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.
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after disabled Graiguecullen man mugged
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a disabled Graiguecullen man was robbed in broad daylight in a park in Carlow on Sunday afternoon.
Wheelchair-bound Eoin...
Gardaí seek information after two caravans burnt out
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after two caravans were burnt out in Portlaoise last night.
The incident took place at Harpur's Lane, Portlaoise in the...
Ballinakill GAA in mourning following sudden loss of Laois great
The people of Ballinakill and Laois GAA are in mourning following the sudden death of a great servant - Michael 'Maggie' Walsh.
The 64-year-old was...
Touhy’s winning start to Geelong career results in hefty fine
Portlaoise man Zach Touhy made a winning start to his career with new club Geelong at the weekend - but it came at a...
Here are all of this week’s CCFL soccer fixtures
There are a couple of big games this weekend in the CCFL involving Laois teams.
Raheen travel to Monksland United on Sunday with a place...
Five star Laois Ladies strike late to beat Tyrone
Laois 5-7 Tyrone 3-11
Ladies National Football League Division 2
Laois ladies struck five goals in Omagh against Tyrone to put one foot in the semi-finals...
Walsh returns as Ballylinan put Kilcruise to the sword
Ballylinan 0-16 Arles-Kilcruise 0-9
ACFL Division 1B
Gary Walsh returned from injury to kick nine points as Ballylinan got the better of Arles-Kilcruise in Division 1B...
Wins for Portlaoise Shamrocks, Raheen and Rosenallis in CCFL cup action
There were a raft of all-Laois ties in the Combined Counties Football League today as the cup competitions got into full swing.
Portlaoise Shamrocks 1...
Clancy’s Graiguecullen inflict a second defeat on his old team
Graiguecullen 2-8 Ballyroan-Abbey 0-6
ACFL Division 1A
Pádraig Clancy tasted victory this afternoon as his new side made it back-to-back defeats for his old side.
Graiguecullen have...
Late goal not enough for Castletown as Camross prevail
Camross 1-12 Castletown 1-9
ACHL Division 1
A late goal from Gearóid Gaughan wasn't enough for Castletown as they suffered defeat away to Camross on Sunday...
Creedon: Donie Kingston is a top player
Laois football manager Peter Creedon tasted league success for just the second time on Saturday evening in O’Moore Park as Donie Kingston inspired his side...
Kingston kicks nine points as Laois win and keep survival hopes alive
Laois 1-13 Longford 0-13
Allianz Football League Division 3
Donie Kingston was the star of the show for Laois tonight as his nine points kept their...
Doogue: These will be our two toughest games
Ladies National Football League Division 2 Round 6 Preview
The Laois ladies sit top of Division 2 with two games to go - but manager...
What you need to know about tonight’s Division 3 clash between Laois and Longford
NFL Division 3 Round 6 Preview
Peter Creedon’s Laois side continue their National Football League Division 3 campaign by facing Longford in O'Moore Park at 7pm.
Laois...
Begley: We just need one big break
The Laois footballers have endured a rough time of things in the last few months.
A positive O'Byrne Cup campaign under new manager Peter Creedon...
Four changes to Laois team for must win clash with Longford
Laois manager Peter Creedon has made four changes for his sides' must win clash at home to Longford tomorrow evening.
Stradbally's Eoin Buggie replaces the injured...
Success for Portlaoise CBS at TY Mini Company competition
St Mary's CBS Portlaoise were represented by four mini companies at the PDST Get up and Go competition in Kilkenny yesterday.
It was a hugely...
Laois hurlers make two changes for trip to Wexford
Laois hurling manager Eamon Kelly has made two changes and a raft of positional switches ahead of Sunday's trip to face league leaders Wexford.
Borris-Kilcotton's...
Son launches run in aid of Pieta House for beloved dad
Shane Buggy, son of Crettyard man Ned Buggy, has launched a run in his late dad's memory to raise funds for Pieta House.
The Buggy...
Famous singing priest to help raise funds for Arles-Kilcruise GFC
The voice of Fr Liam Lawton will be emanating from the Church of the Sacred Heart in Arles next Friday night.
The singer and composer...
DS Sports release Geelong-Portlaoise jersey ahead of AFL season
It's an unlikely partnership - but fans of Australian Rules star Zach Touhy will now be sporting Portlaoise jersyes with a dash of Geelong...
Stradbally man launches solo run to fund mental health services in schools
A young Stradbally man has launched his own campaign to improve mental health services in Laois schools.
Dean Maher, 21, was inspired to do something...
Duran Duran, A Tribe Called Quest and The XX to headline Electric Picnic
The first lineup announcement for Electric Picnic 2017 is here and we wish it was September already!
The XX, A Tribe Called Quest and Duran...
eir Sport announce deal to show live club championship games
Fancy watching the first round of the Laois Shopping Centre football championship from your couch this summer?
Well, that could now be a possibility as...
Electric Picnic sells out in SIX minutes – before acts have even been announced
Electric Picnic tickets went back on sale this morning ahead of the line-up announcement later today, and the festival is already completely sold out.
The...
Laois people invited to meeting to discuss Portlaoise redevelopment
The people of Laois and Portlaoise are being invited to a meeting to help shape the revamp of Portlaoise town centre.
The meeting is the...
Some more great photos and video as Laois people go snow mad
Today was a really strange day. There are nine days left in March but yet, we had the biggest snowfall we've had in years.
People...
Heartbreak for Graigue lads as Carlow CBS edged out in extra time
There was extra time heartbreak for Carlow CBS today as they were edged out in the All-Ireland 'B' football semi final.
The Carlow school, who...
Mountmellick shop owner calls for compensation over ‘€30k lost revenue’
The owner of Emmet Stores in Mountmellick is calling for compensation to be paid to him by Laois Co Council as he claims he...
Appeal for witnesses after Crettyard pub burgled
Gardai are appealing for witnesses after Flemings Bar in Newtown was broken into this morning.
The raiders gained access to the premises by throwing a rubbish...