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.
All Thursday night’s Laois GAA results
It was another extremely busy night in both codes across the county tonight.
We had extra time drama, one side making a final they wanted...
Live Blog: Tonight’s SFC, S’A’HC and MFC action
There's a bumper night of action in both codes across the county tonight.
We'll be in O'Moore Park, Shanahoe and Timahoe to bring you live...
Preview of tonight’s Laois SFC Round 1 replay
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Last week saw all 16 teams in the Laois senior football championship begin their campaigns.
Out of those eight...
Laois teams reach Athletics Ireland National League Finals
Two Laois teams have qualified Athletics Ireland National League Finals.
The Laois Ladies, who are a combination of a number of clubs in the county,...
Portlaoise teenage swimmer stars in European Youth Olympics
Seán Scannell from Portlaoise was the only Irish swimmer to reach a final at the European Youth Olympic Festival last week.
The 15-year-old was chosen as...
Laois Republic of Ireland supporters club seeking new members
The newly established Republic of Ireland supporters club has reached 30 members and is hoping to gather more support in the coming months.
So far,...
Colt GAA receive new jerseys and announce Sports Day
Colt GAA have received a set of new jerseys for their Senior A championship campaign thanks to Eddie Dunne of Eddie Dunne Carpentry.
The club will...
Gardaí on the scene of a crash in Portlaoise
Gardaí are on the scene at a crash on the motorway outside Portlaoise.
The AA are reporting that a collision has taken place on M7...
Laois SFC Round 2 draw confirmed
The draw for Round 2 of the SFC has been made.
Round 2 Winners Section
Winners of Portarlington/Arles-Killeen v Ballyroan-Abbey
Ballylinan v St Joseph's
O'Dempsey's v Portlaoise
The Heath...
The Heath topple County Champions Stradbally
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Stradbally 1-12 The Heath 3-10
Laois Shopping Centre Senior Football Championship Round 1
The weekend saved the biggest...
Graiguecullen withstand Killeshin comeback to advance
Graiguecullen 2-11 Killeshin 0-15
Laois Shopping Centre Senior Football Championship Round 1
Graiguecullen had to withstand a second half comeback from neighbours Killeshin but they managed...
Live Blog: Triple header of Laois SFC action
The final three games of the SFC take place in O'Moore Park and Ratheniska this evening.
In the day's earlier game, St Joseph's got the...
Strong second half sees Joseph’s past the Gaels
St Joseph's 1-12 Clonaslee-St Manman's Gaels 0-7
Laois Shopping Centre Senior Football Championship Round 1
A strong second half performance was enough for St Joseph's to...
Appeal for information after O’Moore Park broken into overnight
Gardaí are on the scene in O'Moore Park this morning after a break-in occurred over night.
It is understood that part of the newly erected...
Previews of Sunday’s four SFC games
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The last of the first round games in the senior football championship will take place...
Enright’s late free saves draw for 14-man Arles-Killeen against Portarlington
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Arles-Killeen 3-10 Portarlington 1-16
Laois Shopping Centre Senior Football Championship Round 1
Arles-Killeen played the last 20 minutes with 14...
Draw made for Round 2 of Intermediate Football Championship
The draw for the next round of the Intermediate Football Championship has been made.
Round 2 Winners Section
Courtwood v Rosenallis
Emo v Portlaoise
Round 2 Losers Section
The...
Portlaoise get off the mark with win over Arles-Kilcruise
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Portlaoise 3-13 Arles-Kilcruise 1-14
Laois Shopping Centre Senior Football Championship Round 1
Championship favourites Portlaoise got their senior campaign...
Live Blog: Double header of SFC action in O’Moore Park
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We've reached the midpoint of Round 1 of the Senior football championship in Laois.
By the end...
Previews of Saturday night’s SFC double header
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The senior championship is well under way and tonight we will have two more games in...
Rosenallis topple Feile champions Graiguecullen in league decider
Rosenallis 3-10 Graiguecullen 3-4
Midland Park Hotel U-14 'B' League Final
Rosenallis became the first Laois side to beat Graiguecullen at U-14 level this year as...
Courtwood withstand late fight back from The Rock
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Courtwood 1-11 The Rock 0-12
Laois Shopping Centre Intermediate Football Championship Round 1
Courtwood withstood a rousing fight back...
All of Friday night’s Laois GAA results
Senior and intermediate football championship games were down for decision this evening as well action in the JHC 'C' and JFC 'C'.
The Rosenallis junior...
Previews of Friday night’s Laois GAA action
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The senior and intermediate football championships got underway last night and there is another three...
Emo begin quest for immediate senior return with big win
Emo 3-15 Annanough 1-6
Laois Shopping Centre Intermediate Football Championship
Emo went into this game as overwhelming favourites and they lived up to that billing as...
Rosenallis stun Timahoe to cause IFC Round 1 shock
Rosenallis 1-15 Timahoe 2-9
Laois Shopping Centre Intermediate Football Championship Round 1
Four second half points from veteran Mark Dunne were the difference as Rosenallis pulled...
All Thursday night’s Laois GAA results
There were nine games down for decision in both hurling and football this evening.
The senior and intermediate football championships begun while the junior football...
O’Dempsey’s have too much for Ballyfin Gaels in opener
O'Dempsey's 2-15 Ballyfin Gaels 1-12
Laois Shopping Centre Senior Football Championship Round 1
O'Dempsey's got their championship campaign off to a winning start with a relatively...
Park-Ratheniska snatch draw against courageous Camross
Camross 1-11 Park-Ratheniska 0-14
Laois Shopping Centre Junior Football Championship Round 1
Division 5 league champions Carmoss almost pulled off the biggest shock of the night...
LIVE BLOG: Tonight’s SFC and IFC games
The senior and intermediate football championships begin tonight with three games down for decision.
In O'Moore Park, O'Dempsey's will take on Ballyfin Gaels in the...