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.
Laois U-20 footballers learn Leinster semi final opponents following quarter final games
The Laois U-20 footballers will take on Kildare in the Leinster U-20 championship semi finals next Tuesday.
Tom Byrne and Sean O'Shea's charges will face...
In Pictures: Durrow the venue as Laois Public Participation Network hosts midlands region meeting
Laois Public Participation Netowrk welcomed delegates from across the Midlands for the Midlands Region PPN Meeting at the end of March.
The wonderful Castle Durrow...
Driving test delays set to be shortened as government announces recruitment of 75 testers
The government have announced approval for 75 additional driver testers to be hired by the Road Safety Authority.
This will bring the potential total number...
Remember the Game: 1999 U-17 football win for Stradbally Parish Gaels
Stradbally Parish Gaels 1-9 Portlaoise 1-7
U-17 Football Championship Final Replay 1999
These two met at the end of 1999 but Peter O'Sullivan's late point ensured...
Gaeltacht, German and French scholarship winners announced by Portlaoise College
As part of its extensive scholarship programme, Portlaoise College, has recently announced the award winners of its Gaeltacht, German and French Scholarships.
These are to...
Seven Talking Points as the Laois senior footballers begin Leinster with a win
The Laois senior footballers made a winning start to the Leinster championship and below we will take a better look at how they did...
Brilliant Barry gives Laois footballers much needed Wexford win to set up clash with...
Laois 2-17 Wexford 2-13
Leinster Senior Football Championship Round 1
Mark Barry was at his brilliant best as the Laois senior footballers recorded a much needed...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois footballers meet Wexford in Leinster championship...
The Leinster Senior football championship gets underway today and the Laois footballers are in action.
They will host Wexford in O'Moore Park at 3.30pm for...
Four Laois projects awarded over €150,000 by Community Monuments Fund
Four Laois projects have been awarded €153,040 under the Community Monuments Fund.
The core objective of the Community Monuments Fund is to support the conservation,...
Laois Celtic Challenge hurling panel confirmed for Kildare clash as 2023 campaign to begin...
The 2023 Celtic Challenge hurling competition gets underway today with 38 teams from 30 counties taking part.
Laois begin their campaign at home to Kildare...
Good Friday wins for Arles-Killeen and St Joseph’s in Division 3 of the football...
Crettyard 0-7 Arles-Killeen 0-8
ACFL Division 3 Round 2
Sub Brendan O'Shea was Arles-Killeen's hero as his late point gained them a first win of Division...
Laois dental scheme crisis underlined by Dentist Association Figures says Laois TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says that the information released this week by the Irish Dental Association (IDA) 'clearly shows the extent of...
Appalling situation as people charged with serious crimes ‘kicking out’ at those seeking justice...
"I have witnessed people charged with serious crimes kicking out or jostling into other who are there to seeking help from the courts."
A meeting...
Win or bust for the Laois minor hurlers as they head for Abbottstown to...
Only a win will do for the Laois minor hurlers as they travel to Abbottstown to take on Antrim this afternoon at 2pm.
Damien Carter's...
Talking Sport Podcast: Leinster football championship, Joe McDonagh Cup and the view from Offaly
This crazy busy week of GAA action continues and we have two huge games this weekend.
On Saturday, the Senior hurlers begin their campaign in...
Seven Talking Points after the Laois U-20 hurlers dismantle Carlow in Leinster clash
The Laois U-20 hurlers made it two wins from two in the Leinster championship against Carlow last night.
Below, we take a more in-depth look...
Laois far too strong for Carlow as they continue winning ways in Leinster U-20...
Laois 3-27 Carlow 0-15
Leinster U-20 Hurling Championship Round 2
The Laois U-20 hurlers made it two wins from two as they enjoyed a convincing win...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Hospital launches community midwifery-led clinic and antenatal education
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise Maternity Services has announced two exciting new developments in maternity care for women of the midlands.
A Community Midwifery-Led Clinic and...
Laois students perform brilliantly at National Final of Credit Union Schools quiz
Katie Moore, Seán Kiernan, Pierce Milner and Ronan Crowley represented Emo NS, Laois and the Leinster Region at the National Finals of the Credit...
In Pictures: Spontaneous People-Spontaneous Paintings exhibition opens at Laois Arthouse
The Laois Arthouse in Stradbally is running an exhibition called 'Spontaneous People/Spontaneous Paintings'.
This two-person exhibition which opened recently, brings together works by artists Diana...
Excitement building as Portlaoise AFC gear up for first FAI Cup adventure since 1991
Excitement is building in Rossleighan Park as Portlaoise AFC are gearing up for their first FAI Cup adventure in 32 years.
Darren Rogers' charges have...
Laois U-20 hurlers aiming to take step towards preliminary quarter finals as Carlow come...
The Laois U-20 hurlers will be hoping to take a giant step towards the Leinster championship preliminary quarter finals when they take on Carlow...
Comprehensive win for Laois minors as Leinster campaigns gets off to perfect start
Laois 2-12 Longford 1-2
Leinster Minor Football Championship Round 1
The Laois minor footballers made a winning start to the Leinster championship against Longford in O'Moore...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the action as the Laois minor footballers begin Leinster...
The Laois minor footballers will begin their Leinster campaign this evening at home to Longford at 7.30pm.
Conor Gorman's charges are set for a busy...
BREAKING: Kolbe Special School project back on track as Minister removes ‘on hold’ status
The project to bring a new school building for Kolbe Special School in Portlaoise is back on track.
So says Laois TDs Sean Fleming and...
Laois music artist awarded for creative writing by Laois poet in Carlow College
Portlaoise music artist, Stewart Quinn, was recognised for his Creative Writing talent this week at the Carlow College, St. Patrick’s Annual Literary Awards.
Stewart, who...
Seven Talking Points as the Laois U-20 footballers defeat Meath to reach Leinster semi...
The Laois U-20 footballers pulled off a brilliant victory over Meath on Tuesday night in O'Moore Park.
They came from three points down to win...
Dunne and Brown the heros as Laois defeat Meath to march into Leinster U-20...
Laois 1-12 Meath 1-7
Leinster U-20 Football Championship Round 3
Conor Brown and sub Colin Dunne were Laois's heroes as they defeated Meath to march into...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois face Meath in Leinster U-20 football...
The Laois U-20 footballers are back in action this evening as they take on Meath in Round 3 of the championship at 7.30pm.
Sean O'Shea...
Stradbally brewery named winner of the Laois County Enterprise Award for 2023
A brewery from Stradbally is this year’s winner of the Laois County Enterprise Award for 2023, Local Enterprise Office Laois has announced.
Ballykilcavan Brewing will...