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.
In Pictures: Six Laois students receive awards for excellent Leaving Cert results in Trinity...
Six Laois students were honoured for their excellent Leaving Cert results at a ceremony in Trinity College recently.
Students from every county in Ireland as...
Defender Stapleton hoping extra gym work will pay off in 2019
The Laois senior hurlers are looking to put a disappointing 2018 behind them and improve in 2019.
And one of their defenders - Borris-Kilcotton's Colm...
WATCH: Wild celebrations as Dillon’s Ireland make winning start to World Military Games Qualifiers
The Republic of Ireland made a winning start to the World Military Games Qualifiers this afternoon in Holland - and a Laois man was...
Body of missing man removed from the scene in Laois
Gardai investigating the discovery of a body in a secluded part of Laois have removed a man's remains from the scene.
Inspector Aidan Farrelly, speaking...
In Pictures: Well-known Laois woman nominated for Volunteer of the Year Award
This is brilliant recognition for someone who does so much for others.
Volunteer Ireland’s National Awards night is on in The Carlton Hotel on Friday...
Lowry looking to kick on with Laois in first Sigerson free year
Every year since Eoin Lowry broke into the Laois senior football panel, he has began the season being pulled in two different directions.
The Killeshin...
Pedestrians are being ‘locked out’ of Emo Court
Concern has grown along the Emo community and visitors alike as pedestrians have been locked out of Emo Court and forced to walk on...
BREAKING: Four illegal immigrants arrested in Ballacolla
Gardai have arrested four illegal immigrants in Laois last night.
A Garda spokesperson has confirmed to LaoisToday that the incident occurred last night.
The quartet were...
Well-known Laois duo set for battle at Fianna Fail Local Election Convention for Borris-Mountmellick
Two well-known Laois GAA faces are set to go head-to-head in the upcoming Fianna Fail Selection Convention for the Borris-In-Ossory/Mountmellick area.
Former GAA President, Liam...
In Pictures: Four Laois men among 182 new gardai
Four Laois men were among the 182 Gardai who passed out at Templemore College on Friday.
The Portlaoise trio of Jack Brown, Padraig Marum and...
Laois manager Sugrue calls for reform of Laois structure and hits out at ‘mumbo...
Laois senior football boss John Sugrue has called for the establishment of a 'Football forum' to discuss ways in which the club championship structure...
Laois manager Brennan says anything bar reaching Joe McDonagh final ‘will be failure’
New Laois senior hurling manager Eddie Brennan pulled no punches as he met the local media for the first time at the weekend.
The Graigue-Ballycallan...
Laois County Board for 2019 confirmed following Convention
The Laois County Board for 2019 has been confirmed following tonight's Convention in the Midlands Park Hotel.
After the 2017 edition saw a flood of...
Laois woman’s beautiful new song rides high in the iTunes Chart
A Laois woman's song called 'Share' is riding high in the ITunes charts just hours after it was released.
Martina Cahill's beautiful song is currently...
BREAKING: Electric Picnic 2019 COMPLETELY SOLD OUT
The 2019 edition of the Electric Picnic in now COMPLETELY SOLD OUT.
Tickets for the three day music festival in Stradbally went back on sale...
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...