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.
Proposed new age grades to radically change juvenile GAA in Laois
The way we play football and hurling at juvenile level in Laois is set to radically change in 2018.
Following on from a recommendation from...
In Pictures: Barrowhouse GAA ‘Crazy Vegas Experience’ a roaring success
Barrowhouse GAA hosted a ‘Crazy Vegas Experience’ casino night in the Woodford Dolmen Hotel in Carlow at the weekend.
With fake dollars, Vegas Darts and many...
Portarlington claim third Minor league title in a row
Portarlington 6-10 Ballyroan-Abbey 1-12
Minor Football League Final
Portarlington claimed a third Minor football league title in a row following a thirteen point win over Ballyroan-Abbey...
All of Monday’s Laois GAA results
It was a miserable evening tonight but there were eleven games down for decision.
There was one trophy handed out as Portarlington claimed Minor League...
All of Sunday’s Laois GAA results
It was a busy day of action on the Laois scene as a number of the leagues in both football and hurling reached are...
Fast start sees Ballyfin crowned Division 2 champions
Ballyfin 3-19 Clough-Ballacolla 1-11
ACHL Division 2 Final
Three goals in the first ten minutes of this one proved the difference as Ballyfin were crowned ACHL...
Laois hurling manager Kelly hoping to stay for another year
Brought to you in association with Hanlon Kitchens.
Laois hurling manager Eamonn Kelly says that he would like to remain in charge of the team for another...
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
Brought to you in association with Hanlon Woodcraft
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...