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.
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois U-20 hurlers face Antrim in...
Ollie Hally's Laois U-20 hurlers are back in action this evening as they aim to take a place in the Leinster quarter final.
Navan is...
Laois athletes enjoy return to action at the Leinster Track and Field Championships in...
Carlow IT was the venue for the long-awaited return to action of Leinster Athletics last weekend.
This magnificent new venue hosted its first major championships,...
Boost for Laois minor footballers as bizarre red card overturned following appeal
The Laois minor footballers have received a boost with the news that one of the two red cards shown in their win against Wexford...
Leinster quarter final place on the line as Laois U-20s face Antrim in Navan
Ollie Hally's Laois U-20 hurlers are back in action this evening as they aim to take a place in the Leinster quarter final.
Navan is...
Big plans ahead as sustainable energy community group continues to strengthen in Laois town
A sustainable energy group set up by the Portarlington Business Association has been meeting weekly online for the past six months.
The group, called the...
In Pictures: Music Generation Laois’s Trad Summer School a huge success
Music Generation Laois's Trad Summer School took place recently.
From Thursday to Saturday last week, the summer school occurred in the Laois Music Centre.
This was...
In Pictures: ‘We Care Weekend’ a huge success with more than €15,000 raised
The last weekend in June saw Trilogy Triathlon Club host it’s 'We Care Weekend'.
Over two days, thousands of kilometres were covered by club members....
Host of Laois players named on Leinster Rugby underage squads for new season
Seven Laois players have been named on four Leinster Rugby squads.
Clonad native Fionn McWey has been named on the U-20 squad for the interprovincial...
Laois senior footballers on the hunt for a new manager as Quirke departs
The Laois senior footballers are on the hunt for a new manager as Mike Quirke has left the role.
The Kerry native succeeded John Sugrue...
Laois athlete selected to run at European U-20 Championships in Estonia
Athletics Ireland announced their team for the European Athletics U-20 Championships - and a Laois athlete has been selected.
This competition takes place in the...
‘We haven’t been good enough all year’ – Laois manager Quirke laments ‘pathetic’ second...
The Laois senior footballers ended the 2021 season without a victory after a heavy 16 point loss to Westmeath on Sunday.
While this season was...
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...