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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Killeshin advance to quarter finals after injury time win
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The Heath 1-11 Killeshin 1-12
Laois Shopping Centre Senior Football Championship Round 3
Killeshin advanced to the Senior...
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...
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 Sunday’s SFC action
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We’re getting to the midpoint of the football championships and after tonight, four more teams will...
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...
Five goal O’Connor leads Timahoe to remarkable comeback win
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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...
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...
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&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...
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...
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 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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...