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.
Electric Picnic announce line ups for Comedy Tent, Mother After Dark and Croí
The 2025 Electric Picnic Music and Arts Festival is just over four weeks away and excitement is certainly building.
Ahead of the latest installment, organisers...
In Pictures: Education and discovery the winners as STEAM camp proves a success
The Malthouse in Stradbally was the location for the recent STEAM Camp which proved a great success.
STEAM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Ecology,...
In Pictures: O’Sullivan captures Hurlers Captain’s prize in some style
A very successful Laois Hurlers Captain's Prize Outing took place on Friday last at Rathdowney Golf Course.
Despite the positive weather forecast Captain, Philip Monnelly,...
Laois Ladies football club set to celebrate 30 years of existence with exhibition on...
A Laois Ladies football club is set to celebrate 30 years of existence with an exhibition evening on Friday.
Sarsfields were formed in 1995 and...
Laois duo claim double American hurling championship glory with Tipperary San Francisco
Two Laois players were celebrating on the double recently as they claimed hurling championship glory in America.
Rosenallis' Donnchadh Hartnett and James Duggan of The...
In Pictures: Making robot fun in the sun at Laois Libraries
During the recent hot spell in July, it was a nice time to visit a local branch of Laois Libraries for some cool robot...
Injury and absentee-hit Crettyard face tough task as they make the return to senior
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After their four season stay at Intermediate, Crettyard...
After a disappointing 2024, can Courtwood get back to competing towards the top of...
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A 2024 that promised so much but ultimately...
Laois SFC: Fast starts to both halves key as Graiguecullen defeat Stradbally again
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Graiguecullen 2-18 Stradbally 1-17
Laois SFC Round 1
Graiguecullen are...
Defeated Senior ‘B’ finalists in 2024, what will this season bring for Clonaslee-St Manman’s?
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Clonaslee-St Manman's are back for another shot at...
Embarking on their sixth consecutive season as a dual senior club, what will 2025...
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Rosenallis will get their sixth consecutive season as...
Champions in 2023, can St Joseph’s recover from disappointment to claim glory again?
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After a 23-year drought, St Joseph's ended their...
Laois SFC: Ballyroan-Abbey up and running with convincing victory over Emo
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Ballyroan-Abbey 3-19 Emo 3-10
Laois SFC Round 1
Ballyroan-Abbey have...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from tonight’s Laois SFC and IFC games
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The Laois Shopping Centre Senior and Intermediate Football...
As Ballyfin prepare to embark on their 11th season as a senior club, will...
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Since gaining promotion to senior in 2014, Ballyfin...
In a second season under serial winner Martin Murphy, can Ballyroan-Abbey claim glory?
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Ballyroan-Abbey have been operating at the top end...
With many of their top players injury free – can Emo mount a charge?
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Emo are either competing right at the top...
Senior ‘B’ champions in 2024, can The Heath push on further in 2025?
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The Heath were crowned just the second ever...
REVEALED: Shop that sold winning €1 million lotto ticket in Laois confirmed
Dunnes Stores Kyle Shopping Centre, Portlaoise has been revealed as the store to have sold the winning Daily Million top prize ticket worth €1,000,000.
This...
Laois has a new millionaire! National Lottery confirms top prize won for fifth time...
The National Lottery has delivered yet another millionaire in 2025 - and the winner is from Laois.
The news was confirmed this morning with the...
Preview: Super Saturday with six club hurling championship games down for decision
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After a relatively quiet Friday, the club hurling...
Portlaoise CBS announce five scholarship winners for incoming first years
Portlaoise CBS have announced that five of the first years for the 2025/2026 academic year have received scholarship awards.
‘From Each Their Best’ awards two...
Preview: Two games down for decision this evening in the SHC and Premier IHC
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After a hectic Wednesday and Thursday, the club...
Two Laois students win national carbon monoxide safety competition
Two students from Scoil Naomh Eoin Killenard have won a nationwide poster competition to raise awareness of carbon monoxide and the dangers that it...
Fundraiser launched for Laois family left devastated after fire destroys their home
A fundraiser has been launched to help a Laois family who have been left devastated after their home was destroyed by a fire.
Erin and...
Preview: Four matches down for decision as Round 2 of SHC commences and Premier...
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Round 1 of the lower tier hurling championships...
Festa Junina – Brazilian culture in the heart of Laois to be celebrated this...
A carnival of sights, sounds and tastes will light up the centre of Portlaoise this weekend, when Festa Junina, a celebration of Brazilian culture...
Portlaoise nursing homes inspection oversight ‘not up to scratch’ says Laois TD
A Laois TD has hit out at HIQA by saying that their nursing home inspection oversight is 'not up to scratch'.
Independent TD Brian Stanley...
All of the latest Laois GAA fixtures as club championship continues and camogie head...
As we head into the middle of July, the action continues as we have a huge week ahead.
Check out all the fixtures below:
TUESDAY, JULY...
CONFIRMED: Laois GAA announce that SHC clash between Portlaoise and Camross is a draw
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Laois GAA have confirmed that the senior hurling...