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.
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.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Anne Austin (née Corcoran)
Hillview Drive, Portlaoise, Laois
Austin (nee Corcoran) Hillview Drive, Portlaoise...
In Pictures: Successful information evening on mental health and addiction
A public meeting on mental health was held in Laois last night, with renowned singer Senator Frances Black the keynote speaker.
Fianna Fáil TD for...
Winner announced for Ballyroan Festival and LaoisToday ticket giveaway
There will be plenty of craic stirring around Ballyroan again this June Bank Holiday Weekend as the Ballyroan Country Festival is set for its...
In Pictures: St Abban’s women finish fourth in Europe
History was made by the Monavea based club when they won the National League Premier Division in August of last year.
Another piece of history...
Laois school shortlisted for Eco Rangers School of the Year Award
Bord na Móna have announced the shortlist for their 1st Annual Eco Rangers Awards and Killeshin NS, is amongst the final 12.
This year, the...
Laois minor football team named for crunch Carlow clash
Laois inter-county teams are set to play their neighbours Carlow three times in the next 10 days.
Tomorrow, the minor footballers will face them in...
Survey underway as 400 multi-denomination planned by 2030
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) welcomes the recent announcements by Minister for Education and Skills Richard Bruton on the ‘Schools Reconfiguration...
Kildare stage dramatic comeback to deny four goal Laois
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Laois 4-6 Kildare 1-17
Eirgrid Leinster U-20 Football Championship Round 1
Kildare substitute Brian McLoughlin led his side to a...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois U-20s take on Kildare
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We're live from St Conleth's Park in Newbridge as the Laois U-20 footballers begin their Leinster campaign against...
Here’s your guide to the Laois U-20s first Leinster championship match against Kildare
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After recent successes of the Laois minor and senior footballers, tonight sees the U-20s go into battle for...
Portlaoise priest says ‘church cannot bury its head in the sand’ following Referendum result
Portlaoise priest Fr Paddy Byrne has called on the Catholic Church in Ireland not to 'bury its head in the sand' following the decision...
Laois ‘hotter than Lanzarote’ as temperatures set to reach 26 degrees
Parts of Laois will experience temperatures higher than those in one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world.
The mercury is predicted to...
Lillis very much at home in midfield says manager Sugrue
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Portlaoise's Kieran Lillis was Laois minor captain in 2009 and since he broke into the...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 28, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Joseph (Joe) Morrin
Aughafan, Castletown, Laois
Joseph (Joe) Morrin, Aughafan, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois....
Eight Talking Points as Laois reach first Leinster semi final in almost a decade
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For the first time in nine years, Laois have reached the last four of the Leinster...
Manager Sugrue heaps praise on debutant Crowley following Westmeath win
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Laois lined out as selected for the Leinster quarter final against Westmeath yesterday evening.
So too...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 27, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Br. Philbert (Patrick) Egan
De La Salle Brothers, Miguel House, Castletown, Laois /...
Laois says Yes as official Referendum result announced
The people of Ireland and Laois have voted to Repeal the Eight Amendment.
The official result for Laois is now in and the people have...
LAOIS VOTES YES! Voters back Repeal of the Eight Amendment
The people of Laois have overwhelmingly voted Yes to Repeal of the Eight Amendment.
With all of the boxes open and all of the tallies...