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.
Park-Ratheniska withstand Shanahoe comeback to claim Ladies IFC title
Park-Ratheniska 3-8 Shanahoe 2-8
Ladies Intermediate Football Championship Final
Park-Ratheniska withstood a ferocious second half comeback by Shanahoe to win the Intermediate football title in Mountmellick...
A preview of tonight’s Laois minor football championship final
Laois Shopping Centre MFC 'A' Final
Tonight sees O'Moore Park host the last ever Minor A Football Championship final.
The age grade will be scrapped at...
LaoisToday Fantasy Football off to a flying start
The LaoisToday Fantasy Football League has made a brilliant start with a whopping 351 players joining our league.
We will still accept late entries and...
Laois GAA appoint new Games Development Officer
Laois GAA have announced the appointment of a new Games Development Officer.
Peter Hally, a Wexford native, has joined the team and this has led...
In Pictures: Great joy for Laois students collecting Leaving Cert results
Over 800 students in Laois collected their Leaving Certificate results this morning.
For many, the culmination of years of hard work came today and the...
Appeal for information after armed robbery in Ballybrittas
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward following an armed robbery in Ballybrittas last night.
At around 8.20pm, two males entered Murphy's Foodstore. One...
Laois GAA seeking mentors for Development Squads
Laois GAA are looking for people to get involved with their Talent Academies for next season.
They are asking clubs to put forward coaches in...
Gardaí appeal for information after hit-and-run
Gardaí have renewed their appeal for witnesses following a hit and run collision.
The incident took place in Co Carlow on June 17 in Carlow...
Draws for next stages of Laois SFC and IFC made
The draws for the next stages of the IFC and SFC have been made tonight in O'Moore Park.
The IFC quarter finals were already determined...
Portarlington sail past Ballyroan and into the quarter finals
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Portarlington 2-23 Ballyroan-Abbey 0-10
Laois Shopping Centre Senior Football Championship Round 2
Portarlington booked their pace in the Laois SFC...
Deering is Killeshin’s hero to leave Kilcruise in relegation trouble
Arles-Kilcruise 1-16 Killeshin 2-15
Laois Shopping Centre Senior Football Championship Round 2 Qualifier
Adam Deering was Killeshin's hero as he came off the bench to kick...
Live Blog: The final pair of Laois SFC Round 2 games
We've reached the end of another football week in Laois and by the end of this evening, a fourth team will have exited the...
Salty Dog stage at Electric Picnic celebrating 10 years
This September, to mark its 10th anniversary, The Salty Dog will find itself centrepiece to a bustling and grimy port - a whole new...
Portlaoise display title ambitions by dismantling O’Dempsey’s
Portlaoise 5-14 O'Dempsey's 1-14
Laois Shopping Centre Senior Football Championship Round 2
Portlaoise scored 1-8 without reply in a scintillating first half to blow O'Dempsey's out...
Ballylinan win derby against St Joseph’s
Ballylinan 3-13 St Joseph's 2-7
Laois Shopping Centre Senior Football Championship Round 2
Ballylinan are into the quarter finals of the Laois SFC after a comprehensive...
Ballyfin stun champions Stradbally and knock them out
Stradbally 3-8 Ballyfin Gaels 0-18
Laois Shopping Centre Senior Football Championship Round 2 Qualifier
Stradbally's defence of the Jack Delaney Cup is over after they were...
Live Blog: Triple header of Laois SFC action
It is a beautiful afternoon here in O'Moore Park and we are here to bring you all of tonight's three Laois SFC games.
County champions...
Midland Green Party hold successful public event
The Midlands Greens hosted a very successful inaugural public event in the County Arms Hotel in Bill on Monday.
Running alongside the Birr Vintage Week,...
Timahoe get the better of Parish neighbours Annanough
Timahoe 1-15 Annanough 2-6
Laois Shopping Centre Intermediate Football Championship Round 2 Qualifiers
Timahoe are through to the IFC quarter finals after seeing off Parish neighbours...
Laois Camogie team up with Specsavers Portlaoise for U-12 league
Specsavers Portlaoise have come on board to sponsor the Laois Camogie U-12 league this year.
Ten teams have entered the competition for the first time...
Midlands Soccer League announce new juvenile talent academy
The Midlands Schoolboy/Schoolgirls Soccer League has announced the creation of a new talent programme for kids aged between 5-10 years-old.
They have teamed up with...
Fixture details confirmed for Senior and Senior A quarter finals
Laois GAA have confirmed the quarter final details for the Laois Senior and Senior A hurling quarter finals.
Both games are double headers in O'Moore...
5ive and S Club Party (S Club 7) coming to Electric Picnic
Calling all 90s kids! Possibly two of the greatest pop acts from your generation are going to be in Stradbally in a few weeks...
Laois players shine as Ireland U-18 girls qualify for European quarter finals
Two basketballers from Portlaoise Panthers are shining for the Ireland U-18s who have qualified for the European Championship quarter finals.
They made it four wins...
Stradbally GAA presents … The OsKaRs
Stradbally are the current county football champions but they are planning to host a very novel event this November.
They are planning a spin on...
Previews of all tonight’s Laois GAA action
There are six adult football games down for decision tonight.
One Intermediate game, four Junior A games and the Junior B championship final.
Here, we take...
Portlaoise Panthers player named on Ireland U-16 men’s European Championships squad
A young Portlaoise Panthers basketballer has been named on the Ireland U-16 men's European Championships squad for the competition which begins in Bulgaria tomorrow.
Oisin...
Wins for The Heath and Spink in tonight’s JFC action
Laois Shopping Centre JFC 'A'
There were two JFC games down for decision tonight.
In Group A, The Heath continued their 100% record with a narrow...
All this weeks Laois GAA fixtures
We are in the throngs of the championship and here are the fixtures for the next seven days.
Tonight
Laois Shopping Centre Junior Football Championship Group...
Park-Ratheniska and Shanahoe to contest Ladies Intermediate final after wins
Ladies Football – Laois IFC Semi-finals
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Park-Ratheniska and Shanahoe will contest the Ladies Intermediate football...