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 GAA secretary says Gaelic football is ‘in state of crisis’ and becoming ‘unwatchable’
Laois GAA secretary Niall Handy says that the game of Gaelic football is in a 'state of crisis' and becoming 'unwatchable' in the manner...
Laois community set to come together this weekend as annual Remembrance Tree to be...
A Laois community is set to come together this weekend to remember loved ones who have passed away.
The Crettyard Ladies GFC Annual Remembrance Tree...
High-achieving Laois student receives Dublin City University Scholars Award
Dublin City University has recognised more than 120 undergraduate students for their academic achievement in this year’s Leaving Certificate and A-level exams.
This took place...
Final silverware of the season up for grabs as Mountmellick Parish Gaels take on...
Mountmellick Parish Gaels v Clonaslee-St Manman's
Laois Shopping Centre U-20 'B' Football Championship Final in COE at 7.30pm
The final silverware of the season will be...
Laois GAA clubs vote to retain U-17 age grade for minor for next three...
Laois GAA clubs have voted to retain U-17 as the age eligible for minor and have installed it for the next three years.
The decision...
Stradbally booming as 122 houses under various stages of development across three sites
There is serious housing development ongoing in Stradbally at present with 122 new homes under various stages of construction.
Three sites are currently active across...
Leinster winner appointed in Portlaoise, Doogue returns to Graigue while Killeshin select Donegal native
The Portlaoise footballers have turned to another club legend to take the reigns of their senior team for the 2024 season.
2003 Leinster championship winner...
Veteran Concern Laois volunteer raises more than €3,000 from annual fundraising fast
A Veteran Concern Worldwide fundraiser has expressed thanks to all those who donated in her annual event.
Mountmellick's Alice Culliton thanked all those who assisted...
Laois primary school launches Our World Irish Aid awards
Students at Scoil Bhríde National School in Portlaoise have launched the 2024 Our World Irish Aid Awards.
This will see primary students across Ireland mark...
Laois Senior hurling championship structure set to change for 2025 following vote
The Laois Senior hurling championship is set to undergo a reform which will come into place for the 2025 season.
The decision comes following a...
Four Laois ETB Schools Launch STEAM Programmme
A new initiative from LOETB and Laois and Offaly County Councils will see four Laois post-primary schools benefit from €10,000 worth of STEAM (Science...
Laois Mountain-biker presented with Climate Ambassador Award
An Taisce held the Climate Ambassador Awards recently in the Morrison Hotel which recognised the tremendous effort and dedication demonstrated by volunteers throughout the...
Cul Camps, farming and a love of football – How Rathdowney’s Rafter ended up...
Ballyroan-Abbey were crowned Laois U-20 'A' football champions for the third year running on Sunday following victory over St Joseph's.
They were pushed all the...
Laois County Council purchase site on former Avon factory and plan for business opportunities
Considerable business opportunities have been made in Portarlington following the purchase of a site in the town.
Laois County Council have purchased six acres of...
Laois U-20 FC Final: Three in a row for Ballyroan-Abbey as they see off...
Ballyroan-Abbey 0-13 St Joseph's 0-10
Laois Shopping Centre U-20 'A' Football Championship Final
Ballyroan-Abbey have completed an extremely impressive three in a row of Laois U-20...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Ballyroan-Abbey face St Joseph’s in U-20 final
The big day has arrived for Ballyroan-Abbey and St Joseph's as they will contest the U-20 football championship final.
A chance to win three Laois...
In Pictures: Serious style as big crowd gathers to celebrate annual Laois GAA Awards
There was serious style on display as the 2023 Laois GAA Award winners assembled to collect their trophies on Friday night.
The Midlands Park Hotel...
Ballyroan-Abbey go in search of U-20 football three-in-a-row as St Joseph’s stand in their...
Ballyroan-Abbey v St Joseph's
Laois Shopping Centre U-20 Football Championship final in O'Moore Park at 2pm
A chance to win three Laois U-20 'A' football championships...
Gardai asked to be vigilant over ‘aggressive begging’ in Portlaoise in the run up...
Gardai in Laois have been asked to make sure that elderly and vulnerable people are not put under pressure due to 'aggressive begging' ahead...
Fabulous four for Holy Family as they sweep Killeen aside in Division 5
Holy Family 7-9 Killeen 3-2
Division 5 Girls Championship
Holy Family capped off a remarkable day for their school as they claimed their fourth Cumann na...
Hughes, Twomey, Turley and Donoher to the fore as Killenard defeat Mountmellick
Killenard 3-15 Mountmellick 2-6
Division 1 Boys Shield
An excellent display of shooting saw Killenard defeat Mountmellick in the Division 1 Shield final this afternoon.
Oliver Hughes,...
Molly is magic as Killeen come from behind to defeat Gaelscoil Phortlaoise
Killeen 1-10 Gaelscoil Phortlaoise 3-4
Division 3 Girls Championship
Molly O'Reilly was absolutely outstanding as Killeen began the first of their finals with a comeback victory...
Remarkable Ballyroan comeback sees them recover from slow start to beat Ballyfin
Ballyroan 5-5 Ballyfin 3-8
Division 2 Boys Championship
Ballyroan came from nine points down to defeat Ballyfin in a thrilling Boys Division 2 championship final encounter.
Ballyfin...
Classy Conroy the difference as Ratheniska defeat Rath for Division 2 glory
Ratheniska 5-8 Rath 3-4
Division 2 Girls Championship
Kate Conroy was imperious as Ratheniska began Day 2 of the Cumann na mBunscol by defeating Rath.
All of...
All the results and reports from Day 1 of the the 2023 Cuman na...
It was a hectic day of action in O’Moore Park today as the first day of this year’s Cumann na mBunscol football finals took...
Deadly Doyle the difference as masterful Mayo get past Knock for Division 4 glory
Mayo 13-5 Knock 7-5
Division 4 Boys Championship
Liam Doyle was in inspired form as Mayo defeated Knock to claim Division 4 Boys glory in the...
McEvoy to the fore as Portlaoise Educate Together see off valiant Clough challenge
Portlaoise Educate Together 5-6 Clough 3-3
Division 4 Girls Shield
There would be no Cumann na mBunscol double for Clough as Lisa McEvoy inspired Portlaoise Educate...
Bragging rights for Clough as they defeat Ballacolla for Division 5 honours
Clough 4-9 Ballacolla 1-6
Division 5 Boys Championship
Clough are Division 5 Boys champions after they got the better of their neighbours Ballacolla this morning.
In this...
Malone and Milton are magic as Killeshin defeat Portarlington for Division 1 Girls glory
Killeshin 4-5 Portarlington 1-5
Division 1 Girls Championship
Laura Malone and Sarah Milton were in top form as Killeshin began the 2023 Cumann na mBunscol football...
“There are people going around ossified drunk cycling on bicycles” – Laois Councillor worried...
Drink and drug driving are massive problems across the country - but a Laois Councillor has detailed her encounters with drunk cyclists.
Sinn Fein Councillor...