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.
Investigation launched as two dead following plane crash
An investigation is underway after a man and a young boy were killed in a plane crash yesterday afternoon.
It happened in Clonbullogue in Offaly...
Sugrue sings praises of Portlaoise duo after remarkable comeback win
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Laois senior football manager John Sugrue was both relieved and overjoyed when he spoke to the...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 14, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Julie LACUMBER
Triogue Court, Portlaoise, Laois
Lacumber, Triogue Court, Portlaoise, 12th May 2018. Peacefully...
All Sunday’s Laois GAA results
There were a number of GAA games down for decision today.
In the Joe McDonagh Cup, Laois lost again but this time to Kerry.
While the...
Carlow Cup glory for Crettyard and all today’s soccer results
The lads in Crettyard United are celebrating tonight after winning the Carlow Premier Cup.
Up against Carlow side New Oak, Crettyard triumphed by 3-1 to...
LIVE BLOG: Laois hurlers in Tralee and Ladies minor footballers in final in Athy
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Two massive games in two different codes take place this afternoon.
From 3pm, our hurlers are in...
Nine Talking Points from a simply crazy game of football in Innovate Wexford Park
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Anyone who was in Innovate Wexford Park last night probably didn't get home until around 11pm.
A...
‘Shades of Offaly in 2005’ as Munnelly revels in great Laois win
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The Laois senior footballers pulled off an incredible win over Wexford yesterday.
John Sugrue's men...
Remarkable Laois comeback keeps Leinster campaign alive
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Laois 2-21 Wexford 1-18 AET
Leinster SFC Round 1
What a game of football that was.
Laois looked dead...
Wexford edge out brave Laois minors in pulsating affair
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Laois 0-18 Wexford 1-21
Leinster Minor Hurling Championship Tier 1 Round 1
The brave Laois minor hurlers were...
LIVE BLOG: Double header of action from Innovate Wexford Park
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We're live from Innovate Wexford Park for an exciting double header of championship action.
At...
Here’s your guide to the Laois minor hurlers opening Leinster championship match against Wexford
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The third of the Laois county teams to be involved in championship year are the minor...
All tonight’s sports results with big GAA and soccer games down for decision
A busy Friday evening of sporting action has just concluded with games down for the decision in football, hurling and soccer.
In the Leinster Senior...
Laois senior hurling team named ahead of crucial Kerry clash
After Laois's opening round loss to Westmeath, they simply have to win on Sunday against Kerry.
Eamonn Kelly's men travel to Tralee at 3pm on...
In Pictures: Crowds brave the bad weather at the Colaiste Iosagain 5km run
Over 600 students and staff braved the miserable conditions for the annual Colaiste Iosagain 5km run.
This is the seventh staging of this event -...
16 much-loved Portlaoise businesses who are no longer with us
Last week, we brought you the news that a new bakery was planned for Portlaoise.
It provoked a huge reaction - primarily because the new...
Laois captain Attride hungry to get back to Croke Park again
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For the second year in a row, Stephen Attride will skipper the Laois senior footballers in...
A player-by-player guide to the Laois minor hurlers as they begin Leinster hurling campaign
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The Laois minor hurlers begin their Leinster championship campaign on Saturday.
Enda Lyons' men will face Wexford...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, May 11, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Julia Bergin (née Fizpatrick)
Fearagh, Ballacolla, Laois
Bergin (nee Fitzpatrick) Fearagh, Ballacolla, Co. Laois...
Round Up: Wins for Emo, Kilcruise, Ballyroan and Rosenallis in latest 1B action
We had a full round of fixtures in the ACFL Division 1B this evening.
The two teams who started the evening in the relegation places,...
Graiguecullen knock Portlaoise off the top of Division 1A
Portlaoise 0-10 Graiguecullen 2-9
ACFL Division 1A
Graiguecullen lifted themselves out of the relegation zone as they picked up a second successive win this evening.
Padraig Clancy's...
All Thursday night’s Laois GAA results
We had a number of games down for decision in the top two Divisions of the football league.
Three games in Division 1A and four...
Kelly and Deegan point the way as Stradbally return to winning ways
Ballylinan 1-6 Stradbally 1-12
ACFL Division 1A
Stradbally recovered from their ten goal humiliation against Portlaoise last time by defeating Ballylinan this season.
Barney Maher's charges were...
In Pictures: Midland Utd hold Powerchair football session in Camross
Members of Midland Utd Powerchair football team held an open training session in Camross Community Centre recently.
Camross native Seán Cuddy is part of the...
Remembering a Portlaoise GAA stalwart 25 years since his passing
Twenty-five years ago today, one of Portlaoise GAA much loved members sadly passed away.
Bill Phelan, who was aged just 50 when he died, was...
Fianna Fail leader Martin hits out at Minister Harris’ handling of Portlaoise Hospital
Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin has hit out at Minister for Health Simon Harris over his handling of Portlaoise Hospital.
Martin is on a tour...
O’Loughlin hoping to end Laois’s decade long Leinster championship woes
On Saturday, John O'Loughlin will begin his eleventh consecutive championship campaign with Laois.
The St Brigid's GAA club man began playing for Laois in 2008...
All tonight’s Laois GAA results
There were a number of games down for decision tonight.
The Laois Ladies U-14s were the big winners on the night as they defeated Kilkenny...
Laois senior football team named for Leinster championship opener
Laois senior football manager John Sugrue has named his team to play Wexford.
And there are a number of changes. Robbie Pigott has been replaced...
Leinster Premier League glory for Portlaoise RFC U-17s
Portlaoise RFC U-17s won the Leinster Premier League in Naas on Monday.
The result was a draw at full time but because both teams had...