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.
Portlaoise Panthers set to begin National League campaign
History will be made tonight when the men for Portlaoise Panthers take to the court.
After a five year absence, the Laois outfit are back...
Injury time heroics save Kilcruise and relegate Mountmellick
Arles-Kilcruise 2-12 Mountmellick Gaels 1-13
Laois Shopping Centre Senior Football Championship Relegation Final
What a finish! Not since Jody Dillon's strike against Portlaoise last year have...
Live Blog: Laois SFC quarter final, relegation final and IFC semi final
There are three massive games down for decision in football in Laois tonight.
There is one SFC quarter final, the SFC relegation final and one...
A preview of all tonight’s SFC and IFC action
After the excitement of last night's JFC semi-finals, there are three more games down for decision tonight with huge significance attached to all of...
Tuohy’s Geelong crush Swans to reach AFL Preliminary Final
Geelong Cats 98 Sydney Swans 39
Australian Football League Semi Finals
Zach Tuohy is just two steps away from becoming the second ever Irish man to...
Planning permission sought for 12 new homes in Ballylinan
De Bhal Construction have submitted a planning application to construct 12 new homes in Ballylinan.
The proposed development will take place at Doirin Alainn in...
Portlaoise golfer claims Irish Students Amateur Open
Portlaoise golfer Mary Doyle has continued her brilliant 2017 season by adding another trophy to her collection.
She claimed first place in the Irish Students...
In Pictures: Great turnout for Mark Attride Memorial Cycle
Killeshin Wheelers Cycling Club had their second annual
Mark Attride Memorial Cycle last weekend.
The event was a huge success again this year with 22
cyclists doing...
Kelly and Garvan roll back the years to fire St Joseph’s to JFC final
St Joseph's 2-15 Park-Ratheniska 1-6
Laois Shopping Centre Junior Football Championship Semi Final
It felt like we got transported back to the mid-2000s in Stradbally tonight...
Live Blog: Junior Football Championship Semi Finals
Tonight the JFC semi-finals are down for decision at two venues in the county.
They will see two first teams (Park-Ratheniska and Kilcavan) go toe...
A preview of tonight’s JFC semi finals
With just three adult competitions still running in Laois, tonight will see the final pairing in the Junior Football Championship be decided.
The semi finals...
Two games in less than 24 hours for Clonad hurlers
There is a significant fixture headache on the horizon for a number of Clonad hurlers.
Next weekend, some of them will be expected to play...
Over €10,000 raised following Mark Attride Memorial Cycle
More than €10,000 has been raised for two worthy charities following the Mark Attride Memorial Cycle which took place last weekend.
All the proceeds raised...
Laois RISSC planning trip to next World Cup qualifier
The Laois branch of the Republic of Ireland Soccer Supporters Club is planning its next trip to the AVIVA Stadium.
Just last week the group,...
In Pictures: All smiles in Clonaslee and Portarlington for Junior Cert results
Today is Junior Certificate results day and once again our photographers were out and about.
On a day when over 1,000 Laois students collected their...
WATCH: Portlaoise AFC striker scores screamer against Irish Defence Forces
Portlaoise AFC striker Jason Murphy was their top scorer as his side finished last season as Leinster Senior League Division 1B champions.
And the sharpshooter...
BREAKING: Electric Picnic Loyalty Scheme tickets SOLD OUT
Electric Picnic Loyalty Scheme tickets for the 2018 festival have sold out - less than a week after they went on sale.
The Electric Picnic...
Over 1,000 Laois students collect Junior Cert results today
More than 1,000 Laois students will receive their Junior Certificate results at schools across the county today.
Figures sent out by the State Examinations Commission...
Portlaoise GAA looking to build stand and floodlights
Portlaoise GAA are seeking planning permission for stand and new floodlights at their grounds in Rathleague.
The new application is an update on a previous...
Annual Canal Fest and Beat the Barge set for Vicarstown
The annual Canal Fest and Beat the Barge Family Fun Run will take place in Vicarstown this Saturday.
The event takes place along the canal...
Playoff required to select Laois representatives in Leinster IHC
LaoisToday understands that a playoff will take place to determine who Laois's representatives in the Leinster Intermediate hurling championship will be.
The issue has arisen...
20 new houses planned for Killeen
A planning application has been made to build 20 new houses in Killeen.
Mr J McDonald has sought permission to erect four different types of...
Sadness following sudden death of Graiguecullen man
Tributes have been paid to a Graiguecullen man who passed away suddenly on Monday morning.
Harry Forbes passed away unexpectedly at his home.
Beloved husband of...
All this week’s Laois GAA fixtures
It really is getting down to the big stuff now.
After last week's hurling action, the focus switches back to football this week.
We have semi-finals...
All of this weeks CCFL fixtures
The soccer season is well up and running now.
We're into week four of games now and here are all the fixtures.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 16
All games...
Laois Primary School Cross Country on Wednesday
The Laois Primary School Cross Country Championships will take place on Wednesday.
The competition is being hosted in O'Dempsey's GAA in Killenard.
The first race is...
SVP Stradbally holding event to raise vital funds
Calling all ladies! St Vincent de Paul Stradbally are holding a very exciting event which may just capture your fancy.
On Sunday October 8 SVP...
Three goal Camross book camogie final spot
Camross 3-13 The Harps 1-7
Senior Camogie Championship Semi Final
Camross will contest the Laois senior camogie championship final after a twelve point win over The...
All Saturday’s Laois GAA results from an action packed day
The games began at 10.30am this morning and continued right up until a few hours ago.
It was a crazy busy day of action around...
Ballyroan-Abbey avenge Feile defeat to Portlaoise by claiming championship
Ballyroan-Abbey 3-7 Portlaoise 1-7
Midland Park U-14 Football Championship Final
Ballyroan-Abbey turned the tables on Portlaoise in O'Moore Park to claim the U-14 football championship title...