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.
Cheddar Plunkett: ‘If there’s a match there to be won, you have to go ...
The Laois senior hurlers began their National League campaign in Portlaoise last night when Tipperary were 0-21 to 1-14 winners.
Laois played most of the...
Seven Talking Points as the Laois hurlers begin National Hurling with Tipperary defeat
The Laois senior hurlers began their National Hurling League Division 1 Group B campaign with defeat against Tipperary.
In atrocious conditions in O'Moore Park, Laois...
Tipperary too strong as 14-man Laois go down fighting in league opener
Laois 1-14 Tipperary 0-21
National Hurling League Division 1B
Tipperary proved too strong for 14-man Laois in the National League Division 1B opener in O'Moore Park...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the action as Laois take on Tipperary in National...
For the first time in almost two years O'Moore Park welcomes supporters for a Laois National League game.
And Colm Bonnar's Tipperary side are the...
Laois football team named for league clash with Westmeath
The Laois team to take on Westmeath in Sunday's Division 3 National League game in O'Moore Park is unchanged from the side that started...
Laois primary school to receive new fire alarm under emergency works scheme
A Laois primary school are to receive a new fire alarm after funding was allocated under the emergency works scheme.
According to Laois TD Sean...
Laois service station shortlisted for two national awards
A service station in Laois has been shortlisted for two national awards.
MACE Mighty Mols Service Station in Mountrath has been nominated for two prestigious...
‘Inadequate’ children’s services in Laois raised in the Dáil
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley raised the urgent need to improve Laois health services in Dáil this week.
Speaking on a Sinn Féin motion...
New Laois fire station moves a step closer after planning permission approved
A brand new fire station building is on its way to Laois after Councillors gave the proposal the green light at a recent meeting.
The...
Amnesty granted for farmers to burn bushes on their land following Laois County Council...
Laois County Councillors were collectively outraged over a government decision which made it illegal for farmers to burn bushes on their land.
The issue arose...
How the Laois hurling team is shaping up ahead of their 2022 National League...
After a three week break following the Walsh Cup, the Laois senior hurlers are back in action this weekend.
Seamas 'Cheddar' Plunkett's charges began the...
In Pictures: Handball returns after Covid-19 absence with juvenile boys championships
The 2022 Laois Handball Boys Juvenile 40x20 Championships were played last week.
Games were held in St Brigid's Handball Club, Monavea and Cullohill Handball Club,...
Goals the difference as Birr defeat Mountrath in Leinster ‘B’ semi final
Mountrath CS 0-15 St Brendan’s CS Birr 2-13
Leinster Colleges SHC ‘B’ Semi-final
Goals in either half proved to be the difference as St Brendan's CS...
Fitzpatrick and McEvoy lead the way as Heywood claim South Leinster ‘C’ football glory
Heywood CS 3-12 Ardscoil Rath Iomagain, Rathangan 1-8
South Leinster Schools Senior 'C' Football Championship Final
Shaun Fitzpatrick and Davin McEvoy were to the fore as...
Funding allocated to Laois primary school to build new mainstream classroom
Funding has been approved by Minister for Education Norma Foley for a Laois primary school to construct a new mainstream classroom.
This funding will allow...
New Laois County Councillor appointed following selection at online convention
Laois County Council are set to have their newest member after he was officially selected to fill a vacant seat.
Ballyroan native Barry Walsh will...
Fine performances from Laois athletes at Irish University Indoor Track and Field Championships
St Abban’s athletes swapped their club singlets for their respective college colours over the weekend, representing their various colleges at the Irish University Indoor...
HSE Excellence Award for Midlands Public Health following response to Covid-19
The Midlands Public Health group, which includes members from Laois, has been awarded the HSE Excellence Award.
The team were presented with the accolade recently...
Four Laois businesses step forward to sponsor Portlaoise College’s sports teams
Following a recent drive, Portlaoise College have secured sponsorship for jerseys for their volleyball, camogie, basketball and soccer teams.
Local businesses of Allbooks, Shaws, Thomas...
Laois soccer player trades Dublin for Limerick ahead of new League of Ireland season
The new League of Ireland soccer season gets underway in less than three weeks and there will be Laois interest in both Divisions this...
Billionaire brothers purchase Laois mansion and set to spend €2 million doing it up
Two billionaire brothers have purchased a mansion that was in the ownership of Laois County Council.
The sale of Millbrook House, on the former De...
Laois manager says his side will be ‘up against it’ when they face Westmeath...
Laois senior football manager Billy Sheehan says that his side will be firmly up against it when they face Westmeath on Sunday.
Laois have enjoyed...
No day care services available in Laois as all three are currently closed
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley raised the issue of a lack of day care services throughout Laois in the Dail recently.
Deputy Stanley explained how...
Laois Councillors call on Justice Minister to introduce minimum sentence for those carrying a...
Laois County Council is to write to Minister for Justice Helen McEntee to call on her to introduce a minimum prison sentence for anyone...
Injuries mount for Laois footballers ahead of weekend league encounter with Westmeath
The Laois senior footballers are battling with a number of injuries ahead of Sunday's intriguing Division 3 league encounter with Westmeath.
Following the weekend win...
Draw made for group stages as 13 clubs enter 2022 Kelly Cup
The return of the club football scene is just weeks away as Kelly Cup will be played this year.
The pre-season competition did not take...
Laois footballers and hurling confirm joint-captains for the 2022 season
The Laois senior footballers have confirmed that that they will have joint captains for 2022.
For the footballers, Trevor Collins and Evan O'Carroll, two of...
Organisers ‘planning’ and ‘hopeful’ that National Ploughing Championships will go ahead later this year
Organisers of the National Ploughing Association are planning for this year's event to go ahead in full in Ratheniska in September.
NPA assistant managing director...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois up and running, Port rugby win again – and our...
The Laois footballers got their Division 3 league campaign off to a winning start on Sunday thanks to a 3-9 to 1-10 win over...
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