
Brian Stanley says that Laois was once again at the bottom of the list for net new jobs created by the IDA during the...
Gardaí dealing with a crash near Rathdowney
Gardaí are asking the public to find an alternative route following a crash outside of Rathdowney this morning.
The single car collision took place on...
Laois Cumann na mBunscol camogie panel named
Laois Cumann na mBunscol have embarked on a new venture in an attempt to improve football and hurling in the county.
For the first time,...
€20,000 raised at Cuisle Cancer Support Centre Golf Classic
The Finline Furniture Sponsored Cuisle Cancer Support Centre Golf Classic took place on April 28 in The Heritage Golf Club.
Over €20,000 was raised on...
Club Laois relaunched and better than ever
Laois GAA have relaunched the Club Laois Supporters Club and they promise that it will be better than ever.
Costing €30 for the year, there...
In pictures: Huge crowd turns out for Ned Buggy Memorial Run
A memorial 4km run in honour of Ned Buggy – who died by suicide last year – took place in St Abban’s on Sunday...
Laois senior hurler nominated for GAA Player of the Week award
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Laois senior hurler Paddy Purcell has been nominated for the GAA.ie Hurling Player of the Week.
The Rathdowney-Errill...
Medals galore for Laois athletes in Leinster Masters and Novice Road Races
The Athletics Leinster Masters and Novice Road Races were held yesterday in Gowran in Kilkenny.
Running in glorious sunshine, a number of Laois athletes emerged with...
Mountrath CS launch ‘Turn On The Lights’ campaign
Mountrath Community School has launched a petition calling for public lighting to be installed outside the school.
Since Mountrath CS opened its doors in September...
Laois hurling boss: ‘We are three quarters of the way there’
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Laois senior hurling manager Eamonn Kelly was thrilled after watching his side run out comprehensive 15-point winners...
Laois health and fitness fans called to attend WellFest
WellFest, Ireland’s only health, fitness and wellness festival, has announced full details of its schedule.
Taking place over two days, May 6 and 7, in...
Paddy Purcell reflects on performance ‘worthy of an All-Star nomination’
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Laois midfielder Paddy Purcell made national headlines yesterday as the Rathdowney-Errill man scored 3-6 from play against...
