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Alan Hartnett

Alan Hartnett
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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: Junior C Football final Rathdowney v Castletown

We're back in O'Moore Park on a dreary Monday night for the JFC 'C' final between Rathdowney and Castletown. Both of these sides are more...
Bobby Crowley, Knockneg College, on his way to winning the Boys 1500m at GloHealth Tailteann Inter Provincial Track and Field Championships in 2015

Knockbeg College student achieves American athletics scholarship

A young man who recently completed his Leaving Cert at Knockbeg College has won a place on an athletics scholarship at a prestigious American...

Clonad and Camross must do it all again in IHC

Camross 0-15 Clonad 1-12 Laois Shopping Centre IHC Quarter-final Camross and Colt must do battle again for a place in the Intermediate Hurling Championship semi-finals after...
Arles-Killeen have a new manager

Draws for next round of Laois SFC and IFC made

The draws for the next stages of the football championships have been made. The quarter finals of the SFC have thrown up so mouth-watering ties...
Adam Campion was influential for St Joseph's tonight but he is soon off to the USA

St Joseph’s progress following low scoring affair

St Joseph's 2-10 Ballyfin Gaels 1-6 Laois Shopping Centre Senior Football Championship Round 3 It wasn't pretty at times, but St Joseph's won't care one bit...
Evan Lowry celebrates after scoring his side's goal during the Leinster Minor Championship Semi-Final match between Laois and Offaly

Killeshin advance to quarter finals after injury time win

Brought to you in association with Treacy’s Bar & Restaurant The Heath 1-11 Killeshin 1-12 Laois Shopping Centre Senior Football Championship Round 3 Killeshin advanced to the Senior...
O'Moore Park

Live Blog: Laois SFC Round 3 double header

We're back in O'Moore Park this evening for the last two Round 3 SFC clashes of the weekend. Last night, Arles-Killeen and O'Dempsey's booked their...
Jody Dillon was in fine form for Stradbally this afternoon

Stradbally finally click to see off Kilcruise and save themselves

Stradbally 2-15 Arles-Kilcruise 1-9 Laois Shopping Senior Football Relegation Semi-Final Stradbally have won their first championship match in 2017 and staved off the possibility of relegation...
Preview of all four of today's games

Preview of all Sunday’s SFC action

Brought to you in association with Treacy’s Bar & Restaurant We’re getting to the midpoint of the football championships and after tonight, four more teams will...
Fat Chancers - Bernard OShea and Karl Spain

Fat Chancers Bernard O’Shea and Karl Spain coming to Portlaoise

Laois comedy fans can enjoy a double dose of laughs over the coming months with the announcement today by top Irish stand-ups Bernard O’Shea...
Ruairí O'Connor was in scintillating form for Timahoe tonight

Five goal O’Connor leads Timahoe to remarkable comeback win

Brought to you in association with The Final Furlong Timahoe 6-14 Courtwood 1-14 Intermediate Football Championship Round 3 Timahoe full forward Ruairi O'Connor netted FIVE second half goals...

Laois underage squads set for prestigious hurling tournaments

Laois U-14, U-15 and U-16 hurling squads are set to take part in three prestigious hurling tournaments today. Arrabawn Co-op U-16 Hurling “B” Tournament will...

Previews of tonight’s Laois IFC and SFC matches

We're getting to the midpoint of the football championships and after this weekend, nine teams will be finished for the year. There are four games...
A big win for Barrowhouse in the IFC relegation final

Barrowhouse edge Annanough in dramatic IFC relegation final

Barrowhouse 2-7 Annanough 1-9 Laois Shopping Centre Intermediate Football Championship Relegation Final We said there would be nothing but a kick of a ball between these...
We're live in Timahoe tonight for the IFC relegation final

Live Blog: IFC relegation final (We hope!)

We're live in Timahoe tonight for the IFC relegation final between Annanough and Barrowhouse. The reason for the 'we hope' in the headline is that...
T and S United Family Fun Day

T&S United hosting Family Fun Day to celebrate ten years

T&S United soccer club are hosting a Family Fun Day this Saturday August 26 to celebrate their tenth season in existence. The Timahoe based club...
Annanough and Barrowhouse will do battle in this IFC relegation decider

A preview of tonight’s IFC relegation final

Tonight sees a battle for survival in the Intermediate Football Championship take place in Timahoe at 7.15pm. Colin Miller's Annanough will do battle with John...

Laois Heritage Week gets off to a wild start

National Heritage Week got off to a great start this week in Laois, with a great range of events for all ages. The theme for...
Laois GAA

Wins for Park-Ratheniska and Spink in latest JFC ‘A’ action

Laois Shopping Centre JFC 'A' There were two games down for decision in the final round of group games in the Laois JFC 'A' on...
The Heath GAA Rounders

The Heath GAA gearing up for two All-Ireland Rounders finals

The Heath are gearing up for two All-Ireland Rounders finals this weekend after incredible victories. Last Sunday saw the Senior Mixed and Senior Men's teams...
Death notices in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Thursday, August 24, 2017

Below are the recent deaths in Laois. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam. Patricia Lacumbre (née Ryan) Parnell Cresent, Portlaoise, Laois Patricia died suddenly at her home....
Danny Hickey, Michael Keogh and Adam Campion pictured with the Philadelphia Senior Championship trophy

Championship glory for Laois lads in America

Three St Joseph's players tasted championship success in America on Sunday. Michael Keogh, Danny Hickey and Adam Campion headed to the USA at the start...

Moment in Time: The Electric Picnic Festival in 2008

Can you believe the Electric Picnic will be 14 years old next weekend? Well it will be and, despite a brief moment of uncertainty around...
Mark Attride Memorial Cycle

Quiz night in aid of Mark Attride Memorial Cycle

The Mark Attride Memorial Cycle will take place next month and ahead of that, a quiz night will be held to raise funds. Taking place...
Ballinakill hurlers have a new manager

Live Blog: Last ever Laois MHC final

The last ever Laois Minor Hurling Championship final takes place tonight as old rivals Camross and Castletown-Slieve Bloom go head to head. The age grade...
There was disappointment for Alison Miller and the Ireland ladies rugby team this evening

WATCH: Alison Miller scores wonder try for Ireland at World Cup

It wasn't a great afternoon for the Irish Women's Rugby team. In fact, it probably hasn't been a great tournament for the side full stop. As...
The new fixtures for the hurling championships are here

A preview of tonight’s Minor Hurling Championship final

Tonight sees O’Moore Park host the last ever Minor A Hurling Championship final. The age grade will be scrapped at the end of this year...
The St Abbans womens team who who at the weekend

National League glory for St Abban’s Ladies

The women from St Abban's claimed the National Premier Division title on a wet day in Tullamore on Sunday - an absolutely massive achievement...
The Laois Ladies senior footballer championship has been delayed following an appeal

Ladies football championship delayed following appeal

The second semi-final of the Laois Ladies Senior Football Championship has been delayed following an appeal. Last night, Portlaoise defeated St Conleth's in the first...
Cian Taylor speaking ahead of tonight' first round game

LIVE BLOG: SHC and SHCA relegation finals

Welcome to Mountrath where the threat of relegation and this reporter getting wet from the remnants of Hurricane Gerth are equally terrifying. These are the...