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.
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...
Broadband delay a further blow to rural areas, says Stanley
Laois TD Brian Stanley says that the delay in rolling out the National Broadband Plan means hundreds of thousands of people will wait years...
Proposed new age grades to radically change juvenile GAA in Laois
The way we play football and hurling at juvenile level in Laois is set to radically change in 2018.
Following on from a recommendation from...
In Pictures: Barrowhouse GAA ‘Crazy Vegas Experience’ a roaring success
Barrowhouse GAA hosted a ‘Crazy Vegas Experience’ casino night in the Woodford Dolmen Hotel in Carlow at the weekend.
With fake dollars, Vegas Darts and many...
Portarlington claim third Minor league title in a row
Portarlington 6-10 Ballyroan-Abbey 1-12
Minor Football League Final
Portarlington claimed a third Minor football league title in a row following a thirteen point win over Ballyroan-Abbey...
All of Monday’s Laois GAA results
It was a miserable evening tonight but there were eleven games down for decision.
There was one trophy handed out as Portarlington claimed Minor League...
All of Sunday’s Laois GAA results
It was a busy day of action on the Laois scene as a number of the leagues in both football and hurling reached are...
Fast start sees Ballyfin crowned Division 2 champions
Ballyfin 3-19 Clough-Ballacolla 1-11
ACHL Division 2 Final
Three goals in the first ten minutes of this one proved the difference as Ballyfin were crowned ACHL...
Laois hurling manager Kelly hoping to stay for another year
Brought to you in association with Hanlon Kitchens.
Laois hurling manager Eamonn Kelly says that he would like to remain in charge of the team for another...
Depleted Laois bow out of All-Ireland hurling championship
Laois 1-15 Dublin 2-28
All-Ireland Hurling Qualifiers Round 1
Brought to you in association with Hanlon Kitchens
A heavily depleted Laois hurling team suffered a 16 point defeat against Dublin...
Your guide to Laois v Clare in All-Ireland football Qualifiers this afternoon
Laois and Clare clash in the second round of the All Ireland football qualifiers this afternoon at 3pm in O’Moore Park.
Clare haven’t played since...
Two Laois entries in Pride of Place competition
After a break of four years, Laois will again be represented in the 2017 IPB All-Island Pride of Place competition.
This competition allows communities across...
Ballyroan stun Portlaoise and all of Friday night’s Laois GAA results
O'Dempsey's and St Joseph's will meet in the ACFL Division 1A final following Portlaoise's failure to beat Ballyroan-Abbey in the final game of the...
Laois senior football team for Clare clash announced
The Laois senior football team to take on Clare tomorrow in O'Moore Park at 3pm has been announced.
This is the second successive year that...
Road re-opens after tree falls on car
Gardaí were on the scene this afternoon after a tree fell on a car.
The incident occurred a short time ago on the road between Garryhinch...
Gardaí arrest man following brutal assault of woman in her 50s
Gardaí have arrested a man in his 30s, in connection with the serious assault on a woman in Carlow in the early hours of...
Colt into Division 1A final after Rathdowney win
Colt 0-13 Rathdowney-Errill 0-10
ACHL Division 1A Semi Final
Colt claimed a place in the ACHL Division 1A final following a three point win over Rathdowney-Errill...
O’Dempsey’s win to keep league final hopes alive
O'Dempsey's 4-12 Arles-Killeen 3-8
ACFL Division 1A
O'Dempsey's have done all they can in their pursuit of a league final place - by winning their final...
Works to begin on vacant social housing scheme in Mountrath
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley says that works on a vacant social housing scheme in Mountrath will begin shortly.
He has announced that the contract has...
Can you name the Laois hurling team from our last meeting with Dublin?
Brought to you in association with Hanlon Woodcraft
The last time the Laois hurlers played Dublin was in O'Moore Park in the All-Ireland Qualifiers in 2015.
Cheddar...