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.
Knockbeg College teacher part of new Offaly football management
It has been a tumultuous week for our neighbours across the border.
Last Sunday, the Offaly footballers lost to Wicklow for the first time in...
Two Laois minors set for incredibly busy end to May
Last year, the GAA performed the most radical revamp of their schedule of games in their history.
As well as changing age grades and moving...
All of the reports and results from Day 2 of the Cumann na mBunscol...
Here you can find the full list of results, as well as full reports on each match on the link below.
After the drama of...
Terrific Tom fires Killanure to Roinn 2 Shield glory
Killanure 4-14 Knock 3-6
Hurling Roinn 2 Shield Final
A tremendous display from midfielder Tom Cuddy was the difference for Killanure as they claimed Roinn 2...
Powerful Schol Bhride Knockmay claim Roinn 3 Shield title
Scoil Bhride Knockmay 6-10 Timahoe 1-7
Hurling Roinn 3 Shield Final
Scoil Bhride Knockmay were the first trophy winners on Day 2 of the Cumann na...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from Day 2 of the Cumann na mBunscol...
Well we've reached Day 2 of the Cumann na mBunscol hurling and camogie finals.
Day 1 produced a staggering amount of goals - 74 in...
Portlaoise Panthers star chosen on Ireland U-18 European Championship squad
Ireland Under 18 women’s Head Coach, Patrick O’Neill, has selected his final roster of 12 players who will compete at this year’s FIBA Women’s...
New Garda recruitment drive to add 1,600 to the force launched
The Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan TD, has announced the launch of this year’s recruitment campaign for new members of An Garda...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, May 17, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sean McGrath
Clohogue, Ballinakill, Laois
Sean died at Tallaght Hospital, Dublin after a short...
Liam edges Johnny, Kilcruise defeat Killeen and all tonight’s Laois GAA results
Tonight saw brothers and neighbours go into battle on opposing sides in ACFL Division 1B action.
The clash of Ballyroan-Abbey and Rosenallis saw two brothers,...
Ponies with ‘the mange’ and horses trespassing all over Portarlington
Laois County Councillors have told how horses in various states of neglect are trespassing in various parts of Portarlington.
The Tidy Towns organisation in the...
Leinster final heartbreak for Scoil Chriost Ri
Scoil Chriost Ri 2-4 Moate CS 6-7
Leinster Schools U-14 Ladies Football Championship Final
There was defeat for the Scoil Chriost Ri U-14s in the Leinster...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from Day 1 of the Cumann na mBunscol...
The sun is shining and it is set to be a glorious week - so it can only be time for the Cumann na...
UPDATED: Vehicle on fire on M7 outside Portlaoise
There are reports of huge tailbacks on the M7 outside Portlaoise as a vehicle is on fire.
AA Roadwatch says that care is required as...
In Pictures: Portlaoise RFC hold annual awards evening
It has been a brilliant year for Portlaoise Rugby Club at juvenile level.
And they celebrated that at an awards night recently.
Irish U-19 International Conor...
Appeal for information following robbery from Laois construction yard
The victims of a robbery over the weekend have launched an appeal for people in catching the culprits.
The incident took place in Ballyfoyle, Mageny...
Massive new development planned for Laois town
Planning permission has been launched for a simply massive housing development in one Laois town.
Langville Properties Ltd have launched plans for the project on...
Decision on future of Portlaoise Hospital expected ‘in the summer’
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan expects that a decision on the future of Portlaoise Hospital will be made later in the summer.
Speaking to Midlands...
In Pictures: Laois Ladies U-14s claim Leinster championship glory
Laois 3-17 Kilkenny 4-2
Ladies Leinster U-14 'C' Football Championship Final
A sizzling second half crowned Laois, Leinster U-14 C champions last week under the setting...
Laois man set to attend the Royal Wedding
A Laois man is set to rub shoulders with the rich and famous this weekend.
LaoisToday understands that Ballyfin native Noel Fitzpatrick has been invited...
Laois match won’t clash with Champions League final while the Dubs are on the...
The GAA have confirmed the fixture details for the Leinster senior football championship quarter finals.
The game between Laois and Westmeath is the only one...
All this week’s Laois GAA fixtures
After a very busy week of action last week, this week is a bit quieter.
On the inter-county front, just the minor and senior hurlers...
Stradbally farm to feature on RTE documentary this weekend
A new RTÉ nature documentary will feature a Laois farm in its second episode.
A Wild Irish Year is a four part series that features...
Investigation launched as two dead following plane crash
An investigation is underway after a man and a young boy were killed in a plane crash yesterday afternoon.
It happened in Clonbullogue in Offaly...
Sugrue sings praises of Portlaoise duo after remarkable comeback win
Brought to you in association with Joe Mallon Motors Portlaoise
Laois senior football manager John Sugrue was both relieved and overjoyed when he spoke to the...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 14, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Julie LACUMBER
Triogue Court, Portlaoise, Laois
Lacumber, Triogue Court, Portlaoise, 12th May 2018. Peacefully...
All Sunday’s Laois GAA results
There were a number of GAA games down for decision today.
In the Joe McDonagh Cup, Laois lost again but this time to Kerry.
While the...
Carlow Cup glory for Crettyard and all today’s soccer results
The lads in Crettyard United are celebrating tonight after winning the Carlow Premier Cup.
Up against Carlow side New Oak, Crettyard triumphed by 3-1 to...
LIVE BLOG: Laois hurlers in Tralee and Ladies minor footballers in final in Athy
Brought to you in association with Joe Mallon Motors Portlaoise
Two massive games in two different codes take place this afternoon.
From 3pm, our hurlers are in...
Nine Talking Points from a simply crazy game of football in Innovate Wexford Park
Brought to you in association with Joe Mallon Motors Portlaoise
Anyone who was in Innovate Wexford Park last night probably didn't get home until around 11pm.
A...