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.
All tonight’s sports results with big GAA and soccer games down for decision
A busy Friday evening of sporting action has just concluded with games down for the decision in football, hurling and soccer.
In the Leinster Senior...
Laois senior hurling team named ahead of crucial Kerry clash
After Laois's opening round loss to Westmeath, they simply have to win on Sunday against Kerry.
Eamonn Kelly's men travel to Tralee at 3pm on...
In Pictures: Crowds brave the bad weather at the Colaiste Iosagain 5km run
Over 600 students and staff braved the miserable conditions for the annual Colaiste Iosagain 5km run.
This is the seventh staging of this event -...
16 much-loved Portlaoise businesses who are no longer with us
Last week, we brought you the news that a new bakery was planned for Portlaoise.
It provoked a huge reaction - primarily because the new...
Laois captain Attride hungry to get back to Croke Park again
Brought to you in association with Joe Mallon Motors Portlaoise
For the second year in a row, Stephen Attride will skipper the Laois senior footballers in...
A player-by-player guide to the Laois minor hurlers as they begin Leinster hurling campaign
Brought to you in association with O'Sullivan Motors Roscrea
The Laois minor hurlers begin their Leinster championship campaign on Saturday.
Enda Lyons' men will face Wexford...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, May 11, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Julia Bergin (née Fizpatrick)
Fearagh, Ballacolla, Laois
Bergin (nee Fitzpatrick) Fearagh, Ballacolla, Co. Laois...
Round Up: Wins for Emo, Kilcruise, Ballyroan and Rosenallis in latest 1B action
We had a full round of fixtures in the ACFL Division 1B this evening.
The two teams who started the evening in the relegation places,...
Graiguecullen knock Portlaoise off the top of Division 1A
Portlaoise 0-10 Graiguecullen 2-9
ACFL Division 1A
Graiguecullen lifted themselves out of the relegation zone as they picked up a second successive win this evening.
Padraig Clancy's...
All Thursday night’s Laois GAA results
We had a number of games down for decision in the top two Divisions of the football league.
Three games in Division 1A and four...
Kelly and Deegan point the way as Stradbally return to winning ways
Ballylinan 1-6 Stradbally 1-12
ACFL Division 1A
Stradbally recovered from their ten goal humiliation against Portlaoise last time by defeating Ballylinan this season.
Barney Maher's charges were...
In Pictures: Midland Utd hold Powerchair football session in Camross
Members of Midland Utd Powerchair football team held an open training session in Camross Community Centre recently.
Camross native Seán Cuddy is part of the...
Remembering a Portlaoise GAA stalwart 25 years since his passing
Twenty-five years ago today, one of Portlaoise GAA much loved members sadly passed away.
Bill Phelan, who was aged just 50 when he died, was...
Fianna Fail leader Martin hits out at Minister Harris’ handling of Portlaoise Hospital
Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin has hit out at Minister for Health Simon Harris over his handling of Portlaoise Hospital.
Martin is on a tour...
O’Loughlin hoping to end Laois’s decade long Leinster championship woes
On Saturday, John O'Loughlin will begin his eleventh consecutive championship campaign with Laois.
The St Brigid's GAA club man began playing for Laois in 2008...
All tonight’s Laois GAA results
There were a number of games down for decision tonight.
The Laois Ladies U-14s were the big winners on the night as they defeated Kilkenny...
Laois senior football team named for Leinster championship opener
Laois senior football manager John Sugrue has named his team to play Wexford.
And there are a number of changes. Robbie Pigott has been replaced...
Leinster Premier League glory for Portlaoise RFC U-17s
Portlaoise RFC U-17s won the Leinster Premier League in Naas on Monday.
The result was a draw at full time but because both teams had...
Laois minor hurling team named ahead of Wexford clash
Laois minor hurling manager Enda Lyons has named his team for the clash with Wexford this weekend.
The game will form part of a double...
Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin due in Laois tomorrow
The leader of the Fianna Fáil party will visit Laois tomorrow.
Micheal Martin will join Laois TD Seán Fleming as part of his 'leader's tour'...
Laois footballers called to take part in reboot of popular TV show
Does anybody remember this?
Ten years after it last aired, TG4 have revealed that they are bringing back the popular show Underdogs.
For those of you...
Exciting wedding showcase event planned for Midlands Park Hotel
This Sunday, May 13, the Midlands Park Hotel will host their annual Wedding Showcase from 1pm to 5pm.
An investment of €7 million over the past...
Substantial housing development granted permission in Portlaoise
Laois County Council have granted planning permission for a substantial housing development in Portlaoise.
Aston Homes plan to construct 87 two-storey homes
These comprise of 60...
Well-known Laois man opens up about his incredible weight loss
A young Laois man has opened up about his incredible weight loss.
Tomas Moore, who is well known as a referee and for his work...
Sugrue confirms one-year term was ‘mutual agreement’
When Kerry native John Sugrue was named Laois manager at the end of last year, there was some comments of disquiet among the public...
Laois stalwart Munnelly gearing up for incredible 16th season
If selected on Saturday afternoon, Ross Munnelly will line out for Laois in a championship match for the 16th season in a row.
Since 2003,...
Plans to turn former pub into a restaurant
Plans have been launched to turn an iconic Portlaoise pub into a restaurant.
The Portlaoise Arms, which closed for business in 2008, has remained vacant...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures
Another busy week of fixtures ahead with a number of county teams in action.
Here are all the fixtures as we have them:
TUESDAY MAY 8
Midlands...
Late bus service announced for areas of Laois
Details of the bus service for isolated parts of Laois has been announced.
Laois TD and Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan, said this...
Laois country house rules itself out to host ‘sex party’ as mystery continues
Well we know one place that it definitely won't be happening - but we are no nearer to knowing where it will happen.
Last week,...