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.
Eight Talking Points as Laois minor footballers reach Leinster semi finals
The Laois minor footballers have qualified for the Leinster semi final for the second successive year following a hard-fought two point win over Longford...
Brennan disappointed with ‘sloppy’ second half following Antrim win
The Laois senior hurlers sit top of the round robin phase of the Joe McDonagh Cup after two wins from two matches but their...
Eight Talking Points as Laois defeat Antrim for second Joe McDonagh Cup win
The Laois senior hurlers continued their perfect start to the Joe McDonagh Cup yesterday afternoon as they saw off Antrim were relative ease in...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 19, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Christina (Crissie) Doyle (née Maher)
Clanmalire, Portarlington, Laois
Christina (Crissie) Doyle(née Maher) 19 Clanmalire,...
Murphy and Whelan fire Laois to Leinster minor semi final
Laois 2-14 Longford 2-12
Electric Ireland Leinster Minor Football Championship Round 3
Laois are through to the Leinster minor semi finals for the second successive year...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois minors go for Leinster semi final...
The Laois minor footballers take on Longford in Round 3 of the Leinster championship this evening in Pearse Park at 7pm.
Ahead of the game,...
Laois take step closer to Joe McDonagh Cup final with Antrim win
Laois 2-24 Antrim 1-19
Joe McDonagh Cup Round 2
Eddie Brennan's Laois hurlers are a step closer to reaching the Joe McDonagh Cup final after defeating...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois face Antrim in Round 2 of...
This is a huge game for the Laois hurlers.
According to the starting team given, there are no changes made to the side which started...
WATCH: Parkinson rolls back the years as Laois Masters claim first win
Revenge for 2004 - well sort of anyway!
15 years ago, Laois and Westmeath met in the Leinster final which, after a replay, Westmeath triumphed...
Your guide to the Laois minor footballers defining Leinster championship clash v Longford
The Laois minor footballers take on Longford in Round 3 of the Leinster championship this evening.
Here we guide you through what you need to...
Row erupts between Fine Gael Local Election candidates over posters
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A row over posters has erupted in the Graiguecullen-Portarlington area between two Fine Gael Local...
Changes for Laois minor footballers ahead of Leinster defining Longford clash
The Laois minor footballers will go in search of a Leinster championship semi final place when they travel to Pearse Park in Longford at...
Wins for Arles-Killeen, Clonaslee, Annanough, Crettyard and all tonight’s results
There were five games tonight between Division 1B and Division 2 of the football leagues.
Arles-Killeen moved up to third spot in Division 1B as...
BREAKING: Summer soccer set to be abandoned in Midlands League following FAI decision
This news will certainly be greeted with relief by many involved in underage soccer in Laois.
LaoisToday understands that the FAI and the SFAI have...
Laois couple set to appear on RTE show Super Garden tonight
A young Laois couple are set to appear on our TV screens tonight in the latest episode of a popular RTE show.
Super Garden, which...
Our guide to what’s on at the weekend
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It’s another busy weekend around Laois.
Mary Black play is Dunamaise Arts Centre on Saturday night and TV Chef Rory...
Laois beef movement welcomes €100 million package following protests
The Beefplan Movement has welcomed what they say is 'the long awaited Brexit compensation fund for Irish beef and suckler farmers'.
The European Commission has...
Laois GAA present Masters team with new jerseys ahead of Westmeath clash
The Laois Masters team have been officially presented with their brand new set of jerseys ahead of their Round 2 clash with Westmeath this...
Laois company leads best of Ireland’s Independent Craft Brewers for launch of weeklong celebration
Ireland’s network of over 30 Independent Craft Breweries launched their annual Indie Beer Week on Wednesday.
The Indie Beer Week will take place from Wednesday...
Panel announced for meeting on development of Erkina Digital Hub in Rathdowney
A meeting to discuss the development of the Erkina Digital Hub in Rathdowney will take place tomorrow, Thursday May 16.
The gathering will take place...
Criminal Assets Bureau carry out raid on Laois business
The Criminal Assets Bureau has carried out a number of raids around the country this morning - including on a business in Laois.
The searches...
Blow for Laois footballers as forward departs panel ahead of Leinster championship
Laois senior football manager John Sugrue has been dealt a blow ahead of the Leinster championship quarter final against Westmeath as one of his...
In Pictures: ‘The Big Hello!’ a huge success in Laois
The Big Hello! community weekend was certainly a success in Laois.
The weekend of the May Bank Holiday was one of fun, food, colour, sports,...
In Pictures: Life, Love and Laughter at Holy Family NS
Students and teachers came together in Holy Family this afternoon to launch a brand new book.
'Life, Love and Laughter at Holy Family NS' is...
Portlaoise Hospital issue statement on future of Chapel of Rest
Portlaoise Hospital have released a statement on the future of the Chapel of Rest in the facility.
Yesterday, TD Brian Stanley expressed his concern that...
Laois pundit slams GAA and RTE for lack of Joe McDonagh Cup coverage
Laois, Offaly, Antrim and Kerry played in the first round of the Joe McDonagh Cup at the weekend but if you had watched the...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures
Laois hurlers, minor footballers, masters footballers and the camogie team are all set to be in action this week.
TUESDAY MAY 14
All Games 7.30pm unless...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Mary Norton (née Holland)
Clondalkin, Dublin / Laois
Norton, nee Holland, Mary, Clondalkin formerly...
In Pictures: Laois’s first ever colour run a huge success
Well this certainly looked like mad craic!
Togher Woods was turned into a cacophony of colour on Sunday as Portlaoise Camogie hosted Laois's first ever...
First ever All-Ireland debating glory for Laois Macra group
Three Laois people came home with All-Ireland glory at the weekend as they were crowned All-Ireland Debating champions.
A team of three from East Laois...