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.
UPDATED: List of Laois schools who are OPEN as the snow starts to melt
All of the primary and secondary schools, as well as third level facilities, have been closed in Laois since Wednesday.
Heavy snow on Tuesday evening...
Tributes paid to former O’Dempsey’s player following sad passing
Tributes have been paid to a former O'Dempsey's payer who was laid to rest last week.
Paul Maher, Ballymorris Manor, Portarlington and late of The Hermitage,...
Met Eireann warns of ‘flood risk’ and issues Orange alert
We've had snow and ice for days, and now some parts of the county could be set for flooding.
A Status Orange snow-ice warning has...
Laois motorists urged to exercise caution as thaw begins
Most people woke up to the sound of rain on their windows in Laois this morning.
And while that will help to make the snow...
Red Alert in place until 6pm as Storm Emma brings more snow
The National Emergency Coordination Group for Severe Weather has urged people to stay indoors until the Status Red weather alert is withdrawn this evening.
The...
Laois footballers face fixture dilemma following Antrim postponement
The GAA's decision to postpone all of the games scheduled to take place this weekend presents them and the Laois footballers will a bit...
Laois minor hurlers confirm captain and vice-captain for 2018 season
The Laois minor hurlers have named their captain and vice-captain for the 2018 season.
Rosenallis' Conor Cosgrove will lead the team and he will be...
LIVE: See latest closures and event cancellations ahead ‘blizzard’
From 4pm today, Laois will be under a Red Alert as blizzard conditions sweep in.
They are saying that this storm will be like nothing...
Cancelled Stradbally Confirmation has been refixed
The kids who were due to make their Confirmation in Stradbally on Saturday have been given a new date.
The big day was called off...
UPDATED: Laois hurlers, footballers, camogie and Ladies footballers have games postponed
The GAA has confirmed that all Allianz Football and Hurling league fixtures scheduled for this weekend have been postponed.
That means that the double header,...
WATCH: Laois company brave the snow to get machine to Belgium
If the last few days have thought us anything, it is that some people are simply incredible.
Our Council staff are out day and night...
Laois Confirmation CANCELLED due to the snow
The first Confirmation to go by the wayside due to the weather in Laois has been announced.
Confirmation in Stradbally, which was due to take...
Laois people warned to be ‘at home by 4pm’ ahead of blizzard
If you must go out today, make sure you are home with your door closed by 4pm.
That is the message from the government ahead...
Portlaoise Hospital cancel all routine surgeries and out patients appointments
Portlaoise Hospital has been forced to cancel all routine surgeries and out patients appointments for the next two days.
Following the upgrade of the weather warning...
In Pictures: Laois turns into a winter wonderland
Snow, snow and more snow! Snow everywhere.
Laois has turned white after being doused in the fluffy stuff.
Somewhere around 10 to 15 centimetres seems to...
Status Red Warning issued for Laois as ‘worst is yet to come’
It seems as though the country is shutting down and that will certainly be the case from around 4pm tomorrow afternoon.
A Red snow-ice warning...
Woman arrested following overnight stabbing
A woman has been arrested following an overnight stabbing.
LaoisToday understands that a man was stabbed in the back by a female.
Gardai say that there...
Laois GAA announce fixtures, draws and meetings CANCELLED
Laois GAA have announced that due to the snow, a number of events scheduled to take place this week and at the weekend are...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the updates as snow wreaks havoc in Laois
Snow, ice and sub-zero temperatures have caused school closures and transport cancellations across Laois this morning.
Met Éireann has put in place a status red...
UPDATED: List of Laois schools CLOSED due to heavy snow
If this is the beginning, what is the place going to look like by the time we reach the weekend?
It seems to have snowed...
Laois people urged to exercise caution following overnight snow
Tomorrow will be March, traditionally the second month of Spring, but there is no sign of that season this morning.
The people of Laois are...
LIVE: See all events CANCELLED ahead of ‘Beast from the East’
There are weather warnings galore at this stage and a number of events have been cancelled as a result.
We expect these to increase as...
Laois road CLOSED due to ‘forecasted severe weather event’
A road in Laois has been closed.
Laois Crime Prevention Officer Graham Kavanagh has just broken the news.
He said: "The R440 Mountrath to Kinnity Road...
Gardai launch investigation after several vans broken into in Portarlington
Gardai are investigating following a number of break-ins to vans in Portarlington in recent days.
Two vans were broken into in Whitefields and another two...
Portlaoise CBS gearing up for Leinster soccer semi final
Tomorrow will be a big day for soccer in Portlaoise CBS as they gear up for the Leinster Schools Senior 'A' Cup semi final.
The...
Laois dog the first victim of freezing weather
A beloved Laois pet has become the first victim of the freezing temperatures.
According to Cara Resue Dogs, an owner discovered their dog dead at...
Council convene crisis meeting as ‘Beast from the East’ approaches
The Severe Weather Crisis Management team of Laois County Council met today to discuss the upcoming cold spell.
The so-called 'beast from the east' is...
Leinster hurling glory for incredible St Fergal’s Rathdowney
St Fergal's Rathdowney 1-16 St Declan's CBS 1-9
Top Oil Leinster Schools Senior Hurling 'C' Championship Final
St Fergal's Rathdowney were crowned Leinster 'C' hurling champions following...
7 Talking Points from a busy weekend of GAA action
This time of year always sees an amount of GAA action and the past weekend was no different.
Three Laois county teams were in National...
Laois manager says Offaly players were ‘hungrier’ for victory
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Laois hurling manager Eamonn Kelly cut a frustrated figure as he faced the media following his side's defeat...