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.
The Heath duo excel at international golf tournament
As their prize for winning the Irish Regional Qualifier of the SkyCaddie PGA Pro-Captain Challenge, The Heath Captain Liam Delaney and the club’s PGA...
‘True spirit of GAA’ as neighbours Annanough come to Courtwood’s rescue
'That's the true spirit of the GAA in action' - were the words used on the Courtwood Facebook to describes the actions of their...
Laois GAA Fixture Review Committee proposes changing hurling championships to old format
Less than a year after Laois GAA introduced a new format for the Senior and Senior A hurling championships - the Fixture Review Committee...
Fundraiser launched to make little Laois girl’s Christmas wish come true
A fundraiser has been launched to make a little Laois girl's Christmas dream come true.
10-year-old Aimee Brennan from Wolfhill has had Scoliosis since birth.
Unfortunately, due...
Graiguecullen appoint new manager as Clancy departs
At the start of the month, Graiguecullen GAA revealed that former Laois footballer Padraig Clancy had stepped down as their senior football manager.
The Timahoe...
Former GAA president among candidates for Fianna Fail Local Election Convention in Borris-Mountmellick area
The former President of the GAA has put his name in the hat to be selected by Fianna Fail to run as a Local...
Laois GAA Fixture Review Committee proposes radical changes for ‘Gaels teams’
Last year, Laois County Board secretary Niall Handy said that 'Gaels teams provide no long term stability for clubs'.
He made his comments in his...
Killeshin scoop award at the IPB ‘Pride of Place’ awards ceremony
Killeshin are celebrating their runner up prize at the IPB Pride of Place Awards hosted by Cork City Council and Co-operation Ireland held on...
Obama Plaza style development outside Portlaoise set to open by ‘June or July’
The man behind the Barack Obama style development planned for Portlaoise says he believes the plaza could be operational by 'June or July of...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures with massive games for Portlaoise and Courtwood...
The GAA season continues at pace this weekend with several finals and big Leinster championship games down for decision.
Abbeyleix and Clonaslee-St Manman's will battle...
Munnelly’s South Africa defeat Phelan brother’s Cambodia to win Asian Games
The Asian Games concluded yesterday and there was a very strong Laois connection in the Junior football final.
South Africa clashed with Cambodia in the...
Six candidates in the mix for Fianna Fail Local Election Convention in Portlaoise
2019 will see the first election in the history of LaoisToday and the runners and riders are coming more into focus across the parties...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, November 18, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Fint Coffey
New row, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully in the loving care of his family...
WATCH: Laois lads take Asian Gaelic Games by storm
All the way over on the other side of the world, in the land of the Rising Sun, three Laois lads are making waves.
The...
Fantastic Fitzgerald inspires Portlaoise to Leinster final place
Portlaoise 3-12 Ballinamere (Offaly) 2-11
AIB Leinster Club Intermediate Hurling Semi Final
The Portlaoise hurlers will play in the Leinster intermediate club final after a fantastic...
LIVE BLOG: Portlaoise aim to go one step further in the Leinster hurling championship
If you're playing adult club hurling in the middle of November, then there's really only one place you can be - in the provincial...
Boost for Portlaoise as key forward declares himself fit for Leinster semi final
The Portlaoise hurlers will look to reach the Leinster club intermediate final - and their chances of doing so have been given a major...
In Pictures: Serious celebrations at the Laois GAA Awards Night
What a brilliant night that was!
The annual Laois GAA awards took place in the Midlands Park Hotel with over 300 people in attendance.
The night...
Laois trio receive UCD awards for exceptional Leaving Cert results
What an achievement by these young ladies!
At a ceremony in UCD on Wednesday evening, three Laois students received awards.
The trio, who are all from...
REVEALED: Laois manager Sugrue adds two coaches to backroom team for new season
Laois football manager John Sugrue has filled the void left in his managerial team following the departure of selector Eoin Kearns and coach Jerome...
All of this weeks 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...
Laois man gearing up to scale American mountain for charity
November is month dedicated to fighting and creating awareness around cancer in men.
And one Laois man, now living in the USA, is attempting an...
WATCH: Conroy’s Republic of Ireland claim Victory Shield win over Wales
Republic of Ireland 4 Wales 0
Victory Shield Round 2
The Republic Ireland U-16s are back on track in the Victory Shield and a Laois man...
Incredible Mountrath CS crowned Leinster Junior ‘A1’ hurling champions
Mountrath CS 1-11 Ardscoil Ris 1-9 (Dublin)
Top Oil Leinster PP Sch Jun H “A1” Leinster Final
Mountrath CS have been crowned Leinster Junior 'A1' hurling champions...
Farcical U-19 football championship creates plenty of food for thought
Back in February, County Board delegates in Laois voted to introduce an U-19 and U-21 championship in hurling and football.
2017 was supposed to be...
Crettyard Ladies football club planning a comeback
One of Laois Ladies forgotten clubs is planning a comeback.
Crettyard Ladies football club disbanded a few years ago but now attempts are being made...
Tributes paid to ‘true gentleman’ as legendary hotelier passes away
There is deep sadness in Durrow this morning with the news that a long-serving hotelier has passed away.
Joseph Murphy, who was in his 95th...
Portlaoise College trio gearing up for Young Scientist competition
Three budding scientists from Portlaoise College have been mixing their love of science and sport to come up with a fascinating idea.
The trio have...
Average rent prices in Laois approach €1,000
The average advertised rent in Laois is now €915, up 82% from its lowest point - according to Daft.ie.
Rents rose nationwide by an average...
In Pictures: Serious craic as Ballinakill and Abbeyleix hurlers take to the ring
Well this looked like serious craic!
Abbeyleix and Ballinakill GAA players had the fight of their lives at the weekend as they faced off in...