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.
New Laois senior hurling championship format to be voted upon
A new format for the senior hurling championship in Laois is to be put before the clubs.
The Fixtures Review Committee received submissions from Clough-Ballacolla...
Laois junior GAA clubs invited to take part in Netherlands tournament
Calling all junior football clubs in Laois - fancy taking part in a tournament in Holland this March?
Den Haag GAA Club, the Netherlands, present...
Laois go down narrowly in Westmeath
Laois 1-12 Westmeath 1-13
O'Byrne Cup Round 1
Laois made a losing start to their O'Byrne Cup campaign in Mullingar this afternoon.
This was new Laois manager...
LIVE BLOG: O’Byrne Cup and Walsh Cup in Westmeath and Kildare
It's still not 2018, but our first live blog of the new season is here.
Today, John Sugrue's Laois senior footballers and Eamonn Kelly's hurlers...
Ballyfin House announce fireworks display for New Year’s Eve
The skies around Ballyfin will be lit up on New Year's Eve.
Ballyfin House have announced that they will hold a fireworks display to ring...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, December 30, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Fintan Connor
Kilcooney, Geashill, Offaly / Mountrath, Laois
Formerly of Clonenagh, Mountrath, Laois. Peacefully...
Former Portlaoise rugby players shine as Ireland U20s defeat Munster
Ireland U-20s 26 Munster XV 10
Ireland U-20s continued their preparations for the upcoming Six Nations championship by defeating a Munster XV this afternoon.
And two...
Appeal after gas cylinders stolen from Portlaoise business
A Portlaoise business has appealed to the public not to buy gas cylinders from unlicensed dealers after they were burgled.
Reliable Home Furnishers had their...
Laois senior hurlers name captain for 2018 season
The Laois senior hurlers will play their first competitive game of the new season on Saturday and ahead of that, they have confirmed their...
Kolbe School cannot be left behind – Stanley
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley has said that Kolbe School Portlaoise, which caters for children with severe intellectual and physical disabilities, needs a new...
Foyle wants to help out younger members of Laois hurling panel
Such is the youthful nature of the Laois senior hurlers that someone who is 28-years-old is considered somewhat old.
But that is exactly what Borris-Kilcotton's...
Conway on the comeback trail after knee surgey
Arles-Kilcruise forward David Conway will begin this season on the sidelines after recently undergoing knee surgery.
The Laois sharpshooter says he played most of last...
Scoil Fionntain Naofa Shanahoe planning expanison
A primary school in Shanahoe has applied for planning permission to expand.
The board of management of Scoil Fionntain Naofa primary school have made the...
Laois Ladies football fixtures for 2018 confirmed
The Ladies Gaelic Football Association have released their master fixture list for 2018.
Like 2017, Laois will operate in Division 2 of the National League...
RTE looking for Laois brides-to-be to appear on Say Yes to the Dress
Do you know anyone who intends to get married in 2018?
Well, the hit RTE show Say Yes to the Dress are searching for brides-to-be to...
Free scoring Portlaoise CBS progress in U-17 league and U-19 cup
Portlaoise CBS soccer teams have something big to look forward to after Christmas following two big wins in recent days.
On Tuesday, their U-17s qualified...
New grading bye law introduced by Laois GAA
Laois GAA have a new grading system for 2018 following a vote by the clubs at last week's Convention.
Under the new rules, clubs will...
Barry fires Colaiste Iosagáin into the semi-finals
Colaiste Iosagáin 2-10 Colaiste Choilm Tullamore 0-11
Top Oil South Leinster Senior 'B' Football Football Championship Round 2
Colaiste Iosagáin Portarlington have qualified for the semi-finals...
2018 cannot be another year of uncertainty for Portlaoise Hospital – Stanley
Sinn Féin TD, Brian Stanley, has welcomed today's announcement by Minister for Health Simon Harris.
The Minister announced that there will be consultation with local...
In Pictures: Minister Flanagan meets Student Council of Colaiste Iosagain
Minister for Justice and Equality Charlie Flanagan TD Coláiste ĺosagáin, Portarlington on Monday to meet the Student Council and present them with their Certificates...
Legendary Knockbeg College teacher set to retire
One of Knockbeg College's most loved teachers is set to retire this Christmas.
English teacher Mr John Behan will walk out of Room 8 for...
In Pictures: Santa Claus makes visit to T&S United
There was great excitement in Timahoe on Monday night as a visitor from the North Pole dropped by.
Santa Claus took time out of his...
In Pictures: Laois athletes perform well in last Cross Country event of year
This year’s Irish National Novice and Juvenile uneven ages cross country championships took place in the WIT Sports Arena in Waterford on last Sunday.
The...
Knockbeg and Portlaoise CBS out while Heywood progress in U-16 championship
There was disappointment for two Laois based schools recently as they both suffered elimination from their respective U-16 football championship competitions.
The season is over...
Gardai issue handy tips to avoid being burgled this Christmas
A key tactic in burglary prevention is avoidance - not just
alarming your property say Gardaí.
For example: chain up your wheelie bin to a fence away...
Goal of Croke Park driving King through pre-season slog
Pre-season training is probably the toughest thing about being an inter-county player.
You spend most of it either running around a field or in the...
Dublin Hospital Group statement on Portlaoise Hospital ‘misleading’
Sinn Finn TD Brian Stanley says the statement released by the Dublin Hospital Group yesterday is misleading.
They say that Thursday's Strategic Plan launch is...
Hefty injury list for Laois hurlers ahead of Walsh Cup
The Laois hurlers will begin competitive action next week without a number of their regulars.
Manager Eamonn Kelly has revealed that a number of his...
Portarlington MMA star becomes Euro champion and Conor McGregor endorsement
A MMA star from Portarlington was certainly busy over the weekend.
After nearly three years away from the sport, Philip 'The Honeybadger' Mulpeter returned to...
Council should ‘keep it local’ rather than hire ‘foreign nationals’
Laois County Council should use 'their own people' to fix bridges rather than hire 'foreign nationals' a Councillor has said.
Cllr Ben Brennan was speaking...