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.
The best barbecue steak burger in Ireland comes from Laois
We are famous for a lot of things here in Laois - and now we have another thing to be proud of.
A Laois butchers...
Victim of ‘homophobic attack’ is ‘overwhelmed’ as campaign reaches almost €18,000
A GoFundMe page set up by the victims of an alleged 'homophobic attack' to cover the costs of medical expenses related to the injuries...
Vacant Council seat to be filled in July while one candidate ‘refused interview’
The seat left vacant by the sad passing of Jerry Lodge earlier this year will be filled next month, LaoisToday understands.
Eight people put themselves...
All of Thursday night’s Laois GAA results
Another incredibly busy Thursday night and here are all the results:
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1 Round 13
Portarlington 1-18 The Heath 2-14
Graiguecullen 0-9 Portlaoise...
Wins for O’Dempsey’s, Portarlington and Portlaoise in tonight’s Division 1A action
The penultimate round of the top tier of football in Laois took place tonight and the race to reach promotion and beat the drop...
In Pictures: Timahoe NS special achievement in Irish Language recognised
The summer sun shone brightly in Timahoe last Tuesday as Scoil Mhuire Fatima became the first school in Laois to raise a Gaelbhratach.
A Gaelbhratach...
Laois girl selected on Team Ireland for European Para Swimming Championships
A young swimmer from Portarlington has been selected to take part on the Ireland team for the European Para Swimming Championships.
The competition takes place...
Four Laois teams gearing up for All-Ireland Feile football glory
This year four Laois teams – three in football and one in Ladies football – will be heading to Down, Louth and Meath for...
Here are all of Wednesday night’s Laois GAA results
Another very busy night on the GAA front has come to an end.
The Laois minors need Kildare to defeat Longford next week to advance...
Laois minors suffer Kildare defeat in sweltering conditions
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Laois 1-6 Kildare 5-10
Leinster Minor Football Championship Round 4
The Laois minor footballers hopes of reaching...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois minors face Kildare
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The Laois minor footballers will be looking to reach the Leinster semi finals when they...
Host of Laois schools win Science Foundation Ireland Discover Science and Maths Award
A host of Laois schools have received a prestigious award this afternoon.
Eight Laois primary schools have won Science Foundation Ireland Discover Science and Maths...
Where Things Stand: A rundown of all the adult GAA leagues in Laois
We're edging ever closer to July and that means silverware will soon be handed out.
The hurling and football leagues are almost at a conclusion...
Here’s your guide to the Laois minor footballers fourth Leinster championship match against Kildare
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The Laois minor footballers will be looking to reach the Leinster semi finals when they...
Laois minor football team named for crunch Kildare clash
The Laois minor football team to face Kildare tomorrow night has been named.
Manager Donncha Phelan has made five changes to the team which drew...
Meet the Portarlington woman with five grandchildren representing Laois
Grandparents are always proud of their grandchildren no matter what they do - but this Portarlington granny is especially chuffed with the exploits of...
Port maintain league final push and all Monday night’s results
Portarlington are up to third in Division 1A of the ACFL after a seven point win over Graiguecullen this evening.
Des Cooney and Noel Coss'...
In Pictures: Cruinniu na nOg festival a huge success
A range of events were held to celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg, a national day for children, on Saturday last.
Such events included art workshops, cupcake...
REVEALED: Ben Dunne Gyms announce opening date in Portlaoise
The long awaited opening date for the Ben Dunne Gym in Portlaoise has been announced.
The former Dunnes Stores mogul initially revealed that he would...
Rural local link evening bus timetables announced
The much talked about 'rural local link' bus service began in Laois on Friday June 22.
This is a pilot scheme and the first services...
Government accused of turning its back on Laois villages following Post Office closure
Fianna Fail TD Sean Fleming has hit out at Government policy which he says 'deliberately closes down services in villages throughout the Laois'.
Fleming made...
Gardai launch investigation after crash in Laois requires air ambulance
Gardai are investigating the circumstances of a road traffic collision in Portlaoise.
The incident occurred at Kyletalesha, Portlaoise at around 12.50pm on Friday, June 22.
It...
Laois manager Sugrue provides injury update on keeper Brody
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The Laois senior footballers lost the Leinster final by 18 points yesterday to...
Laois set to be ‘hotter than Lanzarote’ as temperatures to soar
Things are going to get very HOT around here this week!
Weather forecasters are predicting that the mercury will soar up to or even above...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures
Another hectic week on the GAA front ahead.
And with a heatwave on the horizon, it will certainly test the footballers and hurlers in the...
Group opposed to Eirgrid development begin blockade of site
A group opposed to the electricity substation development in Laois has began their blockade of Eirgrid from entering the site.
Contractors with the state agency...
Laois house prices continue to increase
There is simply no let up in house prices at the moment.
The latest REA House Price Index shows that in June of last year,...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, June 25, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
David Bradish
The Course, Durrow, Laois
The death has taken place of David Bradish,...
The Twitter reaction as Laois lose out to Dublin in Leinster final
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The Laois senior footballers bid to win their first Leinster final since 2003...
What’s next for the Laois footballers following Dublin defeat?
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The Laois senior footballers' ten match winning run is over but their season...