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.
Laois photographer set to feature on popular RTE TV show Nationwide
Abbeyleix photographer Jim Fennelly will appear on RTE’s Nationwide programme with reporter Mary Fanning on Friday, February 21.
Fanning filmed this prolific photographer out and...
Three Laois players set to feature as League of Ireland set to return tonight
The League of Ireland will return from this evening and there will be significant interest in the First Division.
While the Premier Division kicks off...
Laois growers among winners at Tirlán Quality Grain award winners 2024
A Laois family are among the winners at this year’s prestigious Tirlán Quality Grain Awards.
Paul McDonald and his father JJ, operate a mixed enterprise...
Laois Junior champions Kilcavan go outside for new manager ahead of 2025 season
The 2024 Laois Junior football champions have appointed a new manager ahead of the 2025 season.
Kilcavan have opted to go for highly regarded Cork...
DPP to appeal sentence handed down to killer of Laois man Joe Drennan
The Director of Public Prosecutions has informed the family of the late Joe Drennan that they will appeal the sentence handed down to his...
Basketball: All-Ireland U-16 bronze for Laois secondary school who make history
History was made by a Laois secondary school last week as they claim All-Ireland U-16 League bronze medals.
Mountmellick Community School's boys team claimed the...
In Pictures: All smiles as Clough-Ballacolla camogie club celebrate 2024 with awards evening
There was a huge turn out, with lots of chaos, noise and celebrating, as Clough-Ballacolla Camogie club held their annual awards evening on Sunday.
It...
McNulty impressed by debutants as attention quickly turns to Sligo on Sunday
Laois senior football manager Justin McNulty was impressed by those that he gave a debut to on Saturday in Leitrim.
Laois won the game at...
Newly elected Laois Senator calls on government to intervene to stop sell off of...
Newly elected Sinn Féin Senator Maria McCormack has slammed the decision to sell off Bord Na Móna Recycling.
On Friday, Bord na Móna said it...
New Laois captain Byrne hails Mark Timmons as footballers secure first win in Leitrim
New Laois senior football captain Brian Byrne has hailed the impact of his clubmate Mark Timmons on his career to date.
For the first time...
In Pictures: All smiles as World champion Irish dancer Bobby Kinsella receives Civic Reception
It was all smiles in the chamber of Laois County Council last week as a young dancer received the highest of accolades.
Stradbally's Bobby Kinsella...
LoveLaois Podcast: New Friday Panel, Seanad elections, double-barreled names and those we have lost
After a few weeks off, the LoveLaois Podcast is back with a new Friday panel.
It is an all LaoisToday affair as Steven Miller is...
Crettyard man named Federation of Irish Sport Volunteer of the Year for 2024
The Federation of Irish Sport has announced that Paddy Brennan has been named Laois’s 2024 recipient of the Volunteers in Sport Awards.
Paddy will be...
Kelly Cup: Rosenallis claim victory over Crettyard in first competitive game under new rules
Crettyard 0-11 Rosenallis 3-12
Kelly Cup Group B Round 1
History was made in Laois this evening as the first competitive game played under the new...
1st Year Football: Dramatic comeback as Portlaoise CBS defeat St Peter’s for South Leinster...
Portlaoise CBS 5-4 St Peter's College (Wexford) 2-7
1st Year South Leinster 'B' Football Championship Final
Portlaoise CBS have been crowned First Year South Leinster 'B'...
Ceann Comhairle ruling on Dail speaking row ‘a victory for logic and common sense’...
Laois TD Brian Stanley has welcomed Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy's decision in relation to the row over Dail speaking rights.
Last month, the Dail was...
Remembering the late Bernadette McRedmond – Laois’s first Special Olympic medalist
There was sadness in Laois in the middle of January when Bernadette (Bern) McRedmond passed away.
Ms McRedmond, from Knockanina in Mountrath, died peacefully on...
Who are the new faces on the Laois senior football panel for 2025?
"And who is he now?" - That is a phrase you will hear around the country over the next few weeks as casual GAA...
Laois TD lambasts new government over health, housing, families and workers
Laois TD Brian Stanley has lambasted the new government - saying their first action was to create more 'jobs for the boys'.
In a statement...
Fleming loses out as government announce new junior minister positions
Sean Fleming has lost out as Taoiseach Micheal Martin announced the junior ministerial positions today.
The Laois TD was the outgoing Minister of State at...
Laois footballers and hurlers learn their fate as GAA refixes postponed matches
The Laois senior footballers and hurlers have discovered when their postponed National League Round 1 fixtures have been refixed for.
The Laois footballers were due...
Portlaoise College Transition Year students set to bring “Grease” to life
Portlaoise College's Transition Year students are ready to take the stage with their highly anticipated production of Grease.
The performances will take place at the...
Laois business owner’s clever invention goes viral on TikTok with two million views
Dale Kavanagh is the latest Laois native to go viral on TikTok after a video he posted gained over two million views.
Dale is the...
Water supply ‘returning to normal’ in Laois following Storm Éowyn – Uisce Eireann
Uisce Éireann says that water supply in Laois is 'returning to normal' following the impact of Storm Éowyn.
The state body, known previously as Irish...
Laois to host event highlighting suicide prevention and bereavement support services
A free suicide bereavement support awareness event will take place on Thursday, January 30, from 7.30pm to 9pm at the Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise.
The event...
Laois community gardening groups wanted for Bord Bia Bloom
Bord Bia is calling for local gardening groups and enthusiasts to participate at Bord Bia Bloom by designing and delivering their very own green...
Laois County Council open helpline for those who need support post Storm Éowyn
Laois County Council have opened a helpline for those who need support following the impact of Storm Éowyn.
According to powercheck.ie, there are premises still...
Match postponed again – Laois footballers rescheduled trip to Leitrim is OFF
The Laois senior footballers will have to wait another week for their season to begin.
That is after it has been announced, for the second...
MATCH OFF – National hurling league Westmeath v Laois postponed due to frozen pitch
The day that inter-county GAA was set to return to Laois has ended with nothing happening at all.
This morning, the meeting of Laois and...
MATCH OFF – National Football League Division 3 clash between Laois and Leitrim postponed
The National Football League Division 3 meeting between Leitrim and Laois has been postponed.
A statement from Laois GAA this morning confirmed that the game...