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.
In Pictures: Wild celebrations and big Laois attendance as Premier Junior All-Ireland claimed
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There were scenes of jubilation and excitement as Laois claimed...
Laois SFC: Graiguecullen repeat the feat from 12 months ago as they topple champions...
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Graiguecullen 1-12 Portarlington 1-10
Laois SFC Round 2
Graiguecullen have...
Draw made for Laois SFC Round 3 and IFC quarter finals
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The draws have been made for the next...
Laois SFC: McWey is magic as Ballyroan-Abbey defeat Courtwood to claim quarter final place
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Ballyroan-Abbey 2-16 Courtwood 2-14
Laois SFC Round 2
James McWey...
Laois SFC: Carroll the hero as Portlaoise strike at the death to edge out...
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Portlaoise 0-13 St Joseph's 0-12
Laois SFC Round 2
Benny...
Laois SFC: Dramatic conclusion as Arles-Killeen strike late again to defeat Killeshin and seal...
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Arles-Killeen 1-12 Killeshin 1-11
Laois SFC Round 2
Arles-Killeen have...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from five Laois SFC and IFC matches
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Round 2 of the Laois Shopping Centre SFC...
Laura Finlay: ‘It is a privilege to represent your county’
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St Brigid's defender Laura Finlay is really excited about...
Laois SFC: Cracking encounter as Emo’s clinical nature the difference as they eliminate Stradbally
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Emo 3-16 Stradbally 1-18
Laois SFC Round 2
Emo have...
In Pictures: Parish priest and Reverend strut their stuff as local fashion show proves...
A fun fashion show was held as a fundraiser for the refurbishment of St. Patrick's hall in Stradbally recently.
Parishioners from both religious denominations came...
Almost €20,000 raised as Laois family all set for skydive to honour their late...
A Laois family are all set to embark on a skydive in a wonderful fundraising event to honour the memory of their husband and...
Aimee Collier: Narrow defeats in 2024 are a major driving force for the Laois...
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In life sometimes you have to get knocked down...
One Laois GAA club launches ‘calf splat’ fundraiser while another plans Electric Picnic raffle
Two Laois GAA clubs have launched fundraisers with tickets to Electric Picnic and cash prizes up for grabs.
Arles-Kilcruise are running a 'Calf Splat' with...
Rob Jones: ‘Armagh are a top class team but we also try to focus...
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Laois Camogie joint manager Rob Jones says his team...
Clodagh Tynan: ‘It is an absolute honour to represent these girls’
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Laois camogie captain Clodagh Tynan will be stepping out...
GAA: Draw made for Laois U-20 football and hurling championships
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The draw for the Laois U-20 hurling and...
Anti dog fouling campaign launched as owners called upon to clean up after their...
Laois County Council launched its anti dog fouling campaign for the county in Pairc an Phobail on Friday August 1.
The campaign aims to promote...
In Pictures: Cafe Late Opening Grant Initiative well received as local band and DJ...
Two cafés on Main Street Portlaoise - Square Coffee and LemonNick Café - availed of Laois County Council’s ‘Café Late Opening Grant Initiative’ and...
Pat Collier: ‘I just hope the Laois people get off their backsides and support...
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Laois camogie joint-manager Pat Collier has issued a rallying...
Athletics: Double success for Buggy as Laois athletes take on National Track and Field...
The pinnacle of the athletics season took place over the weekend with the National Track and Field Championships hosted in Santry.
St Abban's had strong...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as championship action continues
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It is another incredibly busy week on the...
Laois SHC: Keyes and Dowling return to inspire Camross to victory over champions Clough-Ballacolla
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Camross 2-19 Clough-Ballacolla 0-18
Laois SHC Round 3
Camross are...
Laois SHC: Third quarter surge from Borris-Kilcotton ends Portlaoise’s unbeaten start
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Portlaoise 3-11 Borris-Kilcotton 1-24
Laois SHC Round 3
Borris-Kilcotton have...
Laois IHC: Clonad get the better of Slieve Bloom to make it two wins...
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Slieve Bloom 0-16 Clonad 1-18
Laois IHC Round 2
Clonad...
Preview: Super Sunday ahead with SIX Laois club hurling championship games down for decision
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The Laois Shopping Centre hurling championships continue today...
Preview: Important Saturday of action ahead with SHC double header and Premier IHC tie
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The Laois Shopping Centre hurling championships continue today...
‘Bin your gum when you’re done!’ – Gum Litter Taskforce takes to the streets...
The Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) took to the streets of Laois today, to promote positive gum litter disposal.
As part of its Summer Roadshow campaign,...
Huge Laois success at Galway Races as Strong Link gets up to win again
There were huge Laois celebrations in Ballybrit yesterday as a Laois owned horse got up to win a valuable race.
Strong Link completed a hat-trick...
Victory for The Heath Golf Club’s women’s intermediate foursomes team in Leinster Central Final
The Heath Golf Club's women’s intermediate foursomes team emerged victorious in the Leinster Central Final recently.
The team from the Laois club defeated Edenderry Golf...
The CUBE Shortlisted for Irish Planning Institute Awards 2025
The CUBE Low Carbon Centre of Excellence has been shortlisted for the prestigious Irish Planning Institute (IPI) Planning Awards 2025 in the Climate Action...