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.
Portarlington athlete primed for ITU World Triathlon Grand Final
A Portarlington athlete will compete in the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final in Rotterdam today.
Anne Kavanagh is set to compete in the 50-55 year-old...
All of the results from a busy Saturday of GAA action
A mammoth Saturday of Laois GAA games has finally come to an end.
The morning saw silverware handed out to four hurling clubs as a...
Draw made for semi-finals of Laois senior football championship
The draw has been made for the semi-finals of the Laois Senior Football Championship.
Following four games in two days, the final four teams now...
Ballylinan finish well to see off Killeshin
Ballylinan 3-8 Killeshin 1-5
Laois Shopping Centre Senior Football Championship Quarter Final
Ballylinan are into the last four of the SFC following a win over Killeshin...
Portarlington sink 14-man Arles-Killeen
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Arles-Killeen 0-13 Portarlington 3-10
Laois Shopping Centre Senior Football Championship Quarter Final
Teenager Jordan Fitzpatrick was Portarlington's hero as his...
Town ease past O’Dempsey’s and into the last four
Portlaoise 0-15 O'Dempsey's 1-4
Laois Shopping Centre Senior Football Championship Quarter Final
Portlaoise are into the semi finals of the SFC following an eight point win...
Live Blog: All of today’s Laois SFC and IFC action
With the All-Ireland football final taking place tomorrow, we have another bumper evening of domestic action in store.
There are four games down for decision...
Borris-Kilcotton see off Clough-Ballacolla in extra time thriller
Borris-Kilcotton 3-15 Clough-Ballacolla 3-11 (AET)
Midlands Park Hotel U-14 Hurling Championship Final
What an incredible game of hurling!
The standard at this age grade has been extremely...
Courageous Cian claims championship crown for Clonaslee
Clonaslee St Manman's 1-14 Na Fianna 2-6
Midland Park U-14 B Hurling Championship Final
Clonaslee-St Manman's wing forward Cian Conroy slotted eleven points as his side...
Laois Martial Arts Juniors shine in Tallaght Open
Laois Martial Arts took to the mats for their 10th competition of the year recently.
Eight junior members competed in the light Contact section of...
Portlaoise Panthers set to begin National League campaign
History will be made tonight when the men for Portlaoise Panthers take to the court.
After a five year absence, the Laois outfit are back...
Injury time heroics save Kilcruise and relegate Mountmellick
Arles-Kilcruise 2-12 Mountmellick Gaels 1-13
Laois Shopping Centre Senior Football Championship Relegation Final
What a finish! Not since Jody Dillon's strike against Portlaoise last year have...
Live Blog: Laois SFC quarter final, relegation final and IFC semi final
There are three massive games down for decision in football in Laois tonight.
There is one SFC quarter final, the SFC relegation final and one...
A preview of all tonight’s SFC and IFC action
After the excitement of last night's JFC semi-finals, there are three more games down for decision tonight with huge significance attached to all of...
Tuohy’s Geelong crush Swans to reach AFL Preliminary Final
Geelong Cats 98 Sydney Swans 39
Australian Football League Semi Finals
Zach Tuohy is just two steps away from becoming the second ever Irish man to...
Planning permission sought for 12 new homes in Ballylinan
De Bhal Construction have submitted a planning application to construct 12 new homes in Ballylinan.
The proposed development will take place at Doirin Alainn in...
Portlaoise golfer claims Irish Students Amateur Open
Portlaoise golfer Mary Doyle has continued her brilliant 2017 season by adding another trophy to her collection.
She claimed first place in the Irish Students...
In Pictures: Great turnout for Mark Attride Memorial Cycle
Killeshin Wheelers Cycling Club had their second annual
Mark Attride Memorial Cycle last weekend.
The event was a huge success again this year with 22
cyclists doing...
Kelly and Garvan roll back the years to fire St Joseph’s to JFC final
St Joseph's 2-15 Park-Ratheniska 1-6
Laois Shopping Centre Junior Football Championship Semi Final
It felt like we got transported back to the mid-2000s in Stradbally tonight...
Live Blog: Junior Football Championship Semi Finals
Tonight the JFC semi-finals are down for decision at two venues in the county.
They will see two first teams (Park-Ratheniska and Kilcavan) go toe...
A preview of tonight’s JFC semi finals
With just three adult competitions still running in Laois, tonight will see the final pairing in the Junior Football Championship be decided.
The semi finals...
Two games in less than 24 hours for Clonad hurlers
There is a significant fixture headache on the horizon for a number of Clonad hurlers.
Next weekend, some of them will be expected to play...
Over €10,000 raised following Mark Attride Memorial Cycle
More than €10,000 has been raised for two worthy charities following the Mark Attride Memorial Cycle which took place last weekend.
All the proceeds raised...
Laois RISSC planning trip to next World Cup qualifier
The Laois branch of the Republic of Ireland Soccer Supporters Club is planning its next trip to the AVIVA Stadium.
Just last week the group,...
In Pictures: All smiles in Clonaslee and Portarlington for Junior Cert results
Today is Junior Certificate results day and once again our photographers were out and about.
On a day when over 1,000 Laois students collected their...
WATCH: Portlaoise AFC striker scores screamer against Irish Defence Forces
Portlaoise AFC striker Jason Murphy was their top scorer as his side finished last season as Leinster Senior League Division 1B champions.
And the sharpshooter...
BREAKING: Electric Picnic Loyalty Scheme tickets SOLD OUT
Electric Picnic Loyalty Scheme tickets for the 2018 festival have sold out - less than a week after they went on sale.
The Electric Picnic...
Over 1,000 Laois students collect Junior Cert results today
More than 1,000 Laois students will receive their Junior Certificate results at schools across the county today.
Figures sent out by the State Examinations Commission...
Portlaoise GAA looking to build stand and floodlights
Portlaoise GAA are seeking planning permission for stand and new floodlights at their grounds in Rathleague.
The new application is an update on a previous...
Annual Canal Fest and Beat the Barge set for Vicarstown
The annual Canal Fest and Beat the Barge Family Fun Run will take place in Vicarstown this Saturday.
The event takes place along the canal...