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.
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, June 7, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Michael Carroll
Borris Rd., Portlaoise, Laois / Timahoe, Laois
Carroll, Michael, Borris Rd., Portlaoise...
Laois school hosting event ahead of Leinster semi final
When Laois face Carlow on Sunday afternoon, a number of players on both sides will have come from the same secondary school.
Knockbeg College will...
REVEALED: Three more candidates come forward to replace late Cllr Jerry Lodge
Last week, we brought you the news that three men had put themselves forward to take the County Council seat of the late Portlaoise Cllr...
Two arrested following massive drugs seizure in Laois town
Gardai have arrested two men following a drug seizure last night.
The incident took place at a house in Portarlington.
Two men, aged 33 and 30,...
Farrell hoping to get over Westmeath substitution disappointment against Carlow
A little past the twenty minute mark in Laois's Leinster quarter final win over Westmeath, manager John Sugrue made a substitution.
Ballylinan wing forward Alan...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Jimmy Tobin
Church Rd., The Glebe, Stradbally, Laois
Jimmy Tobin, Church Road, 4 The...
Laois girls set to represent the Midlands at prestigious Gaynor Cup competitions
Three Laois girls are all set to represent the Midlands Schoolboys/Schoolgirls league at the upcoming Gaynor Cup tournaments later this month.
The U-14 and U-16 Gaynor...
In Pictures: Abbeyleix NS officially open new autism unit
Pupils, parents, teachers and locals basked in glorious sunshine recently as Scoil Mhuire NS Abbeyleix officially opened its new autism unit.
The school celebrated the...
All this week’s Laois GAA fixtures
There is another hectic week of action ahead on the GAA front in Laois.
Both the county senior teams are in action with the showpiece...
Manager Sugrue reveals clean bill of health ahead of Carlow clash
The Laois senior footballers take on Carlow in the Leinster semi final on Sunday and virtually every player in the squad will be available...
New Supermac’s project in Portlaoise hit by objections
Plans to build a new motorway service station in Portlaoise have suffered a set back following a number of objections.
Supermac's owner Pat McDonagh struck...
Timmons reveals retirement never crossed his mind despite litany of injuries
Graiguecullen's Mark Timmons has played for Laois every year since he was 14.
The defender was full back on the Laois minor team that won...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Jimmy Tobin
Church Rd., The Glebe, Stradbally, Laois
Jimmy Tobin, Church Road, 4 The...
Manager O’Loughlin says Laois U-20s need ‘miracle score’ against Meath to advance
The Laois U-20 footballers are still alive in the Leinster championship - but only just after a one point win over Wicklow.
They play Meath...
REVEALED: Laois puppy of the year has been crowned
The National finals of the Petmania Puppy of the Year competition took place over the bank holiday weekend.
Ireland’s leading specialist pet retailer, Petmania, has...
Laois keep U-20 campaign alive with Wicklow win
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Laois 1-14 Wicklow 1-13
Eirgrid Leinster U-20 Football Championship Round 2
Laois's Leinster U-20 campaign is still alive - but only...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from the Laois U-20s must win game v...
It is a simple equation for the Laois U-20s this afternoon.
Billy O'Loughlin's men must win or their Leinster campaign is over.
And things could have...
Here’s your guide to the Laois U-20s second Leinster championship match against Wicklow
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After recent successes of the Laois minor and senior footballers, today sees the U-20s go into battle for...
Laois’s Joe McDonagh Cup hopes over following defeat to Carlow
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Laois 2-15 Carlow 2-25
Joe McDonagh Cup Round 4
Laois's hopes of winning the Joe McDonagh Cup are over...
Massive injury worries for Laois hurlers ahead of decisive Carlow clash
The Laois senior hurlers take on Carlow in Round 4 of the Joe McDonagh Cup - and it seems that they will be without...
All Thursday night’s Laois GAA results
Thursday nights have become very busy ones of late on the GAA scene in Laois.
We had full rounds of fixtures in the top two...
Wins for O’Dempsey’s, St Joseph’s and Portlaoise in latest Division 1 action
There were three games down for decision in the ACFL Division 1 this evening.
The fourth match scheduled for tonight, between Graiguecullen and Portarlington, was...
REVEALED: Three men in the running to replace the late Cllr Jerry Lodge
Three men are in the running to take the County Council seat of the late Portlaoise Cllr Jerry Lodge, LaoisToday can reveal.
There was widespread...
All Wednesday night’s Laois GAA results
A relatively quiet Wednesday evening on the GAA front.
We had one big Leinster minor championship match and then a handful of games from the...
Gardai launch appeal to find missing Laois 13-year-old
Gardaí in Portlaoise are appealing to the public for assistance in locating a missing 13-year-old.
Ronan Quinn has been reported missing from Portarlington in Laois.
Ronan...
Corcoran snatches draw for Laois minors with final kick of the game
Laois 0-10 Carlow 0-10
Leinster Minor Football Championship Round 3
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Seán Michael Corcoran was Laois's saviour as his two late...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois minor footballers take on Carlow
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Donncha Phelan's Laois minor footballers are one win away from reaching the Leinster semi finals.
Wins over Longford and...
Here’s your guide to the Laois minor footballers third Leinster championship match against Carlow
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The Laois minor footballers will be looking to build on their positive opening round performances...
League and cup glory for Rathdowney outfit Clover United
There were double celebrations in Rathdowney last week as they claimed glory in the Kilkenny Soccer League.
Clover United's first team won the league while...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Anne Austin (née Corcoran)
Hillview Drive, Portlaoise, Laois
Austin (nee Corcoran) Hillview Drive, Portlaoise...