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.
Depleted Laois bow out of All-Ireland hurling championship
Laois 1-15 Dublin 2-28
All-Ireland Hurling Qualifiers Round 1
Brought to you in association with Hanlon Kitchens
A heavily depleted Laois hurling team suffered a 16 point defeat against Dublin...
Your guide to Laois v Clare in All-Ireland football Qualifiers this afternoon
Laois and Clare clash in the second round of the All Ireland football qualifiers this afternoon at 3pm in O’Moore Park.
Clare haven’t played since...
Two Laois entries in Pride of Place competition
After a break of four years, Laois will again be represented in the 2017 IPB All-Island Pride of Place competition.
This competition allows communities across...
Ballyroan stun Portlaoise and all of Friday night’s Laois GAA results
O'Dempsey's and St Joseph's will meet in the ACFL Division 1A final following Portlaoise's failure to beat Ballyroan-Abbey in the final game of the...
Laois senior football team for Clare clash announced
The Laois senior football team to take on Clare tomorrow in O'Moore Park at 3pm has been announced.
This is the second successive year that...
Road re-opens after tree falls on car
Gardaí were on the scene this afternoon after a tree fell on a car.
The incident occurred a short time ago on the road between Garryhinch...
Gardaí arrest man following brutal assault of woman in her 50s
Gardaí have arrested a man in his 30s, in connection with the serious assault on a woman in Carlow in the early hours of...
Colt into Division 1A final after Rathdowney win
Colt 0-13 Rathdowney-Errill 0-10
ACHL Division 1A Semi Final
Colt claimed a place in the ACHL Division 1A final following a three point win over Rathdowney-Errill...
O’Dempsey’s win to keep league final hopes alive
O'Dempsey's 4-12 Arles-Killeen 3-8
ACFL Division 1A
O'Dempsey's have done all they can in their pursuit of a league final place - by winning their final...
Works to begin on vacant social housing scheme in Mountrath
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley says that works on a vacant social housing scheme in Mountrath will begin shortly.
He has announced that the contract has...
Can you name the Laois hurling team from our last meeting with Dublin?
Brought to you in association with Hanlon Woodcraft
The last time the Laois hurlers played Dublin was in O'Moore Park in the All-Ireland Qualifiers in 2015.
Cheddar...
All Thursday night’s Laois GAA results
Another extremely busy evening of action in the GAA scene in Laois.
In the ACFL Division 1A, O'Dempsey's moved back into second place in the...
Electric Picnic announce eco-friendly measures – and one might benefit your pocket
The Electric Picnic have announced a raft of new measures and initiatives aimed at making this year's festive more eco-friendly than ever before.
The one...
Can you name the Laois football team from our last meeting with Clare?
The last team the Laois footballers played Clare was at the very same stage as where they will meet on Saturday - Round 2...
Laois hurler Whelan sings praise for teammate Downey
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Laois defender Matthew Whelan has heralded teammate Seán Downey for putting in an incredible performance against Carlow on...
New waste charges are another stealth tax claims Sinn Fein TD
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has described the proposed waste charges regime as a new stealth tax which "will again hit low income workers and...
Delaney: U-17s were out to exact revenge on Louth for Minor defeat
Laois U-17 boss Noel Delaney says his side were determined to beat Louth to avenge their Minor defeat to the Wee County earlier this...
Laois move into Leinster U-17 quarter final in style
Laois 7-15 Louth 0-3
Leinster U-17 Football Championship Round 1
Laois are into the Leinster U-17 quarter finals following an emphatic victory over Louth in O'Moore...
All tonight’s Laois GAA results
It was another busy night of football and hurling action in Laois.
The Laois U-17 footballers enjoyed an emphatic win over Louth in the first...
LIVE BLOG: Laois v Louth in Leinster U-17 FC Round 1
It's turning into a wet and miserable evening so, if you don't fancy venturing to O'Moore Park, never fear, we are here!
Laois take on...
Hotels will be used to house homeless Laois families, Cllr warns
A County Councillor has warned that hotels will soon be used to house homeless Laois families as the housing crisis reaches boiling point.
Independent Cllr...
Donoher boost for Creedon ahead of Clare showdown
The Laois senior footballers have received a boost with the news that Niall Donoher has returned to fitness.
The Courtwood man was forced off in...
U-17 football boss Delaney hoping Laois people get behind his team
Laois U-17 manager Noel Delaney has called on Laois people to get behind his team as they begin their Leinster championship campaign tonight.
This is...
First Dates Ireland looking for single men for new series
Do you know any single Laois lads who are looking for love?
Well, First Dates Ireland has just launched an appeal for such men to...
Laois hurler named for GAA player of the week
Laois senior hurler Seán Downey has been named the GAA player of the week following an online vote.
Ballinakill's Seán Downey and Clough-Ballacolla Lee Cleere...
Laois team named for first ever Leinster U-17 championship opener
Laois U-17 football manager Noel Delaney has named his starting team for the county's first ever Leinster U-17 championship match.
The side, which will take...
Two Laois soccer clubs holding quizzes to raise funds
Two Laois soccer clubs, Towerhill Rovers and Stradbally Town, are holding table quizzes to raise funds.
Towerhill are holding their table quiz on the Friday June...
Councillors reaffirm vote to zone Laois a wind turbine-free county
Laois County Councillors have once again voted to not to allow any part of the county be zoned for wind turbines.
The Councillors previously did so...
Fixture details for Laois hurlers and footballers confirmed
The CCC has confirmed the fixture details for the Laois hurlers and footballers - and it's not good news for the fans!
The Laois footballers...
New Portlaoise library set to cost €5 million
A new library in Portlaoise, planned to be in operation by 2019, is set to cost almost €5 million.
The startling figure was confirmed by...