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.
In Pictures: Two extraordinary Laois women to be remembered in new book
‘Opening a Window on the Past’ is a local history publication by Regina Dunne, Laois Historian in Residence 2019/2020 under the Decade of Centenaries...
Manager Murphy on how 2019 Portlaoise heartbreak drove Portarlington to success on Sunday
Portarlington manager Martin Murphy has heralded his side's ability to bounce back from 2019 disappointment to claim 2020 SFC glory on Sunday.
In the 2019...
Jubilant Maher pours praise on his teammates following Clough-Ballacolla SHC success
Clough-Ballacolla captain Stephen 'Picky' Maher heaped praise on his teammates following their 2020 Laois SHC success on Saturday evening.
The forward, who topped scored with...
Five Talking Points as the 2021 campaign end for the Laois ladies
Laois ladies All-Ireland journey is over after they were beaten by Wexford in Nowlan Park this afternoon.
Donie Brennan’s charges fell behind in the second...
Heartbreak for Laois ladies as comeback falls short and Wexford advance to All-Ireland final
Laois 2-9 Wexford 2-11
Ladies All-Ireland Intermediate Football Championship Semi Final
Laois ladies All-Ireland journey is over after they were beaten by Wexford in Nowlan Park...
First All-Ireland ladies football final appearance in 20 years on the line as Laois...
A first All-Ireland final appearance in 20 years is the prize if Laois can get the better of Wexford in Nowlan Park this afternoon.
While...
Six Talking Points as classy Clough-Ballacolla see off Borris-Kilcotton for ninth Laois SHC title
Clough-Ballacolla put in a brilliant performance to claim the 2020 Laois SHC title in O'Moore Park tonight.
Declan Laffan's charges got on top in the...
Maher and Phelan lead the way Clough-Ballacolla topple Borris-Kilcotton and claim 2020 SHC glory
Borris-Kilcotton 1-17 Clough-Ballacolla 1-22
2020 Senior Hurling Championship Final
Clough-Ballacolla have their first Laois SHC title since 2015 as the excellence of Stephen Maher and Robbie...
How the 2017 U-21 final laid the foundations for Sunday’s clash between Portarlington and...
Portarlington and Graiguecullen will contest the 2020 Laois SFC final tomorrow and history will be made no matter what the outcome.
Both teams are tied...
All you need to know as Clough-Ballacolla and Borris-Kilcotton prepare to meet in 2020...
After more than 10 months of waiting, Clough-Ballacolla and Borris-Kilcotton will finally meet in the 2020 SHC final.
The pair were just days out from...
Laois TD throws support behind plans to develop sports ground green infrastructure facility in...
Back in February, Portlaoise Rugby Club unveiled plans which could see their grounds developed into a multi-purpose sports facility to also cater for the...
Laois ladies team named for All-Ireland semi final clash with Wexford
Laois ladies manager Donie Brennan has named his starting 15 for Sunday's All-Ireland semi final against Wexford.
He has named an unchanged side from the...
Laois TD’s party publishes plan aimed at tackling back to school costs
Sinn Féin have launched proposals that they say would tackle the costs associated with children returning to school.
Under their play, Laois TD Brian Stanley...
Laois U-14 ladies set for Leinster final clash with Offaly
It is a huge weekend for ladies football in Laois as the seniors will go for a place in the All-Ireland Intermediate final on...
Portlaoise ICU nurse walking 100 miles to raise money for the Mater Foundation
A Portlaoise ICU nurse is walking 100 miles in order to raise funds for The Mater Foundation.
Gerard Hosey, who lives in Carlow, was inspired...
All you need to know as The Harps and Portlaoise meet in the 2020...
For the third season on the trot, The Harps will go in search of a return to the top table of Laois hurling when...
‘Laois/Offaly rent pressure zones not working’ says local TD
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called on the government to introduce an emergency rent freeze and build more affordable houses, cost-rental units and council...
Laois included as Peter McVerry Trust announces plan to deliver 1,200 new social housing...
Peter McVerry Trust, the national housing and homeless charity, has launched a new five-year strategic plan which will see the charity deliver 1,200 new...
Young Laois artist shortlisted for competition at National Gallery of Ireland
A young Laois artist has been shortlisted for this year’s Zurich Young Portrait Prize at the National Gallery of Ireland.
Ayesha Siddique, who is just...
Music on the green – Laois town’s concert band set to perform this weekend
The Portarlington Concert Band are planning an outdoor performance this weekend.
Clanmalire Close in Portarlington will be the venue as senior members, those aged 9...
Meet the Laois man who is embarking on a mammoth task to raise mental...
Wesley Reilly is almost half way through a mammoth task in a bid to raise mental health awareness following the passing of his friend...
In Pictures: Laois town receives glorious new clock following huge community effort
The people of Mountmellick received their brand new clock at the end of July.
Following a huge community effort, the town hall clock was installed...
Announcement of Mandatory Electronic Identification (EID) for cattle welcomed by local Senator
Electronic Identification is set to be made mandatory for cattle in 2022.
From January 1 2022, all approved bovine tag suppliers will be required to...
In Pictures: Smiles all around as Laois PPN members enjoy trip to Heywood Gardens
Laois PPN recently held a 'Heritage Walk at Heywood Gardens' in partnership with Laois Heritage.
Attendees got to explore and learn about one of the...
Four Laois players feature at first ever Women’s Rugby League championship
On August 7 the first ever Women's Rugby League championships took place in Galway.
Rugby League of Ireland marked International Women's Day this year with...
€17,500 in funding approved for youth services in Laois
Laois Offaly Education and Training Board has been approved for €17,500 funding under a new Resilience and Effectiveness Initiative.
Funding provided under the Resilience and...
WATCH: Nolan Sisters produce catchy county final song ahead of Sunday’s big match
Excitement is building this weekend ahead of a series of 2020 county finals.
Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday afternoon all see games take place...
Shave or Dye ‘Hoolie for Cathail’ set to take place this weekend
Mountmellick Central Hub are set to present their first in-person event in almost two years this weekend - and all for a brilliant cause.
Cathail...
‘A great day out’ as Portlaoise Rugby Club’s annual golf classic a huge success
Portlaoise Rugby Club held their annual golf classic in Portlaoise Golf Club on Saturday last, August 7.
Member of Portlaoise Rugby Club, Declan Kelly, was...
‘The window to act on climate change is closing’ says local Senator
Local Senator Pippa Hackett says the time window available for the world to act on climate change is closing rapidly.
The Green Party woman was...