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.
WATCH: Ballylinan NS turn green and yellow for the County Final
The boys and girls in St Patrick's NS in Ballylinan turned green and yellow on Friday ahead of Sunday's County Final.
All 277 kids from...
Boost for Ballylinan as key defender cleared to play in final
Ballylinan have been given a serious boost ahead of Sunday's county final meeting with Portlaoise.
One of their brightest young talents has been cleared to...
WATCH: Ballylinan footballer releases song ahead of County Final
A Ballylinan footballer has released a song ahead of Sunday's senior football final.
Niall Walsh, who was a member of the Laois minor team that...
Laois clubs benefit from SuperValu Behind the Ball initiative
Five Laois clubs have been awarded footballs thanks to the SuperValu Behind the Ball initiative.
At a recent presentation in Mulhall's SuperValu in Portlaoise, Portlaoise,...
Clonaslee students combine with local artist for sculpture
As part of the ‘Artists in School Scheme’ administered by the Laois Arts Office, Clonaslee College Transition Year students became involved in a collaborative...
Garda plea to dog owners after sheep attacks
Gardaí are pleading with dog owners to be vigilant about where their pets are at all times after a number of incidents lately where...
Laois Labour hit out at ‘pitiful’ Failte Ireland funding
A member of the Laois Labour Party has hit out at what he called the 'pitiful' Failte Ireland funding the O'Moore County received from...
Midlands League launch goalkeeper training academy
The Midlands Schoolboys-Schoolgirls League has announced that it will be starting a weekly goalkeeping academy.
This will take place every Monday night in Leah Victoria...
Fleming disappointed at Laois’s poor Failte Ireland funding
Fianna Fáil TD Sean Fleming has called on the Chief Executive of Fáilte Ireland to visit County Laois to see first-hand the pressing funding...
Garda warning over ‘unscrupulous’ contractors
Gardai are appealing to people to be vigilant when engaging with people offering services.
Laois Crime Prevention Officer Graham Kavanagh has issued a warning following...
Graiguecullen man leads Victoria State to first ever Australasian GAA title
A Laois man created history at the weekend as he led his State to championship glory for the first time in their history.
28-year-old Conor...
Failte Ireland gives Laois least amount of tourism funding
Laois received the lowest amount of funding from Failte Ireland of any county from 2007 to 2014, it has been revealed.
Information released to The Irish...
Ballylinan manager recalls last county final appearance
On Sunday, Ballylinan will contest just the second county final in their history.
Their first came 30 years ago in 1987 against the same opposition...
Laois All-Star to take charge of IT Carlow footballers
There will once again be a Laois man in charge of the IT Carlow footballers this year.
St Joseph's Joe Higgins has been announced as...
Our latest hurling team of the week after JHC and IHC finals
The weekend saw the conclusion of the club hurling championships at adult level in Laois.
All that now remains to be decided in the county...
All you need to know about Budget 2018
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohue has announced the Budget for the coming year.
Chief among the main changes are a rise of €5 in all...
Massive blow for Camross after key player suffers leg break
Camross's Leinster championship campaign has suffered a massive blow with the news that one of their key players has broken his leg.
Dwane Palmer, who...
Gardaí appeal after quad bike stolen in Portarlington
Gardaí are appealing for information after a quad bike was stolen in Portarlington.
The incident occured overnight on October 8 into the following day from...
A round-up of all today’s soccer action
It was another busy day of soccer on the local front.
Portlaoise AFC are operating two teams in the Leinster Senior League this year and...
Trumera strike late to claim second Intermediate crown in three years
Trumera 0-15 Rathdowney-Errill 0-14
Laois Shopping Centre Intermediate Hurling Championship Final
Trumera came from three points down with five minutes to play to defeat Rathdowney-Errill in...
Knockbeg into South-Leinster football League semi final
Knockbeg College 3-6 Good Counsel 2-8
Senior A Football South Leinster League Round 3
Knockbeg College are into the Senior A South Leinster football league semi-finals...
In Pictures: Knock National School shows support for Ballypickas
Ballypickas GAA will contest the Laois Junior Hurling championship final on Sunday.
As part of the preparations for the final against Rathdowney-Errill, we took a...
Portlaoise Panthers ladies set to begin latest Super League season in Saturday night double...
This Saturday night sees St Mary's Hall in Portlaoise host the first double header of the Basketball Ireland National League season.
The ladies Super League...
Laois U-15 football Extended Panel for 2018 named
A total of 62 players from 18 clubs have been chosen to be part of the extended Laois U-15 football panel for 2018.
These lads...
All the Laois GAA results from the last five days
The midweek games in Laois GAA are almost at an end but there was still a couple of fixtures played during this week.
Tonight saw...
Player manager Lawlor sublime as Emo crowned champions
Emo 3-11 Portlaoise 3-4
Laois Shopping Centre Intermediate Football Championship Final Replay
Emo will play senior football in 2018 after they defeated Portlaoise in tonight's IFC...
LIVE BLOG: Intermediate football final replay Emo v Portlaoise
Six days after referee Joe Brennan signalled the final whistle, we are back in O'Moore Park for the IFC final replay.
Last Saturday evening, Emo...
LISTEN: Relive dramatic last ten minutes of Emo and Portlaoise IFC draw
Throw in to the IFC final replay between Emo is less than three hours away.
At 7.45pm in O'Moore Park, the pair will renew acquaintances...
Laois referee heading Down Under for International Rules
There will be at least one Laois man on the field next month when Ireland face Australia in the International Rules Series.
Stradbally referee Maurice...
Preview of tonight’s IFC final replay
Emo and Portlaoise must do battle again tonight after they played out a dramatic draw last Saturday.
Eoin Delaney's Portlaoise looked like they were going...