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.
All Thursday night’s Laois GAA results
Another extremely busy evening of action in the GAA scene in Laois.
In the ACFL Division 1A, O'Dempsey's moved back into second place in the...
Electric Picnic announce eco-friendly measures – and one might benefit your pocket
The Electric Picnic have announced a raft of new measures and initiatives aimed at making this year's festive more eco-friendly than ever before.
The one...
Can you name the Laois football team from our last meeting with Clare?
The last team the Laois footballers played Clare was at the very same stage as where they will meet on Saturday - Round 2...
Laois hurler Whelan sings praise for teammate Downey
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Laois defender Matthew Whelan has heralded teammate Seán Downey for putting in an incredible performance against Carlow on...
New waste charges are another stealth tax claims Sinn Fein TD
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has described the proposed waste charges regime as a new stealth tax which "will again hit low income workers and...
Delaney: U-17s were out to exact revenge on Louth for Minor defeat
Laois U-17 boss Noel Delaney says his side were determined to beat Louth to avenge their Minor defeat to the Wee County earlier this...
Laois move into Leinster U-17 quarter final in style
Laois 7-15 Louth 0-3
Leinster U-17 Football Championship Round 1
Laois are into the Leinster U-17 quarter finals following an emphatic victory over Louth in O'Moore...
All tonight’s Laois GAA results
It was another busy night of football and hurling action in Laois.
The Laois U-17 footballers enjoyed an emphatic win over Louth in the first...
LIVE BLOG: Laois v Louth in Leinster U-17 FC Round 1
It's turning into a wet and miserable evening so, if you don't fancy venturing to O'Moore Park, never fear, we are here!
Laois take on...
Hotels will be used to house homeless Laois families, Cllr warns
A County Councillor has warned that hotels will soon be used to house homeless Laois families as the housing crisis reaches boiling point.
Independent Cllr...
Donoher boost for Creedon ahead of Clare showdown
The Laois senior footballers have received a boost with the news that Niall Donoher has returned to fitness.
The Courtwood man was forced off in...
U-17 football boss Delaney hoping Laois people get behind his team
Laois U-17 manager Noel Delaney has called on Laois people to get behind his team as they begin their Leinster championship campaign tonight.
This is...
First Dates Ireland looking for single men for new series
Do you know any single Laois lads who are looking for love?
Well, First Dates Ireland has just launched an appeal for such men to...
Laois hurler named for GAA player of the week
Laois senior hurler Seán Downey has been named the GAA player of the week following an online vote.
Ballinakill's Seán Downey and Clough-Ballacolla Lee Cleere...
Laois team named for first ever Leinster U-17 championship opener
Laois U-17 football manager Noel Delaney has named his starting team for the county's first ever Leinster U-17 championship match.
The side, which will take...
Two Laois soccer clubs holding quizzes to raise funds
Two Laois soccer clubs, Towerhill Rovers and Stradbally Town, are holding table quizzes to raise funds.
Towerhill are holding their table quiz on the Friday June...
Councillors reaffirm vote to zone Laois a wind turbine-free county
Laois County Councillors have once again voted to not to allow any part of the county be zoned for wind turbines.
The Councillors previously did so...
Fixture details for Laois hurlers and footballers confirmed
The CCC has confirmed the fixture details for the Laois hurlers and footballers - and it's not good news for the fans!
The Laois footballers...
New Portlaoise library set to cost €5 million
A new library in Portlaoise, planned to be in operation by 2019, is set to cost almost €5 million.
The startling figure was confirmed by...
Laois hurlers to face Dublin in All-Ireland Qualifiers
The Laois hurlers have been drawn to face Dublin in the first round of the All-Ireland Hurling Qualifiers.
The men from the capital were drawn first...
Can you name all 19 County Councillors in Laois?
In May 2014, all of the people of Laois took the polling boots and elected 19 County Councillors.
These are split among three Municipal Districts...
Laois U-17 football panel and captain named ahead of championship opener
The Laois U-17 football panel for the upcoming Leinster campaign has been named.
This is the first year of this competition which will replace the...
Feile Round-up: All-Ireland final heartbreak for Laois teams
Three Laois teams took part in the All-Ireland football Feile played at venues across Cavan, Monaghan and Fermanagh at the weekend.
Portlaoise and Graiguecullen took part in...
Fianna Fail TD welcomes new bus service in Laois
Fianna Fáil TD Seán Fleming has heralded the announcement of a new bus service in Laois as 'excellent news'.
The service is being provided by...
Laois may have to send a bus to Lourdes to get a team out...
Laois senior hurling manager Eamonn Kelly says he may need divine intervention to help him field a team in Laois's next match.
The former Offaly...
Laois strike late in injury time to beat Carlow
Laois 2-14 Carlow 1-16
All-Ireland Qualifiers Preliminary Round
Injury time points from goalkeeper Enda Rowland and full forward Neil Foyle saw Laois past Carlow in a...
All Sunday’s Laois GAA results
It was another busy day in Laois GAA with action in domestic football and hurling as well as inter-county hurling and Ladies football.
There were...
Laois Ladies Leinster campaign ends following Dublin defeat
Laois Ladies 2-3 Dublin Ladies 8-13
Ladies Leinster Football Championship Semi-Final
Reigning Leinster champions Dublin inflicted a heavy defeat upon the Laois Ladies this morning in...
Laois Ladies captain O’Loughlin ready for Dublin test
The Laois Ladies are facing a stern test when they take on Dublin tomorrow morning in Timahoe in the Leinster semi-final.
Dublin are reigning Leinster...
Appeal for information after €3k worth of tools stolen
Gardaí are appealing for information following two robberies at Laois business premises during the week.
€2,000 worth of tools was taken from a unit at...