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.
Laois rate of employment falling more than country average
New figures released today show that the further away from Dublin you live, the less likely you are to have a job.
New figures from...
Legendary Irish rugby star and wife celebrate mam’s birthday in Laois
There were some pretty big celebrities celebrating in Laois over the weekend.
Former Irish captain Brian O'Driscoll and his wife Amy Huberman were in Mountrath...
Laois house prices rise again since start of the year
House prices in Laois are up by six percent since the start of 2018.
On the day it was revealed that price growth has slowed...
Laois manager Sugrue pays tribute to the brilliance of Brody
Laois are the only side in the country to have a 100 per cent record at the end of the National League but they...
Portarlington knock serious craic out of Wooly Parkinson’s return to competitive action
Last year, we heard how Colm Parkinson had made up with his native club Portlaoise and tried to return to play for their Junior...
Dan the Man as league champions O’Dempsey’s make winning start
O'Dempsey's 6-12 Ballylinan 1-9
Laois Shopping Centre Division 1A
Daniel McCormack scored four goals and had a hand in a fifth as O'Dempsey's made an emphatic...
14-man Laois hang on to beat Carlow
Laois 1-6 Carlow 0-8
Allianz National Football League Division 4
14-man Laois have qualified for the Division 4 final.
They only scored one point in the second...
LIVE BLOG: Laois footballers go for promotion against Carlow
This won't be the last chance that the Laois footballers will have to get promoted from Division 4, but they would love to get...
Rathdowney-Errill all set for fun run and walk
The clocks are going back tomorrow and Rathdowney-Errill GAA have an event planned to help you bounce into Spring.
They have organised the Rathdowney/Errill GAA Fun...
Laois group honoured at Fianna Fail Youth Conference
The Laois branch of Ógra Fianna Fáil were presented with an award recently.
Laois Ógra picked up the prestigious Gobnait O Connell Award at the...
Solution for ‘What if’ scenario with second teams in Intermediate football championship
A really sticky situation almost happened for Laois GAA in 2017 when Portlaoise nearly won the Intermediate football championship.
This is the Town's second team...
Comerford’s Waterford pull off major scalp while Portlaoise AFC draw again
There were two soccer matches with heavy Laois interest tonight.
In the RSC, Stradbally's Garry Comerford played a crucial role as Waterford FC defeated Shamrock...
Portarlington make winning start following exciting affair with Stradbally
Portarlington 1-15 Stradbally 2-9
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1A Round 1
Newly promoted Portarlington made a winning start to life in the top tier of...
‘Former pupil’ causes disturbance as Gardai called to Laois school
Gardai were called into a secondary school in Laois this afternoon following an incident when an unauthorized person entered the building.
LaoisToday understands that this...
Portlaoise man Tuohy set to make Australian Football League record
The Australian Football League returns this weekend and a Laois man is poised to become a record holder.
Geelong defender Zach Tuohy’s run of 115...
St Fergal’s Rathdowney all set for third tilt at All-Ireland glory
After winning All-Ireland Vocational Schools titles in 2006 and 2013, St Fergal's Rathdowney are on the hunt once more.
Tomorrow, Saturday 24, will see the...
No place for Laois farmers on Rural Social Scheme
Laois farmers have been left out following the announcement of 250 new places on a Rural Social Scheme.
The incentive supports low-income farmers to carry...
Council almost ready to take charge of Stradbally housing estate
A Stradbally housing estate, that was described as being like 'war zone' back in October, will soon be taken charge of by Laois County...
In Pictures: Arles NS celebrate World Book Day
The pupils of Arles NS celebrated World Book Day today recently.
As part of the day, each of the kids dressed up as their favourite...
Laois footballers name team for crucial Carlow showdown
Laois senior football manager John Sugrue has named his starting team for Sunday's crucial Division 4 match with Carlow.
And he has made five changes...
Tributes paid to farmers, emergency services and council staff for work during snow storm
Tributes have been paid to various different agencies and local people for all that they did during the recent snow events.
Cllr Paddy Bracken used...
Hat-trick hero DJ fires Clonaslee College to North Leinster glory
Clonaslee College 5-9 St Finian’s Mullingar 1-13
Top Oil Schools Senior 'C1' North Leinster Hurling Final
For the second year running, Clonaslee College have been crowned North...
In Pictures: Successful coffee morning for Midlands Centre on World Down Syndrome Day
There was a real buzz in the Portlaoise Parish centre on Wednesday morning to celebrate World Down Syndrome day.
The Midlands Down Syndrome Centre held...
Council to use drones and hidden cameras to fight illegal dumping in Laois
Laois County Council are using hidden cameras and will soon be using drones to fight the illegal dumping problem we are currently experiencing.
Over the...
Laois weather forecaster set for big promotion
An extremely popular Laois weather forecaster is set for a big promotion.
The Irish Independent reports that Evelyn Cusack will be filling the top job...
Virgin Media announce when they will bring fiber broadband to Portarlington
Large parts of Portarlington, which were promised fiber power broadband 12 months ago, are finally set to get it.
Virgin Media have told Laois County...
In Pictures: Great craic as Laois Training Centre hosts Irish Special Schools GAA Skills...
Over 100 teenagers descended on Portlaoise today to take part in the Irish Special Schools GAA Skills day.
The event, organised by Laois GAA and...
Council accused of putting ‘cart before the horse’ on flooding strategy
Laois County Council's plan to alleviate flooding around the county has been described as 'putting the cart before the horse' by one Councillor.
Independent Cllr...
Laois people sought for next season of First Dates Ireland
After the rampant success of Camross man Eoin Scully and his 'how are ya kapin' catchphrase, how do you feel about becoming the next...
Double reward awaits Laois footballers should they beat Carlow on Sunday
As if there wasn't enough motivation for the Laois footballers this weekend, the GAA has confirmed a victory will bring a double reward for...