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.
Senior and Premier Intermediate HC Recap – Path to the finals, league form and...
After more than 10 months of waiting, the 2020 Laois Senior and Premier Intermediate hurling championship finals will finally take place this weekend.
On Friday...
€136,524 for 68 local projects in Laois under the Community Enhancement Programme
€136,524 in grants have been allocated for 68 local projects in Laois under the Community Enhancement Programme.
The Community Enhancement Programme is funded by the...
Up and Coming: Meet the Ballinakill entrepreneur who has developed his own brand of...
The pandemic has taken so much away – but it has brought out the very best in some young Laois people.
Our new series ‘Up...
Laois manager Brennan happy as his side come through ‘intense’ Louth test
Quarter finals are there to be won - and that is exactly what the Laois ladies did on Sunday in Kinnegad.
Division 4 league champions...
Seven Talking Points as the Laois ladies set up an All-Ireland semi final date...
The Laois ladies qualified for the All-Ireland Intermediate semi final following a six point win over Louth in Kinnegad today.
Donie Brennan's charges were pushed...
Valliant Laois ladies repel Louth challenge to reach All-Ireland semi finals
Laois 3-9 Louth 2-6
All-Ireland Intermediate Ladies Football Championship Quarter-final
The Laois ladies are through to the All-Ireland semi finals following a hard fought win over...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois face Louth in ladies All-Ireland quarter...
We're live from Kinnegad as the Laois ladies take on Louth in the All-Ireland quarter final.
After a couple of miserable days, the weather forecast...
Seven Talking Points as Portarlington defeat Ballyfin to set up SFC final with Graiguecullen
Portarlington reached their first Laois SFC final since 2001 by defeating Ballyfin in O'Moore Park last night.
Martin Murphy's charges are now just one game...
All-Ireland semi final place on the line as Laois meet Louth in Kinnegad this...
Donie Brennan's Laois ladies will be hoping to continue their brilliant 2021 when they face Louth in Kinnegad this afternoon.
On paper, this is a...
Murphy brothers on song as Portarlington see off Ballyfin to reach first SFC final...
Portarlington 1-12 Ballyfin 1-2
2020 Laois SFC Semi-final
Portarlington brothers Colm and David Murphy scored all bar four of their sides total between them as they...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Portarlington and Ballyfin meet in second 2020...
After last night's clash between Emo and Graiguecullen - the time has now come for Ballyfin and Portarlington to meet in the second 2020...
Portlaoise Hospital Emergency Department figures ‘highlight the need for certainty’ says Laois TD
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has highlighted the need for 'certainty on Portlaoise Emergency Department'.
Figures the Laois TD obtained in reply to a Parliamentary...
Previewing tonight’s second 2020 Senior football championship semi final between Ballyfin and Portarlington
After last night's action, the second of the 2020 Senior football championships takes place tonight.
Ballyfin take on favourites Portarlington and once again, the weather...
19 Laois sports organisations receive €205,000 in funding under the Sports Equipment Programme
19 sports organisations in Laois have received €205,162 funding under the Sports Equipment Programme.
GAA, ladies football, soccer, camoige, golf, gymnastics, martial arts, archery, equestrian,...
Laois boxer set to take on unbeaten Michael Conlon in Belfast tonight
Laois boxer TJ Doheny is set to clash with the unbeaten Michael Conlon in Belfast tonight.
The former world champion will take on the Olympic...
Waste water treatment plant in Laois village to be upgraded
Laois County Council has granted planning permission to Irish Water for the upgrade to Castletown waste water treatment plant.
This is important news for the...
Previewing tonight’s 2020 Senior football championship semi final between Emo and Graiguecullen
10 months is a long time to wait for anything - but that is how long the footballers of Emo and Graiguecullen have been...
Laois soccer star scoops Women’s National League Player of the Month award
Laois soccer player Kylie Murphy has been rewarded for her fantastic form by claiming the Women's National League Player of the Month Award for...
Two changes as Laois camogie team named for crucial All-Ireland clash with Kerry
Laois camogie manager John Desmond has made two changes to his team for this weekend’s All-Ireland Intermediate Round 3 clash with Kerry.
One of the...
€260,000 funding announced to support the enhancement of streetscapes and shopfronts in Laois
Laois County Council has been allocated €260,000 under The Streetscape Enhancement Initiative which will provide funding to property owners to improve the facades and...
New government grants for parent and toddler groups available in Laois
New government grants will be available for Parent and Toddler Groups in Laois, according to Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council and Fine Gael Councillor,...
Electric Picnic release statement following Laois County Council decision to refuse licence
Electric Picnic organisers have released a statement following Laois County Council's decision to refuse to grant a licence to the 2021 event.
Laois County Council...
‘This is about people, not money’ – Laois Councillor happy following Council decision on...
Laois County Councillor Paschal McEvoy has welcomed the Council's decision not to grant a licence for this year's Electric Picnic.
In a statement released yesterday,...
Two Laois businesses named in Top 125 Stores in the country by Retail Excellence...
Two businesses based in Laois, The Pantry Café & Walled Garden and Nook & Cranny Gift Store, have been placed in the Top 125...
BREAKING: Electric Picnic OFF as Laois County Council REFUSE to grant licence
Electric Picnic will not be going ahead later this year as Laois County Council have refused to grant a licence.
In a statement released minutes...
‘More than a whiff of cronyism’ – Laois TD hits out at Zappone appointment...
Laois TD Brian Stanley is to convene a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee to investigate the appointment of Katherine Zappone as UN special...
HSE confirm ‘hundreds’ attend Laois walk-in vaccine centre as plans for second day confirmed
The HSE has confirmed that 304 people attended their walk-in vaccination centre at the Midlands Park Hotel on Bank Holiday Monday.
When those who had...
Victorian Laois mansion goes up for sale at reasonable price – but there is...
Back in May, Laois County Council executed a Compulsory Purchase Order on a derelict mansion in Abbeyleix.
They have since put the Victorian mansion up...
SFC Recap – Path to the semi finals, league form and team news ahead...
After more than 10 months of waiting, the 2020 Laois senior football championship semi finals will finally take place this weekend.
On Friday night in...
Social media influencer teams up with Laois woman Emma for StepTember Challenge
A top social media influencer is urging the public to join her for a 10,000-steps-a-day challenge next month for charity Debra Ireland.
Trisha Lewis, whose...