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.
Your guide to Laois’s Round 4 All-Ireland Qualifier clash v Cork
Laois take on Cork in Round 4 of the All-Ireland Football Qualifiers this evening.
Here we guide you through what you need to know:
When, where,...
Laois Credit Unions join Metamo in bid to enhance lending capabilities
Two Laois Credit Union groups have joined with 14 of Ireland's largest credit unions for a €10 million collaboration with Irish based, international financial...
Laois victories this weekend set to see club championships postponed
The inter-county season has been a very positive one in 2019 for the respective Laois hurling and football teams.
Both of them face games this...
Deaths in Laois – Friday July 5, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sarah Fogarty (née Kiely)
Barrawinga, Errill, Laois
Sarah Fogarty (nee Kiely), Barrawinga, Errill, Co....
Courtwood promoted, Arles-Kilcruise and Mountmellick set for relegation on a busy night of league...
Courtwood will play in ACFL Division 1A in 2020 as they were promoted this evening despite losing a high-scoring affair away to Arles-Killeen.
Killeen recorded...
BREAKING: Laois senior football team named for crucial Cork clash
Laois senior football boss John Sugrue has named his starting 15 for Saturday's All-Ireland Round 4 Qualifier clash with Cork.
Laois will meet the Rebels...
Our guide to what’s on the first weekend in July
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The sun is set to stay shining in Laois for the first weekend of July and there are loads...
In Pictures: Excellent attendance at 2019 Embrace FARM Ecumenical Remembrance Service
Embrace FARM, the Farm Accident Support Network, had another excellent attendance for their all island Ecumenical Remembrance Service on Sunday June 30 in the...
WATCH: Laois singer’s debut music video released
The official music video of Laois's newest signing sensation has been released.
Seorsia Jack, who goes under the stage name of Sia Babez, is only 17...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, July 4, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sarah Fogarty (née Kiely)
Barrawinga, Errill, Laois
Sarah Fogarty (nee Kiely), Barrawinga, Errill, Co....
In Pictures: Athy Tennis club President’s Day Tournament a big success
Athy Tennis Club ran their annual President's Day tennis tournament on recently.
The weather was perfect on June 15 and all the participants enjoyed good...
Camross keep bid to retain league title on track and all tonight’s GAA results
Camross are through to the Division 1 hurling final once against after they defeated Borris-Kilcotton in Kilcotton this evening.
The league holders led 2-3 to...
LISTEN: Love Island, Laois senior and U-20 footballers feature in our latest Podcast
This extremely busy summer of GAA involving Laois county teams sees no sign of slowing down.
Both the Laois senior and U-20 footballers have enjoyed...
Spink Comhaltas Summer Seisiúns set to get underway tonight
Spink Comhaltas Summer Seisiúns are set to get underway this evening in Abbeyleix.
This very popular event will kick off this evening and is set...
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...