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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.
Be home by 4pm

Laois people warned to be ‘at home by 4pm’ ahead of blizzard

If you must go out today, make sure you are home with your door closed by 4pm. That is the message from the government ahead...

Portlaoise Hospital cancel all routine surgeries and out patients appointments

Portlaoise Hospital has been forced to cancel all routine surgeries and out patients appointments for the next two days. Following the upgrade of the weather warning...

In Pictures: Laois turns into a winter wonderland

Snow, snow and more snow! Snow everywhere. Laois has turned white after being doused in the fluffy stuff. Somewhere around 10 to 15 centimetres seems to...

Status Red Warning issued for Laois as ‘worst is yet to come’

It seems as though the country is shutting down and that will certainly be the case from around 4pm tomorrow afternoon. A Red snow-ice warning...

Woman arrested following overnight stabbing

A woman has been arrested following an overnight stabbing. LaoisToday understands that a man was stabbed in the back by a female. Gardai say that there...

Laois GAA announce fixtures, draws and meetings CANCELLED

Laois GAA have announced that due to the snow, a number of events scheduled to take place this week and at the weekend are...
Follow all the updates

LIVE BLOG: Follow all the updates as snow wreaks havoc in Laois

Snow, ice and sub-zero temperatures have caused school closures and transport cancellations across Laois this morning. Met Éireann has put in place a status red...

UPDATED: List of Laois schools CLOSED due to heavy snow

If this is the beginning, what is the place going to look like by the time we reach the weekend? It seems to have snowed...
Forecasters are predicting we could see a foot of snow by Friday

Laois people urged to exercise caution following overnight snow

Tomorrow will be March, traditionally the second month of Spring, but there is no sign of that season this morning. The people of Laois are...
A range of events have been cancelled

LIVE: See all events CANCELLED ahead of ‘Beast from the East’

There are weather warnings galore at this stage and a number of events have been cancelled as a result. We expect these to increase as...

Laois road CLOSED due to ‘forecasted severe weather event’

A road in Laois has been closed. Laois Crime Prevention Officer Graham Kavanagh has just broken the news. He said: "The R440 Mountrath to Kinnity Road...
Garda

Gardai launch investigation after several vans broken into in Portarlington

Gardai are investigating following a number of break-ins to vans in Portarlington in recent days. Two vans were broken into in Whitefields and another two...
The Portlaoise CBS team who were presented with gear bags from PWC

Portlaoise CBS gearing up for Leinster soccer semi final

Tomorrow will be a big day for soccer in Portlaoise CBS as they gear up for the Leinster Schools Senior 'A' Cup semi final. The...

Laois dog the first victim of freezing weather

A beloved Laois pet has become the first victim of the freezing temperatures. According to Cara Resue Dogs, an owner discovered their dog dead at...
Beast from the East is approaching

Council convene crisis meeting as ‘Beast from the East’ approaches

The Severe Weather Crisis Management team of Laois County Council met today to discuss the upcoming cold spell. The so-called 'beast from the east' is...

Leinster hurling glory for incredible St Fergal’s Rathdowney

St Fergal's Rathdowney 1-16 St Declan's CBS 1-9 Top Oil Leinster Schools Senior Hurling 'C' Championship Final St Fergal's Rathdowney were crowned Leinster 'C' hurling champions following...

7 Talking Points from a busy weekend of GAA action

This time of year always sees an amount of GAA action and the past weekend was no different. Three Laois county teams were in National...
Eamonn Kelly will be back as Laois hurling manager for another year

Laois manager says Offaly players were ‘hungrier’ for victory

Brought to you in association with Telfords Portlaoise Laois hurling manager Eamonn Kelly cut a frustrated figure as he faced the media following his side's defeat...

Round Up: Good weekend for Laois soccer clubs

Before the so called 'Beast from the East' bares down on the country next week, a number of soccer games involving Laois teams took...
Paddy Purcell was in action today for Laois against Wexford

Inaccurate Laois suffer hurling league defeat to Offaly

Brought to you in association with Telfords Portlaoise Offaly 1-21 Laois 1-16 Allianz National Hurling League Division 1B Laois suffered defeat at the hands of Offaly in Tullamore...
Follow our live blog for all the action as it happens

LIVE BLOG – Follow the Laois hurlers, footballers and ladies footballers in action

It is a very busy day on the GAA front and we will be around the country in force to bring you all the...
The Laois Ladies senior footballer championship has been delayed following an appeal

13-man Stradbally advance to Kelly Cup semi final

Stradbally 1-8 Clonaslee-St Manman's Gaels 1-5 Kelly Cup Group A Round 3 Stradbally are into the semi finals of the Kelly Cup after defeating Clonaslee-St Manman's...
Wayne Kelly and Michael Nevin of Portlaoise Boxing Club are bidding for glory

Two Portlaoise boxers bidding for glory at National Finals

Two members of Portlaoise Boxing Club will be hoping to win National titles on Saturday at Dublin’s National Stadium. Michael Nevin and Wayne Kelly, who is...
GAA Congress takes place tonight and Saturday

Laois GAA to vote for motion on transparency at Congress

The GAA’s Annual Congress begins tonight in Croke Park. A total of 40 motions will go before the delegates to be debated and voted on. Three...
Borris-Kilctton and Clonaslee-St Manman's have chosen new managers

Borris-Kilcotton and Clonaslee-St Manman’s appoint new hurling managers

Both Borris-Kilcotton and Clonaslee-St Manman's will have new men in charge of their teams this year. 2016 winners Borris-Kilcotton have gone for a man they...
SEE ALSO – Stomaching the Eighth Amendment – like it or not, abortion exists in Ireland

Laois pro-choice group holding information stall

A pro-abortion group are holding an information day in Portlaoise this weekend. The Laois For Choice Regional Abortion Rights Group will set up a stall in...
Ms Dooley and Ms Mulhare receive the cheque from Francis Devitt, committee member, Michael Miller Chairman and Liam Ramabottom Intermediate football manager

Timahoe GAA make big donation to early intervention autism unit

Timahoe GAA Club  have made a very generous donation to a local school. Yesterday morning, they presented a cheque for €1,541 to Ms Dooley and Ms...
Is this good news for Laois businesses who pay rates?

Laois businesses set to have input on commercial rates

Laois businesses are set to have a greater say in how much they pay in rates, according to the Laois County Council. There are currently...
Biomass power plant

Calls for Biomass Producing Plant to be set up here

Laois TD Brian Stanley has called for a Biomass Producing Plant to be set up in the midlands. Speaking in the Dáil, Deputy Brian Stanley was...
The St John's 5km Fun Run

Full steam ahead for St John’s 5km Fun Run in Monasterevin

Plans are well in place for the fourth St John’s Fun Run. The event this year takes place on March 11 at 1pm in Monasterevin. In...