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.
My Club & I: Meet the O’Dempsey’s man looking to lead his juniors to...
After the hurling last week, our My Club & I segment swings back to football this week.
And O'Dempsey's junior manager Ross Behan is our...
Knockbeg Past Pupils invited for first glance of new school
The Past Pupils of Knockbeg College are invited to the school on Friday for a walk through the new parts.
The walk will take place...
Draws made for O’Byrne Cup and Walsh Cup competitions
Leinster GAA have announced details for the first inter-county competition of 2019.
The draws were made for the O'Byrne Cup and Walsh Cup at a...
Laois teacher opens up about her incredible weight loss
In May 2017, Moira Fitzpatrick began a journey which has seen her completely transform her life.
The Killeshin NS teacher, who is from The Heath,...
Meet the O’Dempsey’s man who has traded O’Moore Park for the Ryder Cup this...
While O'Dempsey's GAA club prepares for two massive games this weekend, one of their former players will be doing something entirely different.
The Killenard men...
Former Laois footballer in the running for Mayo role
Former Laois footballer Billy Sheehan is in the running for a role with the Mayo footballers.
The St Jude's forward, who last played for the...
Courtwood manager Kinsella aiming to bridge 31 year gap
The last time Courtwood won the Intermediate Football Championship was back in 1987.
Back then they played Portarlington in the final and defeated them after...
Internationally acclaimed movie filmed in Laois set for homecoming
A film which was shot mainly in Laois will have its homecoming next month.
Lost & Found, Irish Writer/Director Liam O Mochain’s 3rd feature film,...
All of this week’s golf results
Here are all of this week’s golf results from the weekend.
RATHDOWNEY GOLF CLUB
Singles Stableford 22/23-9-‘18
1st Eamon Barnaville (12) 36pts
2nd Larry Phelan (18) 36pts
Gross Mike...
Two Laois lads feature in new FIFA 19 game
For fans of the popular console game FIFA, the newest installment of the franchise goes on general sale on Friday.
FIFA 19 will fly off...
Retired Laois tailor sings his way to €27,000 on Winning Streak
A retired tailor from Laois won a tidy €27,000 on the first National Lottery Winning Streak show of the new series on RTE One.
A...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Jimmy Lalor
Rossleighan, Portlaoise, Laois
Lalor, Rossleighan, Portlaoise, Sept. 22nd 2018, peacefully, surrounded by...
All of this weekend’s CCFL soccer fixtures
It’s another busy week of CCFL soccer action with a number of games down for leagues and cups.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
First named teams at home...
Former Portlaoise player named in Ireland Women’s rugby squad
What a couple of weeks it has been for this young Laois woman.
Fresh from winning the Interprovincial Cup with Leinster, Emma Hooban has been...
LISTEN: A comprehensive review of the weekend’s action including ‘Listener’s Questions’
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The latest installment of our podcast series sees attentions firmly focused on the small...
Our second last hurling Team of the Week for 2018
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Where has the season gone?
We have just one more weekend left in the hurling calendar on...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures with football finals and semis on the...
The GAA season in Laois is pushing on to a close with just three more weeks of competitive adult games to come.
This week, attentions...
BREAKING: Laois County Council gives Gemma O’Doherty first Presidential nomination
Laois County Council has given Presidential hopeful Gemma O'Doherty her first nomination.
The investigative journalist was one of three people who made a presentation to...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, September 24, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Jimmy Lalor
Rossleighan, Portlaoise, Laois
Lalor, Rossleighan, Portlaoise, Sept. 22nd 2018, peacefully, surrounded by...
Portlaoise RFC open new season with hard-fought win
Portlaoise 21 Newbridge 18
Leinster League Division 2A
Portlaoise RFC opened their league campaign with a hard-fought three point win over Newbridge this afternoon.
Portlaoise dropped down...
Keenan and Dowling fire Camross to SHC final
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Camross 1-17 Borris-Kilcotton 1-12
Laois Shopping Centre SHC Semi Final
Camross are one step away from becoming the...
Purcell’s goal key as Rathdowney-Errill reach SHC final
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Ballinakill 0-10 Rathdowney-Errill 1-15
Laois Shopping Centre SHC Semi Final
Rathdowney-Errill are through to the LAois SHC final...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from the Laois SHC semi finals
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The big day has finally arrived for the last four teams left standing in the SHC...
Previewing Sunday’s SHC semi finals
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We're back in O'Moore Park this afternoon for the final two games of an extremely busy...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, September 23, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Margaret (Peg) Cleary
Garryduff, Errill, Laois
Cleary, Garryduff, Errill, Co. Laois. 21st September 2018....
In Pictures: Huge crowds gather to honour Portlaoise World Champion TJ Doheny
Last month, Portlaoise boxer TJ Doheny became a World Champion following a fight in Japan.
It was a simply staggering achievement as he became just...
The Harps have too much for 14-man Rosenallis
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The Harps 1-20 Rosenallis 1-11
Laois Shopping Centre SHC 'A' Semi Final
The Harps are through to the...
Portlaoise see off Clonaslee to reach SHC ‘A’ final
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Clonaslee St Manman's 1-10 Portlaoise 1-17
Laois Shopping Centre SHC 'A' Semi Final
Portlaoise have qualified for the...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from the SHC ‘A’ semi finals in Mountrath
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There are two big games in O'Moore Park but there are equally important ones in Mountrath...
My Club & I: Meet the Slieve Bloom girl loving life in a man’s...
This Saturday, Slieve Bloom will look to complete a football and hurling championship double.
They face Camross in the IHC final at 7pm in O'Moore...