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.
Portlaoise Panthers announce that they will refuse to replay 0.3 seconds of Limerick Eagles...
Portlaoise Panthers say that they will refuse to replay 0.3 seconds of their National Basketball Playoff match with Limerick Eagles.
Last week, the National Appeals...
Six young Laois people among 160 to take part in mental health debate in...
Over 160 young delegates from Comhairle na nÓg (local youth councils) across Ireland met in Dáil Éireann to debate the critical issue of mental...
Leinster U-20 FC: Brennan the hero as Laois defeat Wexford to reach quarter finals
Laois 1-9 Wexford 0-9
Leinster U-20 Football Championship Round 2
The Laois U-20 footballers are through to the quarter finals of the Leinster championship following a...
Laois primary school receives approval for two modular special educational needs classrooms
Approval for two new Special Educational Needs (SEN) modular classrooms has been granted for Shanganmore National School in Barrowhouse.
Laois TD Sean Fleming confirmed the...
In Pictures: ‘Forever Young’ – Late David Brown remembered at special Easter Sunday event...
The late David Brown was remembered by a huge crowd at a community event in Portlaoise GAA's ground at Rathleague on Easter Sunday.
David died...
McNulty bucks the trend as the Laois football manager is in favour of condensed...
The Laois senior footballers are celebrating their Division 4 league success this week with the Leinster championship not too far away.
In years gone by,...
In Pictures: Great celebrations as Laois players and supporters enjoy Division 4 success
There were great celebrations in Croke Park yesterday as the Laois footballers kick started the Easter weekend in style.
Justin McNulty’s charges proved far too...
Seven Talking Points as the Laois senior footballers claimed Division 4 glory in style
The Laois senior footballers concluded their National League Division 4 campaign with silverware this evening.
Justin McNulty's charges were 14 point winners over Leitrim and...
NFL Division 4 Final: Champions! Laois thrash Leitrim in Croke Park to claim silverware...
Laois 3-14 Leitrim 0-9
National Football League Division 4 Final
Laois have been crowned National Football League Division 4 champions after crushing Leitrim in Croke Park...
€180,000 for Laois walking trails and amenities and €82,000 granted for Laois Domestic Abuse...
Laois has received a financial boost this afternoon with news of additional funding for outdoor amenities and the domestic abuse service.
€180,000 has been granted...
Mega coffee morning announced for three Laois disability support centres
Three disability support centres in Laois are coming together to host a major fundraising event next month.
TheRehabCare Laois ‘Mega Coffee Morning’ will take place...
Chance for silverware at the start of McNulty’s second reign as Laois face Leitrim...
NFL Division 4 Final – Laois v Leitrim
In Croke Park at 5pm (Live on TG4)
The National Football League finals take centre stage this Easter...
ACFL Division 4: Fast start ensures Annanough get the better of Portarlington
Annanough 3-11 Portarlington 1-11
ACFL Division 4 Round 2
Three first-half goals laid the foundation for Annanough’s first win of the season this evening as they...
Garda selected to represent Laois at 17th Mr Personality Macra festival
Michéal Kiheeney will represent Laois at the 17th Annual Mr Personality Festival which is being organised by Kilkenny County Macra na Feirme.
The festival will...
Laois senior football team named ahead of Division 4 final against Leitrim
Laois senior football manager Justin McNulty has named his starting 15 and subs ahead of Saturday's National League Division 4 final in Croke Park.
The...
Leinster MFC: Dominant first half sees Dublin defeat Laois in championship opener
Laois 1-11 Dublin 5-13
Leinster MFC Round 1
The Laois minor footballers were beaten in Round 1 of the Leinster championship by Dublin in the Centre...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois minor footballers take on Dublin
The Laois minor football team begin their Leinster Championship against Dublin in the Centre of Excellence this evening.
Laois are in Group 1 of the...
‘Government must intervene to support local health services’ says Laois TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has called on the Minister for Health to intervene and relieve pressure on local GP and community health...
Laois minor football team and panel named ahead of Leinster championship opener with Dublin
The Laois minor football team and panel who will face Dublin in Round 1 of the Leinster championship this evening has been named.
Manager Ger...
Portlaoise College’s Student Council conference ‘fosters sense of belonging’
Portlaoise College's Student Council hosted an innovative conference on Thursday, March 21, centred around the theme of belonging.
The event, organised by the school's Student...
Leinster U-20 FC: O’Brien and Brown on form as Laois make winning start against...
Laois 3-8 Carlow 0-10
Leinster U-20 Football Championship Round 1
The Laois U-20 footballers made a winning to the Leinster U-20 championship in desperate conditions tonight.
On...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois U-20 footballers begin Leinster campaign...
The Leinster U-20 football championship gets underway this evening and Laois will host Carlow at 7.30pm.
This game was originally scheduled for O'Moore Park but...
House prices in Laois rise again as available homes to buy at ‘all time...
The latest Daft.ie sales report shows that the average asking price of a house in Laois is now €248,000, 5% higher than what it...
A first for Laois as Independent Ireland party candidate declares to contest Local Election
One of the newest political parties in Ireland will have a candidate in Laois in the Local Elections which are set to take place...
Three Laois Gardai among 165 new recruits who pass out from Templemore
165 Gardaí were attested as sworn members of An Garda Síochána at a ceremony in Templemore College last week.
Of those, three hail from county...
Laois U-20 football team named ahead of championship opener against Carlow
Laois U-20 football manager Kieran Kelly has named his starting 15 and subs for their championship opener with Carlow on Tuesday.
The game takes place...
In Pictures: Serious style as Crettyard Ladies football club celebrates 50th anniversary
The Talbot Hotel in Carlow was a hub of activity on Saturday night as Crettyard Ladies football club celebrated their 50th anniversary.
As part of...
Eight Talking Points as the Laois senior footballers gain promotion to Division 3
The Laois senior footballers have returned to Division 3 of the National Football League following victory on Sunday.
Below, we look back at the win...
NFL Division 4: Promotion confirmed as Laois crush Waterford and are now set for...
Laois 5-19 Waterford 0-9
NFL Division 4 Round 7
The Laois senior footballers have been promoted to Division 3 and qualified for the Division 4 league...
Your guide to the game as Laois footballers conclude Division 4 campaign away to...
National Football League Division 4 Round 6 – Laois v London
In SETU Waterford at 1pm
Team news?
Laois senior football manager Justin McNulty has made one...