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.
The Harps edge out Castletown to reach Junior hurling decider
The Harps 0-16 Castletown 0-14
Laois Shopping Centre Junior Hurling Championship Semi Final
The Harps will face Park-Ratheniska-Timahoe in this year's Junior hurling championship final after...
Garda appeal following ‘sledgehammer’ attack on Laois post office
Gardai have launched an appeal for information following a break in at a post office in Laois.
The incident happened sometime between 11.20pm and 11.30pm...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, August 10, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Ann Doyle (née Cahill)
Harrow, London and formerly of, Ballyouskill, Kilkenny / Laois
The...
In Pictures: Laois mam doing well following arrival of quadruplets
Introducing Johnny, Layla, Grace and Amelia - meet Laois's newest set of quadruplets.
Laois mam Ciara Flynn and her partner Shane Magee are now the...
Meet the Laois teenager all set to star in Virgin Media One’s new crime...
We love hearing about Laois people being on the telly but this sort of news is on a whole different level.
Back in August, Virgin...
Join The Heritage to celebrate their Autumn Wedding Showcase this weekend and be in...
Classically elegant and comfortably luxurious, The Heritage in Killenard invites you to celebrate the hotel’s Autumn Wedding Showcase on September 15 from 12pm until...
Borris-Kilcotton defeat 14-man Mountmellick to reach Intermediate final
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Borris-Kilcotton 0-24 Mountmellick 1-15
Laois Shopping Centre Intermediate Hurling Championship Semi Final
Borris-Kilcotton's second team will...
Laois Senior and Senior ‘A’ hurling quarter finals confirmed
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The group stages of the Senior and Senior A championships concluded with games in...
Colt strike late to defeat Ballyfin and claim semi final place
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Ballyfin 1-14 Colt 2-14
Laois Shopping Centre Senior 'A' Hurling Championship Round 3
Colt finished with...
Details announced for second divisional football championship in Laois
This was a brilliant competition last year and we are delighted to see that plans are well underway to bring it back.
Laois GAA have...
28th annual Luggacurren 10k Road Race all set to go this weekend
The 28th Annual Luggacurren 10K Road Race is set to take place this Sunday, September 8.
The Luggacurren 10k, is one of the longest running...
LISTEN: Ladies finals, venue controversy and a huge club rivalry – its’s our LaoisToday...
There is plenty of hurling this weekend but there is also a huge calendar of Ladies Games to follow.
The season comes to a crescendo...
Our Guide to What’s On this weekend
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It’s a busy September weekend with lots going on. Check out Free Market in Mountmellick all weekend.
It’s an architecture...
UPDATED: Appeal launched to locate man who went missing at Electric Picnic
An appeal has been launched to locate a man who went missing two days after the Electric Picnic.
Cameron McClements is missing from the Stradbally...
Laois musician becomes newest member of popular Irish band
One of Ireland's most popular folk bands have a new member - and he is a Laois man.
Rathdowney's Paul O'Brien has become the fourth...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, September 5, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Frank Wall
Derrycloney, Mountmellick, Laois
Frank Wall, Derrycloney, Mountmellick, Co. Laois. Died September 4th...
Calls for traffic lights to be installed at Portarlington pedestrian crossing
Traffic speed is a huge issue at Kilmalogue Portarlington says local
Fianna Fail Cllr Eddie Fitzpatrick.
This week, he has raised this issue again with the...
Laois’s only Ticketmaster outlet sets limit on Electric Picnic 2020 tickets
We've barely caught our breath after the 2019 Electric Picnic and we are already bracing ourselves to get tickets for next year's installment.
The 16th...
All of the best Tweets as we say goodbye to Electric Picnic for 2019
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Electric Picnic is over for another year - and all of us here at LaoisToday are very sad...
In Pictures: Wonderful All-Ireland football final day for young Laois girl
Dublin and Kerry played out one of the most enthralling All-Ireland football finals in recent years at the weekend.
But before a ball was kicked,...
WATCH: Laois GAA club in the running to win €10,000 – but they need...
Park-Ratheniska GAA club are in the running to win €10,000 but they need your help!
The dual hurling and football club are seeking to raise...
Tributes paid following sad passing of All-Ireland hurling winning Laois man
Tributes have been paid following the sad passing of an All-Ireland hurling winning Laois man this morning.
Brother Damien Brennan, who hails from Arles, led...
In Pictures: Laois homeless charity recovers 1,000 sleeping bags from Electric Picnic
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Yesterday, many people were left outraged by the state that some of the people who camped at Electric...
In Pictures: 92-year-old Laois woman makes first ever Electric Picnic appearance
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They say you are only as old as you feel - and this Laois woman certainly proves...
Dear Electric Picnic Acts – You are not in Dublin!
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'Dublin, let me hear you make some noise!!!!'
No - because you are over 80 kilometres away and...
Laois brothers set to take to Electric Picnic stage this evening
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A number of Laois acts have performed at Electric Picnic this weekend and another is set to...
In Pictures: Glorious sunshine as Electric Picnic 2019 continues into Day 2
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Whatever Weather Gods the Electric Picnic organisers pray to - could they let us all know please?
For...
Three Laois underage hurling squads set to compete in big tournaments at the weekend
It may be Electric Picnic weekend for most of us, but the weekend ahead is a huge one for the U-14, U-15 and U-16...
Deadly Delaney and Lively Langton fire Park-Ratheniska to Junior semi final
Park-Ratheniska 4-15 The Harps 2-11
Laois Shopping Centre JFC 'A' quarter-final
1-8 from Kieran Delaney and a goal in either half from flying wing back Jimmy...
Our Guide to What is on this Weekend if you’re not at Electric Picnic
It’s a little bit quieter in Laois this weekend with the majority of activity happening at the largest music festival of the year, Electric...