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.
WATCH: Penalty shoot-out glory for Midlands who reach Kennedy Cup Bowl final
The Midlands will have a chance to win silverware tomorrow morning after they advanced to the Kennedy Cup Bowl final in Limerick this afternoon.
They...
Double injury blow for Laois footballers ahead of Wicklow clash
Laois manager Peter Creedon has been dealt a double injury blow ahead of his side's All-Ireland Qualifier Round 1 clash against Wicklow on Saturday...
All Laois Ladies club championship fixtures this week postponed
Laois LGFA has decided that a round of Senior, Intermediate and junior club championship games scheduled for Friday night are postponed.
The decision comes after...
Presentation Primary School Portarlington announce redevelopment plan
Presentation Primary School Portarlington have announced plans to majorly redevelop the school over the summer.
The Offaly border school plans to invest in three major...
Midlands reach Kennedy Cup Bowl semi final with Donegal win
The Midlands Schoolboys League have progressed to the semi-final of the Kennedy Cup Bowl following a 1-0 victory over Donegal this afternoon.
The team, which...
Gardaí find €500,000 worth of cannabis after house fire
Gardaí have seized cannabis valued at half a million euro and cocaine worth €20,000 after they were called to the scene of a house...
Laois family to feature on RTE’s Missing You over death of brother
A pair of Laois siblings are set to appear on an RTE program tonight to discuss the tragic passing of their younger brother.
Romy and...
Government announce stricter wind turbine rules – but don’t increase set back distance
The Government have announced a raft of new restrictions for wind turbine constructions but have decided not to increase the minimum set back distance.
500...
Midlands finish second in Kennedy Cup group to set up Donegal clash
The Midlands Schoolboys League will take on Donegal this evening in the Shield quarter final at the Kennedy Cup.
The Midlands knew that they would...
Laois man begins epic Rocky Mountain cycle for charity
A Portarlington man has begun an incredible 4,500km cycle through the Rocky Mountains in a bid to raise funds for Laois Hospice.
John Bolton, who captained...
RESULTS: Full list of winners from Laois Community Games finals
The Laois Community Games finals took place in St Abban's Atheltics ground on Sunday.
Hundreds of children from all over the county, aged from U-8...
O’Moore FC become first Laois team to win LFA Shield
O'Moore FC 3 Howth Celtic 2
LFA Junior Shield Final
The last piece of silverware for the 2016-17 domestic season was up for grabs on Saturday...
Gardaí make cannabis seizure worth €80,000
Gardaí have discovered a grow house and seized in excess of 100 cannabis plants during an operation in Offaly.
As part of ongoing investigations targeting...
St Abban’s star named in Irish team for European Cup
Triple Jumper Sarah Buggy has been named in the Irish squad for the European Athletics Team Championships First League in the Finnish university town of...
Second stalemate leaves Midlands in battle for second place
The Midlands Schoolboys League have drawn their first two matches in Group 1 of the Kennedy Cup.
These stalemates mean that they can no longer...
Injury time points salvage draw for St Joseph’s
St Joseph's 2-11 Graiguecullen 1-14
ACFL Division 1A
St Joseph's wait to confirm their league final place will go on for another week after they required...
ACFL Division 2 round-up: Wins for Timahoe, St Joseph’s and Mountmellick
There were wins for Timahoe, St Joseph's and Mountmellick in tonight’s ACFL Division 2 games.
These, along with Rosenallis's decision to give Ballyfin a walkover, gives us...
Here’s all Saturday’s Laois GAA results
The bulk of the action in Laois today took place in Division 2 of the ACFL where three games were down for decision.
There were...
Tributes paid to former Heath GAA President
Tributes have been paid to former Heath GAA President Billy Hennessy who recently passed away.
The Heath suspended all club activity in the wake of...
Late rally sees Windgap defeat Shanahoe Gaels in Leinster League final
Shanahoe Gaels 0-7 Windgap 1-10
Leinster Senior League Division 3 Final
A late rally saw Shanahoe Gaels edged out by Windgap in the Leinster Senior Division 3...
All-Ireland Feile Skills Competition glory for Laois pair
Two Laois footballers have won honours at this morning's John West National Feile Skills Competition which took place in Abbotstown.
St Joseph's Oisin Hooney claimed first...
Laois Camogie suffer opening round defeat to Meath
Laois 1-8 Meath 4-15
All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Championship Group B
The Laois Camogie team made a losing start to their All-Ireland Intermediate championship campaign as they...
Nine Laois players Kennedy Cup bound with the MSL
Nine players from Laois clubs will represent the Midlands Schoolboys League at the Kennedy Cup which begins on Monday.
Portlaoise AFC lead the way with...
Laois clubs win big at CCFL Awards night
Several Laois clubs were honoured at the CCFL Awards night which took place in the Bridge House Hotel in Tullamore recently.
Raheen FC and Portlaoise...
Knockbeg student representing Ireland at MOS Four Nations Championship
A Knockbeg College student is set to represent Ireland at the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Four Nations Championship this month.
Oisin Chelmiah, from Arles in...
Two Laois players heading to John West National Skills Competition
Laois are sending two footballers forward to compete in the John West National Skills Competition which takes place in Abbotstown this morning.
Orla Hennessy will represent...
Gardai appealing for witnesses after stabbing incident
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and information following a stabbing incident in Carlow town yesterday.
At around 2.45pm yesterday, Gardaí were called to the scene of...
Laois Camogie gearing up for All-Ireland campaign
The Laois Camogie team will be hoping to build on their Leinster Intermediate championship success when they begin their All-Ireland this afternoon.
Owen Drennan's side...
ACFL Division 1B round-up: Wins for Portarlington, Portlaoise and Emo
There were wins for Portarlington, Portlaoise and Emo in tonight’s ACFL Division 1B games.
These, along with the draw between Killeshin and Arles-Kilcruise, gives us a...
O’Dempsey’s complete league double over The Heath
The Heath 0-13 O'Dempsey's 1-12
ACFL Division 1A
A first half goal from Eoin Finlay proved decisive as O'Dempsey's completed a league double over The Heath...