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.
Appeal for information after two incidences of copper theft
Gardaí are appealing for information following two separate incidents where copper was stolen.
The first occurred at Scoil Brid Portlaoise sometime between Friday July 14...
Calls for suitable site for bottle bank in Stradbally
County Councillors have called for a suitable site in Stradbally to be made available to erect a new bottle bank.
The previous bottle bank was...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, July 16, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Margaret (Peg) White (née Whelan)
Moore Street, Rathdowney, Laois
White (nee Whelan), Moore Street,...
Six star Colt Gaels too strong for Shanahoe Gaels
Colt Gaels 6-16 Shanahoe Gaels 2-7
Senior A Hurling Championship Round 1
Colt Gaels eased into the second round of the Senior A Hurling championship following...
Dunphy the star as Ballyfin Gaels claim opening win
Ballyfin Gaels 2-14 St Fintan's Mountrath 2-8
Senior A Hurling Championship Round 1
Gareth Dunphy was the star of the show as he hit 2-6 for...
LIVE BLOG: Senior A Hurling Championship double header
We're live in O'Moore Park tonight for a double header of Senior A hurling championship action.
This is the second highest ranking club hurling competition...
Former Portlaoise player Mulhall leaves Limerick FC
Forward Chris Mulhall has announced that he has decided to leave Limerick FC.
The Portlaoise man said he made the decision as he goes in...
Carlow captain Foley puts success down to enjoyment
Carlow football captain Darragh Foley says the enjoyment his side are getting from the greatest championship season of their careers is “unbelievable”.
They welcome Monaghan...
Eight young players to look out for in Senior A hurling championship
The second most important competition in club hurling in Laois gets underway this weekend as the Senior A hurling championship begins.
There are three games...
Two men appear in court after Mountrath armed robbery
Two men appeared in Portlaoise District Court yesterday charged with the robbery at Mountrath Post Office on July 5.
The pair are also charged with...
Can you name all 48 GAA clubs in Laois?
There are 48 GAA clubs in Laois.
All of different shapes and sizes, some dual and some single code.
We have two clubs who are amalgamated...
Laois people asked to nominate Ireland’s most dedicated pharmacists
The Clanwilliam Pharmacist Awards have launched for 2017 and the organisers have called on the people of Laois to nominate pharmacists who go above...
Stradbally native named Mum of the Year
A Laois woman, originally from Stradbally, has been named the Woman's Way and Beko Mum of the Year.
Esther Kelly-Keating was nominated by her daughter...
Portlaoise Rugby Club gearing up for Family Day
Portlaoise Rugby Club are holding a family day at their Clubhouse Togher on Sunday July 23 at 2pm.
They say that there will be something...
WATCH: Massive blaze erupts at house in Portlaoise
Units of the Laois County Fire and Rescue service are currently battling a blaze at a house in Portlaoise.
A house at Laurel Drive, Esker...
Two dead after fatal house fire over night
Two men have died in a fatal house fire in Kildare overnight.
Emergency services were called to the scene at a property at Tully East at...
Laois U-17 team unchanged for Longford clash
Laois manager Noel Delaney has decided to name an unchanged team for the Leinster U-17 football quarter final against Longford in O'Moore Park tomorrow...
In Pictures: All the best celebratory images from the club league finals
The last of the club adult league finals took place over the weekend.
In the ACFL Division 1A decider, O'Dempsey's got the better of St...
All the talking points from a busy weekend of Laois GAA action
Last weekend saw the conclusion of the last of the adult club leagues.
Trophies were handed out to Camross, Mountmellick, Ballylinan and O'Dempsey's as finals...
Jobs created at healthy eating fast food chain
There has been a jobs boost for Portlaoise this morning with the news that 12 have come on stream at a healthy eating fast...
Portlaoise Rugby Club begin pre-season training
Portlaoise Rugby Club have commenced preparations for the coming season.
Pre-season training began on June 20 and continues every Tuesday and Friday evenings at the...
Park-Ratheniska named inaugural winners of Leinster GAA Beko ‘Club Bua’ award
Park-Ratheniska have been selected as one of the first recipients of the new Leinster Beko ‘Club Bua’ award.
The Leinster GAA Beko Club Bua Award...
All Monday night’s Laois GAA results
There were a number of juvenile championship matches down for decision tonight.
Several rounds of the U-14 and U-16 hurling championship.
Midlands Park Hotel U-14 Hurling...
St Abban’s athlete qualifies for World University Games
A 400 metre hurdler from St Abban's has qualified for the World University Games after smashing his Personal Best at the weekend.
Killeshin native Paul...
Global tourism expert coming to Laois next week
One of the most recognised figures in global tourism will conduct a tourism workshop in Portlaoise next week.
Prof Terry Stevens has worked in 65...
Durrow Lions AFC to host FAI Festival of Football
Lions AFC, from Durrow, will host the official FAI Festival of Football on Sunday July 16 at 11.00am.
The club will be welcoming FAI dignitaries,...
Laois GAA extend sponsorship deal with People First Credit Union
Laois GAA has announced that their partnership with People First Credit Union is set to continue.
The Credit Union is sponsoring the Laois GAA Talent...
Finlay magic sees O’Dempsey’s to ACFL Division 1A glory
O'Dempsey's 1-11 St Joseph's 0-10
ACFL Division 1A Final
O'Dempsey's were crowned ACFL Division 1A champions after defeating St Joseph's in the decider in O'Moore Park...
Mountmellick see off Courtwood to claim Division 2 title
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Mountmellick 1-10 Courtwood 0-9
ACFL Division 2 Final
Mountmellick got the better of Courtwood in O'Moore Park this evening...
LIVE BLOG: ACFL Division 1A and 2 finals
The last of this year's club league finals take place in O'Moore Park this evening.
First, Courwood take on Mountmellick in the ACFL Division 2...