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.
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois minor hurlers battle Clare for...
A place in the All-Ireland semi finals is the prize for the Laois or Clare minor hurlers in Ennis today.
Manager Declan Qualter has kept...
‘Increased HAP discretion rates welcome but rent freeze still required’ says Laois TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has given a qualified welcome to the increased discretion on rent limits for Housing Assistant Payments (HAP) in...
In Pictures: Laois Marlins host first Swim Gala since re-opening of Portlaoise Leisure Centre
Laois Marlins hosted their fist Swim Gala at Portlaoise Leisure Centre since the beginning of Covid-19 pandemic and after the facility re-opened.
The gala took...
New counselling service available in Laois to help people experiencing harmful gambling
A new support service to assist people dealing with harmful gambling is now available at Portlaoise Family Resource Centre.
The ‘National Problem Gambling Support Service’...
Impressive Graiguecullen sweep St Joseph’s aside to move step closer to Division 1A final
Graiguecullen 2-12 St Joseph's 0-9
ACFL Division 1A Winner's Section Round 1
Graiguecullen took a big step towards the final of Division 1A of the league...
‘More local production and local jobs would help to offset inflation in prices’ says...
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley claims that producing a greater quality of our food locally would go some way to countering inflationary pressures.
Speaking...
Water upgrade announced for Laois village as Irish Water continues to invest in county
Securing the water supply across Laois remains a 'top-priority' say Irish Water as they announced a programme of improvement works for Emo.
The project, due...
Wins for Ballyroan-Abbey and Killeshin as new phase of league football begins
Ballyroan-Abbey 3-24 Emo 1-11
ACFL Division 1A Relegation Section Round 1
Ballyroan-Abbey gave their chance of survival in Division 1A a shot in the arm with...
All the results and reports from Day 3 of the Cumann na mBunscol hurling...
After a two year Covid-19 enforced absence, the Cumann na mBunscol are well and truly back.
We had football in April and today was Day...
Mannion and McCourt are magic as Killenard win Division 4 camogie following Ballyroan replay
Killenard 9-2 Ballyroan 2-7
Division 4 Camogie Championship Replay
Killenard were crowned Division 4 camogie champions at the second time of asking on Wednesday.
They, and their...
Powerful Paddock bring curtain down on 2022 Cumann na mBunscol win Division 2 camogie...
Paddock 4-9 Rosenallis 1-2
Division 2 Camogie Championship
Paddock brought the curtain down on the 2022 Cumann na mBunscol hurling and camogie championships in style.
The Slieve...
Fantastic Fitzpatrick in flying form as Ballinakill defeat Paddock for Division 2 Shield success
Ballinakill 9-4 Paddock 8-3
Division 2 Hurling Shield
Jamie Fitzpatrick was the main man as Ballinakill claimed the Division 2 hurling Shield on Wednesday.
The talented midfielder...
Tadhg O Duchona the hero as Gaelscoil Portlaoise strike late for Division 4B glory
Gaelscoil Portlaoise 3-7 Ballyadams NS 3-4
Division 4B Hurling Championship
There was a dramatic finished to the Division 4B hurling Shield final as Gaelscoil Portlaoise defeated...
Neighbourly battle as Castlecuffe get the better of Clonaslee in Division 3 camogie Shield
Castlecuffe 4-6 Clonaslee 6-1
Division 3 Camogie Shield
Neighbours collided on Wednesday at the Cumann na mBunscol as Scoil Bhride Clonaslee and Castlecuffe met in the...
In Pictures: Local band Goitse launch new album at Dunamaise Arts Centre
The Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise last Sunday was the setting for the launch of ‘Rosc’, the 6th studio album by local band Goitse,...
Brilliant Bobby and courageous Cian lead Gaelscoil Thromaire to Cumann na mBunscol glory
Gaelscoil Thromaire 8-8 Clonaslee 5-7
Division 3A Hurling Championship
Gaelscoil Thromaire produced a strong second half performance to see off Clonaslee in the Division 3A hurling...
O’Keeffe and Slevin on form as Scoil Mhuire Abbeyleix claim remarkable Cumann na mBunscol...
Holy Family 4-1 Abbeyleix 4-3
Division 1A Hurling Shield
Odhran O'Keeffe and Gearoid Slevin were in top form as Abbeyleix completed a remarkable week for this...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
David Callanan
Lea Road, Portarlington, Laois
Suddenly at his residence. Loving son of the late Johnny (Jack)...
All the results and reports from Day 2 of the Cumann na mBunscol hurling...
After a two year Covid-19 enforced absence, the Cumann na mBunscol are well and truly back.
We had football in April and today was Day...
Double success for Clonaghadoo as hurling title added to football success at Cumann na...
Clonaghadoo 4-12 Mountrath 1-2
Division 2 Hurling Championship
Clonaghadoo were in top form to claim Division 2 hurling championship honours over Mountrath in O’Moore Park.
It capped...
Electric Emo too strong for Stradbally as they claim Division 5 glory
Emo 9-2 St Colman's Stradbally 4-1
Division 5 Camogie Championship
Emo were crowned the Division 5 camogie champions following a big win over St Colman's Stradbally...
Magic Mia marvels as Mountrath lift Division 2 camogie Shield in style
Mountrath 8-4 Errill 5-1
Division 2 Camogie Shield
Mountrath’s Mia Doheny was on fire as her side defeated Errill by nine points in the Division 2...
Quinlan, Tynan and Campion lead Killadooley to Division 1B hurling glory
Killadooley 3-13 Clough NS 3-7
Division 1B Hurling Championship
Killadooley proved too strong for Clough in the last final of Day 2 of the 2022 Cumann...
Majestic Maree leads the way as Emo come from behind for Division 4A glory
The Rock 1-5 Emo 4-8
Division 4A Hurling Championship
Sean Maree was the difference as Emo came from behind to defeat The Rock in the Division...
Division 1 Cumann na mBunscol camogie glory for impressive Scoil Mhuire Abbeyleix
Cullohill 4-2 Abbeyleix 4-4
Division 1 Camogie Championship
Abbeyleix were crowned Division 1 Cumann na mBunscol Camogie champions following victory over Cullohill.
This was a close game...
Dowling, Brennan and O’Sullivan on form again as Mayo complete hurling and football Cumann...
Mayo 9-7 Rushall 2-3
Division 3B Hurling Championship
Mayo National School completed a remarkable Cumann na mBunscol double in O'Moore Park on Tuesday.
Weeks after claiming football...
Holy Family too strong as they defeat Emo in Division 5 hurling decider
Emo 0-1 Holy Family 2-6
Division 5 Hurling Championship
Holy Family proved too strong for Emo as they claimed the Division 5 hurling title in O'Moore...
Gallant Gilnagh leads the charge as Abbeyleix defeat Holy Family for Division 6 glory
Abbeyleix 4-4 Holy Family 4-2
Division 6 Camogie Championship
Lara Gilnagh was Abbeyleix's match winner as they defeated Holy Family to claim Division 6 camogie glory.
The...
Fourth Class star McEvoy leads the way as Derrylamogue claim Division 3 camogie glory
Derrylamogue 5-4 Clonaghadoo 4-1
Division 3 Camogie Championship
Fourth Class forward Orlaith McEvoy was on fire as Derrylamogue defeated Clonaghadoo in the Division 3 camogie final.
Clonaghadoo...
Goals galore as Killanure edge Derrylamogue in Division 3A Shield classic
Killanure 11-8 Derrylamogue 9-5
Division 3A Hurling Shield
There were goals galore as Derrylamogue and Killanure got Day 2 of the Cumann na mBunscol hurling and...