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.
‘We feel part of a community’ – Residents in new Laois housing development express...
Residents of a new Laois housing development have expressed their joy and delight at moving into their new homes.
The Maltings in Portlaoise was officially...
Portlaoise RFC to welcome former Irish international as part of fundraising walk
This Thursday afternoon Portlaoise people will have the opportunity to meet up with a true sporting legend.
And in the process, they will be able...
Wicklow finish strong to advance in Seamus Heaney Cup and end Laois minors’ season...
Laois 1-8 Wicklow 2-11
Seamus Heaney Cup Quarter Final
The Laois minor footballers are finished for 2023 after they were beaten by Wicklow in the Seamus...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois minor footballers face Wicklow in...
The Laois minor footballers are set for action this evening as they face Wicklow in the Seamus Heaney Cup.
This competition is for all teams...
Modular homes a potential solution to getting 1,800 Laois people off the housing waiting...
Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien says that government are exploring all options for reducing the number of people on the housing waiting list in...
Minister for Housing officially opens 100 new homes at four housing developments in Laois
Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien was in Laois this afternoon where he officially opened 100 new homes at four different developments.
The Minister began his...
Just 22 homes in Midlands available as rent prices in Laois continue to increase
Rent prices in Laois have risen once again as the supply of available homes remains remarkably low.
These were the key findings from the latest...
‘Erone Fitzpatrick has been sensational for us and we wish her all the best...
Sunday saw one of Laois's best players play her last game for the county for the foreseeable future as she gets set to head...
First half misses cost Laois as All-Ireland champions Meath defeat them to reach Leinster...
Laois 0-5 Meath 0-15
Ladies Leinster Senior Football Championship Round 3
The Laois Ladies are out of the Leinster championship after they were beaten by All-Ireland...
Almost all 19 of the current Laois County Councillors set to run again in...
Almost all of the current Councillors who are elected to Laois County Council intend to run for election again next year.
LaoisToday contact all 19...
Huge Saturday ahead as Laois senior hurlers and footballers hit the road
It is a huge Saturday on the GAA front as both the Laois senior hurlers and footballers are in action at opposite ends of...
Four wins on the spin for Ballyroan-Abbey as they put five goals past Killeshin
Ballyroan-Abbey 5-12 Killeshin 1-14
ACFL Division 1 Round 5
Ballyroan-Abbey made it four wins in a row as they proved too strong for Killeshin this evening...
Laois native set to contest for a seat on Offaly County Council in 2024
A Laois native is set to run in the 2024 Local Elections for a seat on Offaly County Council.
Sean Mortimer, who is from Camross...
Government intervention called for as the price of food continues to rocket
The government has been called upon to intervene as food prices in the country continue to increase.
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley hit out at...
In Pictures: Irish rugby legend present as Portlaoise RFC host annual awards ceremony
There was a great occasion in Togher last weekend as the Portlaoise Rugby Club juvenile awards took place.
Boys and girls from five up to...
Zero pesticide exceedances found in Laois public drinking water supplies in 2022
There were no exceedances for pesticides in the public drinking water supplies in Laois in 2022, Uisce Éireann has confirmed.
However, the utility is urging...
Timahoe Heritage Festival returns with a spectacular line-up of activities and entertainment
Excitement is building as the Timahoe Heritage Festival is set to make its highly anticipated return on June 3 and 4.
Nestled amidst the awe-inspiring...
‘Ludicrous situation’ receives ‘load of waffle response’ as Irish Water called upon to take...
A Laois County Councillor has hit out at Irish Water, now known as Uisce Eireann, over a long standing issue at a Laois housing...
In Pictures: History made in Portlaoise as visually impaired team take on Carlow Kennedy...
The Portlaoise AFC Vision Impaired team welcomed the Carlow U-15 Kennedy Cup squad to Rossleighan Park last Sunday morning.
It was a historic occasion as...
In Pictures: Laois represented at PPN National Retreat in Athlone
Resource and support workers from PPNs across Ireland attended the Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone for the PPN Workers Retreat recently.
The 31 PPNs across...
Three additions to the Laois senior football panel as Tailteann Cup opener approaches
The Laois senior footballers have added three new players to their panel ahead of the start of the Tailteann Cup.
All three were part of...
Remember the Game: 2000 U-21 hurling win for Portlaoise
Portlaoise 1-13 Rathdowney 0-7
U-21 Hurling Championship Final 2000
The turn of the century was something of a golden era for hurling in the Town.
Following on...
In Pictures: ‘Music at the Malthouse’ well attended with huge talent on show
Music at the Malthouse, Stradbally, an annual festival by Music Generation Laois, took place over the weekend.
Music at the Malthouse features unique musical collaborations...
In Pictures: Laois primary school celebrates 50 years of Ireland in the EU with...
50 years ago last January, Ireland officially joined the European Economic Community - which later became the European Union.
Today, May 9, is known as...
Fianna Fáil candidates line up as nominations close ahead of 2024 Local Elections
This time next year, we will be in the throes of election fever as the people of Laois will be getting ready to select...
GAAGO coverage and a Saturday night clash with neighbours ahead for Laois footballers
The third part of the season for the Laois senior footballers is set to get underway this weekend.
Following elimination from the Leinster championship, Laois's...
All of the latest GAA fixtures with big week for county teams ahead
The GAA action continues this week with plenty of club and county games down for decision.
Saturday is massive with big games for the Laois...
Losing Leinster start for Laois Ladies as Dublin prove far too strong in DCU
Laois 0-3 Dublin 3-14
Ladies Senior Leinster Football Championship Round 2
The Laois Ladies were well beaten by Dublin in their Leinster championship opener in DCU...
Laois TD calls on government intervene and help people with ‘rip-off energy bills’
Local Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley is urging TDs to support struggling workers and families overwhelmed by the cost of energy.
Deputy Stanley says that...
In Pictures: Opening night of ‘Music at the Malthouse’ a huge success
Music at the Malthouse, Stradbally, an annual festival by Music Generation Laois, got underway last night.
Music at the Malthouse features unique musical collaborations between...