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.
Timahoe Male Choir confirmed as Pints In A Field 3 line-up announced by The...
The 2 Johnnies, Basshunter and the Vengaboys are set to rock a festival in Dublin next summer - and so will The Timahoe Male...
Big Laois involvement as North London Shamrocks make history with first ever championship win
History was made in London yesterday as North London Shamrocks claimed London SFC glory for the first time ever.
They defeated St Kiernan's in the...
In Pictures: Glory for St Brigid’s as they get past Camross for Laois camogie...
There was joy unconfined as St Brigid's claimed the Laois Intermediate camogie championship title yesterday.
This was a repeat of the 2022 final as St...
In Pictures: All smiles as Portlaoise defeat Abbeyleix to claim Junior Camogie glory
There were scenes of celebration in O'Moore Park yesterday as Portlaoise claimed Junior camogie champions.
This is a title that the Town won back in...
Laois primary school approved for new special educational needs classroom
Rosenallis National School has been approved by the government for a special education needs classroom.
The news was confirmed recently by Minister for State at...
Laois Councillor ‘hung out to dry’ after only one half of road works carried...
A Laois County Councillor was extremely disgruntled at the Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal District meeting this week over works that were only half done.
Fianna Fail Councillor...
Excitement building as Laois GAA club gear up to host popular ‘Pumpkin Patch’ event...
This October Bank Holiday weekend, a very popular Pumpkin Patch event will take place in the GAA grounds in Clonad.
This will be the fifth...
The 2 Johnnies wax lyrical about the Timahoe Men’s Choir following RTE TV show...
The 2 Johnnies Late Night Lock In continues on RTE tonight but the the lads behind it are still talking about what happened last...
Two Laois students receive prestigious scholarships worth €24,000
Sarah Daly and Ella McNulty, two outstanding students from Scoil Chríost Rí, have been awarded the prestigious Naughton Scholarship following their exceptional Leaving Certificate...
Laois GAA confirm all management teams bar senior hurlers ahead of 2025 season
Laois GAA have confirmed their management teams for all of their squads except the senior hurlers.
In a post on social media last night, five...
Leinster Colleges SFC: Stalemate as 14-man Knockbeg come from behind to draw with Athy
Knockbeg College 1-11 Ardscoil na Tríonóide Athy 1-11
Leinster Colleges SFC Round 1
It was honours even in Graiguecullen this afternoon as Knockbeg College and Ardscoil...
In Pictures: Champions again! Portarlington celebrate as they claim Jack Delaney Cup once more
'The sweetest one of them all' - That was how many of the Portarlington players described their victory on Sunday.
Portarlington were crowned Laois Senior...
In Pictures: Jubilant scenes as Portlaoise celebrate first minor success since 2012
There were jubilant scenes as Portlaoise ended a minor football championship drought that stretched back 12 years.
Hard and all as it is to believe,...
Laois SFC: Four titles in five years for Portarlington as Foster and Murphy dismantle...
Portarlington 3-13 Portlaoise 0-13
Laois SFC Final
Portarlington are the Laois Shopping Centre Senior football champions once again following victory over Portlaoise this afternoon.
Pat Roe's charges...
WATCH: Holy Family Senior School throw their support by Portlaoise seniors and minors this...
We are 24 hours away from the 2024 Laois Shopping Centre Senior football championship final and excitement is building.
We took a trip to Portlaoise...
Three semi finals and a final on another Saturday of GAA action
Clonaslee-St Manman's v The Heath
Laois SFC 'B' Final in COE at 7pm
The John Conway Cup will have a new owner this evening after Clonaslee-St...
Two relegation finals and a Junior A semi final down for decision this evening
Ballyfin v Ballylinan
Laois SFC Relegation Final in Stradbally at 7.15pm
The curtain will fall on one of these teams tonight as Ballyfin and Ballylinan meet...
New signage and repairs sought for Clonaslee, Rosenallis and Garryhinch
New signage and signage that needs to be repaired were topics for discussion at the Borris-In-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District this week.
Fianna Fail Councillor Seamus McDonald,...
Bus stops confirmed for Castletown as requests for more made in other areas
Laois County Council has signalled their intention to construct and erect bus stops in Castletown.
The response came following a query from Independent Councillor James...
10 Laois players selected on Tailteann Cup and Joe McDonagh Cup teams of the...
10 Laois players have been selected between the Tailteann Cup and Joe McDonagh Cup teams of the year.
Both teams reached the final of the...
Meet the retired Laois primary school teacher who has embarked on a new career...
At a time when many people are enjoying multiple careers, Stradbally native Martina Mulhall is providing a new service to help them get on...
Laois Football Podcast: Looking ahead to the SFC final with Padraig Clancy
The Laois senior football championship final is just four days away and our big preview is here.
For one final time, we are joined by...
Borris-Kilcotton manager Bourke ‘relieved’ after his side got the better of Ballinakill
Borris-Kilcotton manager Paudie Bourke says that his side were very relieved to get the better of Ballinakill on Saturday.
Speaking after his side hung on...
‘Stevo can never just score a normal goal’ – Clough-Ballacolla captain Aidan Corby on...
In the lead up to Sunday's county final, Clough-Ballacolla captain Aidan Corby described hurling as a 'religion' in his part of the world.
But somewhere...
‘No heroes, no egos – just everyone putting their shoulder to the wheel’ Willie...
Clough-Ballacolla claimed the Bob O'Keeffe Cup once again on Sunday as they defeated Rathdowney-Errill in the final.
It was a first for Willie Hyland as...
Borris-Kilcotton captain PJ Scully: “The lads at the back stood up”
Borris-Kilcotton captain PJ Scully was full of praise for his defenders after his side claimed Premier IHC glory on Saturday.
While his goals proved crucial...
In Pictures: Four titles in five years as Clough-Ballacolla celebrate Bob O’Keeffe once again
Clough-Ballacolla claimed the Bob O'Keeffe Cup for the fourth time in the last five seasons following victory in O'Moore Park yesterday.
Willie Hyland's charges were...
In Pictures: Wild celebrations as Castletown end minor drought with final win
There were wild scenes of celebration as Castletown claimed the Laois Minor A Hurling Championship title yesterday.
John Lyons' charges became the first team from...
Laois SHC: Clough-Ballacolla produce second half comeback to claim Bob O’Keeffe Cup once more
Clough-Ballacolla 2-22 Rathdowney-Errill 0-22
Laois SHC Final
Clough-Ballacolla have regained the Laois Senior Hurling Championship with an impressive win over Rathdowney-Errill in O'Moore Park this afternoon.
The...
Laois MHC: Cuddy’s class and Phelan’s finesse see Castletown claim first minor title since...
Castletown 2-18 The Harps 1-20
Laois MHC Final
Castletown are the 2024 Laois Minor Hurling champions following a pulsating and dramatic victory over The Harps.
In one...