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.
Laois Soccer club awarded for promoting integration of refugees
Emo Celtic has been recognised for their commitment to promoting the integration of refugees and asylum-seekers.
The Laois club was one of five GAA and...
King, Bergin and Foyle aiming to play in Croke Park
The Laois senior hurlers decided to reappoint Rathdowney-Errill's Ross King as captain for the 2018 season.
But manager Eamonn Kelly has also chosen to appoint...
Good news for children and teenagers with diabetes in Laois
Laois TD and Minister for Justice & Equality, Charlie Flanagan, has welcomed the news of the HSE's decision to reimburse Freestyle Libre for children and...
Robbery victim says convicts should have ‘social welfare payments’ taken
A Laois man who was the victim of a robbery on Monday evening says that those who have been convicted of committing burglaries should...
Improvements to pension outcomes for homemakers and carers in Laois
There will be significant improvements to pension outcomes for homemakers and carers in Laois who were affected by rate band changes in 2012, according...
Laois manager offers advice to cut Ballyfin forward Moore
Laois manager John Sugrue had the unpleasant task of having to cut members of his panel ahead of the National Football League which begins...
Defeat for Mountrath CS as senior hurling campaign ends
Mountrath CS 1-7 St Mary’s CBS Enniscorthy 2-9
Top Oil Leinster Post Primary School Senior Hurling 'B' Quarter Final
Mountrath's Senior 'B' hurling campaign came to...
Laois senior football panel confirmed for 2018
Laois senior football manager John Sugrue has named a 41-man panel for the upcoming National League campaign.
The squad, which includes five players who are...
Late goal denies Scoil Chriost Ri Leinster glory
Scoil Chriost Ri 0-9 Loreto Navan 1-7
Leinster Schools' Junior 'A' Final
Scoil Chriost Ri's bid to add a Junior Leinster title to the senior one...
Heartbreak for Portlaoise CBS in soccer league final
Portlaoise CBS 0 Patrician Newbridge 2
Leinster U-19 ‘A’ League Final
Portlaoise CBS were denied a Leinster League title yesterday after they went down 2-0 away...
Laois hurling manager provides injury update before Limerick clash
Laois manager Eamonn Kelly is set to be without a number of his panel for their first league game of the season.
Laois travel to...
Appeal after robbery at Leisure Centre and GAA club in Portarlington
Gardai are appealing for information after a number of robberies in the last couple of days.
On Saturday evening at 11.15pm last, the Leisure Centre...
Portlaoise Hospital Action Committee to meet expert tonight
The group behind the campaign to save the A&E services at Portlaoise Hospital are holding a key meeting this evening.
They are due to hear...
Appeal launched following break in at local Laois business
The owners of the popular Laois business The Merry Mill were the victims of a break in yesterday.
Kevin Scully, who is the owner, had...
A number of injury concerns for Laois footballers ahead of league opener
The Laois senior footballers will begin their Division 4 National League campaign at home to Limerick on Saturday evening.
However, manager John Sugrue revealed that...
Laois hurling boss wants to see his side take a big scalp in 2018
Laois hurling manager Eamonn Kelly wants to see his side defeat one of the established counties in 2018.
Laois have gone close in the past...
Manager Sugrue provides update on returning star forward
Donie Kingston returned to the Laois senior football panel eight days ago but it seems we may have to wait a while before we...
Stradbally Town the big winners as weather wipes out local soccer games
The weather caused mayhem in the local soccer fixtures this weekend as virtually all games were called off.
Just four games involving Laois team tooks...
Kingston reveals brother Paul encouraged him to return to Laois
Donie Kingston has revealed that his brother Paul helped convince him to return to the Laois senior football panel.
The Arles-Killeen forward had opted not...
UPDATED: Heavy overnight rain plays havoc with local sporting fixtures
Pitches around the country have taken a real battering since the start of 2018 and there is simply no let up.
Yet another night of...
The Sunday Interview: Kevin Meaney reflects on 11 years with Laois following retirement
Kevin Meaney proudly wore the blue and white of Laois for 11 years but the towering midfielder has decided to hang up his inter-county...
14-man Knockbeg bow out of Leinster championship
Kncokbeg College 1-9 Naas CBS 2-12
Top Oil Leinster Schools' Senior A Football Championship Quarter Final
Knockbeg's dreams of reaching the Leinster final are over after...
LIVE BLOG: Knockbeg College v Naas in Leinster Quarter Final
Thankfully there's no snow in Portarlington and we are all set in McCann Park for the Senior Schools Leinster Football Championship Quarter Final between...
IN PICTURES: Heavy snow causes travel chaos this morning
Motorists in many parts of Laois faced serious disruption on roads following extremely heavy snowfall.
Reports suggest the worst affected areas were around Stradbally and...
Legendary GAA commentator set for Portarlington GAA Dinner Dance
There will be a GAA legend in attendance at the Portarlington Dinner Dance next week.
87-year-old commentator Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh will be the guest speaker on...
Knockbeg gearing up for Leinster football quarter final
Knockbeg College are trying to reach their first Leinster senior 'A' schools final since 2007 and they can take a step closer to that...
Laois Ladies minor football panel named for 2018 season
St Paul's lead the way as the Laois Ladies minor football panel for 2018 has been named.
They have six representatives with Park-Ratheniska, Sarsfields and...
Laois footballers and hurlers name captains for season ahead
It will be a case of more of the same for the Laois footballers and hurlers in 2018 as the respective management have decided...
Laois Ladies announce captain and confirm panel for 2018
The Laois Ladies footballers have named their panel for the 2018 campaign.
Reigning senior club champions Sarsfields lead the way with nine representatives and one...
Trolley crisis highlights need to keep Portlaoise A&E open
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley says the current trolley crisis shows just how vital it is that Portlaoise Hospital A&E remains open and is...