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.
Wins for O’Dempsey’s, The Heath and St Joseph’s in Division 1A
There were wins for O'Dempsey's, St Joseph's and The Heath in tonight's Division 1A action.
With three rounds to play, Ballylinan have now been relegated...
Midlands reach Kennedy Cup Bowl final while Graigue lads inspire Carlow wins
It was a very good day for the various Laois based players representing the Midlands and Carlow at the Kennedy Cup.
This is the premier...
Laois nursing home granted planning permission to expand
News has emerged this afternoon that Laois nursing home is set to expand.
Kilminchy Lodge has been granted permission from the local authority to add...
Leinster final referee named while Dublin suffer major injury set back
Laois have received a massive boost this morning with the news that Dublin keeper Stephen Cluxton is set to miss the Leinster final.
Pat Nolan...
Fallen trees and power outages in Laois following Storm Hector
After all the glorious weather of the last number of weeks, we endured a bad night on the weather front.
Storm Hector battered Ireland last...
Laois football captain launches summer camp as recovery from horror injury begins
Last Sunday, Laois reached their first Leinster senior football championship final since 2007 by defeating neighbours Carlow.
However, the win came at a massive cost...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, June 14, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
James (Jim) Gorman
Boolinarrig, Birr, Offaly / Rosenallis, Laois
James (Jim) Gorman, Ealga Lodge,...
In Pictures: Laois Network celebrate local businesses with first Businesswoman of the Year Awards
Leading female business minds from across Laois were celebrated at the Businesswoman of the Year awards which was organised by Network Ireland Laois Branch.
It...
WATCH: Midlands advance in Kennedy Cup following epic penalty shoot-out
The premier soccer tournament for U-14 boys in Ireland is taking place in Limerick this weekend.
And there is a healthy number of Laois based...
Laois U-20 football team named ahead of Meath clash
Laois U-20 football manager Billy O'Loughlin has named his team for the must win game against Meath on Saturday.
Billy O’Loughlin’s men are in a...
Laois minor hurling team named ahead of crunch Offaly clash
The scenario is a very simple one for the Laois minor hurlers on Saturday against Offaly in Tullamore.
Enda Lyons' young side must win to...
Kennedy Cup round-up and all tonight’s Laois GAA results
Another hectic day on the sporting front has come to an end.
Down in Limerick, there were a number of Laois lads involved with the...
In Pictures: Rathdowney-Errill Golf Classic a huge success
The picturesque and immaculately prepared surroundings of Rathdowney Golf Course was the venue for the Annual Rathdowney-Errill GAA Club Golf Classic which took place...
Gardai investigating after two men assaulted with hurls in Laois
Gardai have launched an investigation after two men were viciously assaulted with hurls in Portlaoise at the weekend.
A Garda spokesperson confirmed to LaoisToday that...
A new building approved for one of Laois’s oldest schools
A replacement school building has been approved for the Gaelscoil in Trumera in Laois.
Principal Liam O'Neill heralded the news this morning.
Speaking to LaoisToday, he...
Laois boss hails O’Carroll’s ‘fitting tribute’ to late dad
Laois senior football boss John Sugrue paid tribute to forward Evan O'Carroll following Sunday's win over Carlow.
The Crettyard man lost his dad Micheal in...
All of this week’s golf results from around the local clubs
Below are the recent golf results from a number of the local clubs.
If you would like to see results from your club featured here...
All tonight’s Kennedy Cup and Laois GAA results
A very busy Monday on the sporting front.
The Kennedy Cup also began in Limerick with Laois players on the Midlands and Carlow teams.
The Midlands...
25 stitches, two fractures and a bad concussion but Laois captain vows to be...
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In the dying moments of Laois's semi final win over Carlow yesterday, captain Stephen Attride sustained a...
Here are all this week’s Laois GAA fixtures
Another extremely busy week ahead, with three of our county teams in action.
MONDAY JUNE 11
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1B Round 1
Rosenallis V Arles/Killeen...
Laois clubs, projects and individuals called to enter Lotto competition for €35,000
Clubs, projects and individuals in Laois who have benefitted from National Lottery Good Cause funding have been invited to enter an exciting new national...
Ticket information announced for Laois’s Leinster final clash with Dublin
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In less than two weeks, the Laois senior footballers will play in Croke Park for the third...
Laois players set to represent Midlands and Carlow at the Kennedy Cup
12 players from Laois clubs will represent the Midlands Schoolboys League and the Carlow District League at the Kennedy Cup which begins today.
Portlaoise AFC lead...
In Pictures: Laois Garden Festival 2018 a huge success
The third annual Buds & Blossoms Laois Garden Festival took place again this year in the Spink Community Sports Grounds on Sunday.
With garden nurseries...
The Twitter reaction as Laois reach first Leinster final in 11 years
For the first time since 2007, Laois are back in a Leinster final.
Something which seemed so remote when John Sugrue and his management team...
What’s Next for the Laois footballers following Carlow win
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John Sugrue and his panel of Laois footballers have done it!
For the first time since 2007, Laois...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois footballers face Carlow in the Leinster...
It is a huge day for John Sugrue and his men, as Laois stand just one game away from reaching their first Leinster final...
One arrested following huge drugs seizure in Laois
One man has been arrested following a drugs seizure yesterday.
The incident occurred following a planned search by the task force in Aghaboe, Borris-In-Ossory, Laois.
Drugs...
Feile update: Four Laois hurling and camogie teams in hunt for All-Ireland
Five Laois hurling and camogie teams headed West on Friday for the All-Ireland hurling and camogie Feile finals.
And as we head for the semi...
Laois name team for Leinster semi final clash with Carlow
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For the third time this year, the senior footballers from Laois and Carlow will go head to...