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.
Controversy as Cllr Moran elected municipal chair
There was controversy at this afternoon's Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal District meeting following the election of Cllr John Moran as chairman for the next year.
At the...
Laois hurling manager Kelly calls for All-Ireland B competition
Laois hurling manager Eamonn Kelly has called for the introduction of an All-Ireland 'B' competition for weaker counties to compete in.
Kelly made the comments...
DRA rule that transfer of Laois U-21 football captain be heard again
The Disputes Resolution Authority has ruled that the proposed transfer of Laois U-21 captain Brian Daly from Barrowhouse to St Joseph's must be heard...
WATCH: Fallen Lights perform in Portlaoise pub to raise awareness for mental health
Band Fallen Lights blew the roof off Sally's Portlaoise last night on Day 28 of an incredible tour.
As part of the release of their...
Ballyroan-Abbey prove goals win games in U14 league success
Ballyroan-Abbey 5-5 St Joseph's 0-10
U-14 'A' Football League Final
Both sides in this final managed ten scores each, but it was Ballyroan-Abbey's ability to get...
GAA wait for possibility of O’Moore Park football and hurling double header
The Laois senior footballers must wait on the outcome of the senior hurlers clash with Carlow this Sunday to find out when they will...
Gardai seize €80,000 worth of cannabis in Portarlington
Gardaí seized €80,000 of cannabis herb at a house in Portarlington last night.
Gardai raided the house as part of a planned operation at around...
Portlaoise keep league final hopes alive by beating the leaders
Portlaoise 2-11 St Joseph's 2-4
ACFL Division 1A
Portlaoise kept their hopes of reaching the league final alive by beating leaders St Joseph's in Kellyville this...
Creedon hoping Wicklow test will stand to Laois
Laois manager Peter Creedon was relieved that his side got out of Aughrim with a win – but disappointed that it wasn’t by a...
Rathdowney seeking to appoint first Lord Mayor in 30 years
Rathdowney is set to have a new Lord Mayor for the first time in 30 years.
Five locals have put themselves forward to contest the...
Round-up: Eight Laois teams enjoy glorious Feile weekend
Eight Laois teams took part in the All-Ireland hurling and camogie Feile played at venues across Carlow, Wexford and Kilkenny at the weekend.
Rosenallis, Clonaslee...
All-Ireland hurling Feile glory for Rosenallis
Rosenallis have been crowned All-Ireland Hurling Feile champions following an incredible weekend down South.
The rural Laois club defeated many big clubs along the way...
Knockbeg College host second annual 1916 Commemoration Football Blitz
Knockbeg College hosted its Annual 1916 Commemoration Football Blitz last month.
The Cup and Shield are named in honour of two prominent figures in the...
Five star Rosenallis crush Clonad to bolster semi final bid
Rosenallis 5-25 Clonad 0-6
ACHL Division 1A
There's no stopping Rosenallis at the moment as they inflicted an incredible 34-point defeat upon Clonad tonight.
Their hosts were...
Wins for Killeshin and Park-Ratheniska in ACFL Division 1B and 2 action
There were two games down for decision in the second and tier tiers of the ACFL this evening.
In Division 1B, Portarlington could clinch promotion...
All Friday night’s Laois GAA results
It was an extremely busy night of domestic action in Laois with games in the top two Divisions of the hurling league plus plenty...
Midlands Schoolboys League crowned Kennedy Cup Bowl winners
The Midlands Schoolboys League have been crowned Kennedy Cup Bowl winners this afternoon in Limerick.
They beat Dundalk 1-0 in the decider to claim ninth...
Eight Laois teams heading South in search of Feile glory
Five Laois hurling clubs and three Laois camogie clubs are heading South today to begin their quests for Feile glory.
Rosenallis, Clonaslee St Manman's, Park-Ratheniska-Timahoe,...
Three changes to Laois football team for Wicklow clash
Laois Senior football manager Peter Creedon has made three changes to the team to face Wicklow tomorrow evening.
As reported by LaoisToday during the week,...
Book launch in Abbeyleix Heritage House tonight
Dr. K. Mark Hilliard will return to Abbeyleix tonight to release his new book The Crow’s Enchanted Dance: The Phenomenology of Sacred Place and...
Can you name the Laois team from our last trip to Aughrim?
Laois's last trip to Aughrim in 2014 was a happy one.
It was Tomás Ó Flatharta's first year in charge and Laois travelled to the...
Graiguecullen dent O’Dempsey’s league final aspirations
Graiguecullen 2-12 O'Dempsey's 1-8
ACFL Division 1A
Graiguecullen dented O'Dempsey's aspirations of reaching the ACFL Division 1A final after they inflicted a seven point defeat upon...
Arles-Kilcruise get the better of Crettyard in relegation dogfight
Crettyard 1-12 Arles-Kilcruise 3-9
ACFL Division 1B
Three first half goals were they key for Arles-Kilcruise as they scored a major win in the race to...
Late surge sees The Heath past Stradbally in Championship rehearsal
Stradbally 0-10 The Heath 0-12
ACFL Division 1A
The next time these two sides meet will be in the first round of the championship - but...
All of Thursday night’s Laois GAA results
There was a very busy evening of GAA action in Laois tonight.
We had our first relegations of the season from the top two Divisions...
WATCH: Penalty shoot-out glory for Midlands who reach Kennedy Cup Bowl final
The Midlands will have a chance to win silverware tomorrow morning after they advanced to the Kennedy Cup Bowl final in Limerick this afternoon.
They...
Double injury blow for Laois footballers ahead of Wicklow clash
Laois manager Peter Creedon has been dealt a double injury blow ahead of his side's All-Ireland Qualifier Round 1 clash against Wicklow on Saturday...
All Laois Ladies club championship fixtures this week postponed
Laois LGFA has decided that a round of Senior, Intermediate and junior club championship games scheduled for Friday night are postponed.
The decision comes after...
Presentation Primary School Portarlington announce redevelopment plan
Presentation Primary School Portarlington have announced plans to majorly redevelop the school over the summer.
The Offaly border school plans to invest in three major...
Midlands reach Kennedy Cup Bowl semi final with Donegal win
The Midlands Schoolboys League have progressed to the semi-final of the Kennedy Cup Bowl following a 1-0 victory over Donegal this afternoon.
The team, which...