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.
Looking ahead to Friday’s Laois club football action with senior and intermediate games down
It's another big night of Laois club football action with championship games for decision in both the senior and intermediate grades.
Laois Shopping Centre SFC...
Laois soccer ladies team on the lookout for new faces
With the new season just around the corner, Mountmellick United's ever-improving Senior Ladies soccer team are looking for new players from around the county...
In Pictures: First Year students return to Laois secondary school
It is a school year like no other - but at least it is underway now, something that didn't look possible not so long...
Laois hotel chief calls for restrictions to be lifted as ‘survival’ and ‘jobs’ on...
The General Manager of the Midlands Park Hotel has called on the government to lift restrictions which are currently in place on the number...
Previewing Thursday night’s Laois GAA action
After plenty of Junior 'C' and Junior 'B' action in recent days, the first senior game of the week is due to take place...
Coronavirus: 89 new cases as plans to reopen all pubs become clearer
There has been a total of 89 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
53 of today's cases are in Dublin, 15...
Survey launched to enhance the visitor experience in the Slieve Bloom Mountains
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht is currently consulting on the future development of...
Search on for lucky EuroMillions winner after ticket sold in Laois
A person in Laois could be waking up a whole lot richer this morning.
That is because a winning Euromillions ticket, worth €50,000, was sold...
A 72-year-old keeper, an actor and a last minute goal – the magic of...
Ah Junior C - never, ever change!
Last night saw Round 1 of the Laois Shopping Centre Junior 'C' football championship with eight games taking...
Funding secured for major improvements in Portlaoise and Portarlington
€1,196,000 under the Government’s July Stimulus Funding for Active Travel and Climate Change Adaptation Measures has been allocated to Laois.
This money will be used...
Coronavirus: 217 new cases as school class sent home after positive case
There has been a total of 217 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today. This is the highest single figure increase...
‘Fairer’ Calculated Grades for Leaving Cert 2020 welcomed
Almost 80% of Leaving Cert student's estimated grades will remain the same - Minister for Education Norma Foley has announced.
The remainder will be either...
Laois doctor urges parents not ‘to dose’ children in order to send them to...
A Laois doctor has called on parents not to dose their children with paracetamol or ibuprofen and send them to school if they feel...
Former Laois minister and government colleague in Twitter spat over new book
The publication of a new book has resulted in two politicians entering into something of a war of words over Twitter.
Former Minister for Justice...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as attention turns back to football
Another extremely busy week of GAA action is ahead once again.
It is back to football now though as the ladies and men's competitions resume.
Check...
Coronavirus: 53 new cases as Kildare permitted to leave lockdown
There have been no new Coronavirus deaths reported today – meaning 1,777 is the death toll in Ireland.
While there has been a total of...
Six-star Borris-Kilcotton batter Ballinakill to reach semi finals
Brought to you in association with Telfords, Portlaoise and Mountrath
Ballinakill 0-18 Borris-Kilcotton 6-21
Laois Shopping Centre SHC Round 2
Borris-Kilcotton are the first team through to...
Maher and Dunphy to the fore as Clough-Ballacolla see off Abbeyleix
Brought to you in association with Telfords, Portlaoise and Mountrath
Abbeyleix 2-15 Clough-Ballacolla 4-18
Laois Shopping Centre SHC Round 2
12-man Clough-Ballacolla saw off 14-man Abbeyleix in...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from the SHC double header in MW Hire...
Brought to you in association with Telfords, Portlaoise and Mountrath
There is a double header in MW Hire O'Moore Park in the senior championship this...
Previewing all of Saturday’s hurling action as Round 2 set to commence
Brought to you in association with Telfords, Portlaoise and Mountrath
After two nights of junior action, the Laois hurling championships crank up a grade today...
Carlow soccer league to delay start of new season as Over-35s resume
Carlow Soccer League have decided to delay the start of their new season.
The new winter season for all Junior clubs has been postponed from...
Coronavirus: 127 new cases but none in Laois as Gardai to get powers to...
There have been no new Coronavirus deaths reported today – meaning 1,777 is the death toll in Ireland.
While there has been a total of...
Sinn Fein economic strategy to ‘put Midlands at heart of Ireland’s Just Transition’
Sinn Féin Laois-Offaly T.D Brian Stanley and Chair of the Public Accounts Committee has launched Sinn Féin’s proposals for 'Regenerating the Economy in Laois...
My Lockdown Wedding: Laois bride on tying the knot in a global pandemic
The Coronavirus pandemic has changed everything about how we live our lives now - and getting married is no different.
With restrictions in place on...
WATCH: Hat-trick for Laois trainer following second Bellewstown success in 24 hours
A Step Too Far came up trumps for her Laois trainer yesterday afternoon as she completed a hat-trick of wins.
Kieran Cotter's mare galloped to...
New members welcome as Portlaoise Ladies hockey team get ready for new season
Portlaoise Ladies Hockey Club are excited to return to training as the 2020/2021 season kicks off.
The first training session of the season will take...
Laois GAA club announce that a senior football team member has tested positive for...
A Laois GAA club has announced that a member of their senior football team has tested positive for Coronavirus.
Graiguecullen GAA has released a statement...
Laois GAA announce fixture dates for Round 2 of football championships
Laois GAA have announced the fixture dates for Round 2 of the senior and intermediate football championships.
The action will actually get underway on Monday...
Coronavirus: 93 new cases as Department of Health to ‘fast-track’ school children tests
There have been no new Coronavirus deaths reported today – meaning 1,777 is the death toll in Ireland.
While there has been a total of...
Laois GAA club release statement following ‘positive Covid-19 case’ in their area
The Harps GAA have issued a statement after a person tested positive for Covid-19 in their area.
The club, who are based in Durrow and...