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: Ballyroan-Abbey delight in Division 1B glory
The second game in O'Moore Park last night resulted in glory for Ballyroan-Abbey.
Liam Irwin's side got the better of Lar Wall's Kilcruise in a...
In Pictures: O’Dempsey’s celebrate Division 1A success
For the second successive year, O'Dempsey's were crowned Division 1A champions last night.
Under the stewardship of Rhode man Pat Daly this year, O'Dempsey's were...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, July 15, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
John William (Jack) Humphreys
Emmett Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Humphreys, Emmett Street, Mountmellick, Co. Laois....
All of Saturday’s Laois GAA results
Another busy Saturday on the GAA scene has come to an end.
We had one team in championship action as the Laois Camogie team drew...
Whelan fires Ballyroan-Abbey to Division 1B glory
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Ballyroan-Abbey 1-10 Arles-Kilcruise 0-9
ACFL Division 1B Final
Laois U-20 star Diarmuid Whelan's haul of 1-3 was...
O’Dempsey’s claim back-to-back Division 1A league titles
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O'Dempsey's 1-17 St Joseph's 0-14
ACFL Division 1A Final
O'Dempsey's were crowned Division 1A champions for the...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from the Division 1A and 1B football finals
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The ACFL Division 1A and 1B finals are down for decision in O'Moore Park this...
Your guide to the Division 1A and 1B football league finals
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With the inter-county scene wrapped up for another year, attentions now turn back to the...
The Big Five: Finals take centre stage as the GAA club leagues draw to...
With the temperatures set to soar this weekend, we could be in for another belter.
Here we take a look at five games worth heading...
New Electric Picnic stage and acts announced
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There is something strange and mysterious happening down in the woods in Stradbally ahead of the Electric...
Laois GAA announce details of new O Mordha Og training programme
Laois GAA will be running O Mordha Og u13 training sessions over the coming weeks.
The sessions will be held in the LOETB Centre of...
Number of children awaiting Psychology Services in Laois ‘outrageous’
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley has said that the latest figures released to him are outrageous.
Deputy Stanley said: “The figures that I got in...
Timeline confirmed for demolition of vandalized Portlaoise primary school
The vacant building which was home to St Paul’s Primary School on the Borris Road in Portlaoise, and will become home to St Francis...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, July 12, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Eileen (Irene) Flood (née Sheehy)
20 Silverbrook, Mountmellick, Laois / Tallaght, Dublin
Eileen (Irene)...
All Tuesday night’s Laois GAA results
It was a very busy Tuesday night with a number of games down for decision.
The first adult championship also got underway as the Junior...
Four goal Courtwood lay down a marker with Division 2 win
Courtwood 4-14 St Joseph's 1-8
ACFL Division 2 Final
Courtwood are moving like a team who will have an impact on the intermediate championship later this...
Young Laois girl presents Prince Harry and Duchess of Sussex with flowers during Royal...
EPIC, the Irish Emigration Museum based at CHQ in Dublin’s Docklands, hosted the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as part of their official visit...
In Pictures: Camross Comhaltas raise much needed funds for Cuisle Centre
Camross CCE Branch held a fundraising concert for the Cuisle Centre to help with their costs of providing cancer services for patients in Laois...
Deer, hens and frogs at risk as Slieve Bloom fire leaves habitats destroyed
There are real fears for a variety of animals who live in the Slieve Bloom Mountains following the devastating fire which has raged there.
Deer,...
Urban Regeneration to bring ‘huge social, economic and environmental benefits’ to Portlaoise
The new Urban Regeneration plan is set to bring a number of benefits to Portlaoise - according to the chairperson of the Portlaoise Municipal...
Where Things Stand: A look at the Ladies club championship in Laois
While the men's club championship isn't starting for another couple of weeks, the ladies game in Laois is well underway.
A number of rounds have...
All the most recent golf results from around the clubs
Here are all the latest golf results from around the clubs.
RATHDOWNEY GOLF CLUB
Men’s Seniors singles
1st Jim Russell (21 - Templemore) 37pts
2nd Liam Kenny(15)
Gross: Birdie...
BREAKING: Laois camogie management resign
The Laois camogie management team has resigned from their posts, it has been announced.
Laois Camogie have confirmed to LaoisToday that manager David Dunning, assistant...
Massive housing development planned for Laois town
A huge housing development is planned for one of Laois's biggest towns.
Kingscroft Developments intends to apply for a residential development comprising of 62 houses.
They...
New Supermac’s project in Portlaoise on hold
Plans to build a new motorway service station in Portlaoise have suffered a number of set backs and have been put on hold.
Laois County...
A selection of brilliant Sportsfile photos as Laois footballers bow out
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As the saying goes - All good things must come to an end.
The Laois senior footballers journey...
Camross and Rosenallis must do it again after Division 4 football thriller
Rosenallis 2-14 Camross 2-14 AET
ACFL Division 4 Final
The footballers of Camross and Rosenallis will have to do it all over again after they played...
Here are all of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures
Another busy week ahead.
MONDAY JULY 9
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 2 Relegation Playoff (Extra time if necessary)
Kyle V Clough Ballacolla 7.30pm
Midlands Park Hotel Under-17...
Graiguecullen crowned Division 5 football champions following St Joseph’s win
Graiguecullen 2-3 St Joseph's 0-7
ACFL Division 5 Final
It was a hectic weekend of finals in Laois over the weekend with no fewer than eight...
Sugrue hits out at pundits and national media for ‘verbal diarrhea’ towards his team
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Laois manager John Sugrue has hit out and pundits and members of national media for showing '...