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.
Host of Laois soccer clubs represented on Midlands League squads
Over the last number of months, the Midlands Soccer League has conducted trials to form squads to represent them in national competitions.
And once again,...
All the Laois Cumann na mBunscol football final fixtures
The Cumann na mBunscol football finals begin today in O’Moore Park.
In total, 21 finals will be played over today and Wednesday.
There will be 11...
BREAKING: Four Laois schools to be ‘examined’ as structural issues emerge at Dublin school
Three Laois schools are among 30 that will undergo "urgent structural assessments" following the discovery of "significant structural issues" at a Dublin secondary school.
The Department...
In Pictures: Science in safe hands at Timahoe NS
The annual Intel Mini Scientist fair at Scoil Mhuire Fatima was another resounding success this year as the young scientists of Timahoe showcased their...
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise launches Medicines App for frontline staff
The Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise has launched a new ‘Medicines App’ aimed at increasing accessibility to medication management and medication safety information for frontline...
All of the GAA fixtures as the Bank Holiday weekend approaches
Here are all of this weeks fixtures - with just the one Laois team in Leinster action.
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 24
Midlands Park Hotel MHC Shield Final...
How Laois intends to vote? Time for our social media followers to have their...
Who will become the 10th President of the Republic of Ireland?
Well, on Friday October 26 the people of Ireland will be asked to go...
Two Laois women nominated for Macra award
Two Laois women have been nominated for a prestigious Macra na Feirme award.
Cassandra Phelan, from the Rathdowney Macra Na Feirme club, and Diane Seale,...
Ballyroan-Abbey end 47 year Minor football famine in style
Ballyroan-Abbey 2-15 Portarlington 0-8
Midlands Park Hotel MFC Final Replay
Ballyroan-Abbey's wait for a first minor football title since 1971 is over after they defeated a...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from the Minor football final replay
We're back to do it all over again.
Ballyroan-Abbey came within a minute of ending a 47 year wait for minor success this day last...
Dad of ill Laois girl who featured on ‘The Town’ series to appear on...
Laois people are on some roll when it comes to appearing on Winning Streak at the moment.
Retired tailor, Vincent Keegan, from Portlaoise, won a...
Ballyroan-Abbey and Portarlington set to contest first minor replay in 16 years
Ballyroan-Abbey came within a minute of ending a 47 year wait for minor success this day last week.
They played with an extra man for 40...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, October 21, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Margaret Plunkett (née O'Brien)
Westlands, Portlaoise, Laois/Thomastown, Kilkenny
Plunkett, Westlands, Portlaoise and late of...
Popular Portlaoise woman wins big on Winning Streak
Fair play Mary, you did us proud!
Mary Flynn from Portlaoise appeared on Ireland's most popular game show this evening - Winning Streak.
The Portlaoise Hospital...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from Round 2 of the Laois Divisional Football...
The Laois Divisional football competition kicked off last weekend with a double header in the LOETB Centre of Excellence.
Round 2 sees the games being...
Round Up: Victory for Laois in Fr Manning Cup but Leinster defeat for Slieve...
There were mixed fortunes for two Laois teams who were action at opposite sides of the country.
The hurlers from Slieve Bloom travelled to the...
Sarsfields and Slieve Bloom in Leinster action plus Round 2 of Divisional Competition
Did we say the GAA season was slowing down? Far from it if this weekend is anything to go by.
We have four big games...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, October 20, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sandra Byrne (née O'Reilly)
Rathgilbert House, Athy, Kildare / Kells, Meath / Laois
BYRNE...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College bids farewell to popular teacher
The staff of Portlaoise College gave a formal farewell last Friday October 12 to a wonderful teacher and friend, PJ McEvoy.
Despite announcing his intention...
Laois footballers to receive league winning medals at Awards Ceremony
The Laois GAA Awards Night is always a special occasion and this years event promises to be every bit as good as usual.
Individuals in...
Mountmellick woman set to wow crowds at Dunamaise show
A renowned singer and musician is coming to the Dunamaise Arts Centre for a special show on Saturday.
The show is called 'Saluting the Brave'...
Popular Laois woman set to appear on Winning Streak
Laois people are on a serious run at making it on to the tele at the minute.
Portlaoise woman Mary Flynn was pulled out of...
The year 2000 – the one that got away for Laois football
Back in February 2016, the GAA made a decision that robbed a very special group of players of the opportunity to do something great.
After...
Defeat for Laois in Fr Manning Cup opener despite dramatic comeback
Laois 1-17 Wicklow 5-8
Fr Manning Cup Round 1
Laois lost out to a five-goal Wicklow side in Round 1 of the Fr Manning Cup in...
BREAKING: Candidate withdraws from Fianna Fail selection convention ahead of vote
One of the three candidates who declared themselves for tomorrow night's Laois Fianna Fail selection convention has withdrawn.
LaoisToday understands that former TD John Moloney...
Laois school takes part in annual drive to fight litter
The annual Bin It! campaign has taken to the streets again with its visits to schools across the country in a bid to educate...
Leaving and Junior Cert recipients honoured by Laois and Offaly ETB
Students from eight Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) schools had their academic attainment in the State Examinations celebrated at an Awards...
Up to 150 jobs set to be lost at Bord na Móna under plans...
Fianna Fáil TD for Offaly, Barry Cowen has said that the potential loss of up to 150 jobs at Bord na Móna facilities across...
All of this week’s golf results and pictures
Here are all of this week’s golf results from the weekend.
RATHDOWNEY GOLF CLUB
3 ball Classic
1st Dermot Gibbons (18), John O’Malley (5), Michael Shortt (15)...
Well-known Laois family set to take part in popular TV show
Ireland's Fittest Family returns to our TV screens in less than two weeks time and we will have Laois representation.
LaoisToday understands that a very...