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.
Three groups from Heywood CS selected to present at finals of Stripe Young Scientist...
Three groups from Heywood Community School are part of 600 finalists who were selected from 1500 initial entries to showcase at the finals of...
Planning approval secured for Midlands Hospice which will secure palliative care for patients in...
Offaly County Council has officially approved planning permission for a 20-bed Midlands Specialist Palliative Care Unit on Arden Lane.
This, according to the HSE, marks...
In Pictures: Laois Leaving Cert students complete memorable trip to Paris
18 Leaving Cert French students from Heywood CS, along with Ms O'Shea and Ms Guest flew to Paris just before Christmas.
There, the students got...
‘Cocaine doesn’t make you a better driver … it makes you more likely to...
Laois Gardai have issued a warning to those who are driving in the county while under the influence of cocaine.
On Saturday, Gardai detected a...
In Pictures: Battle of the Courts Doubles Wallball tournament a big success
Clough-Ballacolla Handball Club once again delivered a tremendous spectacle of Wallball (one-wall handball) with its annual Battle of the Courts Doubles Tournament.
The event’s core...
Laois Rose tops the leaderboard following Week 1 of Dancing With The Stars
2025 was a brilliant year for Katelyn Cummins and 2026 has continued in that vein it seems.
The Laois Rose, who was crowned 2025 Rose...
Notable names return as Laois hurling team named ahead of Walsh Cup opener against...
The GAA inter-county season begins this weekend with the Laois hurlers in action in the Walsh Cup.
The hurlers are in Rathdowney on Sunday for...
In Pictures: All smiles as St Joseph’s open brand new floodlit track
There was great excitement over Christmas as a Laois GAA club officially opened its brand new floodlit walking track.
On Saturday, December 27, St Joseph's...
Plenty of new faces as Laois football team named ahead of O’Byrne Cup opener...
The GAA inter-county season begins on Saturday with the Laois footballers in action in the O'Byrne Cup.
Justin McNulty's charges welcome Dublin to Park-Ratheniska for...
Laois TD accuses the government of ‘breaking the law’ over Assessment of Needs situation
A Laois TD has pressed the government to take action to address the 'unacceptable waiting times' for children to have an assessment of need...
Tractor Runs planned for St Stephen’s Day in Ballyroan and New Year’s Day in...
Two Laois villages have announced plans to host events on St Stephen's Day and New Year's Day.
Up first, you will have the chance to...
Knockbeg unveil fundraising plans as work begins on €500,000 multi-pitch facility
Knockbeg College have unveiled fundraising plans for their brand new multi-pitch playing facility.
Speaking to LaoisToday, principal John Maye explained how the new two-pitch development...
Laois County Council confirm details of out of hours service for Christmas period
Laois County Council have confirmed details of their out of hours service for the Christmas period.
Laois County Council will close to the public from...
13 Laois schools awarded €29,006 for sustainable development projects
€29,006 has been awarded to 13 Laois schools for sustainable development projects.
These schools successfully proposed their 2025/2026 sustainability projects for funding under the Education...
870 children in Laois and Offaly stuck in ‘long Assessment of Needs backlog’
Fine Gael TD Willie Aird has warned that families in Laois and Offaly are facing unacceptable delays in securing an Assessment of Need for...
Mountmellick and Ballinakill receive €644k in funding under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme
Mountmellick and Ballinakill have been approved for funding under the government’s Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
According to Laois TD Sean Fleming, both areas are...
In Pictures: History made as first ever ‘toy swap’ in Laois a big success
The first-ever Toy Swap in Laois was held on Saturday, 20 December 2025 in St Mary Hall in Portlaoise.
Families from across the county attended...
In Pictures: Laois PPN presents Climate Action Project at IEN Winter Conference
Laois PPN were honoured to present on the Laois PPN Climate Action Project at the recent Irish Environmental Network (IEN) Winter Conference.
This took place...
In Pictures: Creative painting project ‘Through Our Eyes’ launched at Portlaoise Library
A unique creative painting project titled “Through Our Eyes” was officially launched at Portlaoise Library on December 18.
This brought together education, healthcare, and industry...
Workshop for Midlands eco and wellness tourism businesses to take place in Laois
Midlands based eco and wellness tourism businesses are invited to attend an exciting networking and development event at Bloom HQ in Mountrath, on January...
Draws made for Leinster football and hurling championships at U-20 and minor
The draws for the Leinster football and hurling championships at U-20 and minor have been made.
In football, both Laois teams have been drawn in...
New planning exemptions will ‘cut red tape and reduce costs for farmers’ says Laois...
Laois Fine Gael TD and Leas Cathaoirleach of the Committee on Agriculture, Willie Aird, has welcomed the introduction of new planning exemption regulations, which...
Laois County Council sells final industrial enterprise site in Portarlington for €170,000
Laois County Council have decided to sell the final of four industrial enterprise sites in Portarlington for a sum of €170,000.
The site, measuring 0.476...
Portlaoise woman chosen to represent Polish community in the ‘Beyond Borders’ campaign
Kasjana Jatkowska from Portlaoise has been selected from the 125,000 members of the Polish diaspora in Ireland to represent the community in a national...
TG4 set to show three Electric Picnic 2025 highlights programmes over Christmas
TG4 have announced that they will show highlights from the 2025 edition of Electric Picnic in three episodes over Christmas.
For the very first time...
€465,000 available for community climate action projects in Laois but deadline fast approaching
€465,000 has been approved for Community Action Projects in Laois - so says Fianna Fail TD Sean Fleming.
These grants are available to organisations such...
Leinster Colleges SFC: Dramatic Knockbeg comeback falls short as they lose controversial quarter final...
Knockbeg College 1-14 Ardee CS (Louth) 1-15
Leinster Colleges SFC Quarter Final
There was heartbreak for Knockbeg College in SETU Carlow this afternoon as they were...
Tributes paid as Laois County Council official retires following 40 years of service
Tributes have been paid by politicians and colleagues following the retirement of a Laois County Council official after 40 years of service.
Evelyn Reddin, from...
Laois farmers to benefit from Straw Incorporation Measure and schools to be added to...
Farmers in Laois will receive €294,340.30 under the Straw Incorporation Measure which delivers real benefits to farming families, said Fine Gael TD, Willie Aird.
Deputy...
In Pictures: Water Safety Ireland Laois hosts annual Water Safety Awards ceremony
Laois County Council, in partnership with Water Safety Ireland – Laois, hosted the presentation of certificates and awards to participants of the Water Safety...