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Alan Hartnett

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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.

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...
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a hit and run

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...
Death notices in Laois

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...
Padraig McMahon will be a co-manager of Ballyroan-Abbey with Liam Irwin

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,...
Portarlington

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...
Vehicle on fire on the M7

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...
Details have been confirmed

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...
Garda

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...
Death notices in Laois

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...
Ross Munnelly talks to the media after the Leinster GAA Football Senior Championship Round 1 win

‘Shades of Offaly in 2005’ as Munnelly revels in great Laois win

Brought to you in association with Joe Mallon Motors Portlaoise The Laois senior footballers pulled off an incredible win over Wexford yesterday. John Sugrue's men...

Remarkable Laois comeback keeps Leinster campaign alive

Brought to you in association with Joe Mallon Motors Portlaoise Laois 2-21 Wexford 1-18 AET Leinster SFC Round 1 What a game of football that was. Laois looked dead...

Wexford edge out brave Laois minors in pulsating affair

Brought to you in association with O’Sullivan Motors Roscrea Laois 0-18 Wexford 1-21 Leinster Minor Hurling Championship Tier 1 Round 1 The brave Laois minor hurlers were...

LIVE BLOG: Double header of action from Innovate Wexford Park

Brought to you in association with Joe Mallon Motors Portlaoise and O’Sullivan Motors Roscrea We're live from Innovate Wexford Park for an exciting double header of championship action. At...
The Laois minor hurling panel has been named

Here’s your guide to the Laois minor hurlers opening Leinster championship match against Wexford

Brought to you in association with O’Sullivan Motors Roscrea The third of the Laois county teams to be involved in championship year are the minor...