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.
Selector Fitzgerald believes Dublin win will inspire whole new generation of Laois hurlers
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Just like Matthew Whelan, selector Tommy Fitzgerald was involved as a player with...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, July 11, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Frederick Vallom
Kilkenny Road, Ballinakill, Laois
Peacefully. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Kathleen,...
WATCH: Local shop releases song for the Laois hurlers ahead of Tipperary clash
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This is gas.
Helen Fortune of Fortune's Fashion's in Rathdowney has released a song...
Phelan delighted to get his chance again after missing most of Joe McDonagh Cup...
The Laois hurlers claimed the Joe McDonagh Cup in Croke Park two weeks ago when they defeated Westmeath.
It was a joyous day for all...
Electric Picnic launches a Finest dining experience for 2019
The ‘Banquet at Electric Picnic’ is set to once again tantalise taste buds at this year’s festival, as Derry Clarke and Mark Moriarty today...
Government purchase eight acre site at Emo Court
The government has announced that it has purchased an eight acre site within the grounds of Emo Court.
Laois/Offaly TD and Minister for Justice &...
Paddy Power issues apology and gives free bets to Laois GAA fans
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Hundreds of Laois GAA supporters received a windfall this morning by way of...
Manager O’Loughlin hails his players as U-20s reach first Leinster final in ten years
Not since 2009 have the Laois footballers reached a provincial final at this grade and Billy O'Loughlin's charges have certainly done it the hard...
Eight Talking Points as the Laois U-20 footballers set up Leinster final against the...
Last night saw the Laois U-20 footballers record a relatively easy victory over Meath in O'Moore Park to reach the Leinster final against Dublin.
Billy...
Sweeper Lennon and veteran Whelan believe Laois had a point to prove
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Matthew Whelan is a long time on the go with Laois and he...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Frederick Vallom
Kilkenny Road, Ballinakill, Laois
Peacefully. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Kathleen,...
Portlaoise seal Division 1A league final place and relegate The Heath
Portlaoise will face O'Dempsey's in the Division 1A final tonight after they defeated and relegated The Heath this evening.
The Town went into the game...
Classy Laois cruise past Meath challenge to reach Leinster U-20 football final
Laois 1-13 Meath 0-7
EirGrid Leinster U-20 Football Championship Semi Final
The Laois U-20 footballers are through to their first Leinster final in ten years as...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois face Meath for a place in...
The big day has arrived for these young men.
We’re back in O’Moore Park tonight as the Laois U-20 footballers take on Meath in the...
In Pictures: Laois duo claim gold at European Ultimate Frisbee Championships
This sport sounds bizarre but two Laois women won't care about that as they were part of an Ireland team which claimed a European...
Laois player edges colleague to be named GAA Hurler of the week
What an accolade this is!
We picked out Laois hurler Willie Dunphy as our man of the match following Laois's win over Dublin on Sunday.
And...
POSTPONED: Laois GAA reschedule hurling championships following inter-county success
The Laois Senior and Senior A hurling championships have been put back by two weeks following the success of the Laois hurlers.
The hurling championships...
Here’s your guide to the Laois U-20s Leinster semi final clash with Meath
We’re back in O'Moore Park tonight as the Laois U-20 footballers take on Meath in the semi final of the Leinster championship.
Here we guide...
Captain Purcell and goalkeeper Rowland savour tremendous Dublin victory
The Laois hurlers waited 14 years to get to Croke Park and now they are heading back to GAA HQ for the second time...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures with Croke Park and a host of...
A crazy week ahead.
TUESDAY JULY 9
Leinster U20FC Semi Final (Extra time & Winner on the Day, if necessary)
Laois v Meath in O'Moore Park 7.30pm
Laois...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Agnes Egan (née Fitzpatrick)
Cabra Road, Dublin 7, Dublin / Portlaoise, Laois
EGAN (née...
League finals for Borris-Kilcotton, Castletown, Clonaslee and Portlaoise following tonight’s GAA results
After a very busy weekend, it was a very busy Monday evening on the GAA front.
Four league semi finals were down for decision with...
Laois U-20 football team named for Leinster football semi final v Meath
Laois U-20 boss Bill O'Loughlin has named his starting 15 for the Leinster semi final clash with Meath in O'Moore Park on Tuesday.
Laois have...
WATCH: Laois hurlers, supporters and kids make brilliant appearance on RTE News
We can't get enough of the Laois hurlers at the moment - and neither can the national media it seems.
Ciaran Mulloolly and the RTE...
Laois’s newest secondary school purchases site for new building
This is brilliant news!
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) has announced that Heads of Agreement have been reached for the acquisition of...
BREAKING: Laois senior hurlers All-Ireland Quarter Final v Tipperary set to be televised
At long last, the people of Laois will get to see their hurling team LIVE on TV.
The GAA has confirmed that they will show...
Mullaney, King and Willie Dunphy reflect on glorious day for Laois hurling
Three of Laois hurling's heroes gave their immediate reactions to our reporter Siun Lennon down on the field in O'Moore Park moments after the...
LISTEN: One of the greatest Laois hurling days, disappointment for footballers but hope for...
We’re still recovering from yesterday but we've managed to gather ourselves together just enough to be able to record our latest Podcast.
The Laois hurlers...
WATCH: South Korean school children show their support to Laois hurlers in hilarious video
This is absolutely brilliant.
Laois hurling fans come in all shapes and sizes but now we have found a group from the other side of...
LISTEN: Relive every moment of Jack Nolan’s stirring Midlands 103 commentary on Laois win
We're still trying to catch our breath from yesterday.
The Laois hurlers sent Dublin crashing out of this year’s All Ireland championship thanks to a thrilling...