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.
Former Portlaoise Rugby star named Connacht U-19 player of the year
Seán Masterson has been named the Connacht Rugby U-19 player of the year.
The former Portlaoise Rugby man, who also represented Park-Ratheniska at juvenile level,...
My Club and I: Kate McDonald (Ballyroan, Abbeyleix & District AC)
After a brief sabbatical, our My Club & I section makes a return this week with Kate McDonald from Ballyroan, Abbeyleix & District Atheltics...
Portlaoise U-16s fall short in Leinster rugby decider
Navan 20 Portlaoise 13
Leinster U-16 final
Portlaoise U-16s travelled to Donnybrook on Bank Holiday Monday to take on a much vaunted Navan team in the...
Laois bottom of list for IDA jobs once again, says Sinn Fein TD
Brian Stanley says that Laois was once again at the bottom of the list for net new jobs created by the IDA during the...
Gardaí dealing with a crash near Rathdowney
Gardaí are asking the public to find an alternative route following a crash outside of Rathdowney this morning.
The single car collision took place on...
Laois Cumann na mBunscol camogie panel named
Laois Cumann na mBunscol have embarked on a new venture in an attempt to improve football and hurling in the county.
For the first time,...
€20,000 raised at Cuisle Cancer Support Centre Golf Classic
The Finline Furniture Sponsored Cuisle Cancer Support Centre Golf Classic took place on April 28 in The Heritage Golf Club.
Over €20,000 was raised on...
Club Laois relaunched and better than ever
Laois GAA have relaunched the Club Laois Supporters Club and they promise that it will be better than ever.
Costing €30 for the year, there...
In pictures: Huge crowd turns out for Ned Buggy Memorial Run
A memorial 4km run in honour of Ned Buggy – who died by suicide last year – took place in St Abban’s on Sunday...
Laois senior hurler nominated for GAA Player of the Week award
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Laois senior hurler Paddy Purcell has been nominated for the GAA.ie Hurling Player of the Week.
The Rathdowney-Errill...
Medals galore for Laois athletes in Leinster Masters and Novice Road Races
The Athletics Leinster Masters and Novice Road Races were held yesterday in Gowran in Kilkenny.
Running in glorious sunshine, a number of Laois athletes emerged with...
Mountrath CS launch ‘Turn On The Lights’ campaign
Mountrath Community School has launched a petition calling for public lighting to be installed outside the school.
Since Mountrath CS opened its doors in September...
Laois hurling boss: ‘We are three quarters of the way there’
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Laois senior hurling manager Eamonn Kelly was thrilled after watching his side run out comprehensive 15-point winners...
Laois health and fitness fans called to attend WellFest
WellFest, Ireland’s only health, fitness and wellness festival, has announced full details of its schedule.
Taking place over two days, May 6 and 7, in...
Paddy Purcell reflects on performance ‘worthy of an All-Star nomination’
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Laois midfielder Paddy Purcell made national headlines yesterday as the Rathdowney-Errill man scored 3-6 from play against...
Portlaoise Shamrocks crowned CCFL Division 1 Cup champions
Portlaoise Shamrocks 3 Walsh Island Shamrocks 1
CCFL Division 1 Cup Final
Portlaoise Shamrocks were crowned CCFL Division 1 Cup champions yesterday following a 3-1 victory...
Laois TY students called to take part in Guaranteed Irish film competition
Transition Year students in Laois and right across Ireland are being encouraged to enter the new Guaranteed Irish film competition launched by Minister for...
19 point Stradbally have too much for Graiguecullen
Stradbally 0-19 Graiguecullen 2-8
ACFL Division 1A
Stradbally inflicted a third straight defeat upon Graiguecullen and picked up a second successive win for themselves this evening...
The Heath end St Joseph’s winning streak with late point
The Heath 0-10 St Joseph's 0-10
ACFL Division 1A
St Joseph's six game winning run in Division 1A of the ACFL is over after a late...
ACFL Division 1B round-up: Wins for Arles-Kilcruise, Ballylinan and Killeshin
There were wins for Arles-Kilcruise, Ballylinan and Killeshin in tonight's ACFL Division 1B games.
These, along with Portarlington's win over Portlaoise, gives us a clearer...
Back-to-back wins for Laois following stunning display
Laois 3-25 Meath 2-13
Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Round Robin
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An incredible midfield display saw Laois collect their second...
LIVE BLOG: Laois take on Meath in Leinster SHC
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We’re in Pairc Tailteann this afternoon as the Laois senior hurlers take on Meath in the Leinster SHC...
The Sunday Interview: Mr Rose of Tralee Brendan Hennessy looking forward to a great...
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Graiguecullen man Brendan Hennessy has been surrounded by beautiful women from all...
Laois schools bring home over 50 medals at World Irish Dance Championships
The three Laois dancing schools who competed in the recent an Comhdhail World Championships returned from Belfast with over 52 medals and four Globes...
Minor hurling boss: Good displays count for nothing if we don’t beat Meath
Laois minor hurling boss Christy Walsh insists that his side's positive Leinster championship campaign to date will count for nothing if they don't beat...
Portarlington back on top after seven goal thriller
Portarlington 4-13 Portlaoise 3-12
ACFL Division 1B
Portarlington moved back into top spot in Division 1B of the ACFL after coming out the right side of...
Leinster hurling glory for Clonaslee Vocational School
Clonaslee Vocational School 3-15 Duiske College 1-14
Leinster Schools Senior 'C1' Hurling Final
Clonaslee Vocational School were crowned Leinster champions today following a seven point win...
Laois minor hurling team named for Leinster championship quarter final
Laois minor Hurling manager Christy Walsh has kept faith with the same team who were narrowly edged out by Dublin two weeks' ago for...
These are the finalists in tonight’s inaugural Laois Business Awards
The inaugural Laois Business Awards take place tonight – with 28 nomineees from around the county shortlisted across nine different categories.
There were a total of 87...
Appeal for information after house broken into in Portlaoise
Gardaí are appealing for information after a house was broken into in Portlaoise.
The incident occurred at Castle Avenue in Kilminchy on Tuesday sometime between...