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.
Commuter chaos in Laois as secondary strike causes mayhem
There has been chaos for Laois commuters this morning as almost all Irish rail services have been cancelled.
For those who managed to make it...
Laois hurlers unchanged for relegation playoff
Laois manager Eamonn Kelly has selected the same 15 who narrowly went down to Wexford last week for their relegation playoff tomorrow night.
After such...
Test your memory with our Laois and Offaly football quiz
Laois and Offaly contest a winner takes all Division 3 game in O'Connor Park on Sunday.
But what is your knowledge of the two sides...
Some young club players will play only FIVE games this year
Some young GAA players in Laois face the prospect of playing only five competitive games this year due to structural changes.
This year, due to fixture...
Renowned harp player to perform in aid of PATH
A former member of Celtic Women will be in Portlaoise next month for a special concert in aid of Portlaoise Action to Homelessness.
Orla Fallon...
Petition for full time security launched following mugging of disabled Graiguecullen man
The sister of a disabled Grauguecullen man who was robbed in a park in Carlow at the weekend has launched a petition calling for...
Hat-trick hero Cahillane leads Portlaoise to exact county final revenge on Stradbally
Portlaoise 4-11 Stradbally 3-6
ACFL Division 1A
Portlaoise made full use of the wind in Bill Delaney Park tonight as they put this game beyond Stradbally...
Mail sorting centre in Portlaoise evacuated after suspect package found
The Army Bomb Disposal Unit were in Portlaoise this afternoon following the discovery of a suspect package at the international mailing centre.
The An Post facility...
All-Ireland French debating glory for Laois students
A group of secondary school students from Laois beat off fierce competition from a number of private schools to be crowned All-Ireland French debating champions...
Planning permission for wind turbine near Fossey mountain rejected
An application to erect a wind turbine in Laois has been rejected by An Bord Pleanala.
This was an appeal by Andy Dunne of 7 Kellyville...
Plea made for four players to be allowed play minor football
A plea for four Arles-Kilcruise players to be able to play minor football this year was made at Monday night's county board meeting.
The quartet,...
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after disabled Graiguecullen man mugged
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a disabled Graiguecullen man was robbed in broad daylight in a park in Carlow on Sunday afternoon.
Wheelchair-bound Eoin...
Gardaí seek information after two caravans burnt out
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after two caravans were burnt out in Portlaoise last night.
The incident took place at Harpur's Lane, Portlaoise in the...
Ballinakill GAA in mourning following sudden loss of Laois great
The people of Ballinakill and Laois GAA are in mourning following the sudden death of a great servant - Michael 'Maggie' Walsh.
The 64-year-old was...
Touhy’s winning start to Geelong career results in hefty fine
Portlaoise man Zach Touhy made a winning start to his career with new club Geelong at the weekend - but it came at a...
Here are all of this week’s CCFL soccer fixtures
There are a couple of big games this weekend in the CCFL involving Laois teams.
Raheen travel to Monksland United on Sunday with a place...
Five star Laois Ladies strike late to beat Tyrone
Laois 5-7 Tyrone 3-11
Ladies National Football League Division 2
Laois ladies struck five goals in Omagh against Tyrone to put one foot in the semi-finals...
Walsh returns as Ballylinan put Kilcruise to the sword
Ballylinan 0-16 Arles-Kilcruise 0-9
ACFL Division 1B
Gary Walsh returned from injury to kick nine points as Ballylinan got the better of Arles-Kilcruise in Division 1B...
Wins for Portlaoise Shamrocks, Raheen and Rosenallis in CCFL cup action
There were a raft of all-Laois ties in the Combined Counties Football League today as the cup competitions got into full swing.
Portlaoise Shamrocks 1...
Clancy’s Graiguecullen inflict a second defeat on his old team
Graiguecullen 2-8 Ballyroan-Abbey 0-6
ACFL Division 1A
Pádraig Clancy tasted victory this afternoon as his new side made it back-to-back defeats for his old side.
Graiguecullen have...
Late goal not enough for Castletown as Camross prevail
Camross 1-12 Castletown 1-9
ACHL Division 1
A late goal from Gearóid Gaughan wasn't enough for Castletown as they suffered defeat away to Camross on Sunday...
Creedon: Donie Kingston is a top player
Laois football manager Peter Creedon tasted league success for just the second time on Saturday evening in O’Moore Park as Donie Kingston inspired his side...
Kingston kicks nine points as Laois win and keep survival hopes alive
Laois 1-13 Longford 0-13
Allianz Football League Division 3
Donie Kingston was the star of the show for Laois tonight as his nine points kept their...
Doogue: These will be our two toughest games
Ladies National Football League Division 2 Round 6 Preview
The Laois ladies sit top of Division 2 with two games to go - but manager...
What you need to know about tonight’s Division 3 clash between Laois and Longford
NFL Division 3 Round 6 Preview
Peter Creedon’s Laois side continue their National Football League Division 3 campaign by facing Longford in O'Moore Park at 7pm.
Laois...
Begley: We just need one big break
The Laois footballers have endured a rough time of things in the last few months.
A positive O'Byrne Cup campaign under new manager Peter Creedon...
Four changes to Laois team for must win clash with Longford
Laois manager Peter Creedon has made four changes for his sides' must win clash at home to Longford tomorrow evening.
Stradbally's Eoin Buggie replaces the injured...
Success for Portlaoise CBS at TY Mini Company competition
St Mary's CBS Portlaoise were represented by four mini companies at the PDST Get up and Go competition in Kilkenny yesterday.
It was a hugely...
Laois hurlers make two changes for trip to Wexford
Laois hurling manager Eamon Kelly has made two changes and a raft of positional switches ahead of Sunday's trip to face league leaders Wexford.
Borris-Kilcotton's...
Son launches run in aid of Pieta House for beloved dad
Shane Buggy, son of Crettyard man Ned Buggy, has launched a run in his late dad's memory to raise funds for Pieta House.
The Buggy...