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.
Four Laois lads included as Ireland squad announced for Hurling-Shinty international v Scotland
There are 14 counties represented on the Ireland squad named today for the Hurling/ Shinty international against Scotland on Saturday, October 21 at Páirc...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as hurling final and Ladies finals take...
It is set to be another extremely busy week on the GAA front with a host of county finals down for decision.
There are couple...
Meet the adopted Kildare man who is hoping to finally get over the line...
Following their brilliant win over Portarlington on Sunday, St Joseph's are gearing up for the first county final since 2002.
It is exactly 23 years...
Walsh hails ‘injection of youth’ as Ballylinan bounce back to Senior at the first...
The Intermediate grade has turned into a bit of a graveyard for former Laois senior clubs over recent years.
The Heath bucked the trend last...
In Pictures: Jubilant scenes as Ballylinan celebrate Intermediate football glory in style
Ballylinan made an instant return to the top table of Laois football following a seven point win over Crettyard on Saturday evening.
This was the...
Laois SFC: Portarlington’s bid for four-in-a-row ended as St Joseph’s reach first county final...
St Joseph's 1-12 Portarlington 0-10
Laois Shopping Centre SFC Semi Final
Portarlington's quest for four Laois Senior football championship titles in a row was ended by...
Laois SFC: Fast start the key as Portlaoise defeat Graiguecullen and reach another county...
Portlaoise 1-15 Graiguecullen 3-6
Laois Shopping Centre SFC Semi Final
Portlaoise are through to yet another county final as a fast start saw them defeat Graiguecullen...
Laois SFC ‘B’: Shiel leads the way as Stradbally see off Ballyroan-Abbey to book...
Stradbally 1-13 Ballyroan-Abbey 2-8
Laois Shopping Centre SFC 'B' Semi-final
Stradbally will play The Heath in the first Laois SFC 'B' final, following an exciting win...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from a bumper Sunday of football championship action
After an extremely busy Saturday, we are set for the same today as we have action from six matches to bring you.
The big games...
Laois IFC Final: Walsh and Brady to the fore as Ballylinan claim first championship...
Ballylinan 1-20 Crettyard 2-10
Laois Shopping Centre IFC Final
Ballylinan have made an instant return to the top table of Laois football following a seven point...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the action from the IFC final and JFC semi...
After a busy Friday evening, Saturday is set up to be very exciting and we will cover it all on our live blog.
The big...
Laois MFC: Strong second half sees Stradbally Parish Gaels topple Portarlington and reach county...
Stradbally Parish Gaels 1-11 Portarlington 0-7
Laois Shopping Centre MFC Semi Final
Stradbally Parish Gaels are into their second Minor 'A' final in a row following...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of Fridays MFC, SFC ‘B’ and SFC relegation semi final...
After a quiet enough midweek, the GAA action will ramp up again now and we have three big matches to look forward to.
The action...
In Pictures: Excitement building in Ballylinan and Crettyard schools as IFC final approaches
Excitement is building ahead of the Laois Intermediate Football Championship final on Saturday evening.
O'Moore Park will be the venue with a 6pm throw in...
Big Laois connections as Shantou Sisu powers on to claim top prize in Sligo
There was a meeting in Sligo on Wednesday and a horse that is owned by a Laois man and trained in Laois was victorious.
Shantou...
Talking Sport Podcast: Looking ahead to the Laois MFC semi finals
Among all of the games taking place this weekend, the two Laois MFC semi finals will also be down for decision.
One takes place on...
In Pictures: All the best images as Culture Night comes to Stradbally
Culture Night/Oíche Chultúir is a national moment, celebrating culture, creativity and the arts.
It seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and varied...
WATCH: Ballylinan’s Ciaran Farrell and Padraig Clancy ahead of Saturday’s IFC Final
Next Saturday evening there will be a mass exodus from the village of Ballylinan and its rural towns lands.
They’ll turn at Simmons Mill and...
Charlie Flanagan retires: What happens next and what does it mean for the political...
Late on Monday evening, the news broke that the long-serving Laois TD Charlie Flanagan would not be standing in the next election.
The next General...
In Pictures: All the best images from Culture Night in Mountrath and Emo
Culture Night/Oíche Chultúir is a national moment, celebrating culture, creativity and the arts.
It seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and varied...
Laois duo named in Irish Women’s Rugby squad for upcoming internationals – one for...
A Laois woman is in line to win her first ever cap for the Ireland Women's Rugby team after she was called up to...
In Pictures: Culture night in Portarlington, Mountmellick and Borris-In-Ossory a big success
Culture Night/Oíche Chultúir is a national moment, celebrating culture, creativity and the arts.
It seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and varied...
HSE CEO visits Abbeyleix Community Campus to meet management, staff and patients
CEO of the Health Service Executive, Bernard Gloster visited Abbeyleix Community campus on Thursday last.
Mr Gloster met with management, staff and patients who work...
Fionan Mahony: “Days like that separate the men from the mice”
Abbeyleix forward Fionan Mahony was in jubilant form after his side reached the Laois SHC final for the first time since 1949.
Sunday's semi final...
In Pictures: Portlaoise well represented as Culture Night comes to Laois last Friday
Culture Night/Oíche Chultúir is a national moment, celebrating culture, creativity and the arts.
It seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and varied...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the action from Sunday’s Laois SHC semi finals
Today sees two mouthwatering matches take place in O’Moore Park as Rathdowney-Errill face Abbeyleix before last year’s finalists Clough-Ballacolla and Camross renew their rivalry.
The...
Laois IHC: Keyes returns as strong second half for Colt-Shanahoe sees off Clonad challenge
Colt-Shanahoe 1-21 Clonad 0-14
Laois IHC Semi Final
James Keyes returned from America as Colt-Shanahoe had ten points to spare over Clonad in the Intermediate hurling...
Laois U-13 ‘C’ HC: Bowe and Hanley to the fore as Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe begin big...
Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe 1-5 Mountmellick 0-1
Laois U-13 'C' Hurling Championship Final
It is a big day for everyone in Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe and it got off to the perfect...
In Pictures: Portlaoise AC make special presentation to the incredible Dan Downey
Laois teenager Dan Downey was honoured by his club, Portlaoise AC, at an event on Thursday evening.
Downey enjoyed a simply outstanding year on the...
‘Laois households desperately need mortgage interest relief’ says Sinn Fein TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley is calling on the Government to introduce mortgage interest relief to alleviate the pressure on struggling households across...