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.
Triple injury blow for Sugrue ahead of Leinster championship opener
Laois senior football manager John Sugrue is set to be without three key players for the first round of the Leinster championship this Saturday.
Speaking...
Laois minor manager Phelan pleased with first competitive outing
The Laois minor footballers made a winning start to the Leinster championship yesterday - and just about in the end.
Donncha Phelan's charges were coasting...
All Bank Holiday Monday’s Laois GAA results
Another Bank Holiday is almost at an end and if we get another one like this weather wise this year, we will be very...
Disappointing day for Laois soccer clubs in cup action
There was disappointment for the two Laois soccer clubs who were in cup action today.
In Carlow, Killeshin were bidding to win the Keating Memorial...
Gardai launch appeal after van leaves scene of Laois crash
Gardai are appealing for information following an incident in Portarlington overnight.
Gardai say there was a road traffic collision on Portlaoise Road/Foxcroft Street in Portarlington on...
Laois survive late Longford rally to claim Leinster minor win
Laois 1-12 Longford 0-11
Leinster Minor Football Championship Round 1
Laois had to survive a dramatic late comeback from Longford to claim a valuable win in...
LIVE BLOG: Laois v Longford in round 1 of Leinster minor championship
The big day has arrived for the Laois minor footballers.
After months of preparation, the time has come as the first round of the Leinster...
Remember the Game: Portlaoise CBS denied 2004 All-Ireland glory
Portlaoise CBS 1-8 St Louis Kilkeel (Down) 1-11
2004 All-Ireland College's Senior 'B' Football Championship Final
Around this time 14 years ago, a star-studded Portlaoise CBS...
Here’s your guide to the Laois minor footballers opening Leinster championship match against Longford
The second of the Laois county teams to be involved in championship action this Bank Holiday weekend are the minor footballers.
At 2pm today, they...
Laois minor manager Phelan dreaming of emulating success of dad
The Laois minor footballers will embark on their Leinster championship campaign at home to Longford on Monday.
Manager Donncha Phelan knows exactly what it takes...
Wins for Borris-Kilcotton and Timahoe plus all today’s GAA results
It was a scorcher of a day out there and there were a number of matches down for decision.
The day began disappointingly as the...
Six Talking Points as the Laois hurlers lose to Westmeath
Brought to you in association with Hanlon Kitchens
There was immense disappointment in O'Moore Park this afternoon as the Laois hurlers lost out in Round...
Defeat for Laois in Round 1 of the Joe McDonagh Cup
Laois 1-21 Westmeath 2-21
Joe McDonagh Cup Round 1
Laois have made a losing start in Round 1 of the Joe McDonagh Cup as they went...
Live Blog: Joe McDonagh Cup Round 1 Laois v Westmeath
Brought to you in association with Hanlon Kitchens
We're live in O'Moore Park as the new Joe McDonagh Cup kicks off this weekend.
The first round...
In Pictures: Former Portlaoise Citizens Information Centre chairperson retires
Catherine Scully, who worked for the Citizens Information Centre in Portlaoise, has retired.
Ms Scully served on the Board of Management for 19 years and...
In Pictures: ‘Unravelling Laois’ goes on display at the Dunamaise Arts Centre
A very special display was launched at the Dunamaise Arts Centre recently.
"Unravelling Laois" came about as part of a DEIS and Creative Ireland funder...
Dramatic rise in rate of Laois rents
Laois rents have risen dramatically - the latest report from Daft.ie has revealed.
In Laois, rents were on average 11.5% higher in the first three...
In Pictures: Hundreds take part in annual Barrowhouse 5km race
The annual Barrowhouse 5km race took place yesterday evening with a large crowd taking part.
The rain stayed away just long enough for everyone to...
Appeal launch to find stolen Laois engagement ring
Gardai have launched an appeal in a bid to find a wedding ring that was stolen in Laois last week.
On April 30 between the...
Laois minor football team named ahead of Leinster championship opener
Laois minor football boss Donncha Phelan has named his team for the first round of the championship.
Laois will face Longford in O'Moore Park at...
€9 million for Laois under new Flood Risk Management Plans
Minister for Justice & Equality, Charlie Flanagan has announced that €9 million is to be made available to Laois immediately under new Flood Risk...
Plans to turn former toy store into a bakery
In December 2016, the popular Graham's Toymaster in Portlaoise closed its doors for the final time.
The store was owned and run by Richard Graham...
Raising digital age of consent could ‘harm children’
Raising the age of digital consent for children could actually do more harm than good - the Ombudsman for Children believes.
Dr. Niall Muldoon says the...
Huge crowd expected to attend Memorial Match in honour of late Liam Kealy
Hundreds of tickets have already been sold ahead of Thursday night's memorial match for Liam Kealy in Kellyville.
The St Joseph's man died while on a...
In Pictures: Civic reception for brave victims of Garryhinch bombing
The members of An Garda Siochana injured in a bomb attack in Garryhinch 41 years ago have been honoured at a Civic Reception by...
Lionel Messi signed jersey up for grabs at Ned Buggy Memorial Run
The second annual Ned Buggy Memorial Run takes place this Sunday May 6 with a bumper crowd expected to attend.
With the weather said to...
In Pictures: Knockbeg College relaunch Past Pupils Union
A great crowd turned out at the Seven Oaks Hotel at the weekend for the relaunch of the Knockbeg College Past Pupils Union.
Former students...
All-Ireland basketball glory for Scoil Chriost Ri and Portlaoise CBS
The curtain came down on the secondary school's basketball season at the weekend and two Laois schools claimed All-Ireland titles.
Scoil Chriost Ri and Portlaoise...
Mental health campaign aimed at tackling stigmas
We need to break down the stigma associated with mental health to tackle the issue - so says a campaigner.
Josephine Rigney, a Midlands Suicide Prevention...
Permission sought for extension at Laois school
Planning Permission has been sought by Heywood Community School for an extension.
The application, submitted by the Board of Management, is for a three classroom...