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.
Competitors encouraged to enter Laois GAA and Camogie Poc Fada competition
The annual Laois GAA and Camogie Poc Fada competition will be held over a course in Mountrath Golf Club on the evening of Monday,...
Seven Talking Points as Laois lose to Fermanagh but reach Tailteann Cup preliminary quarter...
The group stage of the Tailteann Cup concluded for Laois in Longford against Fermanagh on Saturday.
It was a one point loss that leaves Laois...
Tailteann Cup: Five-goal thriller as Fermanagh edge Laois as group stage concludes
Laois 2-13 Fermanagh 3-11
Tailteann Cup Round 3
Laois have suffered their first defeat in the Tailteann Cup as they were beaten by Fermanagh in Longford...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois face Fermanagh in Tailteann Cup Round...
We are in Pearse Park in Longford for Round 3 of the Tailteann Cup where Laois face Fermanagh.
If Laois win, they will top the...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College and Knockbeg College host Sixth Year graduations
The school year for secondary level students came to an end on Friday for all those bar the ones doing state exams.
In Portlaoise College...
Your guide to the game as Laois footballers continue Tailteann Cup against Fermanagh
Tailteann Cup Round 3 – Laois v Longford
In Pearse Park, Longford, at 3.45pm
Team news?
Laois manager Justin McNulty has named the same 15 that was...
ACFL Division 1: Late drama as two Colm Kelly penalties see Stradbally defeat Graiguecullen
Graiguecullen 4-7 Stradbally 3-11
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1 Round 6
Stradbally have kept their chances of reaching the top four alive following a dramatic...
Laois football team named ahead of final Tailteann Cup group clash with Fermanagh
The Laois senior football team to face Fermanagh in Round 3 of the Tailteann Cup on Saturday has been named.
Laois manager Justin McNulty has...
All the results and reports from Day 3 of the 2024 Cumann na mBunscol...
It was a hectic day of action in O’Moore Park today as the last day of this year’s Cumann na mBunscol hurling and camogie...
Deadly Daniel points the way as Rathdowney edge Killadooley in a thriller
Rathdowney 4-7 Killadooley 4-6
Division 1 Hurling Shield
Daniel Keeshan was Rathdowney's hero as his last gasp point led them to Division 1 hurling shield glory...
Laois GAA club set to pedal to the max once again at 24 hour...
A Laois GAA club are set to get on their bikes for a 24 hour fundraiser once again this weekend.
Clonad GAA will be at...
Laois GAA set to host development fundraising golf classic
A Laois GAA club is set to host a fundraising golf classic next month.
Mountrath Golf Club will be the venue for this Slieve Bloom...
All the results and reports from Day 2 of the 2024 Cumann na mBunscol...
It was a hectic day of action in O’Moore Park today as the second day of this year’s Cumann na mBunscol hurling and camogie...
Kiernan and McCormack to the fore as Portarlington defeat Abbeyleix for Division 6 glory
Portarlington 2-7 Abbeyleix 2-3
Division 6 Hurling Championship
Portarlington claimed Division 6 hurling championship glory following a four point win over Abbeyleix in the second last...
Molly is magic as Raheen see off Rath following 12-goal thriller
Rath 5-3 Raheen 7-1
Division 4 Camogie Championship
Molly Donoghue was magic as Raheen saw off Rath in a 12-goal thriller to claim Division 4 camogie...
Ramsbottom, McDonald and Miller lead the way as Timahoe see off Rath challenge for...
Timahoe 4-4 Rath 3-3
Division 6 Hurling Shield
Jack Ramsbottom, Ben Miller and Cian McDonald led the way as Timahoe claimed their second successive Cumann na...
Tynan and Miller to the fore as Timahoe defeat Stradbally to win battle of...
Timahoe 3-5 Stradbally 2-5
Division 4 Hurling Shield
Timahoe were crowned Division 4 Shield champions following a pulsating clash with neighbours Stradbally.
Daniel Tynan and Shane Miller...
Applications open for the first cost rental homes in Laois at a 27% discount...
Applications for the first ever cost rental homes in Laois will go live from 9am today - Wednesday, May 29.
The Maltings, which was delivered...
All the results and reports from Day 1 of the 2024 Cumann na mBunscol...
It was a hectic day of action in O’Moore Park today as the first day of this year’s Cumann na mBunscol hurling and camogie...
Outstanding Oisin scores six goals as Borris-in-Ossory defeat Mountrath for Division 3 Shield
Mountrath 4-6 Borris-in-Ossory 7-6
Division 3 Hurling Shield
Oisin O'Donnell was outstanding as Borris-In-Ossory defeated Mountrath by nine points to claim Division 3 Shield glory.
There was...
Seventh heaven for Kate as Ratheniska defeat Ballyfin for Division 3 camogie shield
Ballyfin 3-9 Ratheniska 9-3
Division 3 Camogie Shield
Just she was last November with the big ball, Kate Conroy proved the difference for Ratheniska as they...
Double up as Castletown girls defeat Cullohill to match boys and claim Division 1...
Castletown 3-7 Cullohill 0-2
Division 1 Camogie Championship
Castletown National School are the Division 1 hurling and camogie champions for 2024 following victory over Cullohill this...
Classy Cahalan leads Ballacolla to glory following extra time with tremendous Trumera
Trumera 7-10 Ballacolla 8-13 (AET)
Division 5 Hurling Championship
There was drama in the very first game of the 2024 Cumann na mBunscol as extra time...
In Pictures: Dunamase College host second ever Sixth Year graduation ceremony
The second ever Sixth Year graduation for Dunamase College was held in the Dunamaise Arts Centre recently.
33 students graduated; it was the graduation of...
Cumann na mBunscol hurling and camogie fixtures confirmed ahead of finals week
The Cumann na mBunscol hurling and camogie finals return to O’Moore Park this week and 24 games are down for decision.
The finals will be...
WATCH: Laois trainer has incredible 100/1 winner at The Curragh with Laois-owned horse
There was huge excitement in The Curragh on Friday night as a horse with double Laois connections won at odds of 100/1.
Red Letter Bray,...
Joe McDonagh Cup, All-Ireland camogie and All-Ireland minor football on busy Saturday
It is an extremely busy Saturday on the GAA front with games involving three Laois teams down for decision.
It all gets underway at 1pm...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College celebrates evening of excellence with awards night
Portlaoise College hosted its annual Evening of Excellence, recognising outstanding achievements across a variety of categories.
The event was graced by guest speakers Dr. Sumi...
In Pictures: Sporting and academic excellence recognised at Dunamase College
Sporting and academic excellence was recognised as Dunamase College hosted two award ceremonies in recent days.
The sporting end of affairs took place on Friday,...
Laois referee set to be the man in the middle at All-Ireland final this...
A Laois referee is set to be the man in the middle at an All-Ireland final in Croke Park this weekend.
The All-Ireland U-20 'B'...