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.
Meet the Portarlington woman with five grandchildren representing Laois
Grandparents are always proud of their grandchildren no matter what they do - but this Portarlington granny is especially chuffed with the exploits of...
Port maintain league final push and all Monday night’s results
Portarlington are up to third in Division 1A of the ACFL after a seven point win over Graiguecullen this evening.
Des Cooney and Noel Coss'...
In Pictures: Cruinniu na nOg festival a huge success
A range of events were held to celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg, a national day for children, on Saturday last.
Such events included art workshops, cupcake...
REVEALED: Ben Dunne Gyms announce opening date in Portlaoise
The long awaited opening date for the Ben Dunne Gym in Portlaoise has been announced.
The former Dunnes Stores mogul initially revealed that he would...
Rural local link evening bus timetables announced
The much talked about 'rural local link' bus service began in Laois on Friday June 22.
This is a pilot scheme and the first services...
Government accused of turning its back on Laois villages following Post Office closure
Fianna Fail TD Sean Fleming has hit out at Government policy which he says 'deliberately closes down services in villages throughout the Laois'.
Fleming made...
Gardai launch investigation after crash in Laois requires air ambulance
Gardai are investigating the circumstances of a road traffic collision in Portlaoise.
The incident occurred at Kyletalesha, Portlaoise at around 12.50pm on Friday, June 22.
It...
Laois manager Sugrue provides injury update on keeper Brody
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The Laois senior footballers lost the Leinster final by 18 points yesterday to...
Laois set to be ‘hotter than Lanzarote’ as temperatures to soar
Things are going to get very HOT around here this week!
Weather forecasters are predicting that the mercury will soar up to or even above...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures
Another hectic week on the GAA front ahead.
And with a heatwave on the horizon, it will certainly test the footballers and hurlers in the...
Group opposed to Eirgrid development begin blockade of site
A group opposed to the electricity substation development in Laois has began their blockade of Eirgrid from entering the site.
Contractors with the state agency...
Laois house prices continue to increase
There is simply no let up in house prices at the moment.
The latest REA House Price Index shows that in June of last year,...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, June 25, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
David Bradish
The Course, Durrow, Laois
The death has taken place of David Bradish,...
The Twitter reaction as Laois lose out to Dublin in Leinster final
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The Laois senior footballers bid to win their first Leinster final since 2003...
What’s next for the Laois footballers following Dublin defeat?
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The Laois senior footballers' ten match winning run is over but their season...
Leinster Final Memory: Another year, another tear as Dubs defeat Laois in 2007
In 2007, the Laois senior footballers reached their fourth Leinster final from the previous five years.
They triumphed in 2003 before losing in 2004 and...
Remember The Game: Late Salter penalty snatched 2009 Division 4 draw for Graigue
Clonaslee-St Manman's 2-9 Graiguecullen 2-9
ACFL Division 4 Final 2009
A late Lee Salter penalty snatched a draw for Graiguecullen in this en-trawling Division 4 final...
Donoher gearing up for first final while Begley ends 13-year wait
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Niall Donoher and Colm Begley are well established as two of the senior...
The Big Five: Leinster Final, camogie championship and key domestic games
Oh the excitement is building and we are just two days out from the big one on Sunday.
Two Laois teams are in action this...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, June 22, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Peadar Sheridan
The Green, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois
Sheridan. The Green, Kilminchy, Portlaoise and formerly...
O’Dempsey’s edge closer to Division 1A final and all tonight’s GAA results
Defending league champions O'Dempsey's are one step closer to qualifying for the Division 1A final following tonight's win over Graiguecullen.
In a very close game,...
In Pictures: Big success for Cullohill Handball Club at Feile Na nGael
Cullohill Handball continue to achieve great success on the provincial and National Stage, after a successful Leinster Championships campaign the juvenile teams went to...
In Pictures: Wheelchair accessible Steam Train launched in Stradbally
A brand new wheelchair accessible steam train in Stradbally has been launched.
Laois Sports Partnership and the Stradbally Steam Association welcomed the Brennan family from...
Kitman Ollie Byrne – a man for all seasons and ‘part of the furniture’
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Players and managers come and go. So too do leading county board officials...
Thousands to descend on Portlaoise for Old Fort Festival
Thousands of people from across the country are expected to descend on Portlaoise this weekend for the Old Fort Quarter Festival which takes place...
Anger as Cllr Moran’s reign as chairman continues
A war of words erupted this afternoon when it emerged that Cllr John Moran is to serve a second consecutive term as chairman of...
Double All-Ireland Feile Rounders glory for Emo
Emo U-14 Boys and Girls travelled to The Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence near Ballyhaunis in Mayo to compete in the All-Ireland Féile na...
The selection choices facing Laois manager Sugrue ahead of Leinster final
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We’re less than four days away from the Leinster final and excitement is...
Laois man teams up with Ed Sheeran and Dermot O’Leary to raise huge funds
Laois man Gary Dunne teamed up with his old pal Ed Sheeran and X Factor presenter Dermot O'Leary to raise a huge sum of...
Leinster Final sizzler on the cards as temperatures set to soar
It may be damp, dreary and drizzly out there this morning but that is all set to change.
Summer 2018 has been filled with sunshine...