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.
Laois underage squads set for prestigious hurling tournaments
Laois U-14, U-15 and U-16 hurling squads are set to take part in three prestigious hurling tournaments today.
Arrabawn Co-op U-16 Hurling “B” Tournament will...
Previews of tonight’s Laois IFC and SFC matches
We're getting to the midpoint of the football championships and after this weekend, nine teams will be finished for the year.
There are four games...
Barrowhouse edge Annanough in dramatic IFC relegation final
Barrowhouse 2-7 Annanough 1-9
Laois Shopping Centre Intermediate Football Championship Relegation Final
We said there would be nothing but a kick of a ball between these...
Live Blog: IFC relegation final (We hope!)
We're live in Timahoe tonight for the IFC relegation final between Annanough and Barrowhouse.
The reason for the 'we hope' in the headline is that...
T&S United hosting Family Fun Day to celebrate ten years
T&S United soccer club are hosting a Family Fun Day this Saturday August 26 to celebrate their tenth season in existence.
The Timahoe based club...
A preview of tonight’s IFC relegation final
Tonight sees a battle for survival in the Intermediate Football Championship take place in Timahoe at 7.15pm.
Colin Miller's Annanough will do battle with John...
Laois Heritage Week gets off to a wild start
National Heritage Week got off to a great start this week in Laois, with a great range of events for all ages.
The theme for...
Wins for Park-Ratheniska and Spink in latest JFC ‘A’ action
Laois Shopping Centre JFC 'A'
There were two games down for decision in the final round of group games in the Laois JFC 'A' on...
The Heath GAA gearing up for two All-Ireland Rounders finals
The Heath are gearing up for two All-Ireland Rounders finals this weekend after incredible victories.
Last Sunday saw the Senior Mixed and Senior Men's teams...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, August 24, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Patricia Lacumbre (née Ryan)
Parnell Cresent, Portlaoise, Laois
Patricia died suddenly at her home....
Championship glory for Laois lads in America
Three St Joseph's players tasted championship success in America on Sunday.
Michael Keogh, Danny Hickey and Adam Campion headed to the USA at the start...
Moment in Time: The Electric Picnic Festival in 2008
Can you believe the Electric Picnic will be 14 years old next weekend?
Well it will be and, despite a brief moment of uncertainty around...
Quiz night in aid of Mark Attride Memorial Cycle
The Mark Attride Memorial Cycle will take place next month and ahead of that, a quiz night will be held to raise funds.
Taking place...
Live Blog: Last ever Laois MHC final
The last ever Laois Minor Hurling Championship final takes place tonight as old rivals Camross and Castletown-Slieve Bloom go head to head.
The age grade...
WATCH: Alison Miller scores wonder try for Ireland at World Cup
It wasn't a great afternoon for the Irish Women's Rugby team.
In fact, it probably hasn't been a great tournament for the side full stop.
As...
A preview of tonight’s Minor Hurling Championship final
Tonight sees O’Moore Park host the last ever Minor A Hurling Championship final.
The age grade will be scrapped at the end of this year...
National League glory for St Abban’s Ladies
The women from St Abban's claimed the National Premier Division title on a wet day in Tullamore on Sunday - an absolutely massive achievement...
Ladies football championship delayed following appeal
The second semi-final of the Laois Ladies Senior Football Championship has been delayed following an appeal.
Last night, Portlaoise defeated St Conleth's in the first...
LIVE BLOG: SHC and SHCA relegation finals
Welcome to Mountrath where the threat of relegation and this reporter getting wet from the remnants of Hurricane Gerth are equally terrifying.
These are the...
Langton and Dunne end four year wait for St Joseph’s
St Joseph's 3-12 Ballyfin 2-3
Ladies Junior Football Championship Final
Ciara Langton and Martina Dunne were on fire as St Joseph's ended years of hurt to...
Park-Ratheniska withstand Shanahoe comeback to claim Ladies IFC title
Park-Ratheniska 3-8 Shanahoe 2-8
Ladies Intermediate Football Championship Final
Park-Ratheniska withstood a ferocious second half comeback by Shanahoe to win the Intermediate football title in Mountmellick...
A preview of tonight’s Laois minor football championship final
Laois Shopping Centre MFC 'A' Final
Tonight sees O'Moore Park host the last ever Minor A Football Championship final.
The age grade will be scrapped at...
LaoisToday Fantasy Football off to a flying start
The LaoisToday Fantasy Football League has made a brilliant start with a whopping 351 players joining our league.
We will still accept late entries and...
Laois GAA appoint new Games Development Officer
Laois GAA have announced the appointment of a new Games Development Officer.
Peter Hally, a Wexford native, has joined the team and this has led...
In Pictures: Great joy for Laois students collecting Leaving Cert results
Over 800 students in Laois collected their Leaving Certificate results this morning.
For many, the culmination of years of hard work came today and the...
Appeal for information after armed robbery in Ballybrittas
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward following an armed robbery in Ballybrittas last night.
At around 8.20pm, two males entered Murphy's Foodstore. One...
Laois GAA seeking mentors for Development Squads
Laois GAA are looking for people to get involved with their Talent Academies for next season.
They are asking clubs to put forward coaches in...
Gardaí appeal for information after hit-and-run
Gardaí have renewed their appeal for witnesses following a hit and run collision.
The incident took place in Co Carlow on June 17 in Carlow...
Draws for next stages of Laois SFC and IFC made
The draws for the next stages of the IFC and SFC have been made tonight in O'Moore Park.
The IFC quarter finals were already determined...
Portarlington sail past Ballyroan and into the quarter finals
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Portarlington 2-23 Ballyroan-Abbey 0-10
Laois Shopping Centre Senior Football Championship Round 2
Portarlington booked their pace in the Laois SFC...