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.
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Rosenallis
The Laois senior hurling championship is underway and Rosenallis are out later this week in the Centre of Excellence.
After winning the old Senior B...
Laois IHC: Holmes and O’Brien to the fore as Mountrath begin with win over...
Mountrath 1-22 Clonad 2-15
Laois IHC Group A Round 1
Tremendous performances from Caelum O'Brien and Josh Holmes helped Mountrath to victory in the opening round...
Laois GAA Fixtures: Top level hurling championships begin and big All-Ireland semi final for...
It’s another busy week of Laois GAA action with a range of games across all grades and codes down for decision.
The week sees the...
McNulty challenges footballers to push on again as season ends in Tailteann Cup final...
Laois senior football manager Justin McNulty has challenged his players to come back in 2025 with a renewed desire to improve and drive on.
The...
Seven Talking Points as the Laois footballers end season with Tailteann Cup defeat
The 2024 season for the Laois senior footballers concluded in Croke Park yesterday as they were beaten by Down.
The Ulster side were 0-14 to...
Tailteann Cup: Late rally not enough as Down claim glory at the expense of...
Laois 2-6 Down 0-14
Tailteann Cup Final
Laois have been beaten in the Tailteann Cup final as Down proved too strong for them once again.
Conor Laverty's...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the action as the Laois footballers face Down in...
The big day is finally here for the Laois senior footballers!
Justin McNulty's charges face Down in the Tailteann Cup final in Croke Park at...
Chance to crown McNulty’s second coming as Laois face Down in Croke Park
Tailteann Cup Final – Laois v Down
In Croke Park at 3pm (Live on RTE 2)
It is the second weekend of July, there are just...
Four Laois Gardai among 157 new recruits who pass out from Templemore
157 Gardaí were attested as sworn members of An Garda Síochána at a ceremony in Templemore College last week.
Of those, four hail from County...
No change to start date of club football championships after Laois reach Tailteann Cup...
There will be no change to the start date of the club football championships, Laois GAA have confirmed.
It had been speculated that the start...
Final hurling league title up for grabs as Castletown and Clough-Ballacolla clash in Division...
Castletown v Clough-Ballacolla
ACHL Division 3 Final – in the Centre of Excellence at 12.30pm
The last of the hurling club league finals is set to...
Silverware up for grabs this time as Borris-Kilcotton and The Harps clash in another...
Borris-Kilcotton v The Harps
ACHL Division 1 Final - in the Centre of Excellence at 7pm
What a difference ten months makes!
The last time these two...
In Pictures: All smiles as Laois footballers join Ratheniska NS for Sixth Year graduation
On Wednesday last, the 6th class pupils of Ratheniska NS finished off a busy week and said goodbye to their school for the last...
First for Mullins as new agreement sees Sinn Fein Councillor elected chair for the...
After the drama and exchanges in the County Council chamber this morning, it was all very amicable this afternoon.
After the Portlaoise Councillors clashed over...
“I don’t need any lessons from a school teacher” – Sparks fly as Portlaoise...
Willie Aird has been elected as the chairman of the Portlaoise Municipal District for the next 12 months - but only after a fairly...
ACHL Division 3: Strong second halves the difference as Castletown and Clough-Ballacolla advance to...
Castletown 3-15 Slieve Bloom 1-17
ACHL Division 3 Semi Final
Castletown turned the tables on neighbours Slieve Bloom to reach the Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division...
Eight Talking Points as Laois defeat Antrim to reach Tailteann Cup final
The Laois senior footballers have extended their season into July as they have reached the Tailteann Cup final.
They defeated Antrim and below we look...
CONFIRMED: Laois to face Down in Tailteann Cup final on July 13
The Laois senior footballers will face Down in the Tailteann Cup final on July 13.
This has been confirmed after Down defeated Sligo following a...
Tailteann Cup: Byrne the hero as goals help Laois see off Antrim and reach...
Laois 3-12 Antrim 1-13
Tailteann Cup Semi Final
Brian Byrne was Laois's hero as his two goals helped them reach the Tailteann Cup final for the...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois face Antrim in the Tailteann Cup
The big day is here for the Laois senior footballers as they take on Antrim in Croke Park at 2pm.
While we actually haven't played...
ACFL Division 2: Emo move into top spot following victory over O’Dempsey’s
Emo 1-16 O'Dempsey's 3-7
ACFL Division 2 Winner's Section Round 2
Emo have have moved top of ACFL Division 2 following victory over O'Dempsey's this morning.
This...
Your guide to the game as Laois footballers go for a place in the...
Tailteann Cup Semi Final – Laois v Antrim
In Croke Park at 2pm
Team news?
Laois senior football manager Justin McNulty has named his starting 15 and...
Laois senior football team named ahead of Sunday’s Tailteann Cup semi final
Laois senior football manager Justin McNulty has named his starting 15 and substitutes for Sunday's Tailteann Cup semi final.
From the 26 who were named...
Fianna Fail and Fine Gael strike deal to control Laois County Council for another...
Fianna Fail and Fine Gael have struck a deal which will see them control Laois County Council once again for the next five years.
This...
‘Monsignor John Byrne Plaza’ unveiled as popular Portlaoise priest honoured in Jubilee year by...
It was a wonderful occasion in Holy Family Senior and Junior Schools yesterday as a popular priest was recognised in his Jubilee year.
Monsignor John...
‘Mother’ to return to Electric Picnic as MC announced for Folly Festival in Cullohill
In just under two months, the latest installment of the Electric Picnic Music and Arts Festival will be underway in Stradbally.
Organisers say that several...
Talking Sport Podcast: The view from Antrim ahead of Tailteann Cup semi final
Excitement is building ahead of Sunday's Tailteann Cup semi final where Laois will take on Antrim in Croke Park.
How are things going with The...
Almost €2 million in Just Transition funding to be invested in two Laois projects
Fáilte Ireland has announced the first round of approved investment grants for projects under the EU Just Transition Fund.
And two Laois projects have been...
High praise for Laois physio as returning players give footballers a big boost
"I think Johnny (Lawlor) has lads on sleepovers in his house just to get them back right," said James Kelly with a smile after...
Portlaoise College announces scholarships for incoming First-Year students
Portlaoise College have announced the recipients of this year's scholarships for incoming first-year students.
The highly competitive scholarships are each worth over €1,100.
They have been...