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.
St Fergal’s survive dense fog and 30 minute delay to be crowned champions
St Fergal's Rathdowney 1-14 St Joseph's Rochfordbridge 2-9
Top Oil North Leinster Schools Senior 'C' Hurling Championship Final
St Fergal's were crowned North Leinster 'C' hurling...
Former Laois U-21 manager set to take up Offaly club role
Former Laois U-21 manager Gary Kavanagh is set to take a club management job in Offaly.
The Stradbally native is poised to cross the border...
Gardaí hunt three men following failed overnight break-in
Gardaí are searching for three men following a failed break-in last night.
The raiders were disturbed by a homeowner as they attempted to force their...
Report proposes upgrade of Laois GAA website
The Laois Strategy and Action Plan 2018 - 2020 has recommended that Laois GAA upgrade its website.
This was one of many recommendations unveiled on...
Garda warning on receiving calls from ‘strange’ numbers
Gardaí are warning the public not to answer or call back numbers from countries which they find strange.
These are most likely coming from criminal...
St Fergal’s Rathdowney gearing up for North Leinster final
St Fergal's Rathdowney will contest the North Leinster Senior 'C' hurling final tomorrow.
The game will throw in at 12pm and will be in the...
Minister Flanagan in favour of repealing the Eight Amendment
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has backed the campaign behind repealing the Eight Amendment.
The cabinet were briefed this morning on what’s needed to have...
Proposal made to build stand in Laois GAA Training Centre
The Laois GAA Strategy and Action Plan 2018 – 2020 has recommended building a stand in the Training Centre.
This was one of many recommendations...
Rathdowney-Errill and Clough-Ballacolla appoint new managers
Two of the top hurling clubs in the county have appointed new managers ahead of the upcoming season.
Following Tommy Buggy's departure, Clough-Ballacolla have turned...
Laois people react to emotional Micko documentary
The Mick O'Dwyer documentary aired on RTE last night and evoked an emotional response from Laois people.
The Kerry native guided Laois to their last...
Seven Talking Points from the weekend’s sporting action
The first weekend of 2018 brought sporting action in a number of different fields.
We had GAA, soccer, basketball and rugby with a mix of...
Gillian Treacy to push for ‘zero tolerance’ policy on drink driving
Laois woman Gillian Treacy says she wants to see a 'zero tolerance' policy introduced on drink driving in Ireland.
Gillian, whose four-year-old son was killed...
Irish Blood Transfusion Service seeking donations in Portlaoise
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is seeking donations in Laois this evening.
The blood drive will take place in St. Mary's Hall, Dublin Road, Portlaoise from...
High number of Laois GAA clubs fear extinction in next decade
A high number of Laois GAA clubs say that they fear they may no longer exist in the next ten years.
The stark revelation comes...
Call for Laois GAA to appoint full time Coaching and Games Manager
The Laois Strategy and Action Plan 2018 – 2020 has recommended the creation of a second full time paid position in Laois GAA.
Currently, just...
Laois GAA clubs must ‘put shoulder to the wheel’ to implement new plan
The Chairman of the Strategy and Action Plan for Laois GAA 2018-2020 has called on the clubs of Laois to help implement it.
Former GAA...
Report recommends setting up SECOND GAA club in Portlaoise
The Laois Strategy and Action Plan 2018 - 2020 has recommended setting up a second GAA club in Portlaoise.
This was one of many recommendations...
Laois manager Sugrue confirms he will cut panel before league begins
New Laois manager John Sugrue has suffered defeat in both of his games in charge so far, but he will have learned a lot...
Mixed fortunes for Laois teams as soccer season resumes
The soccer season resumed after the Christmas break this weekend with a number of Laois teams in action.
Here, we will take a look at...
McCormack’s hat-trick sends Laois out of O’Byrne Cup
Laois 1-13 Westmeath 3-16
Bord na Mona O'Byrne Cup Round 2
We had hoped this one would be so close that a point kicking competition would...
LIVE BLOG: O’Byrne Cup Laois v Westmeath in Stradbally
It is a case of do or die for Laois in Bill Delaney Park, Stradbally this afternoon.
John Sugrue's men need to beat Westmeath by...
McNulty and Cheddar set to remain in Portlaoise roles
Portlaoise footballers and hurlers are set to retain their managers for the 2018 season.
Both Malachy McNulty and Cheddar Plunkett will be put forward for...
Three men caught trying to break into house in Portarlington
Gardaí caught and arrested three men who were attempting to commit a burglary in Portarlington yesterday.
The trio were detained at 6pm after they were...
Star studded line up to launch Laois GAA Strategic Review
A star-studded line up will be on hand to officially launch the Laois GAA Strategic Review.
The report is believed to address the issue of...
Laois GAA football and hurling chairmen confirmed
Laois GAA have new football and hurling chairmen for the 2018 season.
New County Board chairman Peter O'Neill vacated the role after taking the top...
Site found for Kolbe Special School in Portlaoise at long last
A site has been found to build a new premises for the students of Kolbe Special School.
The Laois Nationalist is reporting that a site...
New U-19 football and hurling championships to replace U-21 grade
The Fixtures Review Committee has recommended that brand new football and hurling championships be introduced this year.
At inter-county level, the U-21 football championship has...
Sugrue pleased with the attitude of the Laois panel
New Laois manager John Sugrue says that he is very pleased with the attitude his panel has shown in the first month of his...
Garda car damaged following New Year’s Day arrest
A Garda car was damaged after Gardaí made an arrest on New Year's Day.
The incident occurred in Portlaoise in the early hours of New...
LIVE BLOG: Laois v Kilkenny in Walsh Cup
The Laois senior hurlers are looking to maintain their 100 per cent winning record this season when they face Kilkenny tonight.
Eamonn Kelly's charges face...