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.
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...
From The Swan to Ituiutaba in Brazil – Meet the Laois man who has...
Last week, the Brazilian Ambassador to Ireland, Marcel Fortuna Biato visited Rath National School in Laois.
Mr Biato was there after staff and students in...
Laois County Council to investigate the ‘live-streaming’ of public meetings
Laois County Council are to investigate the costs associated with live streaming all public meetings.
The matter came before Monday's monthly meeting of the Council...
Laois forward Nerney heralds manager Brennan and young players folllowing league winning success
Laois ladies star forward Mo Nerney heralded manager Donie Brennan and the impact of the younger players in the squad following Sunday's dramatic win...
Laois County Council elects youngest ever chair as Conor Bergin takes over for the...
Laois County Council has elected its youngest ever chairperson as Conor Bergin took the role this afternoon.
The 27-year-old Borris-In-Ossory native becomes the youngest since...
In Pictures: Families remember those sadly lost to farm accidents at Embrace FARM service
The 8th annual Embrace FARM (Farm Accident Support Network) Ecumenical Remembrance Service took place in Abbeyleix on Sunday.
This is a farming organisation which was...
Laois footballer nominated for Minor Player of the Week following stunning display
Laois minor goalkeeper Conor Brown has been nominated for the Electric Ireland Minor Football Player of the Week.
The Portlaoise man played a starring role...
In Pictures: Laois ladies celebrate following dramatic league final victory over Kildare
The Laois ladies celebrated Division 3 football league success following a dramatic encounter with Kildare in Baltinglass yesterday.
Mo Nerney was the hero once again...
Mo the maestro as last gasp point seals Division 3 League glory for brilliant...
Laois 2-10 Kildare 3-6
Ladies National Football League Division 3 Final
Mo Nerney was Laois's hero once again as her last gasp point sealed the Division...
Live Blog: Laois ladies footballers take on Kildare as they seek Division 3 league...
The Laois ladies footballers are in action this afternoon in the Division 3 National Football League final.
They take on Kildare in the Baltinglass GAA...
Silverware on the line as Laois ladies clash with Kildare in Division 3 National...
The Laois ladies footballers go in search silverware against Kildare this afternoon at 4pm.
Baltinglass in Wicklow is the venue as Donie Brennan’s charges aim...
WATCH: Penalty shoot-out drama as Laois minors see off Wexford following marathon encounter
The Laois minor footballers advanced to the Leinster quarter finals following a dramatic penalty shoot-out win over Wexford this afternoon.
Mark Bates' charges will now...
Laois hurlers face All-Ireland relegation playoff following big Wexford defeat
Laois 1-23 Wexford 5-31
Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Quarter Final
The Laois hurlers face an All-Ireland senior hurling championship relegation playoff with Antrim in two weeks...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois senior hurlers face Wexford in...
The Laois senior hurlers face Wexford in the quarter final of the Leinster championship 6pm in Nowlan Park in Kilkenny this evening.
Unlike the football,...
Brown the hero as 13-man Laois minor see off Wexford to advance via penalty...
Laois 1-11 Wexford 0-14 (AET) Laois win 4-3 on pens
Leinster Minor Football Championship Round 1
Conor Brown was Laois's hero as he pulled off two...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois minor footballers face Wexford in...
The Laois minor footballers face Wexford in Round 1 of the Leinster championship 2pm in O’Moore Park in Portlaoise this afternoon.
This is a very...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - In Pictures: Wild celebrations as Rathdowney-Errill claim 2020 Laois intermediate hurling crown
On full time in the 2020 intermediate hurling final, Rathdowney-Errill’s players...
In Pictures: Smiles all around as Park-Ratheniska return to Intermediate football ranks following Junior...
Park-Ratheniska's six season stay at junior level is over after they were crowned 2020 champions last night.
Kieran Kelly's charges have been the nearly men...
From the low of a crushing knee injury to the high of reaching a...
February 29 2020 was the day that the first Covid-19 case was officially detected in Ireland.
It was a dark day for the country but...
All you need to know as the Laois senior hurlers and minor footballers begin...
Two Laois county teams begin their 2021 championships today.
The Laois minor footballers are up first against Wexford in O'Moore Park and then the hurlers...