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: Laois event showcases year-round benefits of hedgerow management
Laois County Council in collaboration with the Heritage Council held a community event during Hedgerow Week.
This brought together landowners, conservationists, educators and public to...
Exciting plans unveiled as Laois Culture Night 2025 set to be ‘one to remember’
Culture Night, the annual national celebration of creativity and the arts, will be marked this year in Laois with an extravaganza of cultural events.
Plans...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as attention switches back to football
After a hectic week of hurling, attention turns back to football this week with a host of matches.
The early part of the week sees...
TG4’s Electric Picnic coverage a big hit with Kneecap’s performance now available on Player
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TG4 was the only outlet to broadcast live from Electric Picnic 2025, showcasing...
In Pictures: Mighty craic as first Lovely Laois Homecoming Festival a big success
The first ever Lovely Laois Homecoming Festival took place across the weekend and proved to be a big success.
The brainchild of Trudi Lalor, events...
Laois Ladies: Semi final, quarter final and relegation playoff confirmed following weekend action
The LOETB Laois Ladies Football championships are down to the knockout phase following action over the weekend.
In senior, Ballyroan and Portlaoise have progressed directly...
Clonaslee-St Manman’s and Clonaslee Ladies announce details of joint fundraising venture
Supporters of Clonaslee St Manman's and Clonaslee St Manman's Ladies gathered on Sunday morning for the launch of the clubs’ exciting new fundraiser.
A detailed...
Knock out pairings confirmed following conclusion of group stage Laois hurling championship matches
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Following the conclusion of games in O'Moore Park...
Laois County Council set date for when presidential hopefuls can seek their nomination
Laois County Council have set a date for when those seeking a nomination to run for President of Ireland can address them.
LaoisToday understands that...
Free travel for children extended to U-9s in Laois
The new TFI Child Leap Card has extended free travel in Laois across TFI services for children between 5 and 8 years of age.
Speaking...
Fr David Vard to be officially appointed as Parish Priest of Stradbally
Fr David Vard is set to be officially appointed as the Parish Priest of Stradbally early next month.
The announcement was made by Bishop Denis...
Laois set to unite for Memory Walk to mark World Alzheimer’s Day
Laois will proudly host an Alzheimer’s Memory Walk this year as part of the nationwide Alzheimer’s Memory Walk. taking place on Sunday, September 21,...
Laois County Council launches consultation on Local Biodiversity Action Plan and community funding opportunity
Laois County Council is calling for participation in the consultation for the Laois Local Biodiversity Plan.
A Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) provides a strategic framework...
Round 5 of the Laois SHC kicks off with local derby while second Premier...
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Clough-Ballacolla v The Harps
Laois SHC Round 5 in...
Killeshin GAA score €15,000 after Electric Picnic can and bottle collection
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Killeshin GAA are around €15,000 richer following a genius fundraiser that their members...
Uisce Eireann confirms completion of essential water network upgrades in Mountmellick
Uisce Éireann (Irish Water) has announced the successful completion of essential water network upgrades in Mountmellick.
This, they say, marks a significant milestone for the...
Young Laois girl set to donate 14 inches of her hair to children’s charity
A young Laois girl is all set to donate 14 inches of her hair to a children's charity and has launched a fundraiser.
10-year-old Grace...
Three students from Laois set to compete at WorldSkills Ireland 2025
WorldSkills Ireland, Ireland’s leading event dedicated to promoting skills, apprenticeship careers, and workplace opportunities for young people is taking place later this month.
The event...
Laois shortlisted for European Commission award for Smart Tourism
Laois has been announced on the shortlist of the European Commission's 2026 European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism Award.
Alongside Dubrovnik (Croatia), Geestland (Germany), Ibiza...
SOLD OUT! Electric Picnic 2026 a sell out as 80,000 tickets snapped up in...
Electric Picnic 2026 has fully sold out almost a year in advance of the actual festival.
Tickets went on sale for the next edition of...
In Pictures: Laois LEO puts on the style for third high profile Women In...
Style was the order of the day at the most recent hugely successful Women in Business event organised by Laois Local Enterprise Office (LEO).
The...
‘It’s a very unfair system. We work equally as hard as everyone else’ –...
'Enough is enough' - that was the call from the large group of the school secretaries and caretakers who were on the picket line...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College welcomes milestone First Year group
Portlaoise College welcomed 192 new first-year students through its doors this September, marking a significant milestone in the school’s history.
With this intake, the student...
All systems go as eagerly anticipated Luggacurren 10K back for 32nd year
The annual Luggancurren 10km road race will return this September for its 32nd year.
Last year’s winners were Mick Kelly in the men’s race and...
Details confirmed for the fourth edition of the Laois Pride Festival
Midlands LGBT+ Project and Laois Pride have announced final details of the fourth Laois Pride Festival.
Laois Pride parade and festival is taking place from...
Mark McCabe and Maniac 2000 set to return to the festival that changed his...
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DJ Mark McCabe is all set to play the Electric Arena at Electric...
Portlaoise’s Corri-Fallon named to start for Ireland in Women’s Rugby World Cup decider against...
Eimear Corri-Fallon will line out in the second row for Ireland in the crucial Women’s Rugby World Cup against Spain in Northampton on Sunday...
Winner crowned as LaoisToday QuizCast makes second Electric Picnic appearance
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The winner of the second ever LaoisToday QuizCast live from Electric Picnic has...
Minister McEntee in Portlaoise as LOETB receive €120,000 in funding
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) welcomed Minister Helen McEntee, Minister for Education and Youth, to LOETB’s Administrative Office in Portlaoise, for...
Big Laois involvement as Vancouver GAA hold championship finals in Canada
There was big Laois involvement as Vancouver GAA hosted their championship finals in Canada last weekend.
Two Laois players claimed glory in the Senior Ladies...