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.
Die hard Laois soccer fans searching for Ireland tickets in Copenhagen
A group of Laois lads have just arrived in the Danish capital where they are on the hunt for tickets to the Republic of...
People asked to stop posting about Garda checkpoints
Members of the public are being asked by Gardaí to stop posting the locations of Garda checkpoints.
Laois crime prevention officer Graham Kavanagh said that...
Gardaí issue warning over increase in copper theft
The Crime Prevention Officer for Laois is calling on members of the public to be vigilant over copper thefts.
Graham Kavanagh says that Gardai and...
WATCH: Horgan wonder goal sees Knockbeg stun Leinster giants St Pat’s
Knockbeg College 1-13 St Pat's Navan 1-10
Leinster Senior A Schools Football Championship Round 1
Killian Horgan was Knockbeg's hero as his solo goal midway through...
Laois minor hurling trials continue this weekend
Hurling trials to form a Laois minor hurling team for 2018 are continuing this weekend.
The next session for lads born in 2001 and 2002...
Bumper weekend of GAA action ahead in Laois
Semi-finals, finals and Leinster club action - this weekend is set to have it all.
Normally in November, the GAA season would be winding down...
Increase in number of Laois people providing unpaid help
There has been an increase in the number of Laois people who are providing unpaid help to others, according to latest figures released from...
Flanagan fires warning shot at gangs who target Laois
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has warned rural thieves in hiding that it will no longer be a safe bet to commit crime as...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 10, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Elizabeth (Lizzie) Scully (née Lalor)
Garronbawn, Camross, Laois
Elizabeth (Lizzie) Scully, (née Lalor), Garronbawn,...
Knockbeg College all set to begin Leinster football campaign
Knockbeg College will pit themselves against old foes tomorrow when they face St Pat's of Navan in the first round of the Leinster School...
Two men charged after shot fired at gardaí
Two men have been charged after a shot from a shotgun was fired at gardaí on Monday.
The pair will appear before Portlaoise District Court at...
Permission sought for new nursing home in Killeshin
Planning permission has been made to build a new nursing home in Killeshin.
Nursing Home Developments Ltd, under the care of Pat Knowles and Assoc,...
Laois U-15 football panel for 2018 announced
The Laois U-15 panel for next year has been announced.
The team, under the guidance of Adrian White, Willie Hooney, Padraig Dunne, Sean O’Shea, Michael...
Laois clubs called to get behind Scór na nÓg
Laois clubs are being called upon to get representatives at the Laois Scór na nÓg competition.
It takes place in St Fintan's Hall Mountrath on...
Three Laois men represent Ireland at World Timbersports Championships
Three Laois lads have just returned home after being part of the five man team which represented Ireland at World Stihl Timbersports Championships.
Leo Brophy, Gavin...
WATCH: Graiguecullen GAA launch club draw with brilliant video
GAA clubs in Laois are reasonably pro-active when it comes to public relations.
Some are better than others, but by and large, the majority are...
Former Laois and Borris-Kilcotton hurler named Roscommon manager
A former Laois and Borris-Kilcotton player has been named as manager of the Roscommon senior hurling team.
Ciarán Comerford, who hurled with Borris-Kilcotton up until...
Blow for Emo as key defender heads Down Under
Emo have suffered a blow ahead of their Leinster club football quarter final replay against Ballyboughal as one of their key defenders has emigrated...
Planning permission sought for 36 new houses in Portlaoise
A planning application has been brought forward to build 36 new houses in Portlaoise.
Bryan Reilly has applied for full planning permission at Borris Little,...
Portarlington MMA star gearing up for European title fight
A Portarlington MMA fighter is set to go for a European title next month.
Philip 'The HoneyBadger' Mulpeter will take on Ali Arish in the...
‘Silent Santa’ coming to Portlaoise to meet some special people
It is less than seven weeks to Christmas and a very special guest will be making appearances in Portlaoise shortly.
Silent Santa, tailored for kids...
Last minute Byrne goal claims U-13 B hurling glory for Abbeyleix
Abbeyleix 3-6 Park-Ratheniska-Timahoe 2-6
Midlands Park Hotel U-13 B Hurling Championship Final
Abbeyleix were crowned U-13 B hurling champions on Sunday night following a dramatic finish...
Further Laois minor football trials announced for this week
Laois minor football manager Donncha Phelan has announced two more trial dates for his team.
The next trial takes place on Wednesday November 8 at 7.30pm...
Garda warning following increase in burglaries at night
Gardaí are issued a warning following an increase in burglaries late at night across the country.
Laois Crime Prevention Officer Graham Kavanagh is calling on...
All the Laois GAA fixtures for the next seven days
It’s another busy week on the Laois GAA scene.
We have U-21 finals in both hurling and football while there are also two teams in...
CCFL fixtures: Laois soccer clubs turn their attentions to the cup
It’s another busy weekend of action for the Laois teams in the Combined Counties Football League.
The majority of them are involved in the cup...
CCFL Round-up: Mixed day for Laois soccer teams
There were 12 Laois based soccer teams in action today across the province.
All bar one of them were in league action and the side...
Keep up to date with Sunday’s local sports results
It’s a busy day of sport right around the county and beyond and you can keep track of all the GAA and CCFL soccer...
Four goal Stradbally Parish Gaels crowned U-13 ‘B’ winners
Stradbally Parish Gaels 4-5 Spink 1-4
Midlands Park Hotel U-13 B Football Championship Final
Three first half goals proved crucial as Stradbally Parish Gaels were crowned...
Gardai launch appeal after digger stolen in Crettyard
Gardaí have launched an appeal after a digger was stolen in Crettyard.
The Daewoo Doosan Solar 030 digger was taken between 5.15pm Thursday evening and...