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.
Experimental Laois footballers go down to Meath in Graiguecullen
Laois 1-14 Meath 2-17
Senior Inter-County Challenge Match
The Laois Senior footballers lost out to Meath tonight in a challenge match in Graiguecullen.
John Sugrue used 29...
In Pictures: Glorious sunshine and a huge turnout at Laois Hurlers Golf Society outing
The sun shone brightly on The Heath on Saturday morning for the Laois Hurlers Golf Society outing.
The origins of the Laois Hurlers GS date...
Laois player named joint UCD footballer of the year
What a year it has been for Evan O'Carroll.
The Crettyard man has already lifted two trophies and has now been recognised by one of...
Killeshin’s U-16 claim Carlow Soccer League title
Killeshin FC u-16s have secured the the Carlow and District Juvinile U-16 league undefeated and by a league record of 25 points.
They clinched the...
WATCH: Laois keeper the penalty shoot-out hero as Waterford defeat Cork again
A couple of weeks ago, Waterford FC defeated reigning League of Ireland Premier Division champions in a fiery game.
The tie ended in a mass...
One detained after overnight robberies in Portlaoise
Gardaí have detained one person after two overnight robberies in Portlaoise.
The incidents took place overnight and the person, who is a male, was arrested...
Two Laois players named on Division 1B team of the year
Two Laois hurlers have been named in the Irish Independent Division 1B hurling team of the year.
More than 900 players lined out in the...
All of the latest CCFL fixtures and tables
Midweek games and much more, here are all the latest CCFL fixtures and tables.
TUESDAY APRIL 25
All games at 6.45 unless stated
Combined Counties Youth Cup...
In Pictures: Camross Macra celebrate double All-Ireland success
What a weekend that was for Camross Macra!
On Saturday afternoon, their hurlers were crowned All-Ireland Macra champions and then later that evening, another title...
Fourth annual Barrowhouse 5k set to draw big crowds
The annual Barrowhouse 5k in aid of Shanganamore N.S will take place on Wednesday April 25.
Now in its fourth successive year the race has...
Knockbeg College planning range of events to revive Past Pupils Union
Knockbeg College are planning to re-launch the Past Pupils Union and have a number of exciting events planned.
Back before Christmas, legendary teacher Mr John...
Five Laois players named on Division 4 team of the year
Five Laois footballers have been named on the Irish Independent Division 4 team of the year - and one of them has been ranked...
12 Laois businesses vying for All-Ireland Restaurant Awards
The All-Ireland Restaurant Awards 2018 will be taking place on May 14 at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road where 12 Laois businesses will by...
Government set to invest in Laois jobs and roads
The government are expected to invest almost €900,000 in jobs and improving the roads in Laois.
The Midlands are set to benefit from a new...
Portlaoise claim U-19 CCFL Division 1 title
Portlaoise AFC U-19s clinched the Division 1 league title following a hard fought victory in Kilbeggan on Thursday night in their last game of the...
Round Up: Mixed day for Laois based soccer teams
As we head towards May, the soccer season is slowly coming to a conclusion.
In the CCFL, a number of the Laois teams are coming...
WATCH: Double All-Ireland Macra success for Laois club
Camross Macra na Feirme are celebrating on the double today after two incredible successes.
Yesterday afternoon, their hurlers were crowned All-Ireland Macra champions and then...
Vanhalla – Camper Heaven, a fun new blog from local writer that wants you...
Vanhalla - Camper Heaven, is the novel new Blog from Laois Today columnist, John Whelan.
A clever word play on Valhalla, the blog, as the...
A Round and About with Tony Conlon from Portlaoise Golf Club
We launched our newest feature on the site last week and here we are back with the second installment.
Last week, we caught up with...
Wins for St Joseph’s and The Heath in latest Division 1A action
St Joseph's moved top of Division 1A of the league while The Heath are up to fourth following a dramatic night of action.
Here is...
‘Wan-tastic’ Stradbally claim second league win against the champions
O'Dempsey's 1-14 Stradbally 3-11
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1A
Stradbally inflicted a first league defeat of the season over reigning Division 1A champions O'Dempsey's thanks...
Disappointment for Laois camogie girls as Westmeath end All-Ireland dreams
Laois 0-6 Westmeath 1-14
All-Ireland Minor 'B' Camogie Championship Semi Final
Laois's dreams of reaching the All-Ireland minor camogie final are over after they went down...
Well-known Laois man’s horse claims big prize in Tramore
The Portarlington colours were victorious in Waterford at the weekend as Augusta Gold claimed the bumper in Tramore.
The horse, owned by Kieran Leavy and...
Laois minor camogie manager all set for All-Ireland semi final
Less than six months after a lot of this team tasted All-Ireland success, a chance to do it all over again beckons.
Last September, Laois...
In Pictures: Le Chéile Autism Unit in Portlaoise Educate Together opened
The official opening of Le Chéile, a purpose built autism unit for Portlaoise Educate Together, took place recently.
Gemma Phelan, Deputy Principal and Special Needs...
Laois mum left stranded in flooded council house since Monday
A Laois single mother has launched a public appeal to Laois County Council to repair a leak which has flooded her house since MONDAY.
Deidre...
BREAKING: Popular Laois horse passes away
Very sad news has just reached us.
Popular Grand National winning horse Our Duke has died.
Last year's Boylesports Irish Grand National winner Our Duke has...
Down Syndrome Centre Midlands gets new playhouse
The Down Syndrome Centre Midlands got a wonderful new resource for their centre in Portlaoise yesterday.
A beautiful new playhouse was donated to them thanks...
Laois brown bread makers called to enter national competition
There is €10,000 up for grabs as the National Brown Bread competition has been launched - and organisers want Laois people to take part.
Aldi...
The search for Laois’s most adorable puppy is on
Specialist pet retailer Petmania have launched their search to find Ireland’s Puppy of the Year 2018 - and they are looking for Laois pooches...