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.
In Pictures: Three Tenors impress in front of huge Laois crowd
The hugely popular Three Tenors performed a concert in St Fintan’s Church in Mountrath on Friday, February 21 in front of an audience of...
In Pictures: Páidí Ó Sé tournament glory for Ballyroan Ladies
Ballyroan Ladies are celebrating after they claimed Páidí Ó Sé Intermediate Ladies glory over the weekend.
This was the 31st staging of the competition and...
Laois County Council release ‘Severe Weather’ warning ahead of overnight rainfall
Laois County Council has released a warning for flooding across the county ahead of expected rainfall tonight.
Met Eireann have placed Laois in a 'Yellow...
What you need to know as the Laois footballers take on Clare in Division...
Seven days after the Laois senior footballers lost their unbeaten start to the National Football League at home to Cavan, they are back on...
Laois U-20 boss Kinsella hoping supporters get behind his side for Kildare clash
The Laois U-20 footballers will look to reach their second Leinster final in seven months when they take on old foes Kildare in MW...
Tributes paid following sad passing of popular Parish Priest
Tributes have been paid following the sad passing of Fr John Lalor - Parish Priest of Camross.
Fr Lalor passed away peacefully at St. Luke's...
Laois town chosen for Business Incentive Scheme
Laois County Council has introduced a Business Incentive Scheme to encourage the use of vacant commercial premises within a designated area of Durrow over...
Laois GAA set to host Concussion Network Educational Workshop
Laois GAA have teamed up with UPMC Concussion Network to host a seminar on Monday February 24.
The free workshop will take place in the...
Portlaoise Ladies Hockey all set for annual fundraiser
Portlaoise Ladies Hockey Club are holding their annual fundraising Comedy Night in Kavanagh’s Bar and Venue in Portlaoise on Saturday February 22 at 9.30pm,...
Fundraiser launched for Laois mother as she awaits heart transplant
A fundraiser has been launched in aid of a Laois mother who is awaiting a heart transplant.
Denise Geoghegan from Portarlington has found herself in...
Basketball star Ciara Byrne on balancing sports, unprecedented success and family support
Portlaoise's Ciara Byrne was named LaoisToday/Property Partners Buggy ‘Sports Star(s) of the Month’ for January yesterday.
The award honours outstanding individuals in local sport on...
Portlaoise boxer TJ Doheny set to return to the ring in March
Portlaoise boxer TJ 'The Power' Doheny is set to return to the ring in March.
The former super-bantamweight World Champion will be in action in...
Laois village set to bring back St Patrick’s Parade for first time in over...
In an era where a number of St Patrick's Day parades are being cancelled around the country - this Laois village is bringing theirs...
Electric Picnic organiser confirms big changes to 2020 festival following meeting with Laois Councillors
Big changes are on the way to how the Electric Picnic is run - that is the view of a number of Laois County...
WATCH: Drama in Portlaoise as Laois U-20s advance to Leinster semi final after penalty...
What a night that was!
The Laois U-20 footballers have reached the Leinster semi final following a dramatic penalty shoout-out win over Westmeath in MW...
Laois hurling manager Brennan on harsh conditions his side faced in defeat to Clare
The Laois senior hurlers had to contend with Storm Dennis, an Orange weather warning and hailstones in Ennis on Sunday as they were defeated...
Manager Quirke bemoans ‘really poor’ performance as Laois lose to Cavan
Laois senior football manager Mike Quirke was very disappointed with the manner of his side's defeat against Cavan on Sunday.
This was Laois's first league...
BREAKING: St Patrick’s Day Parade CANCELLED in Portlaoise
The St Patrick's Day parade in Portlaoise has been cancelled by organizers.
Citing 'numerous obstacles', PRO Paul Downey has released a statement on behalf of...
Laois man set to appear on latest series of RTE’s Winning Streak
The popular RTE gameshow Winning Streak will have another Laois person on our TV screens this weekend.
Mountmellick native Brendan Lynch will become the second...
What you need to know as the Laois U-20 footballers take on Westmeath in...
After a two-day delay, the Laois U-20 footballers are set to face Westmeath this evening in the quarter final of the Leinster championship this...
Basketball star Ciara Byrne named as LaoisToday/Property Partners Buggy Sports Star of the Month...
Portlaoise Panthers and Scoil Chriost Ri basketballer Ciara Byrne is the worthy recipient of ‘Sports Star(s) of the Month’ as she picked up her...
Two Laois girls represent Republic of Ireland U-17s against Iceland
The Republic of Ireland U-17 Women's team played two friendlies against Iceland over the weekend in Waterford.
And two Laois women were in the thick...
Goals either side of half time cost Laois as Cavan end unbeaten run
Laois 1-6 Cavan 3-10
Allianz Football League Division 2
Two goals either side of half time saw Laois's unbeaten start to Division 2 ended by Cavan...
BREAKING: Laois U-20 Leinster clash against Westmeath called off due to Storm Dennis
The Laois U-20s Leinster quarter final clash against Westmeath has been called off.
With the ground in MW Hire O’Moore Park filling up, the referee...
Laois hurling team named for league clash against Clare
The Laois senior hurling team to play Clare in Sunday’s Allianz League Division 1 game in Ennis shows three changes from the side beaten...
No Barry or O’Flynn as Laois U-20 team named for Leinster clash with Westmeath
Laois U-20 manager Eddie Kinsella has named his starting 15 for tomorrow's Leinster quarter final against Westmeath - but it does not include senior...
Cahir Healy on multiple knee injuries, weekly schedule and his love of Laois
"I'd be letting down the ten-year-old if I quit now" - that's how Cahir Healy views his decision to return to inter-county football at...
Labour’s Noel Tuohy calls on elected TDs to honour promises on Portlaoise Hospital
Labour Cllr Noel Tuohy has called on those who won election in Laois-Offaly at the General Election to honour the promises they made in...
In Pictures: Much loved Knockbeg College caretaker retires
Friday, January 31, marked the end of an era for Knockbeg College, as friends and family of Tony Monaghan gathered in The Lord Bagenal...
Laois priest hits out at Pope Francis U-turn on ordaining married men
Laois priest Fr Paddy Byrne has hit out over Pope Francis' decision to do a U-turn on previous plans to allow married men in...