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.
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...
Situation with parking spaces and ticketing in Portlaoise rumbles on
Local councillors are calling for non-residents of the Jessop Court area in Portlaoise to be allowed to use the parking spaces in the area.
For...
Quirke delighted with ‘remarkable’ late comeback as Laois snatch a draw
The Laois senior footballers got their National League Division 2 campaign underway yesterday and emerged from Dr Hyde Park with a draw.
Mike Quirke's men...
In Pictures: Inter-provincial Shield glory for Laois girls with Leinster
Seven Laois girls were part of the Leinster Post Primary Schools Football team that claimed Shield glory at the inter-provincials at the weekend.
Four of...
Melia holds her nerve as Portlaoise Panthers claim National Cup success
Portlaoise Panthers 75 Trinity Meteors 71
National Cup Senior Women Division 1 Cup Final
For the second time in three days, a Portlaoise Panthers team has...
What you need to know as the Laois footballers get league campaign underway against...
The Laois footballers get their 2020 Allianz football League campaign underway this afternoon when they travel to Dr Hyde Park to face Roscommon.
It’ll be...
Laois priest’s horse ‘Total Recall’ wins big chase at Gowran Park
A horse with big Laois connections galloped to glory in Goffs Thyestes Handicap Chase at Gowran this afternoon.
'Total Recall' won at odds of 16/1...
Hosey, Carolan and Goode fire Portlaoise CBS to home South Leinster semi final
Portlaoise CBS 4-18 Bunclody (Wexford) 0-4
Top Oil South Leinster ‘B’ Senior Football Championship Round 2
Conor Goode, Darragh Carolan and Paddy Hosey were on fire...
Powerful St Mel’s too strong as Knockbeg lose out in 2nd Year Leinster Final
Knockbeg 2-8 St Mel's (Longford) 4-14
Top Oil Schools 2nd Year Leinster 'A' Football Final
Knockbeg's 2nd Year Leinster dreams were ended by a rampant St...
Laois Masters set to take part in All-Ireland championship in 2020
After a remarkable first foray into the GAA Masters football championship - the Laois Masters are back for 2020.
In their maiden voyage in 2019,...
More than €12 million for Laois roads while Sinn Fein make promise on housing
Laois TD and Minister for Justice & Equality, Charlie Flanagan, has today confirmed that over €12m in funding has been allocated to assist the...
History for Critchley and Laois trio as IT Carlow reach first Sigerson Cup final
IT Carlow are through to their first ever Sigerson Cup final following a dramatic victory over Letterkenny IT this evening in Iniskeen.
A late, late...
Long-serving midfielder Quigley calls time on 14-year Laois career
For the first time since 2006, Laois fans will not be treated to the high-fielding exploits of Brendan Quigley.
The 34-year-old Timahoe native is not...
BREAKING: Laois senior hurlers announce captain and vice-captain for 2020 season
Laois senior hurling manager Eddie Brennan has named the captain and vice-captain for the coming year.
Abbeyleix's Enda Rowland will be captain and he will...
Injured Laois hurler Lyons joins backroom team following season ending injury
The Laois hurlers begin their league campaign on Saturday night when Davy Fitzgerald's Wexford roll into MW Hire O'Moore Park.
Manager Eddie Brennan has seen...
Manager Quirke and vice-captain O’Loughlin aiming for strong Division 2 campaign
Laois football manager Mike Quirke and new vice-captain John O'Loughlin are determined that their side will remain in Division 2 this season - and...
South Leinster football final on the horizon for Heywood CS following Kilcullen win
Heywood CS 1-14 Cross and Passion Kilcullen 1-10
Top Oil Schools South Leinster 'C' Senior Football Championship Semi Final
Heywood are through to the South Leinster...