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.
In Pictures: Annual Bike Week in Laois a massive success throughout the county
Bike Week 2024, an annual celebration promoting the joys of cycling, took place throughout Ireland from May 11 to 19.
The theme – “Cycling is...
Portlaoise Hospital release statement as patients experiencing ‘very long waiting times’ in A&E
The Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise is experiencing a very busy period with a significantly increased number of people requiring admission to the hospital.
Where possible,...
Eight Talking Points as Laois defeat Wicklow to guarantee Tailteann Cup progression
The Laois senior footballers have qualified for the knock-out phase of the Tailteann Cup following a one point win over Wicklow.
Below, we take a...
Talking Sport Podcast: Hurlers demolish Down, camogie heartbreak and club league update
It was an extremely busy weekend of GAA action and our Talking Sport Podcast will look back on it all in two parts.
This is...
Tailteann Cup: Laois hang on to see off 14-man Wicklow for first win
Laois 0-11 Wicklow 0-10
Tailteann Cup Round 2
The Laois footballers got their Tailteann Cup campaign back on track as they edged out Wicklow in Aughrim.
Justin...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois footballers face Wicklow in Aughrim
We are live from Aughrim where the Laois senior footballers take on Wicklow in Round 2 of the Tailteann Cup.
Despite the various horror stories...
Your guide to the game as Laois footballers continue Tailteann Cup away to Wicklow
Tailteann Cup Round 2 – Laois v Wicklow
In Aughrim at 3pm
Team news?
Laois senior football manager Justin McNulty has named the same starting 15 as...
ACFL Division 1: Classy Cahillane kicks Portlaoise past Stradbally challenge and into top four
Stradbally 1-14 Portlaoise 2-20
ACFL Division 1 Round 5
Paul Cahillane put on a serious display as Portlaoise came from behind to defeat Stradbally in Bill...
Your guide to the game as Laois take on Down in Round 4 of...
Joe McDonagh Cup Round 4 – Laois v Down
In O'Moore Park at 3pm
Team News
Laois senior hurling manager Willie Maher has made two changes to...
‘It’s like doing a feasibility study on a cow to see if it needs...
Laois County Councillors in the Portlaoise area have been left angry at the latest update on their ongoing battle to improve traffic flow on...
EXPLAINED: How the new All-Ireland Minor football championship Tier 1, 2 and 3 competitions...
The brand new All-Ireland minor football championship gets underway this weekend.
Laois, after finishing bottom of their Leinster group, find themselves in Tier 3 of...
Seven Talking Points as the Laois footballers disappoint in Tailteann Cup draw with Carlow
The Laois senior footballers were held to a draw by Carlow in Round 1 of the Tailteann Cup yesterday.
Below, we take a look at...
Tailteann Cup: Amond double sees Carlow claim draw against lackluster Laois
Laois 2-17 Carlow 2-17
Tailteann Cup Round 1
Laois have made a disappointing start to the Tailteann Cup after they were held to a draw by...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the action as Laois begin Tailteann Cup campaign at...
The 2024 edition of the Tailteann Cup gets underway today for the Laois senior footballers.
Carlow come to Portlaoise for this Round 1 clash which...
Your guide to the game as Laois footballers begin Tailteann Cup at home to...
Tailteann Cup Round 1 – Laois v Carlow
In O’Moore Park at 3pm
Team news?
Laois senior football manager Justin McNulty has made wholesale changes to the...
50 not out – Half century milestone as stalwart Timmons set to line out...
The 2024 edition of the Tailteann Cup will get underway on Sunday and it is set to be a special day for Laois's current...
Wholesale changes and championship debuts as Laois team named for Carlow Tailteann Cup clash
The Laois senior football team to face Carlow in Round 1 of the Tailteann Cup has been named.
Laois senior football manager Justin McNulty has...
Brand new ‘off leash’ dog park set to open outside Portlaoise this weekend
Calling all dog lovers - a brand new 'off leash' dog park is set to open its doors outside Portlaoise this weekend.
Woofland Dog Park...
Three in and two out as Laois senior footballers get set for Tailteann Cup...
The 2024 edition of the Tailteann Cup will get underway this weekend with Laois entering the fray on Sunday.
Carlow will come to O'Moore Park...
Rugby: Leinster U-14 Cup glory for powerful Portlaoise RFC girls in Dublin
Portlaoise RFC 17 Mullingar 0
Leinster U-14 Girls Rugby Cup Final
Portlaoise U-14s travelled to Energia Park in Donnybrook on Saturday May 4 for the Leinster...
In Pictures: All smiles as Abbeyleix Tidy Towns recognised for All-Ireland success
Laois County Council hosted a Civic Reception for Abbeyleix Tidy Towns following the town’s All-Ireland victory last year.
The group, led by chairperson Robbie Quinn,...
In Pictures: LOETB music learners shine in debut performance in Portlaoise
The vibrant atmosphere of Kavanagh's Bar and Venue in Portlaoise was infused with the tunes of a new musical ensemble, The Resonators.
The group, formed...
Stage set for revised Palmer Cup competition with new format – all in aid...
The stage is set for the brand new Palmer Cup competition in the Centre of Excellence - with all proceeds today set to go...
ACFL Division 2 Round 4: O’Dempsey’s come back for Mountmellick draw while Emo defeat...
Mountmellick 3-5 O'Dempsey's 0-14
ACFL Division 2 Round 4
Mountmellick had to settle for a draw last night as O'Dempsey's pulled off a big second half...
Your guide to the game as Laois take on Kerry in round 2 of...
Joe McDonagh Cup Round 3 – Laois v Kerry
In Tralee at 3pm
Team News
Laois senior hurling manager Willie Maher has made two changes to the...
Super Saturday of GAA ahead with games involving four Laois county teams
The May Bank Holiday weekend has arrived and an extremely busy Saturday of GAA is ahead of us.
The biggest game of the day sees...
In Pictures: European flag raised and diversity celebrated at Holy Family Senior School
It was all smiles in Holy Family Senior School yesterday as they raised their first ever European Flag.
Every year, on May 9, Europeans celebrate...
CONFIRMED: Line-up for the 2024 edition of the Old Fort Quarter Festival revealed
Organisers of the 2024 Old Fort Quarter Festival in Portlaoise have confirmed the line up for this year.
The festival takes place from June 27-30...
Meet the wonderful group of ladies who are set to represent Laois at a...
Excitement is building in one part of Laois as a group of ladies are preparing to represent the county at a tournament in New...
Laois footballers learn their fate as draw for group stage of Tailteann Cup made
The Laois senior footballers have learned their opponents for the Tailteann Cup following the draw this afternoon.
This is the second time that the second...