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.
In Pictures: Fantastic Emo Celtic U-19s cap incredible year with cup win
Emo Celtic 5 Portlaoise B 0
CCFL U-19s Cup Final
Emo Celtic U-19s completed a remarkable season as the captured the CCFL Cup on Saturday in...
All the Laois GAA fixtures with a very busy week ahead
We are in for a very busy week of GAA action.
No fewer than five of our county teams will be involved in championship matches...
43 homes repossessed by Laois County Council
Laois County Council has repossessed 43 houses as a result of mortgage arrears between 2010 and September 2017.
16 of these repossessions were forced on...
Hurling captain King ‘relieved’ to win after ‘bleak first two weeks’
An extremely difficult few weeks for the Laois senior hurlers finally abated as they defeated Antrim on Saturday.
It was Eamonn Kelly's first win in...
All Saturday’s Laois GAA and soccer results
An extremely busy Saturday of action on the sporting front domestically has just concluded.
On the inter-county scene, it was a mixed day. The senior...
Stradbally rise to second in the table after win over The Heath
Stradbally 0-11 The Heath 0-9
ACFL Division 1A
Stradbally rose to joint second place in the ACFL Division 1A table as Colm Kelly led them to...
14-man Laois defeat Antrim to throw Joe McDonagh Cup hopes a lifeline
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Laois 1-20 Antrim 1-19
Joe McDonagh Cup Round 3
Laois are back in the reckoning for the Joe...
Your guide to Laois’s hurling clash with Antrim in the third round of the...
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A year which began with such optimism is now in danger of ending in disaster.
After two...
The Big Five: County teams, club matches and soccer finals to catch this weekend
It’s a big weekend of inter-county games, with both the senior and minor hurlers taking to the field in championship.
There is also two very...
Here’s your guide to the Laois minor hurlers second Leinster championship match against Dublin
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The Laois minor hurlers will be looking to build on their positive opening round performance last...
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...