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.
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures
Laois hurlers, minor footballers, masters footballers and the camogie team are all set to be in action this week.
TUESDAY MAY 14
All Games 7.30pm unless...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Mary Norton (née Holland)
Clondalkin, Dublin / Laois
Norton, nee Holland, Mary, Clondalkin formerly...
In Pictures: Laois’s first ever colour run a huge success
Well this certainly looked like mad craic!
Togher Woods was turned into a cacophony of colour on Sunday as Portlaoise Camogie hosted Laois's first ever...
First ever All-Ireland debating glory for Laois Macra group
Three Laois people came home with All-Ireland glory at the weekend as they were crowned All-Ireland Debating champions.
A team of three from East Laois...
Fears Chapel of Rest in Portlaoise Hospital could be turned into office
There are fears that the Chapel of Rest in Portlaoise Hospital could be turned into an office.
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley says that constituents...
All-Ireland champions Dublin set to begin Leinster defence in Portlaoise again
For the third year running, the Dublin senior footballers are coming back to O’Moore Park for a Leinster championship quarter final.
Jim Gavin's men will...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 13, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Timothy (Timmy) McEvoy
Clonaheen, Rosenallis, Laois
Timothy (Timmy) McEvoy, Portlaois and formerly Clonaheen, Rosenallis,...
All of Sunday’s Laois GAA results
It was a relatively busy Sunday evening on the GAA pitches around the county with games in both hurling and football.
St Conleth's made history...
Darkness into Light, perks of nursing abroad and praise for Laois hurlers – It’s...
Our Tweets of the Week are here and once again they do not disappoint.
Mother and sister can come in from darkness into light at...
Eight Talking Points as the Laois hurlers claim third straight win over neighbours Offaly
The Laois senior hurlers made the perfect start to the Joe McDonagh Cup last night as they came out the right side of a...
Election Diary: Housing shortages, Divorce Referendum and water charges
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Sinn Fein candidate calls for housing shortages to be addressed in the south and west...
Laois edge seven goal thriller to get Joe McDonagh campaign off to a flyer
Laois 4-22 Offaly 3-21
Joe McDonagh Cup Round 1
What. A. Game.
Laois scored four goals and had to withstand ten minutes of second half injury time...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois open Joe McDonagh Cup campaign v...
The Laois senior hurlers begin their Joe McDonagh Cup campaign away to Offaly this evening at 7pm.
Eddie Brennan's charges will be looking for a...
Laois annihilate Antrim to reach Round 2 of the Leinster minor hurling championship
Laois 6-20 Antrim 0-14
Electric Ireland Leinster Minor Hurling Championship Tier 2 Round 3
The Laois minor hurlers have eased into Round 2 of the Leinster...
Your guide to Laois’s Round 1 Joe McDonagh Cup clash v Offaly
Laois take on Offaly in Round 1 of the Joe McDonagh Cup at 7pm in Tullamore this evening.
This is the first championship meeting between...
In Pictures: Laois Marlins Dominate at Leinster Division 2 Championships
The Laois Marlins Swimming Club was in top form at the Leinster Division 2 Championships May Bank Holiday Weekend, at the National Aquatic Centre...
My Club & I: Derek Beale (Stradbally Town AFC)
After a brief sabbatical, our My Club & I segment is back this week and this time our focus turns to one of Laois's...
Laois minor hurlers name team for last group game v Antrim
Laois minor hurling manager Enda Lyons has named his team for Saturday's final group game against Antrim.
And he has made four changes to the...
Laois minor footballers drew inspiration for comeback victory from Mountmellick teenager
Laois minor football boss Donncha Phelan has just about drawn his breath following his side's remarkable comeback victory over Westmeath on Wednesday night.
Laois trailed...
Election Diary: Autism services, Emo Court plans and road safety in Mountmellick
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Candidate hits out at delays on approval of Autism services
Independent local election candidate Brian Furlong...
Laois senior hurling team named for Joe McDonagh Cup clash with Offaly as King...
Laois senior hurling manager Eddie Brennan has named his starting team to face Offaly in Round 1 of the Joe McDonagh Cup.
And the team...
In Pictures: First free ‘Welcome to Laois tour’ a huge success
The first of free 'Welcome to Laois tour' took place recently with great success.
The aim of this Creative Ireland Laois project is to help...
Leinster glory for Mountrath Community School who claim first ever rugby title
Mountrath CS 17 Ballymakenny (Louth) 12
Leinster Rugby Development Junior League Final
History has been made in Energia Park in Dublin this afternoon as Mountrath Community...
Laois hurling manager provides injury update ahead of Joe McDonagh opener
Laois senior hurling manager Eddie Brennan has provided an injury update on his squad ahead of Saturday's Round 1 Joe McDonagh clash with Offaly.
And...
Seven Talking Points as Laois minor footballers go top of Group 1
The Laois minors defeated Westmeath and went top of Group 1 in the Leinster minor football championship in one of the most crazy games...
All of this weekend’s soccer fixtures with big cup games on the horizon
The soccer season may be winding down but there are some huge games taking place this weekend.
FRIDAY MAY 10
Division 3
Derry Rovers B v Banagher...
Remarkable Laois pull off second half comeback to keep minor dreams alive
Laois 3-6 Westmeath 1-11
Electric Ireland Leinster Minor Football Championship Round 2
Goals from Oisin Hooney, PJ Ward and Brian Whelan help Laois turn a seven...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois minor footballers face Westmeath in Round...
The Laois minor footballers continue their Leinster championship campaign this evening in O'Moore Park against Westmeath.
This is the second of three group games and...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as Joe McDonagh Cup begins
Less clubs games than usual this week but there are three big matches involving our county teams set to take place.
WEDNESDAY MAY 8
All Games...
Your guide to the Laois minor footballers Leinster championship clash v Westmeath
The Laois minor footballers take on Westmeath in Round 2 of the Leinster championship this evening.
Here we guide you through what you need to...