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.
Eight Talking Points as the Laois U-20 footballers advance to Leinster semi final
Last night saw the Laois U-20 footballers defeat Westmeath after extra time in Mullingar to advance to the Leinster semi final.
Billy O’Loughlin’s men came...
Laois location named as ESB announce smart meter roll-out
The ESB is preparing to start a €1.2bn national roll-out of smart meters to businesses and households, beginning in parts of Cork and the...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Claire Bergin
Knockaroo, Kilcotton, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Claire Bergin, Torrevieja, Spain and formerly of Knockaroo,...
Laois U-20s see off Westmeath in extra time to reach Leinster semi final
Laois 2-20 Westmeath 0-20 AET
EirGrid Leinster U-20 Football Championship Quarter Final
Laois are through to the Leinster semi finals after they saw off Westmeath following...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois U-20s take on Westmeath in...
The Leinster U-20 football championship continues tonight as Laois are in Mullingar to take on Westmeath in a quarter final.
This will be the seventh...
Appeal launched to recover digger stolen in Laois
Gardai have launched an appeal to recover a digger which was stolen in Portlaoise.
The mini-digger was stolen between Saturday 3pm and Monday morning at...
Laois mum set to shave her head to raise funds in memory of beloved...
This Laois mother has decided to celebrate turning 80-years-old in a truly unique and special way.
Abbeyleix mam Gemma Bowell is going to shave her...
Here’s your guide to the Laois U-20s Leinster championship clash with Westmeath
We're back on the road tonight as the Laois U-20 footballers take on Westmeath in the quarter final of the Leinster championship this evening.
Here...
Sugrue hails attitude of veteran Munnelly as attentions turn to Cork
Laois senior football boss John Sugrue has hailed the attitude shown by veteran Ross Munnelly which led to his surprise recall to the starting...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures with Mullingar, Semple Stadium and O’Moore Park...
Laois U-20 and senior footballers, senior hurlers and camogie teams are in action in a mental week which also sees a host of league...
In Pictures: Excellence in Maths and Science Award for Timahoe NS
The students and staff of Timahoe NS ended the school year on a high with the announcement that for the ninth consecutive year, the...
CONFIRMED: GAA announce fixture details for Laois hurlers and footballers this weekend
After the excitement of the past few days, Laois GAA fans will have to do it all over again this weekend as the GAA...
In Pictures: Laois girl to the fore as Midlands claim Gaynor Trophy
The Midlands League claimed the U-15 Gaynor Trophy in University of Limerick over the weekend and they had a Laois girl in their ranks.
Eimear...
Humble Kavanagh hails strength of Laois panel as hurlers savour McDonagh glory
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Mark Kavanagh fired over 12 points for the Laois hurlers in Croke Park yesterday but the...
REVEALED: Laois footballers All-Ireland Round 4 Qualifier opponents confirmed
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The Laois footballers will face Cork in Round 4 of the All-Ireland Qualifiers following this morning’s draw...
In Pictures: Joyous scenes as Laois hurlers and supporters celebrate Joe McDonagh triumph
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Laois supporters turned out in force to welcome the victorious Laois senior hurling team back to...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, July 1, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Timothy (Tim) Kilmartin
Camross, Laois
Timothy (Tim) Kilmartin, Camross, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. June 30,...
Kavanagh and Dunphy fire Laois to Joe McDonagh Cup glory
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Laois 3-26 Westmeath 1-21
Joe McDonagh Cup Final
Laois are the Joe McDonagh Cup champions after Mark Kavanagh...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois hurlers go for Joe McDonagh...
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The big day has arrived for the Laois senior hurlers.
They are here in Croke Park for...
Eight Talking Points as Laois footballers move a step closer to Super 8s
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Today saw the Laois senior footballers power past Offaly into Round 4 of the All-Ireland qualifiers, with an a...
Sublime Kingston brothers lead Laois past Offaly and into Round 4 of All-Ireland Qualifiers
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Laois 0-20 Offaly 0-15
All-Ireland Football Championship Qualifiers Round 3
Brothers Donie and Paul Kingston kicked ten points between...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois footballers face Offaly in the...
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The Laois senior footballers are back in action this evening as they face Offaly in Round 3...
Your guide to Laois’s Round 3 All-Ireland Qualifier clash v Offaly
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Laois take on Offaly in Round 3 of the All-Ireland Football Qualifiers this evening.
Here we guide you...
GAA personalities set to collide as Laois face Clare in GAA Masters
Two of GAA's most well-known personalities are set to go head to head on a pitch in Laois this afternoon.
Joe.ie's Colm Parkinson will be...
All of Friday’s Laois GAA results and Feile update
The Football Feile get underway this evening in Connacht with six Laois teams getting their campaigns underway.
The Harps, O'Dempsey's and St Conleth's have a...
BREAKING: Laois senior football team named for All-Ireland Qualifier against Offaly
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Laois senior football boss John Sugrue has named his team for Round 3 of the the All-Ireland...
Laois councillors request meeting with Housing Minister following ‘stupid’ affordable housing plan
Laois County Councillors are requesting a meeting with the Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy after they deferred a vote on a draft Affordable Housing...
Camross’s Phelan hoping to realise childhood dream with Laois in Croke Park
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Camross defender Joe Phelan is hoping to realise a childhood dream this Sunday when Laois take...
Laois Ladies U-15 Development Training set to commence
The Laois Ladies U-15 Development training is for girls born in 2004 and will commence on Saturday June 29 from 11am to 12.30pm.
Please note...
Six Laois football teams set to go for All-Ireland Feile glory in Connacht
This year six Laois teams – four in football and two in ladies football – will be heading to Connacht for the Feile na...