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 Tuesday’s Laois GAA results as Junior ‘B’ and ‘C’ football championships commence
The Junior 'B' and Junior 'C' football championships got underway this evening with five of the seven scheduled games taking place.
In Junior B, last...
Laois U-20 footballers Leinster final against Dublin set to be shown live on TV
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Less than a week after the hurlers were shown live on TV, another Laois team will also...
Calls for Laois hurlers to receive invite to compete in Fenway Classic Super 11s...
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Wouldn't this be absolutely class!
Calls have been made for the Laois hurlers to...
Laois group awarded money through Music Capital Scheme
Music Network today announced the results of the Music Capital Scheme 2019.
A total of €245,440 in funding from the Department of Culture, Heritage and...
Tipperary boss Sheedy says side ‘played second fiddle’ to Laois in many sectors in...
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Tipperary hurling boss Liam Sheedy admits his side were second best to Laois...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Matthew (Matt) Foyle
Aghaboe, Ballacolla, Laois
Matthew (Matt) Foyle, Ballacolla, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. (Eircode...
Manager Brennan heralds Laois fans as attentions turn to 2020
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The Laois hurling journey for 2019 has ended but the memories will live...
Laois Ladies set to play All-Ireland championship match in O’Moore Park
This is brilliant news.
The Laois Ladies will play their first group match of the All-Ireland Intermediate football championship in O'Moore Park this Sunday against...
Fans fume at Sunday Game coverage of Laois hurlers All-Ireland Quarter final
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The journey has come to an end for the Laois senior hurlers for...
In Pictures: Incredible scenes as Laois fans turn out in force to support hurlers
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There were over 40,000 people in Croke Park yesterday and at times it...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, July 15, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Matthew (Matt) Foyle
Aghaboe, Ballacolla, Laois
Matthew (Matt) Foyle, Ballacolla, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. (Eircode...
The Twitter reaction as the Laois hurlers bravely go down to Tipperary
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The journey has come to an end for the Laois senior hurlers for...
End of the road as brave Laois hurlers lose out to Tipperary
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Tipperary 2-25 Laois 1-18
All Ireland SHC Quarter-final
The magical adventure that the Laois hurlers...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois face Tipperary in the All-Ireland hurling...
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The big day for the Laois hurlers is here.
After 14 years away, they...
Laois Public Partnership Network presents certs to sign language learners
Laois Public Participation Network was delighted to be in a position to offer 10 individuals the opportunity to learn Basic Irish Sign Language
The ten...
In Pictures: Laois exodus as huge crowd head to Croke Park for big game
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Will whoever is the last person leaving Laois this afternoon, please turn off...
Your guide to the Laois hurlers All-Ireland quarter-final clash with Tipperary
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It’s only been twos weeks since the Laois senior hurling team claimed the...
Laois band named Best Wedding Entertainment
Leading Irish wedding website Mrs2Be.ie announced the winners of their Brides’ Choice Awards in an exciting virtual awards ceremony recently.
The online event was deemed...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, July 14, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Katie Looby
Garrylawn, Crosspatrick, Kilkenny / Laois / Tipperary
Katie Looby, Garrylawn, Crosspatrick, Via...
Two Laois shops go to HELL & BACK for Pieta House
Fair play to all involved here!
Two Londis stores from Laois took part in HELL & BACK in Killruddery Estate, Bray, Co Wicklow recently in...
All of Saturday’s GAA results with five finals down for decision
There were five league finals down for decision this evening across the county.
Ballylinan, Ballyfin, Portlaoise, Mountrath and Colt were all celebrating following victories in...
Dazzling Dunne fires Ballylinan to second Division 1B title in three years
Ballylinan 2-15 Courtwood 1-10
ACFL Division 1B Final
Cathail Dunne fired a stunning total of 1-8 as Ballylinan captured the ACFL Division 1B title for the...
Nine Laois construction companies qualify for CIRI construction competence mark
Nine Laois contractors are now qualified for the Construction Industry Register of Ireland competence in construction quality mark.
Only 850 companies across Ireland currently have...
WATCH: Jimmy Jests predicts Laois are ‘out to burst bubbles’ on Sunday
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We'll admit, before this morning, we had never heard of Jimmy Jests.
But after...
One of Laois’s oldest supporters all set for hurlers clash with Tipp in Croke...
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Sunday’s All-Ireland Hurling Quarter-Final between Laois and Tipperary will be keenly watched by...
Manager Brennan hoping to get one over on old foes Tipperary
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Laois hurling manager Eddie Brennan knows Tipperary very well.
As a player, he came...
Apprentices celebrated at LOETB graduation ceremony
Laois & Offaly ETB (LOETB) recently celebrated the achievements of graduating apprentices.
These apprentices received their QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft in a variety...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, July 13, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Geraldine Lewis (née Buggy)
The Heath, Portlaoise, Laois
Geraldine Lewis (née Buggy) The Heath,...
BREAKING: Laois senior hurling team named for All-Ireland Quarter Final against Tipperary
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Laois senior hurling team has been named for Sunday's clash with Tipperary.
The Laois...
In Pictures: Music Generation Laois host School of Rock and Pop concert
Music Generation Laois held their annual School of Rock and Pop concert in the Dunamaise Arts Centre recently.
The concert was the culmination of a...