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.
London taxi driver launches appeal to reunite Laois couple with lost glasses
A London taxi driver is trying to do a brilliant thing - reunite a Laois couple with their lost glasses.
Damien McGee, whose mother is...
Celebrating one of O’Moores camogie club’s finest stalwarts
In the run up to this weekend’s Leinster intermediate camogie semi-final, we decided to take a look at not only the players involved in...
‘Rest of Leinster’ hurling glory for Mountrath CS following dramatic comeback
Mountrath CS 0-13 St Brendan's Birr 0-12
Top Oil Leinster PP Sch Jun H “A1” ‘Rest of Leinster’ Final
For the second consecutive year, Mountrath Community...
All of this weekend’s Laois GAA fixtures
We're approaching the midpoint of November and a number of teams are involved in club championship action.
Portlaoise, Courtwood and Annanough all begin their respective...
Updated: Gardai close Laois road following fatal accident as mam and daughter taken to...
Gardai have closed part of the N80 following a fatal crash this morning.
The incident happened between Stradbally and Arles close to Simmon's Mill Cross at...
In Pictures: Irish Prison College in Portlaoise receives multi-million refurbishment
It may be a little known fact, but every man or woman who becomes a prison officer in Ireland must do their training in...
Laois GAA community comes together to raise huge sum for Kolbe Special School
The recent Laois GAA Divisional Football competition has raised a huge sum of money for a very good cause.
Around €4,000 has been made for...
Portarlington lung transplant recipient honoured with special recognition award
An award which is justly deserved.
Lung transplant recipient Val Kennedy, from Portarlington was given special recognition at an awards presentation hosted by Tullamore Golf...
Dad of little Mary-Claire ‘over the moon’ following Winning Streak earnings
The whole county and indeed most of the country itself were smiling on Saturday night as a young Laois dad won big on Winning...
Laois defeat neighbours Carlow to book Fr Manning Plate final spot
Laois 1-8 Carlow 0-7
Fr Manning Cup Plate Semi Final
The Laois U-16 footballers have reached the final of the Fr Manning Plate following a hard...
All of this weekend’s CCFL fixtures
With the FAI Cup final taking place yesterday, there was no CCFL action.
But it will be back this weekend and here are all the...
Camross poised for big scalp as Wexford champions hit with suspensions
Laois senior hurling champions Camross will begin their Leinster hurling campaign this afternoon in O'Moore Park.
Danny Owens' men are up against Wexford champions Naomh...
Super second half sees East Central crowned Divisional football champions
South East 2-10 East Central 2-13
Laois Divisional Football Competition Cup Final
Seven unanswered points at the start of the second half proved the difference as...
North East claim first ever Laois Divisional Competition Shield
North East 5-15 West/North West 1-12
Laois GAA Divisional Football Shield Final
The North East claimed the Shield in Stradbally this evening.
It was a powerful display...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from the finals of the Laois Divisional Football...
This competition has been run over the last month and has drawn great interest from players and spectators alike - with all funds raised...
Laois mum of three delighted as stolen car recovered
A young Laois mum, who was left completely stranded following the robbery of her car last week, has had her car returned to her.
Portlaoise...
Keeper Nealon the hero as Portlaoise hurlers defeat 2017 Leinster finalists in Aughrim
Portlaoise 0-16 Glenealy 1-10
Leinster Intermediate Club Hurling Championship Quarter Final
Teddy Fennelly's Portlaoise hurlers have made a winning start to their Leinster campaign with a...
Remember The Game: Ballylinan-Glenmore edge out Stradbally Parish Gaels in 2004 MFC final
Ballylinan-Glenmore 0-8 Stradbally Parish Gaels 0-6
Laois Minor 'A' Football Championship Final 2004
Ballylinan-Glenmore ground out a two point win over Stradbally Parish Gaels to claim...
Previewing Portlaoise’s Leinster hurling game and the Divisional Football finals
An extremely busy weekend of GAA is ahead of us - and it all gets underway this afternoon.
Portlaoise begin their Leinster hurling campaign away...
Serious style as the Laois lads take over the All-Star Awards
What a crew we have here!
The PWC GAA All-Stars Banquet is currently underway at the Convention Centre in Dublin.
And there is a considerable Laois presence...
One of Laois’s longest serving politicians announces plans to retire
One of Laois's longest serving politicians has revealed that he will not contest the 2019 Local Elections.
Fine Gael Councillor for the Portarlington/Graiguecullen District John...
Portlaoise hurling manager Fennelly hoping for Leinster run
The Portlaoise hurlers begin their Leinster intermediate championship campaign tomorrow in Wicklow.
The Town face Wicklow senior champions Glenealy in Joule Park, Aughrim at 1.30pm on...
Three Laois schools require extensive works before they can open again
Three of the four Laois schools identified as possibly requiring “urgent structural assessments” following the discovery of “significant structural issues” at a Dublin secondary...
Blow for Laois hurlers as key forward set for layoff following serious injury
New Laois hurling manager Eddie Brennan has been dealt a big blow before his side have even pucked a ball.
It has emerged that one...
BREAKING: GAA All-Star football team for 2018 revealed
The GAA has released the All-Star football team for 2018 - but there is no place for nominated Laois keeper Graham Brody.
The Laois vice-captain...
Timahoe NS gets very spooky for Halloween
Timahoe NS was a scary place to be last Friday as the boys and girls of Scoil Mhuire Fatima dressed up in their scariest...
All of this week’s golf results as the season winds down
Here are all of this week’s golf results from the weekend.
RATHDOWNEY GOLF CLUB
Open Fourball sponsored by Bowe’s Foodhall & Café
1st Liam Coady (17) and...
Virgin Media One set to air documentary on Midlands Prison Portlaoise
What it is like to live and work inside Ireland's largest prison is set to be brought to our TV screens in the next...
French-born Stradbally woman leaves €30 million to various Irish charities
A French-born Stradbally woman, who passed away in December 2016 at the age of 93, has left €30m to five Irish charities.
Elizabeth O'Kelly, who...
Laois Junior GAA clubs invited to take part in Holland tournament
Calling all junior football clubs in Laois – fancy taking part in a tournament in Holland next March?
Den Haag GAA Club, from The Netherlands,...