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 ladies confirm fixture details and championship structures for upcoming competitions
Laois LGFA have confirmed fixture details and championship structures for the upcoming competitions.
Seven teams will take part in the 2021 Senior championship with the...
Councillors call for concrete wall rather than wooden fence to separate cemetery from new...
Laois County Councillors have called for a concrete wall to be built to separate a cemetery from a new housing development.
The issue of boundaries...
Previewing all of Friday night’s Laois GAA action with SHC and IHC Round 2...
The Laois GAA action continues tonight with two more games down for decision.
Round 2 of the top tier hurling competitions gets underway with games...
In Pictures: Laois band Paper Planes and Hudson Taylor the latest to rock Portlaoise
After more than 500 days of shut down, live music has finally returned to Laois in the last week.
From Friday, August 27 to Saturday,...
Turner and O’Reilly set to feature on this week’s edition of the Late Late...
The Late Late Show returned to our TV screens after its summer break last week - and this week's show will have huge Laois...
Permanent outdoor structures for two Laois towns following government funding of €161,794
Laois County Council have been allocated €161,794 under Fáilte Ireland’s Outdoor Dining Enhancement Scheme.
Hynd’s Square in Portlaoise has been allocated €129,446 while Durrow will...
In Pictures: Twin Trees Heywood Festival a huge success
The Twin Trees Heywood, Art & Culture Festival 2021, took place in the beautiful setting of Ballinakill Village and Heywood Gardens between August 19...
Laois Covid-19 vaccination centre moves as government confirm plans for booster jabs
Almost five months after it opened, Laois's mass Covid-19 vaccination centre has moved.
Since April, the centre has been located in the Midlands Park Hotel...
€50,000 for new community garden in Camross Village Park under CLAR programme
A new community garden is on the way to Camross following a government announcement today.
€50,000 has been allocated to the village for the project...
Entrepreneurs and start-ups in Laois urged to apply for Competitive Start Funds
Entrepreneurs and start-ups in Laois are invited to apply for funding to provide an innovative product or service aimed at international markets.
Several support workshops will...
Two Laois companies reach final of the prestigious Irish Made Awards
The finals of the prestigious Irish Made Awards are just around the corner and two Laois companies have made the cut.
Finline Furniture from Emo...
Laois Councillors reject proposed changes to proximity of wind turbines to homes
Laois County Councillors have rejected a proposal to reduce the minimum distance that a wind turbine must be away from a home.
The issue of...
Portlaoise ladies seeking to create further history in first ever Leinster final appearance
Almost ten months after they reached their first ever Leinster club final, Portlaoise ladies are hoping to make more history tonight.
Kinnegad is the venue...
Spink Comhaltas invests €15,000 as part of return to music classes
Spink Comhaltas is investing €15,000 as part of a major investment to facilitate a return to in-person music classes from September 24.
The investment is...
Details confirmed for homecoming of Portlaoise Paralympian medalists O’Reilly
Laois’s two Paralympic medalists are set to return home to Ireland tomorrow following their fantastic successes in Tokyo.
Portarlington’s Nicole Turner will come home from...
Laois Councillors vote to amend Rural Housing and Regeneration section on draft Development Plan
Laois County Councillors successfully deleted a section of into the County Development Plan which they say would have made it harder to successfully obtain...
In Pictures: Hundreds flock to Portlaoise as live music scene finally resumes
After more than 500 days of shut down, live music has finally returned to Laois in the last week.
From Friday, August 27 to Saturday,...
Parade planned for Turner as Paralympians set to arrive home following medal success
Laois's two Paralympic medalists are set to return home to Ireland this week following their fantastic successes in Tokyo.
Portarlington's Nicole Turner will come home...
Two Knockbeg students receive maximum 625 as Vicarstown trio get 1,800 points between them
Two Knockbeg College students have received the maximum amount of points in the 2021 Leaving Cert.
Jack Ross and Finn Coss were both awarded 625...
Laois GAA to pause live streaming as crowds set to return to matches
Laois GAA have announced that they will be pausing the live streaming championship matches on Laois TV until the semi final stages of the...
Draw made for Round 2 of the Laois Senior Football Championship
The draw for Round 2 of the Laois Senior Football Championship has been made.
The action got underway on Thursday evening when Courtwood shocked everyone...
Draw made for Round 2 of the Laois Intermediate Football Championship
The draw for Round 2 of the Laois Intermediate Football Championship has been made.
Park-Ratheniska reached the winners section on Thursday night after they defeated...
No relegation fears for Rosenallis this year as they edge Ballylinan in five-goal thriller
Ballylinan 2-11 Rosenallis 3-13
Senior Football Championship Round 1
Rosenallis will not have to worry about relegation this year as they are off to a winning...
Depleted Harps fade in the second half as County Champions Clough-Ballacolla make winning start
Clough-Ballacolla 2-23 The Harps 0-17
Senior Hurling Championship Group A Round 1
Clough-Ballacolla's defence of the Bob O'Keeffe Cup is off to a winning start after...
Impressive Ballyroan Abbey put Killeshin to the sword to march into Round 2
In association with the Square Bar, Portlaoise
Ballyroan-Abbey 1-18 Killeshin 1-12
Senior Football Championship Round 1
Rated by many people as the outside bet for the 2021...
Debutant Kelly stars as 2020 defeated finalists Graiguecullen defeat The Heath
Graiguecullen 1-14 The Heath 1-10
Senior Football Championship Round 1
Teenager Conor Kelly began life as an adult in fine form as 2020 defeated finalists Graiguecullen...
County champions Portarlington edge past gutsy Ballyfin to get title defence up and going
Ballyfin 0-12 Portarlington 1-12
Senior Football Championship Round 1
Portarlington's defence of the Laois SFC is off to a winning start after they edged by Ballyfin...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from today’s Laois SFC games
There are three big games in the Laois SFC today.
Before last month, Ballyfin and Portarlington had never played against each other in the championship...
Laois GAA release tickets on general sale for this weekend’s championship matches
Laois GAA have released tickets for this weekend's championship matches on general sale.
Secretary Niall Handy confirmed that clubs involved had now availed of their...
Previewing all of Saturday’s Laois SFC and IFC action
The Laois GAA action continues today with four more games down for decision.
We have the three Round 1 games from the SFC and the...