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.
Met Eireann issues weather warnings as Storm Brian approaches
We simply just cannot catch a break at the moment!
Only four days after Hurricane Ophelia wreaked havoc on the country, another Atlantic storm is...
In Pictures: Exciting night planned for Emo GAA Lip Sync
The voices are been trained and the dodgy dance moves are being polished in Emo as we speak.
The club is currently gearing up for...
Abbeyleix drinks company to compete in GAA Interfirms
A drinks company based in Abbeyleix will represent Laois in the GAA Interfirms competition for the first time this weekend.
First Ireland Spirits will be...
Building contractor assaulted by group in Portlaoise
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a building contractor was assaulted by a group of people.
It is understood that the builder was carrying out...
‘Substantial’ drugs and firearms seizure overnight
There has been what Gardaí are calling a 'substantial' drugs and firearms seizure overnight.
They say that the combined estimated value of the find is...
Patrons in Portlaoise Town Centre to get 45 minutes free parking
There is good news for people who shop and work in Portlaoise this morning as they will get 45 minutes free parking in the...
Seven clubs represented in our latest football team of the week
The football season on the domestic front reached its conclusion at adult level over the weekend.
The senior final was played and for the 33rd...
Gardaí investigating robberies at opposite ends of the county
Gardaí have launched investigations after two robberies occurred yesterday at opposite ends of the county.
One incident took place in Ballymorris Manor in Portarlington at...
6 Talking Points as Portlaoise win Jack back again
In the end there was 12 points between the sides, a somewhat harsh margin on Ballylinan given their gallant first-half performance.
But there was no...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures
The domestic scene in Laois is almost at and end now.
The hurling and football championships at adult level concluded with the senior football final...
All of this weekend’s CCFL soccer fixtures
Week 9 of the Combined Counties Football League is here and we have every fixture below:
Saturday October 21
All Games at 2.30 unless stated
LFA Youths...
New Laois U-17 football manager to follow in father’s footsteps
The new Laois U-17 football manager will be put forward for ratification at next Monday's County Committee meeting.
Ballyfin's Donncha Phelan is the man that...
Laois mother recalls horror Ryanair flight during Hurricane Ophelia
A Portlaoise mother has told how she feared she would 'never see her kids again' after she and her husband flew through Hurricane Ophelia...
Brace yourselves: Storm Brian set to batter us once again
Come on Mother Nature, what have we done to upset you?
Just a few hours after Hurricane Ophelia wreaked havoc across the country and county,...
Ophelia doesn’t deter criminals in Laois as Gardaí launch appeal after robbery
Despite the fact that Ireland was gripped by the worst storm to hit us in decades yesterday, crimes were still committed.
Gardaí are appealing for...
Portlaoise captain Conor Boyle delighted to win Jack back
Portlaoise's Conor Boyle became the tenth captain from the Town to lift the Jack Delaney Cup in the last eleven years on Sunday.
But just...
Former Portlaoise AFC player named in Ireland U-15 squad
A former Portlaoise AFC soccer player has been named in the Republic of Ireland U-15 squad.
Colin Conroy, who now plays for St Kevin's Boys...
Brilliant Bruno celebrates 13th Laois senior medal
Brian 'Bruno' McCormack claimed his 13th Laois SFC winners medal in O'Moore Park yesterday afternoon.
It is a truly remarkable achievement and one which will...
UPDATED: All Laois schools closed as weather warning upgraded to STATUS RED
All Laois schools will be closed tomorrow as Hurricane Ophelia barrels towards the country.
Met Eireann has upgraded their weather warning for all counties to Status...
Jubliant McNulty revels in victory after heartache of last year
Portlaoise manager Malachy McNulty revealed that he wanted to 'run for the hills' after Stradbally stopped his side from doing ten in a row...
Portlaoise crowned Laois Senior Football champions for 33rd time
Portlaoise 3-13 Ballylinan 0-10
Laois Shopping Centre Senior Football Championship Final
Portlaoise recovered from a slow start to claim the Jack Delaney Cup for the 33rd...
St Joseph’s and Graiguecullen advance to U-21 quarter finals
St Joseph's and Graiguecullen are into the quarter finals of the U-21 football championship after recording wins last night.
These two were victors in two...
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...