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.
My Club and I: Anna Walsh (Park-Ratheniska)
Park-Ratheniska Ladies were crowned Laois Intermediate champions last month.
On Saturday, they begin their Leinster campaign at home to Louth champions Stabannon at 2pm.
Anna Walsh...
In pictures: Big attendance at Pike of Rushall church celebration
There was a big turnout at the Pike of Rushall Catholic Church for the bicentenary and re-dedication of the church in the parish of...
In Pictures: Clonaghadoo NS gear up for Kilcavan’s JFC final
County final fever has been all over Laois in recent weeks and today we headed for the Offaly border.
Here, we caught up with the...
Two Laois players named in League of Ireland Team of the Year
There was double joy for two Laois natives this week as they have been named in the PFAI League of Ireland First Division Team...
Appeal for information following Mountrath robberies
Gardaí are appealing for information after two robberies were carried out overnight.
Both of the burglaries occurred in Cluanin Estate in the town.
Gardaí say that...
Boost in funding for Community Text Alert Groups
Laois TD and Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan, has outlined details for additional financial support to Community Text Alert Groups in 2017...
Laois GAA put County Board offices up for sale
Laois GAA have decided to put their County Board offices up for sale.
Through Hume's Auctioneering, Laois GAA have placed an ad with Daft.ie and...
Ballypickas and Rathdowney-Errill to contest JHC final
Ballypickas and Rathdowney-Errill will contest the JHC final following wins over Castletown and The Harps respectively.
Ballypickas 2-14 Castletown 3-7
Ballypickas have reached the JHC final...
Clonaslee strike late to claim U-16 B football title
Clonaslee-St Manman's 3-8 The Harps 1-5
Midlands Park Hotel U-16 B Football Championship Final
Two goals in the final three minutes proved the difference as Clonaslee-St...
Last Hurling Team of the Week with senior players
Coming a little later than usual, it's our hurling team of the week.
There were six adult games down for decision last week - including...
Five Laois based players selected for Midlands U-12 panel
The Midlands Schoolboys League U-12 panel for the coming year has been finalised.
Extensive trials have been carried out in recent week with hundreds of...
Hunt on for Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture Young Designers 2018
If you’re a secondary school student and think you have what it takes to craft outrageous couture designs from junk, the people behind Junk...
Opening round defeat for Portlaoise RFC against Tullow
Portlaoise 22 Tullow 43
Leinster League Division 1B
Portlaoise opened their Leinster League Division 1B campaign at home to Town's Cup winners Tullow on Sunday.
Portlaoise avoided...
Tough start to life in National League continues for Panthers
Portlaoise Panthers 61 IT Carlow 80
Men’s Division One National League
Portlaoise Panthers welcomed IT Carlow to St Mary's Hall on Sunday evening, in what was...
WATCH: Camross celebrate 25th Laois hurling title in style
Camross held on to win their 25th Laois senior hurling title on Sunday and they have been celebrating ever since.
Arien Delaney's men were pushed...
Hollywood actor celebrates Ballyfin Gaels’ championship win
Ballyfin Gaels became Laois' highest ranked dual club on Sunday and there was a bit of Hollywood dazzle there to help them celebrate afterwards.
Actor...
Kavanagh hits out at ‘disgusting character assassination’ of County Secretary
Laois County Board chairman Gerry Kavanagh has hit out at what he called 'despicable and disgusting' comments that were made about County Secretary Niall...
Laois football and hurling management teams ratified
The proposed management teams for the Laois senior hurlers and footballers were ratified at last night's Laois County Board meeting.
As revealed by LaoisToday some...
All this week’s Laois GAA fixtures
After a bumper week of hurling action last week, attentions switch back to football this week.
We will have the Junior and Intermediate football finals...
All of this weekend’s CCFL fixtures
After many of the Laois based teams were in LFA Junior Cup action last week, their attention now turns back to the league.
However, some...
REACTION: Camross manager and joint-captain jubilant after victory
Camross claimed their 25th Laois senior hurling title yesterday and there was scenes of jubilation at full time when they did so.
Joint captains Zane...
Laois GAA announce trials for upcoming Fr Manning Cup
Laois GAA have announced that they will be holding a series of trials to form a squad for the upcoming Fr Manning Cup.
Laois GAA...
REACTION: Ballyfin manager and captain pay tribute to their team
Ballyfin are now the only club in Laois to play at the highest level in both hurling and football.
They do it as part of...
Rathdowney withstand late Ballacolla comeback to reach final
Rathdowney-Errill 3-15 Clough-Ballacolla 2-17
Intermediate Hurling Championship Semi Final
Rathdowney-Errill reached a second final in 24 hours when they held on to defeat Clough-Ballacolla in the...
Ballyfin defeat Colt to win battle of the Gaels and promotion
Ballyfin Gaels 0-15 Colt Gaels 0-12
Laois Shopping Centre Senior A Hurling Championship Final
Ballyfin Gaels are Senior A hurling champions after they defeated Colt Gaels...
All Sunday’s Laois GAA results
We've just about drawn breath after an incredible Sunday of GAA action.
There were three championship titles handed out in O'Moore Park with Camross winning...
Live Blog: Laois Senior A and Senior Hurling Championship finals
Finals day has arrived!
We've just witnessed Camross win the U-17 hurling final thanks to a goal with the last puck of the game from...
All the CCFL results from another busy weekend
The latest results from the CCFL are in.
May of the league's clubs were involved in cup competition today against sides from divisions far above...
A preview of today’s Senior A hurling final
Hurling county final day is upon us and three brilliant games are in store.
The U-17 final is first and the Senior final is last...
Gardai seeking assistance to find missing Athy man
Gardaí wish to seek the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a missing Athy man.
62-year-old Bill Delaney was last seen this morning Saturday...