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.
ELECTED: Brian Stanley tops the poll in Laois-Offaly on first count
Brian Stanley has become the first person from the Laois-Offaly constituency to be elected to the 33rd Dail.
The Sinn Fein candidate has topped the...
Impassable roads due to flooding, fallen trees and power cuts as Storm Ciara batters...
Storm Ciara is raging across the country at the moment and is leaving a trail of destruction in her wake.
A substantial amount of rain...
Works on restoring public toilets in Portlaoise to begin next week
Hallelujah - we finally have movement.
The public toilets in Portlaoise, which were shut back in 2017, are finally set to reopen.
Taking to Facebook, Fianna...
Laois football boss wants to create stronger bond between team and supporters
Laois senior football manager Mike Quirke says that he wants to establish a stronger bond between his team and Laois people.
Laois face Cavan in...
Profiled: The three Laois candidates from smaller parties seeking election
Over the last week, we have went 'On the Canvass' with a number of the candidates contesting Saturday's General Election.
Brian Stanley (Sinn Fein), Sean...
Former Laois footballer appointed new Courtwood manager
Former Laois footballer Gary Kavanagh has been appointed as the new manager of the Courtwood footballers.
The Stradbally native, who won club championships in 1997,...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, February 6, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Anne Stapleton (née Meagher)
Kill, Kildare / Rathdowney, Laois
Stapleton (nee Meagher) (Kill and...
In Pictures: Laois Early Years educators out in force as protest in Dublin gets...
There is a strong Laois representation at the Early Years protest in Dublin as creche and playschool owners and staff from around the country...
Jobs boost for Laois town as business opens second office
Less than a week after it was announced that 20 jobs were going to be lost in Mountmellick - another 20 have come on...
Election Diary: A ‘phoney class war’, the silage election and getting a lift to...
Every day between now and Election Day on Saturday, February 8, we’ll be bringing you a daily bulletin from the campaign trail – from...
On the Canvass: Labour’s Noel Tuohy looking to make up ground after late start
If you had said to Noel Tuohy three weeks ago that he'd be knocking on doors looking for votes to win a seat in...
Laois Ladies set to form MW Hire O’Moore Park double header this Sunday
For the second time in the last six months, the Laois Ladies will play a big game in MW Hire O'Moore Park.
After playing last...
The League of Ireland star keeping the 2018 All-Star nominee out of the Laois...
The Laois footballers are the only unbeaten team remaining in Division 2 after two rounds of the competition.
Mike Quirke's men sit top of the...
Eight Talking Points as the Laois footballers claim stunning Armagh win
Laois are taking to life in Division 2 like a duck to water as, following their dramatic draw last week, they defeated promotion favourites...
On The Canvass: Pippa with a pep in her step as Green Party seek...
The Green Party have never won a seat in the Laois-Offaly constituency - and Pippa Hackett is trying to create history next weekend by...
Mountmellick Macra announce details for 22nd annual Pantomime
Mountmellick Macra, have announced that they are doing their 22nd pantomime,' Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs'.
In previous years, Mountmellick have done Pantomimes such...
Health Minister’s letter on Portlaoise Hospital branded ‘cynical’ by Laois TD
Laois TD Sean Fleming has hit out at a letter on Portlaoise Hospital by Minister for Health Simon Harris.
Back on Monday, Minister for Justice...
Laois General Election candidate calls for re-introduction of the Death Penalty
A General Election candidate from Laois has called for the re-introduction of the death penalty.
National Party candidate for Laois-Offaly John Daly, says that the...
‘Broadcast Lists’ a potential workaround after GAA instruct clubs to ban WhatsApp
The news that the GAA have instructed clubs to stop using WhatsApp as a method of communication caused a real stir on Tuesday.
Citing GDPR...
Extra-Time heartbreak for Knockbeg as Leinster Senior football campaign ends
Knockbeg College 1-16 Colaiste Mhuire Mullingar CBS 1-18 (AET)
Top Oil Leinster School's Senior Football Championship Round 1
Knockbeg College's Leinster dreams are over for this...
Sigerson Cup journey ends for IT Carlow as DCU crowned champions
IT Carlow 0-7 DCU 0-14
Electric Ireland Sigerson Cup Final
IT Carlow's bid to win a first ever Sigerson Cup were ended by DCU in the...
WATCH: Laois forward O’Carroll’s wonder goal against Roscommon is class
What a strike!
Anyone who was in Dr Hyde Park on Sunday witnessed with their own eyes Evan O'Carroll's wonder goal against Roscommon.
With the game...
New Colt/Shanahoe club passed by Laois GAA resulting in championship changes
The brand new Colt/Shanahoe GAA club was officially rubber-stamped by Laois GAA at their County Board meeting on Monday night.
Earlier this month, Colt and...
Meet your candidates: What is the biggest issue in their Constituency?
General Election 2020 is just 11 days away.
And here at LaoisToday, we have surveyed all of the 26 candidates who are running in Laois-Offaly...
Keeper Browne the hero as Portlaoise CBS advance to U-16 South Leinster semi final
Portlaoise CBS 2-9 Carlow CBS 1-9 (AET)
Top Oil Schools South Leinster 'B' Football Championship Quarter Final
Portlaoise CBS goalkeeper Conor Browne was their hero as...
Plans unveiled for brand new primary school in Laois
Extensive plans for a brand new primary school in Laois have been unveiled.
Clonad Development Association have put together a draft proposal which, they say,...
Laois bar and Electric Picnic shortlisted for IMRO Live Music Venue of the Year...
This is a brilliant achievement!
Kavanagh's Bar in Portlaoise has been shortlisted for an Irish Music Rights Organisation CLG (IMRO) Live Music Venue of the...
Laois manager Quirke gives verdict on new football rules
The Laois senior footballers got their National League Division 2 campaign underway on Sunday and emerged from Dr Hyde Park with a draw.
Mike Quirke’s...
Draws made for Kelly and Palmer Cups as domestic season set to get underway
The draws for the Kelly Cup and the Palmer Cup were made at tonight’s Laois County Board meeting.
In the Kelly Cup, eight teams have...
Medals galore for Laois athletes at National Junior and U-23 Indoor Championships
The Irish Life Health National Junior and U-23 Championships took place in Athlone on Saturday.
For many athletes it marks their first opportunity to get...