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.
New addiction studies course in Laois launched at Arc Project celebration
A vital boost to supports for Laois people struggling with or recovering from addiction has been announced, with the news that Laois Partnership Company...
Celebration of community pride at Laois County Council Best Estate and Garden awards night
Laois County Council’s annual Best Estate and Garden Awards Night took place recently in the Council Chamber, and proved to be a wonderful celebration...
In Pictures: Scenes of celebration as Portarlington claim Laois SFC glory once again
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Portarlington were crowned champions for the fifth time...
Laois SFC: Murphy penalty crucial as Portarlington win replay and make it five titles...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Portarlington 1-7 Courtwood 0-7
Laois SFC Final Replay
Portarlington are...
Award for coach and swim club after heroic efforts save the life of Laois...
A coach and a swimming club have received national awards after their heroic efforts saved the life of a Laois teenager following an incident...
Laois shop presented with National Grocery Retail Award for Excellence
Dermot Mulhall’s MACE Mountrath was presented with the award for Excellence in Fresh Food Retailing in a Forecourt at the Checkout National Grocery Retail...
Leinster Wallball success for Laois Handball with titles in adult and juvenile grades
The recently played 2025 Leinster Wallball Championships delivered some notable successes for Laois handball with titles won in both the juvenile and adult grades.
Aoife...
Rehearsals underway as The Heath GAA getting set for Lip Sync Battle
The Heath GAA are set to take to the stage in the New Year as they have officially launched their highly anticipated Lip Sync...
Laois Garda and colleague receive award for bravery after saving a woman from a...
A Laois Garda and his colleague have received a medal for bravery following a ceremony today.
Emo's Nigel Murphy and Garda Conor Treacy were presented...
Excitement building as Laois GAA club gear up to host popular ‘Pumpkin Patch’ event...
This October Bank Holiday weekend, a very popular Pumpkin Patch event will take place in the GAA grounds in Clonad.
This will be the sixth...
Government’s endometriosis framework ‘fails to deliver for women and girls’ says Laois Senator
Sinn Féin Senator Maria McCormack has highlighted publication of the Department of Health’s 'National Framework for the Management of Endometriosis in Ireland'.
Endometriosis is a...
All the results and reports from Day 2 of the 2025 Cumann na mBunscol...
It was a hectic day of action in O’Moore Park today as the second day of this year’s Cumann na mBunscol football finals took...
Cosby NS make history but Trumera crowned Roinn 5 Boys Shield champions
Gaelscoil Thromaire 6-14 Cosby NS 5-9
Roinn 5 Boys Shield
Cosby National School made history in O'Moore Park but it was Gaelscoil Thromaire who took home...
Camross too strong for Shanahoe as they claim Division 4 Girls Championship
Camross 8-5 Shanahoe 5-3
Roinn 4 Girls Championship
Camross were crowned Division 4 Girls Champions after they proved too strong for Shanahoe.
In the penultimate game of...
Dramatic Camross comeback just falls short as Mayo claim Division 4 championship glory
Mayo 7-9 Camross 7-7
Roinn 4 Boys Championship
Mayo National School secured Division 4 glory as they just proved too strong for Camross.
The Crettyard school built...
Garvan and Brennan engage in epic duel as Ballyadams defeat Abbeyleix in 14 goal...
Scoil Mhuire Abbeyleix 7-7 Ballyadams 7-10
Roinn 3 Boys Shield
Ballyadams saw off Abbeyleix following a 14 goal thriller in the Division 3 Boys Shield in...
McGuinness the hero as Ballyadams strike late to claim Division 3 Girls glory
Scoil Bhride NS 2-5 Ballyadams NS 4-3
Roinn 3 Girls Championship
Erin McGuinness was Ballyadams' hero as her late strike secured the Division 3 Girls championship.
This...
Battling Bianka and brilliant Bolton see St Fiacc’s claim Cumann na mBunscol double
St Fiacc's NS 2-8 Holy Family NS 2-4
Roinn 1 Girls Championship
Bailee Bolton and Bianka Frydlewicz were outstanding as St Fiacc's claimed a Cumann na...
Brilliant Brown leads the way as Holy Family claim Division 1 Cumann na mBunscol...
Portarlington BNS 1-7 Holy Family NS 2-8
Roinn 1 Boys Championship
Holy Family have been crowned Division 1 Cumann na mBunscol champions following a four point...
Night Time Economy Grant Initiative extended for Portlaoise cafés
Laois County Council has announced that the Night Time Economy Grant initiative for Portlaoise cafes has been extended.
Following on from the first grant initiative...
All the results and reports from Day 1 of the 2025 Cumann na mBunscol...
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...
Nailbiting conclusion as Fogarty’s class claims Division 1 Shield success for Killeshin
Killeshin 3-2 Killenard 1-6
Roinn 1 Boys Shield
Killeshin brought Day 1 of the 2025 Cumann na mBunscol football finals to a close with victory over...
Late comeback just falls short as Portarlington see off Killeshin for Division 1 Shield
Portarlington GNS 5-7 Killeshin 1-12
Roinn 1 Girls Shield Final
Portarlington Girls National School claimed Division 1 Girls Shield glory as they defeated Killeshin.
Portarlington led for...
Powerful second half display sees St Fiacc’s NS defeat The Heath for Division 2...
St Fiacc's NS 2-10 The Heath NS 0-7
Roinn 2 Boys Championship
St Fiacc's National School claimed the Division 2 boys championship following a nine point...
Tight battle as Shanganamore NS defeat Clough for Division 5 Girls glory
Shanganamore 3-2 Clough NS 1-3
Roinn 5 Girls Championship
Shanganamore NS of Barrowhouse were crowned Division 5 Girls Championship winners after edging out Clough.
Shanganamore made the...
Charlotte is King as Paddock defeat Ballinakill for Division 4 Girls Shield glory
Paddock NS 9-9 Ballinakill NS 3-5
Roinn 4 Girls Shield
Paddock were crowned Division 4 Girls Shield champions following a massive victory over Ballinakill.
Charlotte Kingston was...
Rampant Ramsbottom leads Timahoe NS to Division 6 Girls Shield glory
Timahoe NS 2-8 Scoil Bhride 1-7
Roinn 6 Girls Shield
Lauren Ramsbottom was outstanding as Timahoe NS claimed Division 6 Girls Shield glory against Scoil Bhride.
The...
Division 4 Boys: Guinan leads the way as Clonaghadoo claim thrilling win over Killeen
Clonaghadoo NS 8-6 Killeen NS 4-12
Roinn 4 Boys Shield
Clonaghadoo NS claimed victory in the first game of the day in Tuesday's Cumann na mBunscol...
Scintillating second half sees Scoil Bhride crowned Division 3 boys champions
Scoil Bhride 5-8 Cullohill 4-3
Roinn 3 Boys Championship
Scoil Bhride opened the 2025 Cumann na mBunscol with an eight point victory over Cullohill.
The Portlaoise school...
In Pictures: Memories of 20 years ago as Knockbeg College All-Ireland winning team honoured
There was a lovely event in Knockbeg College last Friday as of the school's greatest sporting achievements was recognised.
On the Monday of the May...