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.
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It’s been another hectic week here in the O’Moore County but now that we’ve reached the weekend, it’s time to take stock on all...
Check out all the pictures from the Abbeyleix St Patrick’s Day parade
Hundreds braved the mist this afternoon in Abbeyleix to line the streets of one of Laois' biggest towns.
There were entertained by a large procession...
Stradbally celebrates GAA success at St Patrick’s Day parade
Stradbally GAA and the Bill Delaney Cup took centre stage on Main Street this morning at their St Patrick's Day parade.
Martin Murphy's Stradbally senior...
Fears that river in Clonaslee will become polluted with raw sewage
There is a strong chance that the river in Clonaslee will become polluted with human waste if action is not taken, a county Councillor...
Cheltenham 2017: Your race-by-race guide to Day 4 of the festival
The experts at the Preview Night in Kavanagh’s Bar in Portlaoise had another mixed day at the 2017 Cheltenham Festival yesterday and they (as...
Gardai appeal for witnesses after car burnt out in Portlaoise
Gardai are appealing for information after a car was burnt out in Portlaoise last night.
The incident took place in Knockmay at around 11.30pm and...
Rural Laois under siege from ‘signage theft epidemic’
Parts of Laois are suffering from a 'signage theft epidemic', a Laois County Councillor has claimed.
Cllr James Kelly made the revelation following a discussion...
WATCH: Portlaoise CBS students release EPIC Zambia trip video
A group of students from St Mary's CBS in Portlaoise have recently returned from a trip to Zambia where they have been working as...
Portlaoise AFC win again and move into top spot
Portlaoise AFC 3 Hartstown/Huntstown FC 1
Leinster Senior League Division 1B
Portlaoise continued their good form with a home win over Dublin side Hartstown/Huntstown in Rossleighan...
Laois pay the price for wayward shooting as Leinster U-21 campaign ends
Laois 2-8 Offaly 2-9
Leinster U-21 Football Championship Semi-Final
Ten wides in the opening 35 minutes cost Laois dearly as their Leinster U-21 campaign came to...
Multiple ambulances on the scene following accident in Portlaoise
Two ambulances are attending the scene of a road traffic accident in Portlaoise this morning.
The incident took place in the Towerhill area of Portlaoise,...
TY students from Coláiste Íosagáin make presentation in Croke Park
A team of Transition Year students from Coláiste Íosagáin in Portarlington made a presentation in Croke Park yesterday in a bid to win five Irish...
What you need to know about tonight’s Leinster U-21 semi-final clash between Laois and...
Leinster U-21 Football Championship Semi Final Preview
Gary Kavanagh’s Laois U-21 side continue their Leinster championship campaign tonight by facing Offaly in Dr Cullen Park at...
Mixed fortunes for Laois players in latest League of Ireland action
There were mixed fortunes for the native Laois soccer players and managers in the latest action from both divisions of the League of Ireland.
In...
All your Laois GAA fixtures for the week ahead
The Laois U-21 footballers go in search of a place in the Leinster final on Wednesday night which is the standout fixture this week.
Gary...
Gardai calling for people to alarm their homes following latest Ballylinan robbery
Gardai are urging people living in rural area to purchase house alarms following the latest burglary in the Ballylinan area.
On Friday, two males were...
Former Emo Celtic player making waves at international level
A former Emo Celtic soccer player, now plying her trade in Dublin, is hoping to lead the Republic of Ireland to the U-17 European...
Here are all of this week’s CCFL soccer fixtures
SATURDAY MARCH 18
All games at 2.30 unless stated
Under 17 Cup Group 1:
Hodson Bay v Mullingar Ath
T & S Utd v Longford Town
Under 17 Cup...
Witnesses sought after houses burgled in Portlaoise and Mountrath
Gardai are appealing for witnesses after three house robberies were carried out in the Portlaoise and Mountrath areas on Friday.
Two took place in Portlaoise...
Wins for Graiguecullen, O’Dempsey’s and The Heath in Division 1
All-County Football League Division 1 Round-up
Graiguecullen pulled off a remarkable second half performance against the wind to get Pádraig Clancy's reign as manager off...
Brave Raheen just edged out in CCFL Cup while Towerhill thank Stradbally for playoff
Raheen FC's CCFL Cup journey is over after they were narrowly beaten at home this morning by a side ranked two divisions above them.
Cup...
Four goal Murphy helps Portlaoise continue promotion push
Ballyfermot United 0 Portlaoise AFC 5
Leinster Senior League Division 1B
Centre forward Jason Murphy scored four times as Portlaoise AFC romped to a fully deserved...
Three finals for Turner in first weekend of World Paralympic Swimming Series
Nicole Turner reached three finals at the first weekend of the inaugural World Paralympic Swimming Series.
The Portarlington athlete competed in three events over the...
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Saturday Sports Interview: Mountmellick man Coss hoping to lead Athlone Town back to the...
Colm Coss is a name primarily known in these parts for being a very good Mountmellick and Laois Gaelic footballer.
However, for the last year, the...
My Club and I: Mark McDonald (Raheen FC)
Mark McDonald is the subject of this week’s ‘My Club and I’ interview.
The Raheen FC soccer player has been the rock at the heart of...
Comedy duo Rubberbandits set for BARE In The Woods this summer
The Rubberbandits have been announced as one of the headline acts for this year's BARE in the Woods festival.
The group, synonymous for wearing plastic bags...
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It’s been another hectic week here in the O’Moore County but now that we’ve reached Friday and the weekend is almost upon us, it’s...
Former Knockbeg College student is a millionaire in the Big Apple
A former Knockbeg College student, who packed up and moved to New York as a teenager, is now worth a staggering $40 million.
Illann Power...
Plenty of Laois interest in All-Ireland School Cross Country Finals
The cross country season comes to an end this weekend with the All-Ireland Schools Cross Country Finals being held in Mallusk Playing Fields, Newtownabbey,...