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: St Patrick’s Day pictures conclude with Ballyroan, Rosenallis and Mountmellick parades
Our 2025 St Patrick's Day coverage is at an end but we still have pictures from three more parades to bring you.
Of these, the...
In Pictures: Fire engines, miniature horses, ukulele band and much more at Stradbally St...
One of the longest serving St Patrick's Day parades in Laois did not disappoint as a huge crowd turned out in Stradbally.
Stradbally is a...
In Pictures: Massive turnout in Mountrath with 67 images for St Patrick’s Day
In what was certainly one of the biggest St Patrick's Day parades in Laois, the Mountrath one drew a big crowd.
With many of the...
In Pictures: RTE cameras in attendance as Clonaslee celebrate for St Patrick’s Day
The RTE TV cameras were in attendance as the community in Clonaslee came together for their St Patrick's Day parade.
This parade took place for...
In Pictures: Green is the colour as Vicarstown and Graigucuellen celebrate St Patrick’s Day
St Patrick's Day is in full swing and our latest article contains pictures from Vicarstown and Graiguecullen.
Vicarstown held the honour of being the earliest...
In Pictures: Up bright and early as The Heath kick off St Patrick’s Day...
It was a very early start in The Heath this morning as they got St Patrick's Day underway with the very first parade in...
In Pictures: St Patrick’s festivities begin a day early as Rathdowney host first parade...
St Patrick's Day is officially on March 17 but that didn't stop those in Rathdowney from going a day early.
Sunday morning in the Laois...
In Pictures: Historic occasion as Annanough celebrate 105 years with visit from GAA President
It was a momentous and historic occasion in Annanough on Friday as the club celebrated 105 years in existence.
The Vicarstown club were honoured to...
ACFL Division 1 and 2: Ballyroan-Abbey hold on to see off Emo while Arles-Killeen...
Ballyroan-Abbey 0-13 Emo 0-11
ACFL Division 1 Round 1
Ballyroan-Abbey did all the hard work in the first half as they got their Laois Shopping Centre...
Seven Talking Points as back-to-back promotion bid ends with defeat to Clare
The Laois senior footballers came out on the wrong end of a thrilling encounter with Clare on Saturday evening.
Justin McNulty's side saw a six...
NFL Division 3: McMahon the difference as Laois let six point lead slip and...
Laois 1-21 Clare 2-22
National Football League Division 1B Round 6
Laois will remain in Division 3 of the National Football League in 2026 after they...
Laois cancer survivor tells her story as she encourages support for Daffodil Day
A young Laois woman has opened up about her cancer story as she encourages everyone to support Daffodil Day later this month.
Ellen Deegan from...
Three Laois players selected in Ireland Club rugby squad to face Portugal ‘A’
Three Laois rugby players have been named in the Ireland Club team to face Portugal 'A' in a match in Lisbon Friday.
Ratheniska's Craig Adams,...
Breslin on target as Republic of Ireland U-17s advance in European Championship Qualifiers
The Republic of Ireland U-17 Women's team have qualified for the next phase of the European Championships.
That is after they defeated Faroe Islands in...
Huge shock as Laois priest’s horse romps to victory on Day 2 of Cheltenham
There has been a huge shock and Laois success on Day 2 of the Cheltenham horse racing festival.
Lecky Watson romped to glory in the...
Alan Langton Memorial Cup set to be contested in memory of great Laois GAA...
Barrowhouse GAA are set to host their first Memorial Tournament on Sunday to commemorate all of their members who have passed.
And the teams who...
Portlaoise CBS twins crowned winners of Laois Student Enterprise Awards for 2025
Two students from Portlaoise CBS were crowned the overall winners at the Laois Student Enterprise Awards this afternoon.
Conor and Ross Dunne impressed the judges...
Laois students announced as runners-up of Certified Irish Angus Schools’ Competition
Three students from Scoil Chríost Rí, Portlaoise, were announced as runners-up at the final of the 2025 Certified Irish Angus Schools’ Competition in Croke...
In Pictures: Dinner Dance season concludes as Crettyard celebrate 2024 success
There were great celebrations on Saturday evening as members of Crettyard GAA came together for a dinner dance.
The Abbeyleix Manor Hotel was the venue...
In Pictures: More than 60 jobs to be created as €16 million steel fabrication...
It was an exciting day in Junction 17's National Enterprise Park as a Laois company officially unveiled its brand new €16 million facility.
Midland Steel,...
18 clubs, including one from Kildare, represented as Laois U-20 footballers confirm 37-player panel...
18 clubs are represented from across the county as manager Kieran Kelly has named the Laois U-20 football panel for 2025 has been named.
St...
Mountrath CS celebrates first Annual Patrons’ Day while Robotics team scoop Sportsmanship Award
Mountrath Community School marked its inaugural Patrons' Day with a celebration in the school on Tuesday, March 4.
This is a new tradition that honours...
Captain Conroy leads the way as TUS Midwest claim Bob Eustace Cup glory
Colin Conroy was the captain and man of the match as TUS Midwest claimed the Bob Eustace Cup in Athlone Town Stadium yesterday.
The Portlaoise...
Laois senior hurlers confirm new captain and vice-captains for 2025 season
The Laois senior hurlers have confirmed their captain and two vice-captains for the remainder of the 2025 season.
Rosenallis' David Dooley has been bestowed with...
In Pictures: Magnificent Mountmellick triumphs at FBD Capers Final 2025
The highly anticipated Macra Capers Final took place on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in the Mountmellick Community Arts Centre, and it proved to be...
Massive success as Camross Comhaltas claim All-Ireland title in Scoraíocht competition
It was another very successful weekend Camross Comhaltas on the competitions front with the senior group securing an All-Ireland title.
They claimed success in the...
Ladies NFL Division 3: Late Murphy free snatches point for Limerick as Laois comeback...
Laois 2-12 Limerick 2-12
Ladies National Football League Division 3 Round 5
A dramatic Laois comeback just fell short in Ballylinan this afternoon as Limerick struck...
Six Talking Points as the Laois senior footballers picked up a third Division 3...
For the third time in five matches, the Laois senior footballers achieved a victory in Division 3.
Last night, they defeated Antrim by 0-22 to...
NFL Division 3: Laois back in promotion hunt as they get the better of...
Laois 0-22 Antrim 1-17
National Football League Division 3 Round 5
Laois are back in the hunt for promotion to Division 2 after victory over a...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the as Laois footballers face Antrim in O’Moore Park
The Laois senior footballers are back in action today as they welcome Antrim to O’Moore Park.
Laois will be looking to bounce back from their...