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.
Portlaoise Rugby Club begin pre-season training
Portlaoise Rugby Club have commenced preparations for the coming season.
Pre-season training began on June 20 and continues every Tuesday and Friday evenings at the...
Park-Ratheniska named inaugural winners of Leinster GAA Beko ‘Club Bua’ award
Park-Ratheniska have been selected as one of the first recipients of the new Leinster Beko ‘Club Bua’ award.
The Leinster GAA Beko Club Bua Award...
All Monday night’s Laois GAA results
There were a number of juvenile championship matches down for decision tonight.
Several rounds of the U-14 and U-16 hurling championship.
Midlands Park Hotel U-14 Hurling...
St Abban’s athlete qualifies for World University Games
A 400 metre hurdler from St Abban's has qualified for the World University Games after smashing his Personal Best at the weekend.
Killeshin native Paul...
Global tourism expert coming to Laois next week
One of the most recognised figures in global tourism will conduct a tourism workshop in Portlaoise next week.
Prof Terry Stevens has worked in 65...
Durrow Lions AFC to host FAI Festival of Football
Lions AFC, from Durrow, will host the official FAI Festival of Football on Sunday July 16 at 11.00am.
The club will be welcoming FAI dignitaries,...
Laois GAA extend sponsorship deal with People First Credit Union
Laois GAA has announced that their partnership with People First Credit Union is set to continue.
The Credit Union is sponsoring the Laois GAA Talent...
Finlay magic sees O’Dempsey’s to ACFL Division 1A glory
O'Dempsey's 1-11 St Joseph's 0-10
ACFL Division 1A Final
O'Dempsey's were crowned ACFL Division 1A champions after defeating St Joseph's in the decider in O'Moore Park...
Mountmellick see off Courtwood to claim Division 2 title
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Mountmellick 1-10 Courtwood 0-9
ACFL Division 2 Final
Mountmellick got the better of Courtwood in O'Moore Park this evening...
LIVE BLOG: ACFL Division 1A and 2 finals
The last of this year's club league finals take place in O'Moore Park this evening.
First, Courwood take on Mountmellick in the ACFL Division 2...
Camross strike in extra time to claim ACFL Division 5 title
Camross 4-12 Rosenallis 1-17 (AET)
ACFL Division 5 Final
Camross claimed their third league title in the last seven days after beating Rosenallis in the Division...
St Joseph’s and O’Dempsey’s to clash in Division 1A final
ACFL Division 1A Final
St Joseph's and O'Dempsey's will contest the ACFL Division 1A final in O'Moore Park this evening at 7.15pm.
This will be the...
Courtwood face Mountmellick in controversial ACFL Division 2 final
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ACFL Division 2 Final
Courtwood and Mountmellick will contest the ACFL Division 2 final in O’Moore Park this...
REVIEW: Another disappointing year for Laois senior footballers
Now that the dust has settled after the Laois senior footballers were knocked out of the championship for this year, it's time to take...
Council’s Housing Department has more than 1,000 repairs outstanding
The Laois County Council's Housing Department has more than 1,000 repairs on homes waiting to be carried out, a meeting has heard.
Head of Housing...
Portarlington Tidy Towns not entering national competition
The Portarlington Tidy Towns committee will not enter the national competition this year because they feel they are not receiving enough support from Laois...
14-man Ballylinan win incredible ACFL Division 1B final
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Ballylinan 1-8 Portarlington 1-7
ACFL Division 1B
Ballylinan claimed the ACFL Division 1B title in dramatic circumstances in Stradbally...
All tonight’s Laois GAA results
There were two adult league finals and two juvenile championship matches down for decision tonight.
The Division 1 hurling final was an extremely one sided...
Woodenbridge Paddlers gearing up for World Record attempt
The Woodenbridge Paddlers in Durrow are hoping to make a World Record next weekend and raise funds for the Cuisle Cancer Support Centre in...
Appeal for information after armed robbery at Mountrath post office
Gardaí are appealing for information after an armed robbery at the post office in Mountrath on Tuesday afternoon.
The incident occurred around 2.25pm when a...
Calls for on the spot fines to move temporary dwellers
A Laois County Councillor has called for on the spot fines to be issued to those who set up temporary dwellings.
The comments, made by...
Portarlington MMA star’s fight CANCELLED
Portarlington MMA fighter Philip ‘The Honeybadger’ Mulpeter has had his comeback bout cancelled.
Mulpeter was set to return to the octagon tomorrow night to face...
Colt GAA release statement after ACHL Division 1A final not played
Colt GAA have released a statement after they were unable to field a team in last night's ACHL Division 1A final.
The Raheen outfit were...
Vacant liaison officer position leading to anti-social behaviour
A vacant liaison officer position in the Laois County Council is leading to a rise in anti-social behaviour amongst unruly tenants.
So a recent Municipal...
40 apartments in Portarlington sell for €1.5 million
40 apartments and three houses fetched a staggering €1.5 million at an auction this morning.
The lot, which is at Riverside on the Offaly side...
Laois U-21 captain transfers from Barrowhouse to St Joseph’s
Laois U-21 football captain Brian Daly has successfully transferred from Barrowhouse to St Joseph's GAA club.
LaoisToday understands that the forward, who made his senior...
St Abban’s athlete selected for European U-20 Championships
A young St Abban's athlete is heading off to Italy later this month to compete at the European U-20 Championships.
Jamie Pender's selection on the...
WATCH: Music Generation Laois wow Taoiseach and Canadian Prime Minister
A group of talented musicians put on a jaw-dropping performance at the State Dinner in Dublin Castle last night.
Music Generation Laois's Trad Orchestra, led...
Fears cars could end up in front gardens in Portarlington
A County Councillors fears that cars travelling on the Kilmullen road in Portarlington could end up in people's front gardens if the speed limit...
Wins for Mountmellick, Colt and Mountrath in opening round of Laois JHC ‘B’
Colt 1-14 Kyle 0-16
Laois Shopping Centre JHC 'B' Round 1
A second half goal from club chairman Pádraig Dunne was the difference as Colt beat...