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.
Junior and Junior B wins for O’Dempsey’s and Castletown plus all tonight’s results
Tonight saw the first county final of the year take place in O'Moore Park.
Kyle got the better of neighbours Camross in it and there...
All the local golf results as teenager Hearns equals Mountrath course record
It was another busy week on the local golf scene but a very significant one for one member of Mountrath Golf Club.
Playing in the...
Kilcruise footballer goes above and beyond to earn his team a draw
Any of us who know anything about football in Laois, know that the Conways of Arles-Kilcruise are tough men.
But the lengths that one of...
Back-to-back National League titles for St Abban’s women
To win a national title once is incredible, but to go out and defend it the year after is remarkable.
And that is the feat...
All of Wednesday night’s Laois GAA results
As midweek nights go, this one was a particularly busy one on the GAA front.
There were a total of 18 games down for decision...
Clough-Ballacolla sink 14-man Clonad to reach IHC semi final
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Clough-Ballacolla 2-20 Clonad 2-4
Laois Shopping Centre IHC Round 3
Cough-Ballacolla are through to the IHC semi finals after...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all tonight’s SFC and IHC action
It is a potentially season ending night for two of four clubs who will be in action this evening.
The last of the IHC quarter...
Major supermarket chain to open store at Electric Picnic
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Ever find yourself midway through the Electric Picnic and realise you've forgotten something essential?
Well we bring you...
Sadness in Mountrath as popular hurley-maker laid to rest
There was deep sadness in Mountrath this morning as a popular member of the community was laid to rest.
Sean Brophy, who was 85-years-old, was...
Preview of tonight’s action as two teams face the end of the road
There are two big games taking place tonight in the local GAA scene - with the end of the road beckoning for two teams...
Huge drop in the amount of pubs in Laois
Revenue have published figures which show a dramatic decrease in the amount of pubs in Laois since 2005.
In 2005, Laois had 157 pubs but...
Brand new act announced for Electric Picnic
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'Aaaah, Freak Out!'
This year’s Electric Picnic just got a whole lot funkier.
Get ready for some good times...
Legendary multiple winning Eurovision singer coming to Electric Picnic
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Hold Me Now!!
Johnny Logan is coming to the Electric Picnic Throwback stage.
Logan won the Eurovision twice for...
Our hurling Team of the Week following a defining period of games
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The hurling championships kicked up a gear at the weekend with some clubs reaching...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as attention switches back to football
MONDAY AUGUST 20
Laois Shopping Centre JFC “B” Semi Final (Extra time if necessary)
Arles Kilcruise v Rosenallis in Stradbally 7.15pm
Laois Shopping Centre JFC “C” Quarter...
Laois Rose Grainne set to be on TV tonight
It is an exciting time for everyone involved in the Laois Rose and tonight all of the hard work will come to fruition.
Killinure native...
Killeshin edge out Portlaoise in U-11 Division 1 thriller
Killeshin 5-12 Portlaoise 5-4
Laois U-11 Division 1 Cup Final
Killeshin have been crowned U-11 Division 1 champions following a brilliant final against Portlaoise in O'Moore...
St Fintan’s Gaels defeat Portlaoise to claim U-11 Division 4 crown
St Fintan's Gaels 3-3 Portlaoise 0-1
Laois U-11 Division 4 Cup Final
St Fintan's Gaels proved too strong for Portlaoise this morning to claim the U-11...
Griffen heroics not enough as The Harps claim Division 2 title
The Harps 2-6 Na Fianna Og 1-3
Laois U-11 Division 2 Cup Final
The Harps claimed the first title on the U-11 football finals morning as,...
Host of Laois players involved in USA championship finals
A number of Laois footballers will be bidding for championship glory across the Atlantic today.
Three Portlaoise men will be in action while a Portarlington...
UPDATED How things stand: A comprehensive look at the Laois hurling championships
This has been a defining week in the Laois hurling championships.
The group stages of the Senior and Senior A championships have now concluded while...
Shanahoe Gaels win to seal quarter final place and send Mountrath to relegation playoff
Shanahoe Gaels 1-13 Mountrath 1-12
Laois Shopping Centre SHC ‘A’ Group A Round 3
Shanahoe Gaels defeated Mountrath in Ratheniska this evening to finish second in Group...
Two charged as €50,000 of cocaine seized near Laois town
Two men were arrested at the scene of a cocaine seizure in Laois have been charged.
Gardai recovered a quantity of cocaine believed to be...
Laois pub planning ‘WiFi free’ night to revive the art of conversation
We're all guilty of doing it.
Mobile phones have become an extension of most of our hands and rather than talk to people, we often...
Met Eireann warning as Storm Ernesto set to batter Laois
Remember all the dry weather and hosepipe bans and drought warnings?
Well, the rain is well and truly back now and things are about to...
All Friday’s Laois GAA results on a very busy evening
Just the 15 games down for decision tonight as the championship continues to hot up.
We saw the end of the road for two teams...
Portlaoise qualify for quarter final with big win over 14-man Trumera
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Portlaoise 2-20 Trumera 1-12
Laois Shopping Centre SHC ‘A’ Group B Round 3
Portlaoise gained their first championship win...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from tonight’s SHC, SHC ‘A’ and IHC games
It is a season defining night for six clubs involved in the hurling championships.
Across three venues around the county, the fates of these teams...
Gold for Laois man at World Handball Championships
Portlaoise man Paddy Donovan became the Men’s 50+ World Handball Singles champion yesterday in America.
The Monavea Handball Club man claimed glory after a gripping...
What’s next for Portlaoise boxer TJ ‘The Power’ Doheny?
Less than 24 hours after Portlaoise boxer TJ 'The Power' Doheny was crowned a World Boxing champion, talks of his next fight have already...