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.
Laois athlete jets off to Azerbaijan for European Youth Olympics
The European Youth Olympics are set to get underway later this month and a Laois girl has just flown out to Bacu.
Ava O'Connor from...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, July 19, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Kevin Drennan
18. Gleann na Glaise, Ballyroan, Laois
Drennan, Kevin (peacefully) after a short...
LISTEN: Laois stars Kavanagh, Whelan and Lennon reflect on magical hurling year in LaoisToday...
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Our next episode of the LaoisToday Podcast is here and it is possibly our best...
Our guide to What’s On this weekend in Laois
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It’s another busy weekend in Laois with so much on for everyone in the family.
The Laois Walks Festival continues...
Laois U-20 football team named for Leinster final meeting with Dublin
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Laois U-20 boss Billy O’Loughlin has named his starting 15 for the Leinster final clash with Dublin...
In Pictures: Huge crowd for official opening of revamped Ballinakill Swimming Pool
The revamped Ballinakill Swimming Pool officially reopened over the weekend.
After being closed for the last few years, a huge community effort has seen the...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, July 18, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Tom Costello
Portlaoise Road, Mountrath, Laois
Tom Costello, Portlaoise Road, Mountrath, died peacefully 16th...
Comerford and Delaney fire The Harps to Division 5 football crown
The Harps 4-12 Clonaslee 1-7
ACFL Division 5 Final
Ciaran Comerford and Podge Delaney were the stars of the show as The Harps defeated Clonaslee to...
Clough-Ballacolla see off Portlaoise in Division 1A semi final and all tonight’s results
Clough-Ballacolla will face Rathdowney-Errill in the Division 1A hurling final after they defeated Portlaoise in the semi final tonight.
This was Clough-Ballacolla's second team against...
Laois GAA announce annual Golf Classic while club gives free membership to Laois hurlers
There’s another date for Laois GAA fans to mark in their calendars as Laois GAA’s annual Golf Classic takes place on Friday August 23.
Rathdowney...
Calls for security to be deployed at Portlaoise Leisure Centre to curb anti-social behaviour
Laois County Councillors have called for security to be deployed at Portlaoise Leisure Centre in a bid to curb the anti-social behaviour there.
The issue...
Laois man launches fundraiser to help homeless friend get a home
A young Laois man has set up a fundraiser in a bid to try get a homeless man that he has befriended a home.
Stradbally...
Laois U-20 boss O’Loughlin on Micko, Eddie Brennan and Leinster final against the Dubs
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Laois U-20 football boss Billy O'Loughlin and his team are gearing up for the biggest game of...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Tom Costello
Portlaoise Road, Mountrath, Laois
Tom Costello, Portlaoise Road, Mountrath, died peacefully 16th...
All of Tuesday’s Laois GAA results as Junior ‘B’ and ‘C’ football championships commence
The Junior 'B' and Junior 'C' football championships got underway this evening with five of the seven scheduled games taking place.
In Junior B, last...
Laois U-20 footballers Leinster final against Dublin set to be shown live on TV
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Less than a week after the hurlers were shown live on TV, another Laois team will also...
Calls for Laois hurlers to receive invite to compete in Fenway Classic Super 11s...
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Wouldn't this be absolutely class!
Calls have been made for the Laois hurlers to...
Laois group awarded money through Music Capital Scheme
Music Network today announced the results of the Music Capital Scheme 2019.
A total of €245,440 in funding from the Department of Culture, Heritage and...
Tipperary boss Sheedy says side ‘played second fiddle’ to Laois in many sectors in...
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Tipperary hurling boss Liam Sheedy admits his side were second best to Laois...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Matthew (Matt) Foyle
Aghaboe, Ballacolla, Laois
Matthew (Matt) Foyle, Ballacolla, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. (Eircode...
Manager Brennan heralds Laois fans as attentions turn to 2020
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The Laois hurling journey for 2019 has ended but the memories will live...
Laois Ladies set to play All-Ireland championship match in O’Moore Park
This is brilliant news.
The Laois Ladies will play their first group match of the All-Ireland Intermediate football championship in O'Moore Park this Sunday against...
Fans fume at Sunday Game coverage of Laois hurlers All-Ireland Quarter final
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The journey has come to an end for the Laois senior hurlers for...
In Pictures: Incredible scenes as Laois fans turn out in force to support hurlers
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There were over 40,000 people in Croke Park yesterday and at times it...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, July 15, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Matthew (Matt) Foyle
Aghaboe, Ballacolla, Laois
Matthew (Matt) Foyle, Ballacolla, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. (Eircode...
The Twitter reaction as the Laois hurlers bravely go down to Tipperary
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The journey has come to an end for the Laois senior hurlers for...
End of the road as brave Laois hurlers lose out to Tipperary
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Tipperary 2-25 Laois 1-18
All Ireland SHC Quarter-final
The magical adventure that the Laois hurlers...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois face Tipperary in the All-Ireland hurling...
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The big day for the Laois hurlers is here.
After 14 years away, they...
Laois Public Partnership Network presents certs to sign language learners
Laois Public Participation Network was delighted to be in a position to offer 10 individuals the opportunity to learn Basic Irish Sign Language
The ten...
In Pictures: Laois exodus as huge crowd head to Croke Park for big game
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Will whoever is the last person leaving Laois this afternoon, please turn off...