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.
Network Ireland Laois holding event to celebrate local businesses with Tech entrepreneur
The Network Ireland Laois Branch is holding a Christmas event to celebrate local businesses with a very special guest.
It will take place on December...
Live Blog: Laois GAA Convention 2017
We're live this evening at The Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise for the 2017 edition of the Laois GAA Convention.
This is LaoisToday's first Convention...
Gaels teams ‘provide no long term stability for clubs’
The Laois County Board secretary believes that Gaels teams provide no long term stability for clubs.
Niall Handy, writing in his report to Laois GAA’s...
Laois placed in Tier 1 of new Leinster minor hurling championship
The Laois minor hurlers will compete in Tier 1 of the new Leinster minor hurling championship in 2018.
The championship, which will revert to U-17...
In Pictures: Mountmellick Christmas Outdoor Market a real success
The Mountmellick Christmas Outdoor Market took place on Sunday and it proved a roaring success.
Just a few weeks ago, large parts of Mountmellick were...
Round-up of all the soccer action from Laois teams across three leagues
With the weather drying up considerably in the last week, there were a high number of games involving Laois soccer teams played this weekend...
Call for every club in Laois to supply at least one referee in 2018
All of the clubs in Laois are being called upon to supply at least one referee in 2018.
Laois County Board secretary Niall Handy has...
Handy seeking fines to be imposed on clubs who withdraw from leagues
Laois County Board secretary Niall Handy is calling for fines to be imposed upon clubs who pull out of league competitions in 2018.
He made...
Camross hurler awarded GAA National Student Bursary
A young hurler from Camross was awarded a GAA National Student Bursary at Leinster Council Offices recently.
Thomás Palmer was presented with the bursary by UCD GAA...
Handy hits out at ‘rushed’ decision to restructure All-Ireland hurling championship
Laois County Board secretary Niall Handy has hit out at the GAA's decision to restructure the All-Ireland hurling championship.
Under the new format, Laois have...
Kestrels basketballers receive University of Limerick scholarships
Two young basketballers from the Kestrels club in Portarlington have received University of Limerick scholarships.
Aaron Whelan and Dylan Dunne of Kestrels Basketball Club were...
WATCH: Three first half goals do the trick as Knockbeg reach last eight
Knockbeg College 3-8 Moate Community School 1-8
Top Oil Leinster Schools Senior 'A' Football Championship Round 2
Knockbeg College are into the quarter finals of the...
Laois Hurlers holding solidarity sleep-out in aid of homelessness
Members of the Laois senior hurlers are taking part in a solidarity sleep-out to raise awareness for the homelessness and housing crisis in Ireland.
The...
Timahoe NS student receives letter after baking pudding for President Higgins
Timahoe NS student Luke Devitt woke up to a lovely surprise yesterday morning - a letter from President Michael D Higgins.
The gold embossed envelope...
Rule preventing some U-20 players representing Laois ‘prejudicial’
The rule which will prevent some players representing the Laois footballers in the new U-20 Leinster football championship next year has been described as...
Aldi’s Portarlington store teams up with FoodCloud to support local charities
Charities in Portarlington are now receiving free food donations from their local Aldi store as part of Aldi Ireland’s expanded partnership with FoodCloud.
Surplus food...
Laois GAA see income rise in latest financial statements
Laois GAA saw income increase in their latest financial statements which have just been published.
For the financial year ending October 31 2017, Laois recorded...
O’Moore Park could be made a concert venue to raise funds
Laois County Board secretary Niall Handy has suggested that O'Moore Park could be made available to host concerts in order to raise money.
Extra funding...
Hospital Action group calls on Flanagan to pass on ‘bin’ comments to Harris
The Portlaoise Hospital Action Committee has called on Charlie Flanagan to tell Minister for Health Simon Harris to 'bin' the report proposing the downgrade...
Gardai warning of speeding fines phone payment scam
Gardaí are warning members of the public about another scam.
Laois Crime Prevention Officier Sergeant Graham Kavanagh Crime is asking the public to be aware...
Appeal for information after digger, dumper and buckets stolen
Gardai are appealing for information after a digger, dumper and buckets were stolen in Killeshin.
The incident took place at a private building site over...
St Joseph’s footballer awarded GAA National Student Bursary
A St Joseph's footballer was among the recipients of a GAA National Student Bursary at Leinster Council Offices recently.
Aidan Brennan was presented with the...
Big turnout for Embrace farm safety event
There was a great crowd at the Embrace Farm Accident Survivors Conference was held in Portlaoise last Saturday.
It was well attended by farm accident...
In Pictures: Portarlington RFC’s Book of Records proves to be a real winner
Portarlington Rugby Club was a hive of activity recently as they opened their gates to the public for a new innovative fundraising event called...
Leinster final awaits Scoil Chriost Rí after dramatic victory
Scoil Chriost Rí 4-7 Rochfortbridge 4-6
Senior A Ladies Leinster Football Semi Final
A Leinster final place has been secured by Scoil Chriost Rí after they...
Former Portlaoise Rugby player named in Leinster squad for Interprovincial series
A former Portlaoise rugby player has been named in the Leinster women's squad for the upcoming Interprovincial Series.
Eimear Corri is one of a total...
Mountmellick man arrested following heroin possession
A man has been arrested after he was caught in possession of heroin.
Local Gardaí in Mountmellick arrested the 30-year-old in Mountmellick.
They made the arrest...
Stradbally native Comerford re-signs for Waterford FC
Stradbally's Garry Comerford has re-signed for Waterford FC ahead of their first season back in the League of Ireland Premier Division.
The midfielder, who made...
€2million Emergency Scheme announced for flooding victims
Almost €2 million in emergency funding has been made available for the victims of the recent floods in Laois.
Large parts of Mountmellick were completely...
Flanagan to increase garda numbers to fight rural crime
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan will increase the Garda force to over 20,000 in a bid to combat the rise in rural crime.
The Fine...