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.
Laois hurlers facing injury crisis ahead of championship opener
Laois hurling manager Eamonn Kelly is facing a severe injury crisis ahead of his sides' Leinster Round Robin opener against Westmeath, it has been...
Cannabis herb recovered after search of house in Portlaoise
Cannabis herb valued at €500 was recovered after a planned search of a house in Portlaoise.
The find took place at Carmody Square, Fairgreen in Portlaoise...
Portlaoise Macra na Feirme charity tractor run draws big crowds
Portlaoise Macra na Feirme held a tractor run on Easter Monday in aid of Pieta House.
It proved to be a huge success with almost...
Homeowners scare off men attempting to steal diesel in Portlaoise
Gardaí are appealing for information after three men were disturbed in the act of siphoning off diesel from a house in St Brigid's Place...
Third annual Barrowhouse 5k set to draw big crowds
The annual Barrowhouse 5k in aid of Shanganamore N.S will take place on Wednesday April 26.
Now in its third successive year the race has...
Laois minor football panel confirmed ahead of championship opener
The Laois minor football panel has been confirmed ahead of their Leinster championship round one clash against Louth.
Noel Delaney's men will go into the game...
Portlaoise AFC win again to keep title hopes alive
Portlaoise AFC 4 Greenhills/Greenpark FC 1
Leinster Senior League Division 1B
Portlaoise AFC won for the first time in seven years away to Greenhills/Greenpark FC this morning...
Arles-Killeen end losing streak with win over Ballyroan-Abbey
Arles-Killeen 0-15 Ballyroan-Abbey 1-8
ACFL Division 1A
Arles-Killeen ended a four game losing streak with a fine home victory over Ballyroan-Abbey last night.
Seven points from Laois...
Five wins in a row for 14-man St Joseph’s
St Joseph's 1-12 Portlaoise 0-10
ACFL Division 1A
St Joseph's made it five straight wins in the ACFL Division 1A as they overcame a numerical disadvantage...
The Heath inflict third straight defeat on Stradbally
The Heath 1-13 Stradbally 0-13
ACFL Division 1A
The Heath inflicted a third straight defeat upon Stradbally and gave their chances of regaining their league title...
Valiant Laois minor hurlers just edged out by 14 man Dublin
Laois 1-8 Dublin 1-11
Leinster Minor Hurling Championship Round 2
The Laois minor hurlers missed the chance to advance straight to the semi-finals of the Leinster...
Crettyard United stalemate blows title race wide open
Crettyard United 0 New Oak Boys 0
Nationalist Premier Division
The top two in the Carlow Premier Division played out a scoreless draw last night to blow...
Laois minor hurlers set for tough encounter with ‘All-Ireland contenders’
Laois minor hurling boss Christy Walsh is expecting a tough encounter this weekend when his side take on reigning champions Dublin in Round 2...
Portlaoise AFC star names the best 11 that he’s ever played with
Portlaoise AFC star Paul Cahillane took the Junior Soccer Portal's 'My Best #11' challenge this week.
Cahillane has come in for some serious praise for his...
Comerford voted Electric Ireland GAA Minor Hurler of the Week
Laois minor hurler Ciarán Comerford has been voted the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Hurling Player of the Week.
The Harps sharpshooter hit six points from...
Celbridge Town walkover boosts Portlaoise AFC’s title hopes
Portlaoise AFC's title ambitions received a massive boost last night following their walkover from Celbridge Town.
This was the Kildare outfit's third fixture concession of...
Scully the toast of Vicarstown with parkrun success
Anyone who has ever had any association with athletics in Laois will have come across John Scully.
The Vicarstown man is the current chairman of...
All-Ireland winning manager to speak at Portarlington Enterprise Town event
Tyrone manager Mickey Harte will speak at an event in Portarlington next Saturday to promote the Town.
The former All-Ireland football winning boss will be...
Kestrels and Panthers players named in basketball teams of the year
Christopher Teasley of Kestrels from Portarlington and Necole Sterling and Clare Melia of Portlaoise Panthers have been honoured for their fine seasons with their respective...
Portlaoise College students raising money for Donal Walsh Foundation
A charity has moved to clear up confusion surrounding the collection of funds for the Donal Walsh Foundation in Portlaoise.
Yesterday, Elma Walsh, mother of...
WATCH: All the goals as Portlaoise AFC thump league leaders
Portlaoise AFC had a massive win over St James Gate in Rossleighan Park last week.
Goals from Colm Poole, Paul Cahillane, Aaron Rafter and Jason...
Laois minor hurler nominated for Player of the Week award
Laois minor hurler Ciarán Comerford has been shortlisted for the Electric Ireland Player of the Week award.
The Harps sharpshooter hit six points from play...
Here are all of this week’s CCFL soccer fixtures
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12
All Games at 6.45 unless stated
Under 19 Premier Division:
Tullamore Town v Ballymahon
Division 1 Saturday:
Melville Celtic v Camlin Utd; 6.30
Division 2:
Horseleap Utd v...
All the Laois action from Day 2 of the GAA Go Games in Croke...
There was some fantastic hurling and football played on the hallowed turf of Croke Park as U-8s from all over the country descended on...
Knockbeg College student named in Ireland U-18 rugby team to face England
Knockbeg College student Martin Moloney has been selected in the Ireland U-18 Schools team to face England tomorrow.
Moloney, a Kildare native, follows in the...
WATCH: ‘Blues Brothers’ bring the house down at Rosenallis Lip Sync
Around 400 people attended the Rosenallis Lip Sync in the Portlaoise Heritage Hotel at the weekend and they were treated to an incredible performances...
Drugs and Stolen Cars Units seize caravan in Portlaoise
Members of the Drugs Unit and the Stolen Cars Unit have seized a caravan in Portlaoise on suspicion of it being stolen.
The two units...
All the Laois action from Day 1 of the GAA Go Games in Croke...
There was some fantastic hurling and football played on the hallowed turf of Croke Park as U-8s from all over the country descended on...
Laois Cumann na mBunscol hurling panel named
Laois Cumann na mBunscol have embarked on a new venture in an attempt to improve football and hurling in the county.
For the first time,...
Appeal for witnesses after quad bike taken in Mountrath
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a quad bike was stolen from Mountrath last week.
The bike, worth an estimated €7,000, was taken on April...