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.
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from the Minor and Senior A finals
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The Harps are involved in two finals this afternoon and this Live Blog will be...
Previewing the Minor and Senior ‘A’ hurling championship finals
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We’re back in O’Moore Park this afternoon for the final three games of an...
Midfielders Obular and McEvoy lead Ballyroan-Abbey to U-15 glory
Ballyroan-Abbey 1-11 Portlaoise 1-6
Midlands Park Hotel U-15 'A' Football Championship Final
Ballyroan-Abbey's midfield duo of Lawson Obular and Davin McEvoy kicked 1-8 of their teams...
BREAKING: Major boost for Portlaoise as Bruno cleared to play in final
The Portlaoise footballers are odds on favourites to win another Laois SFC title on Sunday week when they take on O'Dempsey's - but it's...
Last chance to enter Ireland’s Got Talent … and they want Laois acts!
The hit entertainment show, Ireland’s Got Talent, is back.
Producers are hitting the road on the lookout for the hottest variety acts around the country.
But...
LISTEN: Our County Final day preview as Senior, Senior A and Minor concludes
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What a weekend we have in store.
This week it’s all about hurling as we...
Owens one step away from historic Camross win
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Camross will go in search of the Bob O'Keeffe Cup for the 26th time on...
In Pictures: Cullohill NS turn red and yellow for The Harps
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Excitement is building across the hurling part of the county ahead of Sunday's county final.
And...
Significant progress made with reducing Mountmellick flood risk
Sinn Fein Brian Stanley TD has said that significant progress is being made to ensure that the devastating flooding suffered by Mountmellick residents last...
Clubs facing big injury problems ahead of county finals
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Two of the four clubs involved in the county finals this weekend are facing major...
WATCH: Local shop releases County Final song for Rathdowney-Errill
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Just look at what we have started!
Less than 24 hours after the kids in Camross...
Laois Farmers protest as ‘beef farming goes down the tubes’
IFA President Joe Healy says Minister Michael Creed must stop telling everyone what he cannot do and act now to save beef farmers.
The head...
Multiple All-Ireland winning Laois man appointed Limerick minor hurling boss
There will be a Laois man at the helm of the Limerick minor hurlers in 2019.
Originally from Portlaoise and a former dual player with...
WATCH: Camross NS blow the roof off with County Final song
The Laois senior hurling county final is just four days away and the excitement is building all the time.
And to officially begin our county...
Highly successful open evening at Dunamase College
There were crowds queueing down Railway Street in Portlaoise on Monday evening in advance of the Open Evening for Dunamase College.
The school is preparing...
Unacceptable waiting times for mental health appointments in Laois
Deputy Fiona O’Loughlin has said that adults in Laois are waiting an unacceptable length of time for mental health appointments.
Deputy O’Loughlin who is a...
Three candidates in the mix ahead of Fianna Fail selection convention
Three candidates will contest for a place on the Fianna Fail General Election ticket in Laois-Offaly at the party’s selection convention later this month.
Fianna Fail...
REVEALED: Exactly how much each GAA club in Laois will get from JP McManus
Laois GAA have confirmed to their clubs exactly how much money they will receive from the JP McManus donation.
The Limerick business guru announced last...
Ballyroan Ladies claim league title while Sarsfields receive walkover
Ballyroan Ladies 2-16 Graiguecullen 3-5
Laois Ladies League Division 2 Final
Ballyroan Ladies were celebrating at the weekend as they claimed glory in the Division 2...
WANTED: Laois Ladies football and camogie in search of new management
Both the Laois Ladies football team and the Laois camogie side are on the hunt for new managers.
The Ladies footballers claimed the Leinster Intermediate...
12-hour work-out marathon planned to raise funds for ill little Ballyroan girl
The story of little Mary Claire Knowles and her battle with Dravet Syndrome touched the hearts of the nation when she featured on The...
All of this week’s GAA fixtures as attentions turn to hurling
It is all about hurling this week with a number of massive games on the horizon.
We have finals at minor, Senior A and senior...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, October 1, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Anton (Anto) Heffernan
Hillcrest, Ringstown, Mountrath, Laois
Anton (Better known as Anto) Heffernan, Hillcrest,...
House prices in Laois rise at astronomical rate
House prices in Laois are up almost 11% from the same period last year, the latest Daft.ie report has shown.
The average price of a...
In Pictures: Glorious celebrations as Annanough end four decade wait for glory
There were wild celebrations as Annanough ended their 40 year wait for championship glory.
Colin Miller's men captured the JFC title after seeing off O'Dempsey's...
In Pictures: Jubilant Courtwood supporters and players celebrate IFC victory
What a night it was for Courtwood GAA club.
Just a couple of years after they were promoted from the Junior ranks, Eddie Kinsella's men...
Previewing Sunday’s SFC semi finals
We’re back in O’Moore Park this afternoon for the final two games of an extremely busy weekend of football.
After the drama of yesterday’s finals...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, September 30, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Patrick Ryan
Ridge Road, Portlaoise, Laois
Peacefully, after a short illness, at Naas Regional...
Youngsters to the fore as courageous Courtwood defeat the Gaels to claim IFC title
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Mountmellick Gaels 1-9 Courtwood 0-16
Laois Shopping Centre IFC Final
Sean O'Flynn, Niall Dunne, Cian Doyle, Matthew Byron, Alan Kinsella...
Teenagers McCaul and Horgan lead Annanough to first championship in 40 years
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Annanough 0-12 O'Dempsey's 0-10
Laois Shopping Centre Junior Football Championship Final
Teenagers Damien McCaul and Killian Horgan kicked almost all...