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.
Rampant Russell leads Killadooley to Division 1 Hurling Shield glory over Abbeyleix
Abbeyleix 3-5 Killadooley 9-5
Roinn 1 Hurling Shield
Killadooley were crowned Division 1 Hurling Shield champions in the opening game of the 2025 Cumann na mBunscol...
Laois playground to undergo massive upgrade after securing €20,000 government grant
A Laois playground is set to undergo a massive upgrade after it was approved for a €20,000 grant from the government.
According to Laois TD...
Leinster U-20 HC: Chance for a first final since 2012 as Laois face Kilkenny...
Laois v Kilkenny
Leinster U-20 Hurling Championship Semi Final in O'Moore Park at 7.30pm
A chance to reach a first Leinster final since 2012 is up...
ACHL Division 4: Wins for Clonad, Rathdowney-Errill and Portlaoise as Ballypickas and Colt-Shanahoe draw
Clough-Ballacolla 1-14 Clonad 3-19
ACHL Division 4 Round 5
Clonad have maintained their 100% record and guaranteed themselves a semi final spot following victory over Clough-Ballacolla...
Cumann na mBunscol hurling and camogie fixtures confirmed ahead of finals week
The Cumann na mBunscol football finals return to O’Moore Park this week and 23 games are down for decision.
The finals will be held on...
In Pictures: New walkway opened as Laois school host Active Week 2025
A Laois school unveiled a new walkway recently as part of their Active Week 2025 celebrations.
Holy Family senior school in Portlaoise celebrated Active Week...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as six county teams set for championship...
As we head towards the middle of May, the action continues with games both inside and out of Laois.
We have six county teams in...
The late Adam Kirwan remembered as Mountrath Community School host annual tournament
Mountrath Community School was a hive of activity on Friday last as the TY GAA Future Leaders students hosted their now annual ‘Future Leaders,...
Case made and feasibility study called for to build €25 million Regional Sports Complex...
The Portarlington Community Development Association (PCDA) has called for a comprehensive feasibility study to explore the potential for locating a regional sports complex in...
In Pictures: MEP Nina Carberry joins Europe Day celebrations at Holy Family Senior School
It was a day of celebration in the Holy Family Senior School on Friday as they gathered to celebrate their third annual Europe Day.
Every...
Justin McNulty: ‘It was a hiding to nothing game for us but the lads...
Laois manager Justin McNulty was pleased that his side got the victory on Saturday in Round 1 of the Tailteann Cup against Waterford.
While elements...
Football Feile: Brilliant Burke leads Mountmellick Parish Gaels to ‘A’ glory
Mountmellick Parish Gaels 2-9 Portlaoise 1-4
Laois Football Feile Final
Mountmellick Parish Gaels have been crowned Laois Féile A football champions following victory over Portlaoise this...
Football Feile: Dramatic conclusion as Killeshin defeat Barrow Gaels for B glory
Killeshin 2-8 Barrow Gaels 3-4
Laois Football Feile 'B' Final
Killeshin have been crowned the Laois Feile B champions following a one point win over Barrow...
Six Talking Points as the Laois senior footballers begin Tailteann Cup with victory
The Laois senior footballers got off to a winning start as they defeated Waterford yesterday.
Below, we will take a look at some of the...
All-Ireland MFC: Dominant first half sees Laois defeat Wexford and reach Tier 3 quarter...
Laois 2-14 Wexford 1-10
All-Ireland Minor Football Championship Tier 3 Round 1
Laois are through to the quarter final of the All-Ireland Tier 3 Minor football...
Luxury Laois hotel recognised at Travel and Leisure T+L 500 list for 2025
Ballyfin Demesne has been recognised in the esteemed Travel + Leisure’s 2025 T+L 500 list.
Travel + Leisure is a top travel media brand who...
Plan submitted to turn former Laois convent which has been vacant in decades into...
A planning application to turn a former Laois convent that has been vacant for decades into apartments has been submitted.
Vesta Construction Ltd is seeking...
‘The new houses near Holy Family school are going for €500,000 – people can’t...
The Minister for Housing has been requested to address Laois County Council on how to address the 'chronic housing shortage' in the county.
This was...
Laois students among ten world finalists at Junk Kouture grand final to be shown...
Ten young design teams were crowned Junk Kouture World Finalists at the 2025 Dublin City Final, held at The Helix on Wednesday.
Among the ten...
Leading Laois firm announces significant expansion in Leinster with new merger
A leading Laois corporate accountancy practise is set for significant expansion with the announcement that it has merged with another large firm in Leinster.
Portlaoise...
Laois students excel as ‘Grannie’s Revenge’ shortlisted at Young Filmmaker of the Year awards
Fifth and Sixth Class students from Scoil Bhride in Mountrath were honoured at the Young Filmmaker of the Year awards recently.
At the start of...
Club by club: How the Laois hurling teams have graded their players for 2025
How the Laois club hurling teams have graded their players for the 2025 season has been confirmed according to recent correspondence sent to the...
CONFIRMED: Home advantage for Laois U-20 hurlers in Leinster championship semi final
The Laois U-20 hurlers will have home advantage for their Leinster championship semi final next week.
Leinster GAA have confirmed that Laois will host Kilkenny...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as senior footballers and hurlers return to...
After a busy May Bank Holiday weekend, GAA action continues this week with games inside and outside the county.
The Laois footballers and hurlers return...
Leinster U-20 HC: Incredible team performance as Laois defeat Wexford for first time since...
Laois 1-24 Wexford 1-18
Leinster U-20 Hurling Championship Quarter Final
The Laois U-20 hurlers are through to the Leinster championship semi final following a brilliant performance...
Camogie: Stellar second half sees Laois defeat Kilkenny and reach Intermediate final
Laois 2-12 Kilkenny 0-17
Leinster Intermediate Camogie Championship Semi Final
Laois are back in the Leinster Intermediate Camogie final after they defeated Kilkenny by a point...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois face Wexford in Leinster U-20 hurling...
Knock-out hurling action continues this afternoon as the Laois U-20 team head to Wexford Park for a 2pm throw in.
Laois are up against the...
Leinster U-20 HC: Knock-out action continues as Laois head South East to face Wexford
Wexford v Laois
Leinster U-20 Hurling Championship Quarter Final in Wexford Park at 2pm
Knock-out hurling action continues this afternoon as the Laois U-20 team head...
Laois minor hurlers set to face Offaly while U-16 camogie team have All-Ireland final
Laois v Offaly
Leinster MHC Preliminary Quarter final in O'Moore Park at 5pm
It is win or bust from now on in for the Laois minor...
ACFL Division 1: Lawlor the hero as Stradbally let 11 point lead slip but...
Stradbally 2-11 Emo 2-10
ACFL Division 1 Round Round 4
Stradbally moved up to second spot in the Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1 following a...