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.
Stradbally’s Dillon set to represent Irish Defence Forces at World Military Games qualifiers
Stradbally's Jody Dillon has been named in the Irish Defence Forces football team for a huge competition that will take place this week.
The Irish...
Social media seminars planned for Laois hurling and football panelists
Laois senior footballers and hurlers panelists may have to undergo seminars or talks on their use of social media.
Laois GAA secretary Niall Handy, in...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, December 2, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Liam Linden
The Oak, O’Moore's Forest, Mountmellick, Laois / Rockcorry, Monaghan
Liam Linden, aged...
Laois goalkeeper Corbet signs for Bohemians
The League of Ireland season finished a month ago but now both of the Laois footballers in the league have joined new clubs.
At the...
Manager of the Month award for Portlaoise Panthers boss
The efforts of the manager of the Portlaoise Panthers' Women's team have been recognised by Basketball Ireland.
Peter Duignan was announced as Manager of the...
Brennan’s Graigue-Ballycallan end Portlaoise’s Leinster dreams
Portlaoise 0-15 Graigue-Ballycallan 2-17
Leinster Club IHC Final
Laois senior hurling manager Eddie Brennan was to the fore as Graigue-Ballycallan ended Portlaoise’s Leinster dreams in Nowlan...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Portlaoise go for Leinster hurling glory
After the footballers exited the provincial competition last week, the Portlaoise hurlers will look to claim Leinster glory this afternoon.
The task facing Eamonn Fennelly's...
Portlaoise off to Kilkenny in search of Leinster IHC glory
After the footballers exited the provincial competition last week, the Portlaoise hurlers will look to claim Leinster glory this afternoon.
The task facing Eamonn Fennelly's...
All of this week’s golf results and some pictures from The Heath
Here are all of this week’s golf results from the week gone by.
We also have some pictures from The Heath Golf Club.
RATHDOWNEY GOLF CLUB
Xmas...
Handy calls for Joe McDonagh Cup winners to play in Fenway Hurling Classic
Laois GAA Secretary Niall Handy has called for the winners of the Joe McDonagh Cup in 2019 to be allowed to play in the...
LaoisToday in line for prestigious technology award
The Spider Awards take place this evening and LaoisToday has been nominated for an award.
Taking place this evening in the RDS Concert Hall, The...
Deep sadness in Stradbally as pillar of the community passes away
There is deep sadness in Stradbally today as one of its much loved sons has passed away.
Bill Deegan, who was involved in every fibre...
BREAKING: Electric Picnic tickets going back on sale on MONDAY
This is exciting news.
Electric Picnic tickets for next year’s festival go on sale on Monday 3rd December at 9am.
Priced at €250 for Weekend Camping,...
Three Portlaoise dual players who have been extremely busy since July
Dual players are a rare breed in today's game and these three lads are prime examples of why that is so.
Almost every week since...
County Secretary Handy calls for introduction of Senior A football championship
Laois County Secretary Niall Handy has called for a reduction in the number of teams in the senior football championship.
Writing in his annual report...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, November 29, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Martin Conroy
Lord Edward Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Martin Conroy, Lord Edward Street, Mountmellick and...
REVEALED: Laois Minor hurling panel for 2019 announced
Laois Minor hurling boss Enda Lyons has tonight named a 45-man panel for the 2019 season.
The squad has been assembled following a period of...
BREAKING: Two Laois senior hurling teams in advanced talks to join and form new...
A new Laois hurling amalgamation is on the cards - with Abbeyleix and Ballinakill at an advanced stage of discussions to form a new...
In Pictures: Portlaoise student gearing up for international science competition in Botswana
Anyone who excels on the international stage is worthy of mention - and Asma Zulfiqar certainly falls into that category.
The Transition Year student, from Scoil...
Meeting to discuss growing violence in sport CANCELLED
An official meeting aimed at combating violence in sport, which was set to take place this Thursday, has been cancelled.
Cllr John King contacted LaoisToday...
In Pictures: Two long serving employees retire from An Post in Portlaoise
Two members of An Post with an incredible number of years of service between them have retired.
Leo O'Gorman, who is from Portlaoise, and Paul...
Clubs who fail to provide referees may lose home advantage in 2019
Laois clubs who fail to provide referees may lose home advantage for league games in 2019.
The warning has been unveiled by Niall Handy in...
Borris-Kilcotton appoint former Tipperary and Meath hurler as manager
The Borris-Kilcotton hurlers will have a new manager at the helm in 2019.
Following the departure of Terence Fahy after one season in charge, Tipperary...
Civic reception planned for the great Tommy Treacy
One of Laois' most recognizable faces is set to be honoured for his services to the county.
Laois County Councillors have decided to give a...
Laois PRO O’Sullivan set to receive Leinster GAA award
The Public Relations Officer for Laois has been named Leinster GAA PRO of the year.
Pat O'Sullivan, who took over the role this year from...
Fixture Review Committee propose changes to solve U-19 walkover problem
Back a couple of weeks ago, we did a story outline the absolute farce which is the U-19 football championship this year.
It all started...
Second company set to purchase land and create jobs in Portlaoise
This is brilliant news altogether!
Off the back of the news that Glanbia and Leprino Foods intend to open a cheese manufacturing plant in Togher,...
‘Sad day’ as new housing plan will see ‘just a handful’ for Portlaoise
Laois County Councillors have hit out at a housing plan contained in the Indicative Capital Programme for 2019-2021 which was unveiled at the monthly...
Row over jerseys sees club players stay away from U-21 championship game
One of the most competitive underage hurling amalgamations in the county came apart at the weekend following a disagreement over jerseys.
Castletown and Slieve Bloom...
All of this week’s CCFL fixtures with cup and league action ahead
We're approaching the Winter break in the CCFL but with the weather holding up to this point, the season is progressing well.
This weekend will...