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.
FOUND: Stolen jeep and trailer located
We bring you some absolutely brilliant news tonight!
A jeep with a trailor containing 60 lambs attached to it that was stolen in Graiguecullen this...
Appeal launched to locate stolen jeep, trailer and 60 lambs
A young Laois man has launched an appeal to locate his father's stolen jeep.
The vehicle, which had a trailer containing 60 lambs attached to...
All of this week’s golf results and some pictures from The Heath and Portlaoise
Here are all of this week’s golf results from the week gone by.
We also have some pictures from Portlaoise Golf club and The Heath...
Gardai to install two permanent speed vans on M7 where works continue
Gardai have announced they will install two permanent speed vans on the M7 between Junction 8 and 11 in a bid to deter motorists...
WATCH: Laois man stars in new ad about coming home for Christmas
We're just over a month away from Christmas now and you are already inundated with ads for the festive season.
But if you take a...
Portarlington appoint former multiple championship winning Stradbally boss as manager
Portarlington have a new manager - and it is someone who is very well known across the county.
Gracefield native Martin Murphy will take on...
Laois contemporary craftsman in the national spotlight at popular fair
A Laois craftsman and fast-rising talent in handmade furniture circles will showcase his amazing steam bent wood pieces at Gifted – The Contemporary Craft...
Portlaoise footballer Boyle says support from all over Laois is driving his side on
The Portlaoise footballers are trying to win their first Leinster football title since 2009 and their next step is a semi final clash with...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 23, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Eddie Keogh
The Borness, Mountmellick, Laois / Multyfarnham, Westmeath
Eddie Keogh, The Borness, Mountmellick,...
WATCH: Gaelscoil Phortlaoise remix of The Greatest Showman hit earns them €1,000
These girls and boys from Gaelscoil Phortlaoise are seriously talented.
We headed out to the Portlaoise primary school this afternoon where the kids from second...
WATCH: Laois couple have first dance signed by Midlands ISL choir
This will brighten up your afternoon.
At a wedding in Portlaoise last weekend, the couple involved decided to have their first dance performed by members...
Death has occurred of well-known Laois man George Dobson
The death has occurred of a well-known Laois man.
George Patrick Dobson, from Portlaoise, passed away unexpectedly at the Midlands Regional Hospital yesterday.
George, who is...
Defeated football finalists O’Dempsey’s appoint new management
O'Dempsey's reached their first final in 35 years back in October but they will be under new management next year.
Offaly native Pat Daly has...
The Heath duo excel at international golf tournament
As their prize for winning the Irish Regional Qualifier of the SkyCaddie PGA Pro-Captain Challenge, The Heath Captain Liam Delaney and the club’s PGA...
‘True spirit of GAA’ as neighbours Annanough come to Courtwood’s rescue
'That's the true spirit of the GAA in action' - were the words used on the Courtwood Facebook to describes the actions of their...
Laois GAA Fixture Review Committee proposes changing hurling championships to old format
Less than a year after Laois GAA introduced a new format for the Senior and Senior A hurling championships - the Fixture Review Committee...
Fundraiser launched to make little Laois girl’s Christmas wish come true
A fundraiser has been launched to make a little Laois girl's Christmas dream come true.
10-year-old Aimee Brennan from Wolfhill has had Scoliosis since birth.
Unfortunately, due...
Graiguecullen appoint new manager as Clancy departs
At the start of the month, Graiguecullen GAA revealed that former Laois footballer Padraig Clancy had stepped down as their senior football manager.
The Timahoe...
Former GAA president among candidates for Fianna Fail Local Election Convention in Borris-Mountmellick area
The former President of the GAA has put his name in the hat to be selected by Fianna Fail to run as a Local...
Laois GAA Fixture Review Committee proposes radical changes for ‘Gaels teams’
Last year, Laois County Board secretary Niall Handy said that 'Gaels teams provide no long term stability for clubs'.
He made his comments in his...
Killeshin scoop award at the IPB ‘Pride of Place’ awards ceremony
Killeshin are celebrating their runner up prize at the IPB Pride of Place Awards hosted by Cork City Council and Co-operation Ireland held on...
Obama Plaza style development outside Portlaoise set to open by ‘June or July’
The man behind the Barack Obama style development planned for Portlaoise says he believes the plaza could be operational by 'June or July of...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures with massive games for Portlaoise and Courtwood...
The GAA season continues at pace this weekend with several finals and big Leinster championship games down for decision.
Abbeyleix and Clonaslee-St Manman's will battle...
Munnelly’s South Africa defeat Phelan brother’s Cambodia to win Asian Games
The Asian Games concluded yesterday and there was a very strong Laois connection in the Junior football final.
South Africa clashed with Cambodia in the...
Six candidates in the mix for Fianna Fail Local Election Convention in Portlaoise
2019 will see the first election in the history of LaoisToday and the runners and riders are coming more into focus across the parties...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, November 18, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Fint Coffey
New row, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully in the loving care of his family...
WATCH: Laois lads take Asian Gaelic Games by storm
All the way over on the other side of the world, in the land of the Rising Sun, three Laois lads are making waves.
The...
Fantastic Fitzgerald inspires Portlaoise to Leinster final place
Portlaoise 3-12 Ballinamere (Offaly) 2-11
AIB Leinster Club Intermediate Hurling Semi Final
The Portlaoise hurlers will play in the Leinster intermediate club final after a fantastic...
LIVE BLOG: Portlaoise aim to go one step further in the Leinster hurling championship
If you're playing adult club hurling in the middle of November, then there's really only one place you can be - in the provincial...
Boost for Portlaoise as key forward declares himself fit for Leinster semi final
The Portlaoise hurlers will look to reach the Leinster club intermediate final - and their chances of doing so have been given a major...