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.
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...
Laois County Fire and Rescue Service launches safety campaign on fire in the home
Laois County Fire and Rescue Service have launched their driving training vehicle to promote Community Fire Safety.
The aim of this campaign is to equip...
Abbeyleix Tidy Towns honoured at international awards in Canada
Abbeyleix Tidy Towns were the proud recipients of the 5 Blooms Silver Award at the 2025 Communities in Bloom International Symposium and Awards in...
In Pictures: Wild scenes of celebration as Clough-Ballacolla claim Laois SHC glory once more
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Clough-Ballacolla are Laois senior hurling champions once again...
In Pictures: All smiles as Castletown claim back-to-back Laois minor hurling titles
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Castletown were crowned Laois minor hurling champions following...
In Pictures: Great celebrations as Ballyfin capture Premier Intermediate crown
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The Laois Shopping Centre Premier Intermediate hurling championship...
Laois MHC: The Harps and Castletown set to meet in rematch of 2024 final
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The Harps v Castletown
Laois Minor Hurling in O'Moore...
Laois Premier IHC: First half goals crucial as Ballyfin see off Rathdowney-Errill to be...
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Ballyfin 3-14 Rathdowney-Errill 1-11
Laois Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Ballyfin face Rathdowney-Errill in Premier IHC final
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It is the biggest hurling weekend of the...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College celebrates diversity at Intercultural Day 2025
Portlaoise College was alive with colour, flavour, and celebration this week as students, parents and staff came together for the school’s much-loved Intercultural Day.
With...
Laois Premier IHC: Chance at promotion for one but silverware for both as Ballyfin...
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Ballyfin v Rathdowney-Errill
Laois Premier IHC Final in O'Moore...
Heywood Community School return from France following 25th year of exchange programme
Heywood CS have just returned from a superb week spent in France exchanging with French families in Lattes located near Montpellier in the south...
Three Laois retailers named as Gala award winners
Three Laois Gala Retail stores have been named as amongst the best Gala Retail stores in Ireland at the 2025 Gala Retail ‘Delivering the...
Laois U-20 FC: Champions Stradbally Parish Gaels make winning start while Portlaoise defeat St...
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Stradbally Parish Gaels 6-13 Mountmellick Parish Gaels 0-10
Laois...
In Pictures: County final fever in Clough-Ballacolla as excitement builds in national schools and...
There really is nothing like a county final and for this particular part of Laois, the people here are preparing for two.
That is because...
Young Laois girl donates 14 inches of her hair to children’s charity and raises...
A young Laois girl has donated 14 inches of her hair to a children’s charity and raised €2,000.
10-year-old Grace Kirwan, who hails from Emo,...
€465,000 in funding available for Laois community groups through Community Climate Action Programme
Phase two of The Community Climate Action Programme fund opens for applications Monday, October 20, with an allocation of €465,000 for Laois.
This fund aims...
‘The success story of 2025’ – Portlaoise Bus Service passenger numbers increase dramatically
The Portlaoise Bus Service has been described as the 'success story of 2025' as figures revealed this week shows the amount of people using...
Five Laois players selected as Joe McDonagh Cup Team of the Year for 2025...
Five Laois players have been selected as the Joe McDonagh Cup Team of the Year for 2025 has been named.
Tommy Fitzgerald's charges reached the...
Groups ‘congregating, drinking, littering and engaging in anti-social behaviour’ in Portlaoise
A Laois County Councillor has called for public seating to be removed from a popular part of Portlaoise in a bid to curb a...
History to be made as Laois school to contest Cumann na mBunscol finals for...
History is set to be made next week as a Laois school are set to compete in the Cumann na mBunscol finals for the...