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.
2nd Year Football: Blanc the hero as Connolly and McEvoy star for Mountmellick CS...
Mountmellick CS 4-6 Johnstown 2-11 (AET)
2nd Year South Leinster 'D' Football Championship Final
Mountmellick Community School were crowned 2nd Year South Leinster 'D' football champions...
Three new faces set to be added to the Laois GAA County Board for...
Laois GAA are set to add three new faces to the County Board for 2025 at a meeting on Monday evening.
Laois GAA Convention took...
In Pictures: All smiles as Bishop Nulty officially opens Laois school’s new astro on...
It was a historic day in St Colman's National School Stradbally as their new astro facility was officially opened by Bishop Denis Nulty.
The Bishop...
Soccer: Laois duo to the fore as Presentation Thurles claim Munster Senior Schools title
Two Laois girls played prominant roles as Presentation Thurles claimed the Munster 'A' Schools Senior soccer title this afternoon.
They were up against St Mary's...
Colleges SFC: Awesome Ardscoil Athy defeat Moate CS to reach first ever Leinster final
Ardscoil Athy 0-12 Moate CS 0-4
Leinster Colleges SFC Semi Final
An excellent display from Ardscoil Athy saw them defeat Moate Community School to reach a...
The new football rules as Laois GAA prepares to hit the road to educate...
From Saturday afternoon, people across the county will get to see first hand the new rules that have been implemented in Gaelic football.
The National...
All of the league fixtures for Laois’s inter-county adult teams for 2025 season
After an almost six month hiatus, the inter-county GAA scene will roar back into life across the county.
For three of the four adult codes...
Camogie: All-Ireland semi final place secured as Heywood record massive win
Heywood CS 2-15 St Dominic's (Dublin) 0-4
All-Ireland Colleges Camogie ‘C’ Senior Championship Quarter Final
Heywood Community School are through to the All-Ireland Colleges Camogie C...
Basketball: Defeat for Portlaoise Panthers as AJ Williams inspires Limerick Celtics to National Cup
Portlaoise Panthers 60 Limerick Celtics 72
President's National Cup Final
Portlaoise Panthers have been beaten in the National Cup final by 12 points by Limerick Celtics.
Jack...
Meet the Spanish basketballer who is hoping to lead Portlaoise Panthers to National Cup...
We are just one day away from a massive game in the history of Portlaoise Panthers basketball as they face Limerick Celtics in the...
Laois businesses among hundreds set to exhibit at prestigious Showcase 2025
Some of Laois’s best up and coming craft and design businesses are set to exhibit at Showcase 2025 which takes place at the RDS...
Children’s free nasal spray flu vaccination walk-in clinic available in Portlaoise
HSE Dublin and Midlands will be running a walk-in vaccine clinic for children in Laois this weekend.
The clinic will take place at Laois Offaly...
Success for Mountmellick Macra as they are set to represent Laois All-Ireland Capers final
Mountmellick Macras Capers team took to the stage to compete against five other teams to secure a place in the All Ireland final over...
Laois community groups urged to apply for funding under Laois Community Groups
A Laois TD has called on local community groups to apply for the Local Enhancement Programme.
Fianna Fail's Sean Fleming has called on those who...
Massive increase in the number of Laois homes with solar panels installed during 2024
New data has revealed there were 526 solar panel installations carried out on homes in Laois throughout 2024.
Solar panel installations with grant support increased...
Success for Laois Student at BT Young Scientist Exhibition 2025
There was Laois success in the RDS last night as the award winners of the BT Young Scientist Exhibition for 2025 were unveiled.
Joshua Corbett,...
Abbeyleix and Castletown hurlers look to Tipperary for new managers ahead of 2025 season
Two Laois senior hurling clubs have appointed new managers ahead of the 2025 season.
Both Abbeyleix and Castletown have gone outside the county and into...
Laois students battle through the snow and ice to take part in Young Scientist...
With snow and ice causing the vast majority of Laois primary and secondary schools to remain closed this week, that didn't stop three students...
Portlaoise Hospital ED sees more than 1,700 patients in last two weeks as flu...
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise says that the hospital continues to experience a high number of patients with respiratory viral illnesses, such as Influenza, RSV...
Three time Paralympian Nicole Turner calls time on swimming career
Portarlington Paralympic swimmer Nicole Turner has announced her retirement, bringing an extraordinary career in competitive swimming to a close.
A Paralympic silver medalist and multiple-time...
Laois family set to compete as new series of Ireland’s Fittest Family now underway
The brand new series of the hit RTE TV Show ‘Ireland’s Fittest Family’ got underway last night – and there will be Laois involvement.
Series...
WATCH: Standing room only as Stradbally Community Choir host hugely successful first performance
It was standing room only in Sacred Heart Church in Stradbally on the eve of Christmas Eve.
Hundreds of people turned up as the Stradbally...
Laois minor hurlers name 35-player panel with 16 clubs represented ahead of 2025 season
Laois minor hurling manager Glen McEvoy has named a 35-player panel ahead of the 2025 season.
The Clonaslee native has picked players from 16 different...
Laois GAA confirm U-20 Footballer and Hurler of the year for 2024
Laois GAA have announced that Jake Darcy is the U-20 footballer of the year for the 2024 season.
The Annanough defender, who is eligible for...
Crettyard go internal as replacement found for victorious Noel Delaney
Newly promoted Crettyard have appointed a new manager ahead of the 2025 season.
After three years in charge, Ballyroan-Abbey's Noel Delaney has departed the role.
And...
Christmas carol service plus new sensory courtyard, garden and nest swing equipment for Ballyadams...
Ballyadams NS have fully reconfigured their second autism classroom and further doubled the size of the outdoor softplay area for both autism classes.
The school...
Gardai release details ahead of final National Slow Down Day of 2024
Gardai will conduct a 24-hour speed enforcement operation nationwide from 7am tomorrow morning in partnership with the Road Safety Authority.
Tomorrow is the final National...
Another TV appearance ahead as Timahoe Male Choir to feature on Ear To The...
There really is no stopping this group of Laois lads - and they will be back on our TV screens once again tonight.
The final...
Three Laois GAA clubs appoint new managers ahead of 2025 season
Three more Laois GAA clubs have appointed new managers ahead of the 2025 season.
First off, the next calendar year is set to be an...
In Pictures: Concert, trad session, big sing and movie as Christmas festivities held in...
Christmas officially arrived in Portlaoise last weekend with four brilliantly organised events taking place.
On Saturday December 14, Laois School of Music and Music Generation...