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.
Ballylinan manager recalls last county final appearance
On Sunday, Ballylinan will contest just the second county final in their history.
Their first came 30 years ago in 1987 against the same opposition...
Laois All-Star to take charge of IT Carlow footballers
There will once again be a Laois man in charge of the IT Carlow footballers this year.
St Joseph's Joe Higgins has been announced as...
Our latest hurling team of the week after JHC and IHC finals
The weekend saw the conclusion of the club hurling championships at adult level in Laois.
All that now remains to be decided in the county...
All you need to know about Budget 2018
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohue has announced the Budget for the coming year.
Chief among the main changes are a rise of €5 in all...
Massive blow for Camross after key player suffers leg break
Camross's Leinster championship campaign has suffered a massive blow with the news that one of their key players has broken his leg.
Dwane Palmer, who...
Gardaí appeal after quad bike stolen in Portarlington
Gardaí are appealing for information after a quad bike was stolen in Portarlington.
The incident occured overnight on October 8 into the following day from...
A round-up of all today’s soccer action
It was another busy day of soccer on the local front.
Portlaoise AFC are operating two teams in the Leinster Senior League this year and...
Trumera strike late to claim second Intermediate crown in three years
Trumera 0-15 Rathdowney-Errill 0-14
Laois Shopping Centre Intermediate Hurling Championship Final
Trumera came from three points down with five minutes to play to defeat Rathdowney-Errill in...
Knockbeg into South-Leinster football League semi final
Knockbeg College 3-6 Good Counsel 2-8
Senior A Football South Leinster League Round 3
Knockbeg College are into the Senior A South Leinster football league semi-finals...
In Pictures: Knock National School shows support for Ballypickas
Ballypickas GAA will contest the Laois Junior Hurling championship final on Sunday.
As part of the preparations for the final against Rathdowney-Errill, we took a...
Portlaoise Panthers ladies set to begin latest Super League season in Saturday night double...
This Saturday night sees St Mary's Hall in Portlaoise host the first double header of the Basketball Ireland National League season.
The ladies Super League...
Laois U-15 football Extended Panel for 2018 named
A total of 62 players from 18 clubs have been chosen to be part of the extended Laois U-15 football panel for 2018.
These lads...
All the Laois GAA results from the last five days
The midweek games in Laois GAA are almost at an end but there was still a couple of fixtures played during this week.
Tonight saw...
Player manager Lawlor sublime as Emo crowned champions
Emo 3-11 Portlaoise 3-4
Laois Shopping Centre Intermediate Football Championship Final Replay
Emo will play senior football in 2018 after they defeated Portlaoise in tonight's IFC...
LIVE BLOG: Intermediate football final replay Emo v Portlaoise
Six days after referee Joe Brennan signalled the final whistle, we are back in O'Moore Park for the IFC final replay.
Last Saturday evening, Emo...
LISTEN: Relive dramatic last ten minutes of Emo and Portlaoise IFC draw
Throw in to the IFC final replay between Emo is less than three hours away.
At 7.45pm in O'Moore Park, the pair will renew acquaintances...
Laois referee heading Down Under for International Rules
There will be at least one Laois man on the field next month when Ireland face Australia in the International Rules Series.
Stradbally referee Maurice...
Preview of tonight’s IFC final replay
Emo and Portlaoise must do battle again tonight after they played out a dramatic draw last Saturday.
Eoin Delaney's Portlaoise looked like they were going...
Sarsfields defeat Feile champions Timahoe to claim cup
Sarsfields 4-4 Timahoe 3-5
Laois Ladies U-14 A Championship Final
Sarsfields claimed their fifth ever U-14 championship title in Annanough at the weekend.
Incredibly, Timahoe, who are...
Buggie School of Irish Dancing holding Race Night
The Buggie School of Irish Dancing are holding a Race Night in Dunne's Pub In Stradbally tomorrow's night (Friday 6th) at 9pm.
The major fundraising...
In Pictures: Kids at Gaelscoil Thromaire gear up for IHC final
The boys and girls at one of Laois's oldest schools were full of colour when we came to visit them yesterday.
They turned Gaelscoil Thromaire red...
Appeal for witnesses after spate of robberies across Laois
Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance after a number of robberies took place in the last few days.
Yesterday, it was reported that a house...
Laois Crime Prevention Officer warning to anti-social youths
Laois Crime Prevention Officer Graham Kavanagh has issued a warning to any youths who engage in anti-social behaviour that they will be arrested.
Kavanagh issued...
Singer Frances Black to give mental health talk in Timahoe
Singer and senator Frances Black will be in Timahoe next week to promote mental health awareness in Laois.
On Monday evening, she will speak at...
Laois U-13 Hurling group confirmed for Leinster blitzes
A group of 60 U-13 hurlers have been chosen to represent Laois at the upcoming Leinster blitzes.
Those blitzes are taking place on Saturday October...
Appeal for information after vans broken into
Gardaí are appealing for information after three vans were broken into overnight.
The vehicles were burgled in Mountmellick, Ballybrittas and Portlaoise.
Tools were taken from the...
Appeal for information after house robbed in Rosenallis
Gardaí are appealing for information after a house was ransacked in Rosenallis this morning.
The incident occurred in the Glenbarrow area of the rural Laois...
Father and son to play for Trumera in county final again
The GAA is all about family and community spirit, something will be in abundance in O'Moore Park on Sunday afternoon.
Trumera face Rathdowney-Errill in the...
BARE In The Woods back for 2018 but in new location
BARE In The Woods have confirmed that they will be back with their festival in 2018.
Organisers cancelled this year's event in May - just...
Website ranks top 7 places in Laois to visit this autumn
Ireland Before You Die is an extremely popular website who's content inspires people to travel to Ireland and experience amazing things.
They describe themselves as 'a...