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.
Football Feile: Dramatic conclusion as Killeshin defeat Barrow Gaels for B glory
Killeshin 2-8 Barrow Gaels 3-4
Laois Football Feile 'B' Final
Killeshin have been crowned the Laois Feile B champions following a one point win over Barrow...
Six Talking Points as the Laois senior footballers begin Tailteann Cup with victory
The Laois senior footballers got off to a winning start as they defeated Waterford yesterday.
Below, we will take a look at some of the...
All-Ireland MFC: Dominant first half sees Laois defeat Wexford and reach Tier 3 quarter...
Laois 2-14 Wexford 1-10
All-Ireland Minor Football Championship Tier 3 Round 1
Laois are through to the quarter final of the All-Ireland Tier 3 Minor football...
Luxury Laois hotel recognised at Travel and Leisure T+L 500 list for 2025
Ballyfin Demesne has been recognised in the esteemed Travel + Leisure’s 2025 T+L 500 list.
Travel + Leisure is a top travel media brand who...
Plan submitted to turn former Laois convent which has been vacant in decades into...
A planning application to turn a former Laois convent that has been vacant for decades into apartments has been submitted.
Vesta Construction Ltd is seeking...
‘The new houses near Holy Family school are going for €500,000 – people can’t...
The Minister for Housing has been requested to address Laois County Council on how to address the 'chronic housing shortage' in the county.
This was...
Laois students among ten world finalists at Junk Kouture grand final to be shown...
Ten young design teams were crowned Junk Kouture World Finalists at the 2025 Dublin City Final, held at The Helix on Wednesday.
Among the ten...
Leading Laois firm announces significant expansion in Leinster with new merger
A leading Laois corporate accountancy practise is set for significant expansion with the announcement that it has merged with another large firm in Leinster.
Portlaoise...
Laois students excel as ‘Grannie’s Revenge’ shortlisted at Young Filmmaker of the Year awards
Fifth and Sixth Class students from Scoil Bhride in Mountrath were honoured at the Young Filmmaker of the Year awards recently.
At the start of...
Club by club: How the Laois hurling teams have graded their players for 2025
How the Laois club hurling teams have graded their players for the 2025 season has been confirmed according to recent correspondence sent to the...
CONFIRMED: Home advantage for Laois U-20 hurlers in Leinster championship semi final
The Laois U-20 hurlers will have home advantage for their Leinster championship semi final next week.
Leinster GAA have confirmed that Laois will host Kilkenny...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as senior footballers and hurlers return to...
After a busy May Bank Holiday weekend, GAA action continues this week with games inside and outside the county.
The Laois footballers and hurlers return...
Leinster U-20 HC: Incredible team performance as Laois defeat Wexford for first time since...
Laois 1-24 Wexford 1-18
Leinster U-20 Hurling Championship Quarter Final
The Laois U-20 hurlers are through to the Leinster championship semi final following a brilliant performance...
Camogie: Stellar second half sees Laois defeat Kilkenny and reach Intermediate final
Laois 2-12 Kilkenny 0-17
Leinster Intermediate Camogie Championship Semi Final
Laois are back in the Leinster Intermediate Camogie final after they defeated Kilkenny by a point...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois face Wexford in Leinster U-20 hurling...
Knock-out hurling action continues this afternoon as the Laois U-20 team head to Wexford Park for a 2pm throw in.
Laois are up against the...
Leinster U-20 HC: Knock-out action continues as Laois head South East to face Wexford
Wexford v Laois
Leinster U-20 Hurling Championship Quarter Final in Wexford Park at 2pm
Knock-out hurling action continues this afternoon as the Laois U-20 team head...
Laois minor hurlers set to face Offaly while U-16 camogie team have All-Ireland final
Laois v Offaly
Leinster MHC Preliminary Quarter final in O'Moore Park at 5pm
It is win or bust from now on in for the Laois minor...
ACFL Division 1: Lawlor the hero as Stradbally let 11 point lead slip but...
Stradbally 2-11 Emo 2-10
ACFL Division 1 Round Round 4
Stradbally moved up to second spot in the Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1 following a...
Stradbally Community Choir all set to perform at Greenfields Music Festival in Athy
The Stradbally Community Choir will be rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest acts in Ireland this weekend.
The group are set to perform on...
Bolger swaps NFL for CFL as he is drafted by Canadian outfit BC Lions
Ross Bolger's American football dream will continue in 2025 as he has signed for a new team ahead of the upcoming season.
After spending the...
Castletown defeat Mountmellick in ACHL Division 3 plus all of tonight’s results
Castletown 1-21 Mountmellick 1-17
ACHL Division 3 Round 4
Castletown are up to fourth place in ACHL Division 3 after they defeated Mountmellick by four points...
Laois footballers learn their fate as draw for group stage of Tailteann Cup 2025...
The Laois senior footballers have learned their opponents for the Tailteann Cup following the draw this afternoon.
This is the third time that the second...
All of the latest Laois GAA fixtures as we head towards the May Bank...
We are into the final week of April and heading towards the May Bank Holiday weekend.
There are plenty of GAA fixtures down for decision...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Barry’s trip to Ballycran, minor hurlers excel but minor camogie team...
The latest episode of the Laois Hurling Podcast looks back on an extremely busy week of action with the small ball.
Barry McEvoy joins Alan...
Leinster MHC: Hat tricks for Delaney and Phelan as Laois crush Kerry to advance...
Laois 6-16 Kerry 1-9
Leinster MHC Tier 2 Round
The Laois minor hurlers are through to the preliminary quarter final of the Leinster championship following victory...
Portlaoise Hospital announce visitor restrictions following high levels of flu in the community
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise is implementing visiting restrictions from today, Friday April 25.
This is to prevent the transmission of influenza that is circulating in...
Laois TD highlights importance of emergency air ambulance with 22 missions carried out here...
A Laois TD has highlighted the vital role played by the Emergency Aeromedical Service (EAS), which delivered twenty-two missions in Laois in 2024.
Fine Gael's...
GAA Academy Day: Laois U-14, U-15 and U-16 football squads set for first competitive...
Saturday will see the first official action for three Laois GAA development squads.
The Laois U-14, U-15 and U-16 footballers will play their first competitive...
Buggie School of Irish Dancing bring home 41 world championship medals to Laois
Dancers from the Buggie School of Irish Dancing competed at the An Chomhdhail World Irish Dance Championships in Killarney last week.
Their teachers, Gráinne Buggie,...
Leinster U-20 HC: Laois go in search of first win as they head to...
Laois v Kildare
Leinster U-20 HC Preliminary Quarter Final in Newbridge at 7.30pm
It is win or bust from now on as the Laois U-20 hurlers...