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.
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...
Graiguecullen complete Feile and Championship double
Graiguecullen 2-11 Na Fianna Óg 2-6
Midlands Park Hotel U-14 B Football Championship Final
Graigueucllen completed a Feile and championship double in O'Moore Park this morning...
New bottle banks erected in Stradbally
The community in Stradbally has reacted well to the erecting of new bottle banks in the town.
The previous bottle bank was at the Market...
Timahoe GAA holding Race Night to raise funds
Timahoe GAA are hosting a Race Night on Saturday September 16.
The event, which is sponsored by the Tower Inn, also takes place there.
The first...
Silver medal for Laois athlete at World Mountain Running Championships
There was an incredible achievement for one Laois athlete last weekend at the World Mountain Running Championships.
Martin McDonald, from the Ballyroan, Abbeyleix and District...
Laois GAA announce trial details for a number of squads
Laois GAA have announced details of upcoming trials for a number of their development squads.
In football, they will soon be inviting players at U-13...
Electric Picnic Family Camping tickets SOLD OUT
And so, the inevitable has happened.
Less than four hours after they went on sale, some of the tickets for Electric Picnic 2018 have already...
WATCH: 82-year-old Stradbally man in top form at Electric Picnic
The Electric Picnic really is for everyone and this video certainly proves that.
Stradbally native Dick Dillon, at the tender age of 82, can be...
Large queue forms in search for Electric Picnic 2018 tickets
Laois people's love of all things Electric Picnic knows no bounds - as is being demonstrated by the large group of people who are...
10 Laois players named on provisional Midlands Kennedy Cup squad
Ten Laois based players have made the provisional Midlands Schoolboys League squad for next year's Kennedy Cup.
After extensive trials were carried out over the...