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.
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,...
In Pictures: All-Ireland winning weekend for Portlaoise Macra na Feirme
Celebrations are continuing among Portlaoise Macra members following their All-Ireland victory over the weekend.
The club team composed of Adrian Seale, Paddy Delaney, Thomas Cushen...
Green light given for Obama Plaza style development outside Portlaoise
Planning permission has been granted to Supermacs owner Pat McDonagh for the construction of a new service station, similar to the Barack Obama Plaza...
Laois mum of three left stranded as stolen car remains missing
A young Laois mum has been left completely stranded following the robbery of her car yesterday morning.
Portlaoise native Martina Graham discovered that her car...
Laois road which would make you ‘sea-sick’ to undergo remedial works this year
The Mountrath to Abbeyleix road, described as 'the worst road in the county’, is to undergo works this year.
Fianna Fail TD Sean Fleming revealed...
Appeal launched to find stolen car in Laois
An appeal has been launched to find a car which was stolen in Laois.
Portlaoise native Martina Graham discovered this morning that her car had...
Young Portlaoise footballer named St Kevin’s Boys/Bohemians Player of the Year
2018 has been a remarkable year for a young footballer from Portlaoise - and now it has gotten even better
Colin Conroy has been named...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, October 28, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Adeline (Addie) Carolan (née Corcoran)
Woodview, Stradbally, Laois
Late of Inch. Addie passed away...
South East maintain 100% record after thriller with West North West
South East 3-17 West North West 2-16
Laois GAA Divisional Football Championship Round 3
The South East are the only Divisional team with a 100% record...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from the final Divisional group game
The last group game of the Laois GAA Divisional football competition takes place this evening - but the outcome of it will have no...
O’Moore’s Leinster semi final postponed due to bereavement
The Leinster Intermediate camogie championship semi final between O'Moore's and Young Ireland's has been postponed due to a bereavement.
The club revealed the sad news...
O’Moore’s boss hoping Laois people support his team in quest for Leinster final
Laois camogie champions O'Moore's are one step away from reaching the Leinster Intermediate final.
Dermot McGill's side defeated Camross to win just their second ever...
Laois minor footballers and hurlers announce details of upcoming trials
The Laois minor footballers and hurlers are already preparing for the 2019 season.
Donncha Phelan's footballers and Enda Lyons' hurlers have announced dates of upcoming...
BREAKING: Michael D Higgins set to be re-elected as President of Ireland
Michael D Higgins will be elected as the tenth President of the Republic of Ireland according to an RTE Rec C Exit Poll.
The current...
Blow for Laois footballers as key forward set to retire
The Laois senior footballers have already begun their preparations for the 2019 season as the Divisional competition from which their panel will be chosen...