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-time championship winner and former Laois footballer appointed Stradbally boss
The Stradbally footballers will have a new manager in charge this season as they have confirmed that Greg Ramsbottom will be at the helm...
Revenue seize drugs worth almost €200k at Portlaoise Mail Centre
Revenue officers at Portlaoise Mail Centre seized drugs worth €194,000 today.
Following routine profiling, approximately 9.1kgs of herbal cannabis was discovered in two parcels originating...
Well-known Laois man wins big at Dublin poker tournament
Well - this is something else!
A Laois man has scooped a whopping €33,000 at a poker tournament in Dublin over the weekend.
John Behan, from...
Portlaoise still cleanest Midlands town in latest anti-litter league rankings
Portlaoise has fallen three places in the latest anti-litter league rankings but is still among the cleanest towns in the country.
Laois's county town comes...
Laois minor footballers name captain, vice-captain and panel for 2020 season
Laois minor football manager Mark Bates has named a 43-man panel for the upcoming league and championship.
Portlaoise lead the way with eight representatives while...
Laois senior and U-20 football teams named for Meath and Kildare clashes
The inter-county season roars back into life this weekend with three Laois teams set to be in action.
And two of those - the seniors...
Laois U-20 footballers name captain and vice-captain ahead of upcoming season
Laois U-20 manager Eddie Kinsella has named his captain and vice-captain ahead of the commencement of the new season at the weekend.
Kinsella has named...
Prominent Laois hurler to lead Timahoe’s New Year’s Day walk
Those walking or running in the annual New Year’s Day charity walk in Timahoe will be able to size themselves up against one of...
Here is the 2019 LaoisToday Senior A hurling Team of the Year
The Senior A Hurling Championship came to a conclusion back in October as Rosenallis defeated The Harps to claim the cup.
It was The Harps...
WATCH: Laois footballers and hurlers bring joy to sick children in Portlaoise Hospital before...
This is absolutely class.
Christmas can be a very tough time for some and especially so when you are unwell and in hospital.
So, in a...
Laois GAA club set to host fundraising table quiz just after Christmas
Who doesn't love a good quiz?
And what better way to beat off the Christmas and St Stephen's Day hangover with one.
Arles-Kilcruise GAA club are...
Laois school children raise vital funds for St Vincent de Paul before Chirstmas
The schools have finished up for the Christmas holidays but one of them engaged in a remarkable act of kindness just before they concluded.
Rath...
Laois Ireland and Liverpool Town Reds Supporters Clubs make donation to Kolbe Special School
Fair play to all involved here.
Two soccer supporters clubs have come together to raise €600 for the Kolbe Special School in Portlaoise.
The Laois Republic...
Laois GAA sign sponsorship agreement with new company
Just a couple of weeks after announcing details of a stadium rights deal, Laois GAA have announced a fresh sponsorship deal.
Glanbia Ireland have decided...
Laois intermediate football club opt for player-managers ahead of 2020 season
Laois intermediate football club Annanough have appointed joint player-managers ahead of the 2020 season.
The Vicarstown club have appointed John Scully and Rory Stapleton as...
In Pictures: Popular Knockbeg College teacher retires after 30 years of service
One of Knockbeg College's longest serving teachers retired recently after almost 30 years of service.
Ms Louise Dillon, a Meath native, joined the staff of...
Funding for long-awaited Mountmellick CCTV Scheme approved
Almost three years after it was first mooted, it appears that movement is finally happening for those involved in the Mountmellick CCTV Scheme.
The Neighbourhood...
Former Laois U-20 manager appointed boss of Kildare’s most successful club
25-time Kildare senior football champions Sarsfields will have a Laois man at the helm for 2020.
Former Laois U-20 manager Billy O'Loughlin was appointed as...
In Pictures: Mountrath CS students hold Santa Dash for Pieta House
The students of Mountrath Community School took part in their annual Festive Santa Dash recently.
This was all done to raise funds for the incredible...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, December 16, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Maisie Keegan (née Conroy)
4 Botley Court, Portarlington, Laois / Emo, Laois
Formerly Cappakeel...
WATCH: Portlaoise singer’s group win first ever X Factor: The Band
What an unreal achievement!
Portlaoise teenager Seorsia Jack, who goes under the stage name of Sia Babez, has scored a massive recording deal after her group 'Real...
Gallant effort as Mahers miss out on final prize in Ireland’s Fittest Family
The race to win €15,000 is over and unfortunately for the Mahers from Laois, they were not victorious in the final tonight.
The Killeshin family...
Laois dispatch Carlow in Walsh Cup to get 2020 season off to a flyer
Carlow 0-22 Laois 3-19
Walsh Cup Round 1
Eddie Brennan's Laois hurlers have got their Walsh Cup campaign off to a flying start with a comprehensive...
Christmas carol service planned for Laois village this Sunday
There’s nothing like a Carol service to get you in the mood for Christmas - and one is planned for this Sunday.
Away from the...
Portlaoise College student rewarded with academic scholarship
Academic success was rewarded recently by Carlow Institute of Technology as part of their scholarship program.
Gyula Torok, a Portlaoise College Leaving Cert Student in...
‘Devastated, heartbroken and fearing homelessness’ – Laois property owners won’t have their house for...
A group of property owners in Laois have been left 'devastated, heartbroken and fearing homelessness' as they will not be able to move into...
Scoil Chriost Ri storm into All Ireland Basketball Final
Scoil Chriost Ri Portlaoise Senior A basketball team stormed into the All Ireland Final with an emphatic win over St Genevie’s Belfast in the...
Laois singer making huge waves on new X Factor: The Band series
A young Laois singer has made a real impact on a brand new version of The X Factor in the UK this week.
Music mogul...
Tributes paid as well-known Laois GAA administrator set to leave role
Laois GAA chairman Peter O'Neill led the tributes as a well-known staff member is set to depart his role in the coming weeks.
Park-Ratheniska's Tomas...
In Pictures: Very special guest switches on Christmas Lights in Spink
The Christmas lights were officially turned on in Spink recently by a very special guest.
Photographer Alf Harvey was there to do the necessary in...