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.
Draws made for Kelly and Palmer Cups as domestic season set to get underway
The draws for the Kelly Cup and the Palmer Cup were made at last night's Laois County Board meeting.
Defending champions O'Dempsey's have not entered...
O’Carroll’s UCD and Buggie inspired IT Carlow advance to Sigerson Cup quarter finals
There were mixed fortunes for the Laois lads who were involved in all four of the Round 3 games in the Sigerson Cup today.
Evan...
Shock and sadness in Laois community as Parish Priest killed in tragic accident
There is shock and sadness in Abbeyleix and Ballyroan this evening as Parish Priest Fr John Cummins has passed away.
The Parish Priest, who had...
Crettyard community to come together to honour Dominic Buggy
The community in Crettyard will come together on Friday night for a 7-aside football tournament in memory of the late Dominic Buggy.
Dominic died by...
Five in the mix at final Fine Gael Local Election Selection Convention
The last Fine Gael selection convention ahead of May's Local Elections will take place Thursday night in St Fintan's Hall in Mountrath at 8.30pm.
And...
Prolific Portlaoise CBS defeat Kilcock to reach South-Leinster football final
Scoil Dara Kilcock 2-5 Portlaoise CBS 3-11
Top Oil South Leinster PP Schools Senior Football “B” Semi Final
Portlaoise CBS have qualified for the Senior South...
WATCH: Local election candidate highlights anti-social behaviour at popular Portlaoise amenity
Fianna Fail Local Election candidate Donal Kelly has highlighted an anti-social behaviour problem at one of Portlaoise's leading local amenities.
Posting a video on his...
TD calls on department to give funding to open newly ASD unit
Local TD Fiona O'Loughlin recently visited Rath National School to view the new purpose built ASD unit that is almost completed.
The new building incorporates...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Maud O'Sullivan (née Rigney)
Orchard Close, Countess Road, Killarney, Kerry / Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully...
Local soccer league resumes after extended Winter Break
Following a longer than normal winter break this season, The Combined Counties Football League gets back to full action this weekend with a full...
Gardai release road safety message following recent road deaths
It has been a dreadful week on the country's roads.
In the last seven days alone, ten lives have been lost.
On Thursday, a male pedestrian aged...
In Pictures: Some great Sportsfile pictures from Laois teams over the weekend
Three Laois teams in three different sports received the Sportsfile treatment over the weekend.
The Laois footballers made a brilliant start to their Allianz Division...
New Portlaoise Farmers Market officially launched
Building on the recent success of the new Portlaoise branding and gift card, the Portlaoise Town Team today unveiled the new branded gazebos proudly...
Two Laois lads named on Kilkenny League Kennedy Cup squad
Two young soccer players from Laois have been named on the Kilkenny League side which will take part in the Kennedy Cup this summer.
Durrow...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 28, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Josephine Fitzpatrick
Rialto, Dublin / Mountmellick, Laois
FITZPATRICK Josephine (Rialto, Dublin 8 and formerly...
Portlaoise RFC score bonus point away win to keep slim promotion hopes alive
Portlaoise RFC 34 New Ross 5
Leinster Rugby League Division 2A
Portlaoise RFC kept their slim chances of promotion from Division 2A alive with a fine...
North Midlands U-18 rugby glory for Portlaoise
Portlaoise 24 Naas 16
North Midlands U-18 Rugby Final
Portlaoise were crowned U-18 North Midlands champions following a hard-fought eight point win over Naas in Athy...
National Cup final heartbreak for Portlaoise Panther’s U-20 Women
Portlaoise Panthers 52 DCU Mercy 62
Hula Hoops U-20 Women's Cup Final
A Rachel Huijsdens inspired DCU Mercy claimed back-to-back National U-20 Women's Cup titles in Tallaght...
All-Ireland Shield glory for Laois girls on Leinster Post Primary Schools team
Six players from Laois enjoyed Shield glory on the 2019 Leinster team for the Lidl Post Primary Schools Interprovincials which took place yesterday in Kinnegad.
Rebecca...
Clonad hurler gets duped, Gaeilge problems and sound taxi drivers – it’s our Tweets...
We’re back again with our Top Tweets of the Week from all around Laois.
In the car & my 5 yr old boy, who is...
Details announced as Laois artists to perform huge concert for three worthy causes
Details for a huge concert, People Power Charity Concert, featuring Laois artists in aid of three very worthy organisations have been announced.
Kolbe Special School, the...
Mountmellick Community School just edged out in quest to reach All-Irelands
Mountmellick Community School 34 Colaiste Na hlnse 37
Boys U-19 Leinster Basketball Semi Final
There was heartbreak for Mountmellick Community School U-19 Boys basketballers last week as...
Laois hurlers and footballers provide injury update ahead of league openers
The Laois senior footballers and hurlers have provided injury updates ahead of the weekend's matches.
The Laois footballers have a number of players out through...
Croke Park deem all proposed Gaels teams in Laois for 2019 illegal
This ruling will most likely mean that Gaels teams in Laois will be no more.
Back in 2016, Laois GAA contacted Croke Park seeking clarification...
Laois senior football team for league opener against Down named
Laois senior football manager John Sugrue has named his team to face Down in Round 1 of Division 3 of the National Football League.
And...
Knockbeg score big win over Newbridge to advance to U-16 South Leinster final
Knockbeg College 6-9 Patrician Newbridge 3-7
Top Oil South Leinster PP Sch Junior Football 'A' Semi Final
Knockbeg College U-16s have qualified for the South Leinster 'A'...
Ballylinan Panto set to return after five year absence
The Ballylinan Panto Group are back in action in St Anne's Hall this year with their panto Little Red Riding Hood.
Back after a five...
Calls for Laois County Council to back ‘cervical check’ group
Standing 4 Women Laois says its disappointed that the Laois County Council hasn’t yet tabled a motion to support the group.
Speaking to Midlands 103,...
Dublin footballer Bastick on Laois connection and Dancing With The Stars
RTE's Dancing With The Stars is now in full swing and one of the competitors has very strong Laois connections.
Former Dublin footballer Denis Bastick...
Beet production a step closer to returning according to reports
Beet Ireland is expected to announce plans for the future of the industry in the coming week, according to AgriLand.
The Irish sugar industry as a...