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.
High-profile event as two well-known personalities to launch fundraising cookbook for Laois primary school
The week has come for a former RTE newsreader and a culinary queen to come together to launch a cookbook for a Laois primary...
‘Urgent action required’ as NCT waiting times in Laois now extend to seven or...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan says that 'urgent action is required' as wait times for NCT in Laois are more than seven months.
Deputy...
New special education needs facility approved for Mountrath Community School
A new special education needs facility, consisting of three classrooms, has been approved for Mountrath Community School.
This involves the reconfiguration of six existing mainstream...
‘Adult nappies’ dumped on Laois farmer’s land as Council collects 650 tonnes of rubbish...
A meeting in Laois has heard how a farmer found a load of adult nappies dumped in one of his fields recently.
The farmer, based...
HSE confirm that Laois MIDOC service set to continue as permanent solution sought
The HSE have confirmed that the current arrangement involving the MIDOC service is set to continue.
So says Fine Gael Councillor Thomasina Connell following a...
Well-wishes expressed as ‘formidable lady’ formally joins Laois County Council
Laois's newest County Councillor, Marie Tuohy, officially took her seat in the chamber for the first time this afternoon.
Marie's husband Noel announced he was...
‘This was a bump on the road for us so lets see how we...
Laois senior football manager Billy Sheehan says that the 'better team won' following their encounter with Wicklow on Saturday evening.
Laois lost their 100% record...
Seven Talking Points as the Laois footballers suffer their first Division 4 defeat this...
The Laois senior footballers have lost their 100% record in Division 4 of the National League after they were beaten by Wicklow last night.
Below,...
Laois’s Division 4 100% record ends as Wicklow inflict first defeat of the campaign
Laois 2-10 Wicklow 2-12
National Football League Division 4 Round 4
The Laois senior footballers have lost their 100% winning record in Division 4 of the...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the action as Laois take on Wicklow in National...
The Laois footballers are back in action in O'Moore Park this evening where they host Wicklow in the latest round of their Division 4...
Knockbeg College receives Ministerial visit to highlight climate challenges and biodiversity work
Knockbeg College’s Green-Schools Committee received a Ministerial visit recently to receive a whole school talk to students, staff and the wider school community on...
Funding requested to light up ‘darkest road in Laois’ which is ‘waiting 30 years’...
The County Council has been called upon to provide light to what has been described as 'the darkest road in Laois'.
The call was made...
Wicklow’s greatest O’Brien shares memories of 1986 and looks ahead to Laois tussle tonight
The Talking Sport Podcast with LaoisToday was in the company of a real GAA icon this week as Kevin O'Brien joined us on the...
Laois TD pledges ‘unwavering support for people of Ukraine’ on one-year anniversary of war
Laois TD Charlie Flanagan has pledged his unwavering support for the people of Ukraine on the one year anniversary of the war with Russia.
The...
Portarlington school hosts first ever Ficheall Chess Tournament in Laois
Scoil Phádraig Portarlington were hosts to Laois’ first ever Ficheall.ie primary school chess tournament on Tuesday, February 21.
Ficheall is the network of primary school...
‘It’s time to confront the energy companies, and for once, the Taoiseach agrees with...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan. has said she welcomes the response of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to her in relation to energy prices.
Deputy Nolan...
Laois hotel scoops two accolades at Best Workplace Awards ceremony
A Laois hotel has scooped two accolades at the Best Workplaces Awards that took place in the Burlington Hotel in Dublin recently.
The Midlands Park...
All smiles as Laois shop sells winning All Cash Spectacular ticket worth €200,000
It was a day of huge celebrations at Lotto HQ in Dublin after two separate syndicates from Dublin and Laois claimed in excess of...
Laois U-20 hurlers confirm 35-player panel ahead of Leinster championship campaign
Laois U-20 hurling manager Ollie Hally has named a 35-player panel ahead of the upcoming Leinster championship.
Clough-Ballacolla lead the way with seven representatives while...
GAA club’s 6km run through the grounds of stunning Ballyfin Demesne set to return...
Ballyfin GAA are holding their annual 6k run/walk all through the breathtaking grounds of Ballyfin Demesne on Sunday, February 26 at 11.30am.
The 6K route...
Laois GAA club gearing up to host 5km and 10km run this weekend
A Laois GAA club are gearing up to host a 5km and 10km run this weekend.
Graiguecullen GAA are hosting the event as the final...
Laois duo to the fore as St Kevin’s Boys tackle Manchester United ahead of...
Two Laois lads were in action as St Kevin's Boys U-13 soccer team took on Manchester United in two friendlies recently.
Eoin Fitzpatrick and Ethan...
Laois hotel receives ‘Great Place to Work Certification’ for the second year in a...
The four-star Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise has been awarded the Great Place to Work Certification for 2023.
This is the second year in a...
‘No progress for foreseeable future’ on delivering bypass of Laois town
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) have confirmed that there will be no progress for the foreseeable future on delivering the long awaited N80 Mountmellick Bypass...
In Pictures: 2023 Laois Jobs Fair proves another great success with big attendance
The 2023 Laois Jobs Fair returned to the heart of Portlaoise on Monday, February 20, and was a huge success.
The now annual event attracted...
In Pictures: Wonderful exhibition by St Colman’s National School at Laois Arthouse
Wonderful exhibitions of artworks titled ‘We Are Artists’ were presented by Junior and Senior infant students in St Colman’s NS took place on Wednesday...
Extra time drama as Cistercian Roscrea strike late to eliminate St Fergal’s in Senior...
Cistercian Roscrea 2-17 St Fergal's Rathdowney 2-16 AET
School's Leinster 'C' Hurling Championship Semi Final
Cistercian Roscrea will contest the Leinster 'C' hurling championship final after...
‘Energy companies have nowhere left to hide when it comes to price demands’ says...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has said that energy companies have been left with 'nowhere to hide' when it comes to justifying the...
Laois U-20 footballers name captain, vice-captain and unveil fundraiser for the Irish Heart Foundation
The Laois U-20 footballers have named their captain and vice-captain for the 2023 season - and have also unveiled a fundraiser for the Irish...
‘Joke’ as ‘goal posts constantly being moved’ on issue of taking Laois housing estate...
A Laois County Councillor has branded a response he received in relation to the taking in charge of a housing estate 'a joke'.
Cill Beg...