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.
Garda helicopter in Stradbally after van with copper cables found
There were dramatic scenes in Stradbally last night as the Garda helicopter was dispatched following the discovery of a van with copper cables last...
My Club and I: Trevor Collins (Graiguecullen)
After a brief sabbatical, our My Club and I segment is back.
The U-21 football finals bring the curtain down on the GAA season in...
In Pictures: St Fergal’s Rathdowney STAND UP for LGBTI+ community
St Fergal's Rathdowney have become the first school in Laois to create a 'safe space' for the LGBTI+ community.
On Tuesday, they had the official launch of...
Mountrath CS claim ‘Rest of Leinster’ Junior hurling title
Mountrath Community School 2-11 St Brendan's Birr 0-10
Top Oil Leinster Post Primary School Junior Huring A1 ‘Rest of Leinster’ Final
Mountrath CS were crowned Junior...
Former Cistercian College Roscrea student missing for two weeks
A former Cistercian College Roscrea student has been missing for two weeks.
Stephen Cullinan, 25, from Ballymackey, Nenagh, has been missing from Castletroy, Limerick, since November 3.
Mr Cullinan...
Four in the mix for County Chairman as former All-Star also in line for...
There are four names now confirmed for the position of the County Board Chairman which will be filled at Convention on December 4.
We previously...
Industrial Development Authority chief coming to Laois following damning report
The Chief Executive of the Industrial Development Authority will 'visit Laois over the next couple of months', it has been revealed.
Martin Shanahan will come...
Draws made for Leinster minor, U-20 football and U-21 hurling championships
The draws have been made for the Leinster minor and U-20 football plus U-21 hurling championships.
These were made at a Leinster Council meeting last...
Calls for fines to be imposed on motorists speeding near The Rock NS
County Councillors have called for fines to be imposed on those caught speeding near The Rock NS.
Following motions from Cllrs Noel Tuohy, Caroline Dwane-Stanley,...
Laois footballers AWAY to Wexford in 2018 championship
The Laois footballers will be away to Wexford in the first round of the Leinster championship in 2018.
John Sugrue's charges lost a coin toss...
Walsh Cup draw made and Tier 2 hurling fixtures confirmed
Eamonn Kelly's Laois hurlers have a clearer indication of how the upcoming season will pan out after tonight's Leinster Council meeting.
Laois have been drawn...
Former Knockbeg College student ordained a priest
A former Knockbeg College student was ordained a priest at a ceremony in Dublin on Tuesday.
Fr Bill O'Shaughnessy from Mullnaghcreed Woods near Castledermot in...
Wind Energy report claims taxpayers footing €1.2 billion bill to prop up industry
The state and the Irish taxpayer are paying around €1.2 billion every year to prop up the wind industry, a new report has claimed.
This...
WATCH: LaoisToday official launch prize winners announced
We had a brilliant night in the Midlands Park Hotel on Saturday as we officially launched LaoisToday.
The evening also saw the unveiling of our...
In Pictures: Portlaoise camogie celebrate bumper year for the club
2017 will be remember as one of the greatest years for camogie in Portlaoise.
The club held their annual awards night in Manhattan Mixer on Friday...
Portlaoise CBS and Portlaoise College crowned All-Ireland Teachers Golf Champions
St. Mary’s CBS Portlaoise and Portlaoise College joined forces to be crowned 2017 All Ireland Teachers Golf Champions at the inaugural Irish Teachers Golf...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Brigid Conroy (née Bowe)
Ballymacken, Portlaoise, Laois
Conroy (nee Bowe) Ballymacken, Portlaoise. Peacefully in...
Our second last LaoisToday football Team of the Week
The GAA season is Laois is almost at an end.
All that now remains is three U-21 finals - two football and one hurling.
The past...
Garda warning over ‘Bank Jugging’ scam
The Crime Prevention Officer for Laois has issued a warning for members of the public to be on the look out for a scam...
Former Laois manager joins Westmeath backroom team
A former Laois manager will be part of the Westmeath senior football management team for the coming year.
St Joseph's native Seán Dempsey has been...
Eight Talking Points on the weekend’s sporting action
This is the time of year when all sports are at important stages of their seasons and that is reflected in this week’s Talking...
Portlaoise manager McNulty reflects on a bitter defeat
Portlaoise manager Malachy McNulty was left to reflect on an agonising one point defeat yesterday as Moorefield triumphed in O'Moore Park.
Speaking to Midlands 103...
14-man Portlaoise see Leinster campaign ended by Moorefield
Portlaoise 0-11 Moorefield 1-9
Leinster Senior Club Championship Quarter-final
Portlaoise's Leinster club championship campaign is over after they were beaten by Moorefield in O'Moore Park this...
Success for Laois teams after weather-hit weekend of CCFL action
There were just a handful of games played in the Combined Counties Football League this weekend as the weather played havoc.
Heavy rain on Friday...
LIVE BLOG: Leinster Championship Portlaoise v Moorefield
Portlaoise and Moorefield will do battle in the quarter final of the Leinster championship this afternoon.
Malachy McNult's men reached this stage after grafting out...
A preview of Sunday’s Laois GAA action
There are two big games down for decision today.
First, the second Laois U-21 football championship semi final between Graiguecullen and St Joseph's will be...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, November 12, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Eddy Kelley
Irishtown, Mountmellick, Laois
Formerly of Crosby, Liverpool, England. Died peacefully in the...
WATCH: Camross slide their way to U-13 hurling success
Camross 3-7 Castletown-Slieve Bloom 2-7
Midlands Park Hotel U-13 Hurling Championship Final
What a year it has been for Camross!
After already winning the senior, minor, U-17...
Port thump the Gaels in replay to reach U-21 final
Portarlington 3-17 Stradbally Parish Gaels 1-10
Laois Shopping Centre U-21 Football Championship Semi-Final Replay
Sometimes replays fail to live up to the excitement of the drawn...
Four Laois players named on Midlands U-12 Girls squad
Four Laois based players have been named on the Midlands League U-12 Girls Emerging Talent squad for the coming season.
Portlaoise AFC lead the way...