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.
Late Lawlor points get Laois over the line
Laois 2-11 Kildare 2-9
Laois made the perfect start to their Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 2 campaign as two late points from Emma...
Mixed results for Laois schools in annual report
IT’s mixed news for Laois secondary school following the release of the Sunday Independent School League Tables.
The study of over 700 post primary schools...
Dunne hopeful Dillon will provide a spark on return
PORTLAOISE AFC manager Ger Dunne is hopeful returning striker Jody Dillon will help his side to cause a cup upset tomorrow.
The Leinster Senior...
Popular priest honoured for services in Timahoe
FORMER Stradbally parish priest Fr Jim O’Connell was honoured for his services to the area at a ceremony in Timahoe hall last night.
The popular...
Blow for Laois as Maher steps down from panel
The Laois senior hurlers have been dealt a blow before the start of their Allianz Hurling League campaign with the news that experienced Clough-Ballacolla...
Second half surge crucial for Clonaslee
Clonaslee CS 2-12 Dunshaughlin CS 0-6
A SECOND half surge for Clonaslee proved the difference as they lifted the Leinster Senior C Hurling title in...
Laois man helping a Scottish GAA club on historic tilt at All-Ireland glory
THE All-Ireland Junior club football championship semi-final will have a strong Laois interest this Sunday as former St Joseph’s man Arron Moore will be...
Doogue expecting big things in 2017
LAOIS ladies manager Kevin Doogue is confident that 2017 will be a good year for football in the county after a number of years...