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: John Gibbons draws crowds on Saturday and Music Generation wow on Sunday...
The Old Fort Festival has come to an end for yet another year and we are catching up on all the photos from the...
House prices in Laois fall as supply begins to stablisie but remain below average
The latest Daft.ie sales report shows that the average asking price of a house in Laois is now €235,000, 1% lower than what it...
Seven Talking Points following a bitterly disappointing Tailteann Cup semi final in Croke Park
It was a bitterly disappointing day for the Laois footballers in Croke Park yesterday as they were well beaten by Down.
Below, we look back...
“I will do what is best for Laois football” – Manager Sheehan addresses his...
Laois senior football manager Billy Sheehan says that his future will be determined by 'what is the best for Laois football'.
Sheehan faced the media...
End of the road for Laois footballers as Down completely outclass them in Tailteann...
Laois 2-12 Down 8-16
Tailteann Cup Semi Final
The Laois senior footballers are out of the Tailteann Cup after they were comprehensively beaten by Down in...
In Pictures: All smiles and glorious sunshine as Gaelscoil Phortlaoise raise ninth Green Flag
There were plenty of smiles in the glorious sunshine as Gaelscoil Phortlaoise came together to raise their ninth Green Flag yesterday morning.
This Green Flag...
ACHL Division 1 semi finals postponed following appeal over application of rules
This weekend's ACHL Division 1 semi finals have both been postponed following an appeal lodged by Abbeyleix.
Last weekend, we reported how results in the...
League final previews: ACFL Division 4 and 5 titles up for grabs
Four Laois clubs are in league final action this evening in the Laois GAA Centre of Excellence as the games continue to come thick...
Tree planted, time-capsule buried and balloons released as Laois primary school celebrates 75 years
There were great celebrations in Crettyard yesterday as a Laois primary school celebrated 75 years since it first opened its doors.
Newtown National School basked...
Laois GAA club aiming to become the centre of their community as walkway to...
"A GAA club has to be more than just a team - it must be an integral part of the community."
Those were the words...
Laois striker named Republic of Ireland U-18 Schools International Player of the Year
The 33rd FAI International Awards ceremony took place last night and a Laois striker was among the winners.
Peter Grogan, of Crettyard United and a...
Meet the Clare man who is making a name for himself between the sticks...
The Laois senior footballers are preparing for a trip to Croke Park this Sunday to face Down in the Tailteann Cup semi final.
Billy Sheehan's...
Good times continue for Laois trainer as he scores a double in Sligo recently
A Laois horse racing trainer was celebrating on the double last week as he scored two big wins in Sligo.
Liam Cusack had winners in...
All ready to tee off as John Duggan Memorial Cup set for second year...
The second year of the John Duggan Memorial Cup is set to get underway in The Heath on Friday next, June 30.
John Duggan sadly...
Rural Laois primary school unveils plans for a brand new building with a modern...
Gaelscoil Shlí Dála has unveiled plans to build a brand new primary school at their current location in Ballaghmore.
The school, which has two mainstream...
Two Laois senior club football championship Round 1 matches to be played outside O’Moore...
Two of the games from the opening round of the Laois senior football championship are set to take place outside of O'Moore Park.
For well...
All the latest Laois GAA fixtures as Tailteann Cup semi final in Croke Park...
It is another extremely busy week on the GAA front as there are plenty of games in the club and county scene.
The Tailteann Cup...
Conory the hero as Castletown strike in injury time to clinch Division 4 league...
Clonad 3-16 Castletown 2-20
ACHL Division 4 Semi Final
Castletown are through to the Division 4 league final following a thrilling victory away to Clonad this...
Laois footballers learn their fate as draw made for Tailteann Cup semi-finals
The draw has been made for the semi-finals of the 2023 Tailteann Cup.
After victory away to Limerick on Saturday, Laois will be on the...
Located on the edge of Laois and making a huge impact by keeping Irish...
'Beidh rince fada againn más é is fearr. Ór is airgead, ól is beathuisce Óro, fad a mhairfímid beo'
That phase is attributed to Séamus...
Sheehan’s has high praise for Laois squad as they reach Tailteann Cup semis
Laois senior football manager Billy Sheehan praised all of his squad following his side's great win over Limerick yesterday.
Laois finished the first half poorly...
Eight Talking Points as the Laois senior footballers advanced to the Tailteann Cup semi...
The Laois senior footballers are through to the Tailteann Cup semi finals following a dramatic comeback victory over Limerick.
Below, we take a more in...
Croke Park awaits as Roche’s saves and Murphy’s goal crucial helps Laois defeat Limerick
Laois 1-14 Limerick 0-14
Tailteann Cup Quarter Final
The Laois senior footballers are off to Croke Park next Sunday after they defeated Limerick in the Gaelic...
Changes for Laois Ladies ahead of All-Ireland opener against Armagh
Laois Ladies manager Donie Brennan has made three changes to his team for their All-Ireland opener against Armagh.
Laois last played six weeks ago when...
Disappointment for Midlands in Kennedy Cup final but joy for Laois lads with Kilkenny...
There was heartbreak for the Midlands in the Kennedy Cup final in University of Limerick this afternoon.
They faced Galway in the showpiece event and...
‘People with illness or disability should not have to pay a fee in order...
A Laois county Councillor has called for changes in the process involved to enable those with a disability or an illness to vote in...
Road safety issues persist in Laois village as ‘serious accident left people hurt recently’
A call has been made for urgent traffic calming measures and solutions in a Laois village.
Fianna Fail Councillor Padraig Fleming brought up the issue...
Former Laois U-20 manager Kinsella steps down from Tinahely role due to ‘personal reasons’
Former Laois U-20 football manager Eddie Kinsella has stepped down from his role as manager of the Tinahely senior footballers.
Kinsella, who managed the U-20s...
‘Urgent clarity needed on why Ireland imported 70,000 tonnes of beef in the last...
Independent TD Carol Nolan has said she will be engaging with the Minister for Agriculture to establish why Ireland has seen beef imports hit...
Local children raise money for Portlaoise Hospital through a Lemonade stand
Two Laois children showed ingenuity and incredible kindness to raise much needed funds for Portlaoise Hospital recently.
Seán and Róise Tynan had the great initiative...