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 on the scene in Stradbally following two car collision
Gardaí are on the scene in Stradbally following a two car collision.
The incident occurred just after the bridge across from Simpson's shop on Main...
Sinn Fein TD says private rental market in Laois ‘like Wild West’
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has called on the government to tackle the issues in the private rental market.
The Laois politician made the call...
Appeal for information after several incidences of rocks thrown at cars
Gardaí are appealing for information following reports of rocks been thrown through car windows at two locations in Portlaoise.
On Friday, sometime between 11.45am and...
Portlaoise Panthers basketballer named in Ireland squad for Luxembourg series
Portlaoise Panthers basketballer Claire Melia has been named in the 12 player Ireland senior team that will travel to Luxembourg this weekend to play the...
Attempted burglaries in Mountmellick and Ballylinan ‘linked’
Gardaí believe that two attempted robberies in Mountmellick and Ballylinan are connected.
The first incident occurred at Centra in Ballylinan around 2am on Saturday morning...
Portlaoise AFC hoping for a favour from Ballyfermot United
Portlaoise AFC can still win the Leinster Senior League Division 1B title - but they will need a favour from Ballyfermot United in order...
Touhy named in Top Ten Trades of the year list
Portlaoise man Zach Touhy's stock has risen considerably in Australia since his move to Geelong Cats.
Since transferring from Carlton to the Melbourne based club,...
Heywood CS group win National Young Social Innovators Award
A group of Transition Year students from Heywood Community School have won a National Young Social Innovators Award.
The group of 20 made a project...
Portlaoise Rotary club hosting Bikes4Africa collection day
The Rotary Club of Portlaoise will host a Bikes4Africa collection day on Sunday May 20 from 11am to 4pm
For the last number of years,...
Stradbally ease relegation fears with gutsy win against Arles-Killeen
Stradbally 1-11 Arles-Killeen 1-6
ACFL Division 1A
County champions Stradbally won for the third successive league game to put clear water between themselves and the dropzone.
This...
All of today’s Laois GAA results
There was an extensive list of Laois GAA fixtures played today.
Here’s a comprehensive rundown of what has been happening around the county over the last...
Portlaoise get the better of The Heath after second half surge
Portlaoise 2-11 The Heath 1-8
ACFL Division 1A
Portlaoise made it three straight wins in the ACFL Division 1A as a strong second half showing was...
14-man Laois minors bow out to Kilkenny
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Laois 0-9 Kilkenny 6-21
Leinster Minor Hurling Championship Semi Final
Laois minor's Leinster championship campaign is over after...
LIVE BLOG: Laois take on Kilkenny in Leinster MHC
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We’re in O'Moore Park this afternoon as the Laois minor hurlers take on Kilkenny in the...
Gardai on the scene at crash in Stradbally
Gardaí are currently on the scene following a crash in Stradbally this evening.
The incident occurred at around 8pm on the Carlow Road just on...
Portlaoise Panthers star named on Irish Women’s Basketball squad
Portlaoise Panthers basketballer Claire Melia has been named in the 18 player Ireland senior team this afternoon.
Ireland Senior Women’s team Head Coach Mark Scannell has...
Two changes for Laois minors ahead of Kilkenny clash
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Laois minor hurling manager Christy Walsh has made two changes to his starting team ahead of...
Stradbally GAA hosting ‘Drive-in bingo’ event
Stradbally GAA are holding an event which is a fun twist on a popular game.
You've heard of drive-in movies and drive-through fast food outlets, but...
New Electric Picnic acts announced
The first acts for Other Voices at Electric Picnic have been announced today.
The line up for the intimate Other Voices side of EP sees...
Portlaoise AFC draw as title hopes take a hit
Portlaoise AFC 2 Inchicore Athletic 2
Leinster Senior League 1B
Portlaoise AFC blew a two goal league and potentially blew their chance of winning the Leinster...
My Club and I: Eoghan White (Portlaoise AFC)
This week, our My Club & I section features Portlaoise AFC captain Eoghan White.
His team can win the Leinster Senior League 1B title by beating...
Laois hurling captain believes squad camaraderie will drive them on
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Laois senior hurling captain Ross King believes that the camaraderie within the team helps to give them the...
Transmitter blow the roof off Portlaoise Educate Together NS
School was out for the pupils and staff at Portlaoise Educate together last Friday.
Popular band Transmitter blasted out chart favourites from the likes of...
Gardai on the scene at crash in Portlaoise
Gardaí are on the scene this morning following an accident in Portlaoise.
The incident occurred a short time ago opposite the ESB training centre on the...
Three try Portlaoise claim North Midlands Premier League title
Portlaoise RFC 15 Athy 0
U-13 North Midlands Premier League Final
Portlaoise RFC U-13s collected their second piece of silverware on Tuesday evening when they won...
Ladies football club holding table quiz to raise funds
A ladies football club in Laois is hosting a table quiz this weekend in order to raise funds.
Ballyroan Ladies are holding the event on...
Open Mic event for the Laois Bealtaine Festival
As part of the Laois Bealtaine Festival 2017 the Arts Office, Laois County Council in partnership with the Dunamaise Arts Centre will present an...
Laois U-17 Celtic Challenge hurling panel named
Rathdowney-Errill lead the way with nine players on the Laois U-17 Celtic Challenge panel.
The squad, confirmed last week before a first round loss to...
Two men arrested after breaking into cars in Portlaoise
Gardaí have arrested two men after a number of cars were broken into in Portlaoise last night.
The incident took place overnight in the Rathevan estate...
Gardai on the scene at crash near Rock of Dunamase
Gardaí are on the scene this morning following an accident near the Rock of Dunamase.
A two car collision took place at some stage this...