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.
Legend of Laois Community Games ties the knot at the weekend
They say you are only as old as you feel - and these two are certainly testament to that.
The weekend gone by saw the...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as senior and intermediate football championships begin
TUESDAY JULY 23
All Games 7.30pm unless stated
LAOIS SHOPPING CENTRE JUNIOR “B” HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Round 1(Extra time if necessary)
Mountmellick v Portlaoise
St Fintans Mountrath v Camross
Ballinakill...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Mary (Molly) Lawlor (née Brennan)
13 Brockley Park, Stradbally, Laois
Mary (Molly) passed away,...
LISTEN: Snapchat predictions, Laois U-20 footballers and Shane Lowry – it’s all on our...
We're back with another Podcast to reflect on another busy weekend for sport.
After the great craic of being joined by three Laois senior hurlers...
Draw made for Round 2 of Intermediate and Junior hurling championships
The Round 2 draws for the Intermediate and Junior hurling championships have been made.
The victors of the Round 2 Winners Section games in both...
Gardai appeal for information following robbery of truck and digger in Portlaoise
Gardai are appealing for witnesses and the public assistance following an incident at Tullamoy, Stradbally, Laois on last night.
It happened shortly after 11pm whereby...
Three youths ‘interviewed’ by Gardai following ‘harassment’ of Laois couple
Gardai in Mountmellick say they have interviewed three youths following our story on a Laois couple who say their lives have been made 'a...
U-20 boss O’Loughlin says rule change needed if he is to stay in charge
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Laois U-20 football manager Billy O'Loughlin says that unless the GAA changes the rule which prevents players...
Laois Camogie U-16s take step closer to All-Ireland semi finals following Derry win
Laois 6-10 Derry 2-6
All Ireland U-16 'B' Camogie Championship Round 3
The Laois camogie U-16s are just one step away from a place in the...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, July 22, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Denis P. Foley
213 Sue Ryder Home, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois / Dublin 2,...
All of Sunday’s Laois GAA results on a wet and busy day
We had eight games down for decision across the county today.
Park-Ratheniska-Timahoe were the big winners on the day as they claimed a win in...
Remarkable second half comeback sees Trumera defeat Clonad
Clonad 0-14 Trumera 3-8
Laois Shopping Centre Intermediate Hurling Championship Round 1
Second half goals from Conor Madden, Paddy Coogan and Cathal Brophy saw Trumera turn...
O’Dea inspired Clare down Laois Ladies in All-Ireland championship opener
Laois 1-12 Clare 4-13
Ladies All-Ireland Intermediate Football Championship Group 3 Round 2
The Laois Ladies will need a big win over Wexford next weekend if...
Rafter’s hat-trick fires Clough-Ballacolla beyond Mountmellick challenge
Clough-Ballacolla 4-19 Mountmellick 0-8
Laois Shopping Centre Intermediate Hurling Championship Round 1
A hat-trick from teenager Chris Rafter and 11 points from midfielder Damien Bergin helped...
Big win for Laois Camogie over Wexford to keep All-Ireland semi final hopes alive
Laois 2-10 Wexford 1-9
All-Ireland Intermediate Championship Round 4
The Laois Camogie team kept their slim chance of a place in the All-Ireland Intermediate semi finals...
What you need to know as Laois ladies enter the All-Ireland intermediate championship
This Sunday sees the Laois LGFA footballers take the first step in their 2019 All-Ireland intermediate championship campaign.
Here is what you need to know...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, July 21, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Denis P. Foley
213 Sue Ryder Home, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois / Dublin 2,...
All of Saturday’s Laois GAA results as junior and intermediate hurling championships commence
Borris-Kilcotton and Portlaoise recorded wins this evening as the Junior and Intermediate hurling championships got underway this evening.
In the IHC, in the meeting of...
Eight Talking Points as the Laois U-20s lose out to the Dubs in Leinster...
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Last night saw the Laois U-20 footballers' season end as they were defeated by Dublin in O'Connor...
Laois U-20 boss O’Loughlin hits out at standard of refereeing as Leinster dream dies
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The Laois U-20 footballers saw their dreams of winning a Leinster title ended by Dublin in O'Connor...
Archer to the fore as Dublin defeat Laois to claim Leinster U-20 title
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Laois 0-17 Dublin 4-18
EirGrid Leinster U-20 Football Championship Final
Ciarán Archer was Laois’s enemy again as he led...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois U-20 footballers go for Leinster...
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The big match has finally arrived.
We’re back in O’Connor Park tonight as the Laois U-20 footballers take...
Here’s your guide to the Laois U-20s Leinster final clash with Dublin
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We’re back in O’Connor Park tonight as the Laois U-20 footballers take on Dublin in the final...
Laois couple like ‘prisoners’ in their home following years of ‘abuse’ from youths
A Laois couple are at the end of their tether after suffering what they say is 'unimaginable abuse' at the hands of a number...
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.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
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...