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 to face Wexford in O’Byrne refixture five days before Christmas
Last Saturday, the Laois senior footballers were to take on Wexford in Round 2 of the O'Byrne Cup.
However, torrential rain meant the pitch in...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, December 20, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
John Roche
Mountrath Rd., Portlaoise, Laois
Roche, John, Mountrath Road, Portlaoise, Dec 18th 2018...
Mountmellick FET Centre raise funds for Ken Smollen Food Appeal
Fair play to all involved here!
The Early Childhood group at Mountmellick FET Centre organised and ran a food drive in the centre, for the...
In Pictures: Retired Portlaoise Hospital porter turns home in Christmas wonderland
This house is truly spectacular.
Every year, retired Portlaoise Hospital porter Noel O'Brien turns his house into a winter wonderland.
73-year-old Noel lives with his wife...
O’Neill and McCaul kick Portlaoise CBS to Senior League glory
Portlaoise CBS 1-7 Colaiste Choilm Tullamore 0-6
School's Senior Football League Final
Portlaoise CBS were crowned Senior League football champions this afternoon following a hard-fought victory...
Winner announced in Club Vitae and LaoisToday competition
This really is a great prize.
Recently, LaoisToday hit the 21,000 'Like' mark on Facebook and we decided we'd like to reward our loyal followers.
So,...
Sinn Fein select three candidates to contest 2019 Local Elections
Sinn Fein has selected three of their four candidates to contest the elections next May to Laois County Council.
TD Brian Stanley confirmed the news...
In Pictures: Portlaoise AFC youngsters visit kids in Portlaoise Hospital
This will warm your heart.
Last week, members of the Portlaoise AFC United U-15 team, who won the MSL Plate last year, visited the Paediatric Ward...
WATCH: Laois actor set to star in Young Offenders Christmas special
One of the most popular Irish comedy's in recent times is set to see a Laois man take a star role this Christmas.
Portlaoise's Robert...
WATCH: Courtwood footballer stars as Cadet Choir sing on RTE One
The Cadet Choir appeared on Maura and Daithi this evening on RTE One - and there was a familiar face bang smack in the...
‘The Chinese and rest of the world are pumping away into the air’ –...
Laois County Councillors have reacted angrily to Bord na Mona's job cuts and proposals to restructure the company at today's meeting in the chamber.
The...
Defeat for Portlaoise Ladies Hockey team in final game before Christmas
Portlaoise 1 Corinthians 4
Leinster Ladies Hockey League Division 9
Portlaoise Ladies Hockey Club suffered the first defeat of the season to Corinthians 4th on a horribly...
Four schools in Laois set to undergo major improvement works next summer
Laois/Offaly TD and Minister for Justice & Equality, Charlie Flanagan has said that four local schools will undergo major improvement works over the summer...
Former Emo and Annanough footballer named Carlow Ladies manager
The Carlow Ladies football team will have a very familiar face prowling the sidelines next season.
Former Emo and Annanough goalkeeper Gerry McGill has been...
Laois Ladies claim All-Ireland Cross Country glory
Athletics in Laois is in a great place at the moment and this result further proves that.
Navan Racecourse was the venue for the final...
Laois hurlers looking to build on Offaly success as they face Carlow
Eddie Brennan made a winning start to life as Laois hurling boss last week and will be hoping that continues this afternoon.
Laois defeated Offaly...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, December 16, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Edmund Handcock
formerly of Middlemount House, Rathdowney, Laois
Edmund Handcock died at St. Andrew's...
All systems go for Annual Tom Kinsella Memorial Christmas Convoy Road Run
The Annual Tom Kinsella Memorial Christmas Convoy Road Run will once again take place on St. Stephen's Day December 26 this year.
The run is...
UPDATED: Laois’s O’Byrne Cup game against Wexford OFF due to Storm Deirdre
We have the first sporting casualties of Storm Deirdre.
The Laois senior footballers clash with Wexford in the O'Byrne Cup has been postponed due to...
Ballylinan forward Walsh cut from Laois senior football panel
At one stage in 2018, Ballylinan forward Gary Walsh was the highest scorer in the country - but he will not feature for Laois...
Much-changed Laois look to get O’Byrne Cup back on track against Wexford
John Sugrue's Laois footballers are looking to recover from a poor start to the O'Byrne Cup when they face Wexford this afternoon.
Laois lost heavily...
Met Éireann issue weather warnings ahead of Storm Deirdre
The fourth storm of the season is set to hit us today and Met Eireann has issued a warning.
Storm Deirdre is set to hit...
Remembering Laois’s role in the famous 1918 election – 100 years on
Today marks the 100th anniversary of the historic 1918 election.
It was the final election to include the whole island of Ireland and it was one...
In Pictures: Killeshin host end of season awards and 1993 team reunion night
Killeshin GAA held a very successful awards night recently.
The Carlow border club named their players of the year and also honoured the Killeshin members...
All of this week’s golf results and some pictures from Portlaoise Golf Club
Here are all of this week’s golf results from the week gone by.
We also have some pictures from Portlaoise Golf Club.
RATHDOWNEY GOLF CLUB
Xmas Fare...
Mountrath Golf Club pays tribute to former president following sad passing
At the start of this month, the death occurred of Liam Linden, a well-known business man in Laois who left a deep imprint in...
Laois manager Sugrue makes 12 changes for Wexford clash
John Sugrue said he would make a raft of changes for this game - and he is true to his word.
The Laois senior football...
In Pictures: Liam McCarthy Cup and All-Ireland winning hurlers visit Timahoe NS
What a treat this was for all the staff and kids in Timahoe NS.
Back in August, the Limerick hurlers dethroned Galway in an enthralling...
Knockbeg duo selected on Carlow GAA Secondary Schools All Stars team
Two Knockbeg footballers were chosen on the Carlow GAA Secondary Schools All Stars team at a ceremony last night.
Goalkeeper, and co-captain, Adam Nichol-Waugh and forward...
Crime journalist Paul Williams to chair Woodenbridge Community Alert AGM on CCTV blockage
Crime Journalist Paul Williams will chair the AGM of the Woodenbridge Community Alert this evening.
The Woodenbridge Community Alert are currently planning to install CCTV at five locations...