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.
Portlaoise Hospital release statement as busy January period now underway
"Attendance at EDs remained relatively high throughout the Christmas period, and GP out of hours services have also been very busy."
So say Portlaoise Hospital...
Call made for Google Maps to remove road near Rock of Dunamase as locals...
A Laois County Councillor has called on Google Maps to remove a road near the Rock of Dunamase from their system.
Fine Gael Councillor PJ...
Four Laois players set to be involved as 2024 Sigerson Cup to get underway...
The Sigerson Cup, the premium Third Level football competition, is set to get underway across the country this week.
Round 1 will be played over...
Laois TD encourages anyone going abroad in 2024 to check their passport and renew...
If you are planning a holiday abroad this year for you and your family, the first thing you should do is to check that...
Cost-of-living supports to help local families in January says Laois TD
Laois TD Sean Fleming says the Government’s cost-of-living supports will help families and older people in the new year.
Deputy Fleming outlined the measures which...
Former Laois U-20 football manager Kinsella appointed boss at Westmeath club
Former Laois U-20 football manager Eddie Kinsella has been appointed as the new boss of a Westmeath senior football club.
The Courtwood man will be...
Average house price in Laois rises slightly as lack of supply a key feature...
The latest Daft.ie sales report shows that the average asking price of a house in Laois is now €243,000, 2% higher than what it...
Portarlington appoint former Laois senior footballer as manager for 2024 season
Portarlington have appointed former Laois senior footballer Pat Roe as their manager for the 2024 season.
Roe succeeds Galway native Anthony Cunningham who departs after...
Plenty of change as Laois senior footballers begin O’Byrne Cup campaign tomorrow
Laois senior football manager Justin McNulty has named his panel for tomorrow's O'Byrne Cup opener against Offaly in Stradbally.
From the side that lost to...
UPDATED: Stradbally and Centre of Excellence the hosts as Laois footballers and hurlers set...
We've barely had time to digest the turkey and adjust to a new year - but the GAA action will make a return over...
2023 Remembered: In Pictures: Wild celebrations as St Joseph’s lift Jack Delaney Cup for...
Back in October, St Joseph's ended a famine as they defeated Portlaoise to bring Jack Delaney back to Kellyvile for the first time since...
2023 Remembered: Moo Cow: How one Laois farm family is thinking differently with its...
Back in March, Michael Finlay began selling his fresh milk through vending machines at Solas Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington.
A Laois farm family is...
2023 Remembered: Winning Minor co-captain Ramsbottom dedicates title win to the late Ronan McNamara
Back in October, Following Stradbally Parish Gael's Minor triumph, we spoke to joint winning captain Pauric Ramsbottom who dedicated the win to the late...
2023 Remembered: A 64-year-old full forward and a 72-year-old referee doing six games in...
The magic of the GAA continued as we look back to June where a 64 year old full forward lined out while a 72...
2023 Remembered: In Pictures: Dramatic finish sparks jubilant scenes as Stradbally Parish Gaels claim...
Back in October, Stradbally Parish Gaels completed an underdog story as they defeated St Joseph's to be crowned Laois MFC Champions for 2023.
It will...
2023 Remembered: CONFIRMED: Former boss McNulty returns as Laois confirm manager for 2024 season
Back in October, Justin McNulty was appointed as Laois Senior Football manager for 2024.
Laois GAA have confirmed that Justin McNulty will be in charge...
2023 Remembered: In Pictures: Fundraising tractor and fun run for Laois primary school a...
We look back to the return of the tractor and fun run in aid of Clonenagh National School in Mountrath.
A fundraising tractor and fun...
2023 Remembered: Laois owned and trained horse scoops big prize at Listowel Races
Back in September, Laois owned horse called Ballyglass Beauty galloped to glory in the Devon Hill Handicap Hurdle.
The Listowel Racing Festival is taking place...
20023 Remembered: Laois has a new soccer club as Grange Utd has been resurrected
Back in August, Laois gained a new soccer club as Grange United was resurrected from the dead.
Grange United are back!
33 years after the club...
2023 Remembered: The fascinating story of Michael Scully, a renowned photographer who has been...
Back in April, Michael Scully joined us for an interview on our Love Laois Podcast and explained how photography was a hobby of his...
2023 Remembered: Two Laois students move to top of the class at Royal College...
Back in February, Eimear Corri and Caoimhe Dignam were awarded first and second places based on their aggregate marks across all modules in the...
2023 Remembered: In Pictures: More than 200 images from the opening round of the...
Back in July, the Senior and Intermediate championship got underway and we had Paul Dargan on the scene to capture every moment.
The 2023 Senior...
2023 Remembered: WATCH: Laois player the hero as Keenan’s Athlone Town claim first ever...
Back in November, Emo’s Gillian Keenan scored a wonderful goal in the second half of extra time to send the final against Shelbourne to...
2023 Remembered: All smiles as horse owned and trained in Laois scoops big prize...
Back in June, A Laois horse racing trainer and syndicate enjoyed a very successful weekend at a meeting in Punchestown.
A Laois horse racing trainer...
2023 Remembered: Meet the Clare man who is making a name for himself between...
Back in June, Billy Sheehan’s side came through a dramatic quarter final against Limerick where their keeper made three outstanding saves.
The Laois senior footballers...
2023 Remembered: From New York to Cullohill – the story of the new Laois...
Back in the early hours of Easter Monday morning last in the ballroom of the Midlands Park Hotel, a new Laois Rose was crowned.
In...
2023 Remembered: In Pictures: Kind-hearted Laois locals come together to free a swan tangled...
Back in Janruary, A group of Laois people came together to free a swan that had become distressed in a lake.
A group of Laois...
2023 Remembered: Laois farmer honoured with top prize at Irish Malting Barley awards ceremony...
Back in February, Laois farmer Paul Delaney from outside Portlaoise claimed the 2022 Irish Malting Barley Excellence award.
Laois farmer Paul Delaney from outside Portlaoise...
2023 Remembered: Laois MHC ‘A’ Final: 11-goal thriller in minor final as The Harps...
Back in October, The Harps overcame Abbeyleix in an 11 goal thrilling Minor Hurling Final to claim the title for the first time since...
2023 Remembered: Leinster ‘B’ Second Year hurling glory for marvelous Mountrath Community School
Back in May, Mountrath Community School were crowned Leinster ‘B’ Second Year hurling champions in Fenagh after defeating Colaiste Eoin.
Mountrath Community School were crowned...