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 as Laois face Kildare in Joe McDonagh Cup...
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Laois striker to the fore as Midlands reach Gaynor Cup Bowl final against Galway
The Midlands League have reached the Gaynor Cup Bowl final against Galway later today.
The representative side of the local soccer league will have the...
Laois Abroad: Meet the Portlaoise couple who made Melbourne in Australia their home
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The always popular Laois Abroad series returns for the second time in 2025.
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Appeal for information launched after three people arrested following Garda chase
Gardai are appealing for information following an incident of dangerous driving that took place last Sunday.
Gardai observed a vehicle driving dangerously from Rathdowney to...
In Pictures: ‘Sunset Cycle’ event held as part of Bike Week proves a big...
Laois PPN in collaboration with SVT Activity & Wellness Hub, welcomed a large number of PPN Member Group attendees to ‘Sunset Cycle’ event recently.
This...
HIQA halts admissions to Laois nursing home following RTE Investigates programme
HIQA have halted new admission to the Laois nursing home featured in last night’s RTE Investigates programme.
There was widespread shock and outrage last night...
Athletics: Outstanding performances as Laois students compete at All-Ireland Schools Track and Field Championships
The All-Ireland Schools Track and Field Championships took place in Tullamore last weekend and a number of Laois students excelled.
Laois students in Colaiste Iosagain,...
‘Snail’s pace’ of Laois flood relief schemes and ‘escalating cost’ raised in the Dail
Independent Republican TD for Laois, Brian Stanley, raised the situation surrounding three flood relief schemes planned for the county in the Dail recently.
Addressing Minister...
Outrage and anger as shocking treatment of elderly people at Laois nursing home highlighted...
There is anger and outrage tonight following the airing of an episode of RTE Investigates which featured a Laois nursing home.
RTE reporters went undercover...
In Pictures: Close contest and super scoring at Rathdowney Golf Club Captain’s Prize day
There was a fantastic atmosphere at Rathdowney Golf Club recently as the club’s Senior Men gathered for Captain Terry Campion’s Prize Day.
The competition was...
Up For The Match! Clough-Ballacolla hosting camogie tournament and local pub set for discussion
Excitement is building ahead of the Joe McDonagh Cup final and on area of the county is hosting its own version of 'Up For...
Big Laois involvement as New York claim Lory Meagher Cup and London defeat Derry...
The lower tier hurling finals took place on Saturday in Croke Park and there was big Laois involvement in two of them.
The day began...
Laois GAA Fixtures: Joe McDonagh Cup final, Tailteann Cup, Celtic Challenge, Ladies and Camogie
It is set to be another very busy week of Laois GAA fixtures as we head towards the first weekend in June.
While the volume...
Minor Football: Goals the difference as St Paul’s see off Mountmellick Parish Gaels B...
St Paul's 6-12 Mountmellick Parish Gaels B 0-15
Minor Football League Division 2 Final
St Paul's were crowned Minor League Division 2 champions following victory over...
Laois learn their fate as draw for Tailteann Cup preliminary quarter finals made
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The Laois senior footballers will...
Minor Hurling: Classy Campion and stylish Standish claim Division 2 league success for Rathdowney-Errill
Rathdowney-Errill 4-16 Clan na nGael 1-13
Minor Hurling League Division 2 Final
Rathdowney-Errill were crowned Minor League Division 2 champions this morning after getting the better...
Portlaoise College leads the way with first-of-its-kind LOETB All-Stars sporting initiative
An innovative and inclusive sports initiative has taken flight this year, thanks to Portlaoise College.
The LOETB All Stars, the first event of its kind,...
In Pictures: Nature and community come alive across Laois during national biodiversity week
Communities across County Laois embraced nature during National Biodiversity Week 2025, with a vibrant programme of events celebrating the region’s wild beauty and ecological...
UPDATED: Four Laois farmers nominated for upcoming National Dairy Awards
The third annual National Dairy Awards will take place next month and Laois is set to be well represented.
The awards are scheduled for the...
Mixed, social and designed for fun – Portlaoise RFC set to host tag rugby...
Tag rugby is set to return to Portlaoise RFC grounds in Togher from Thursday evening, June 5, weekly from 8-9pm.
You can join as an...
U-15 Hurling: Callaghan and Conroy see Clonad-Trumera repel heroic Harps comeback and claim Division...
Clonad-Trumera 5-6 The Harps 4-4
Laois U-15 Division 3 Hurling League Final
Clonad-Trumera were crowned U-15 Division 3 league champions following an incredible game against The...
A picture paints a thousand words – Laois student beautifully showcases the importance of...
A student from St Fiacc’s National School, Graiguecullen, was among the big winners at an annual awards ceremony held in Dublin recently.
Tia Keating, a...
In Pictures: Heywood TY students teach languages in primary school and host pop up...
Transition Year language students from Heywood CS have been teaching French and German in the local primary school, Ballinakill in recent weeks.
Principal Ms Sinéad...
Laois beats Tipperary as Rowney’s Strong Link edges English’s Thedeviluno in Wexford bumper
There was Laois success over Tipperary at Wexford Racecourse in the final race of an action packed Wednesday.
Strong Link got up to edge out...
Laois GAA club set to pedal their legs away once again at 24 hour...
A Laois GAA club are set to get on their bikes for a 24 hour fundraiser once again this weekend.
Clonad GAA will be at...
U-15 Hurling: League and Feile double for Camross as they conquer Ballinakill-Ballypickas
Camross 3-10 Ballinakill-Ballypickas 1-8
Laois U-15 Division 1 Hurling League Final
Camross have added Division 1 league honours to their Feile crown from one month ago...
U-15 Hurling: Brophy and Delaney to the fore as Castletown too strong for Portlaoise
Castletown 9-13 Portlaoise 2-7
Laois U-15 Division 2 Hurling League Final
Brilliant displays from Luke Delaney and Alex Brophy led Castletown to U-15 Division 2 hurling...
In Pictures: Night to remember as Clonaslee College celebrate their Sixth Year graduation
Clonaslee College celebrated the graduation of their sixth-year students recently with a heartwarming and memorable evening.
The night was a perfect blend of celebration, reflection,...
In Pictures: Night of celebration as St Mary’s CBS Portlaoise host annual awards night
St Mary’s CBS Portlaoise hosted its annual awards night recently - a celebration of student achievement, leadership, and community spirit.
The evening was made even...
Lidl apply for planning permission to construct new store in Laois town
The multi-national supermarket brand, Lid, has applied for planning permission to construct a new store in Laois.
In a planning notice posted recently, the German...