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.
All Friday night’s Laois GAA and Feile results
There was another bumper night of action in Laois and a round of Feile fixtures in Ulster.
St Joseph's are into the Division 1 final...
Three changes for Laois hurling team to play Carlow
Laois senior hurling manager Eamonn Kelly has made three changes to the team to face Carlow on Sunday.
This is Laois's first game since there...
Gaels too strong for Clough-Ballacolla in minor hurling decider
Ballinakill-Park-Ratheniska Gaels 3-13 Clough-Ballacolla 0-13
Minor B Hurling League Final
Ballinakill-Park-Ratheniska Gaels were crowned Minor B Hurling League champions following a nine point win over Clough-Ballacolla...
Raft of new acts announced for Electric Picnic
In just over two months, Electric Picnic 2017 will take place in Stradbally and this latest act announcement has wet our appetite further.
First up,...
Stradbally deal blow to O’Dempsey’s league final hopes
Stradbally 1-16 O'Dempsey's 0-17
ACFL Division 1A
Stradbally completed a league double over O'Dempsey's and opened the door for Portlaoise as the race for a league...
Strong second half sees The Heath relegate Arles-Killeen
The Heath 1-14 Arles-Killeen 0-10
ACFL Division 1A
The Heath produced a strong second half performance to end any outside chance that they would be relegated...
Republic of Ireland Laois Supporters Club launched
A Republic of Ireland Supporters Club in Laois has been launched.
A number of staunch soccer people in the county have come together to form...
In Pictures: Large turnout at Laois Arthouse exhibition
There was a big turnout at a recent Laois Arthouse exhibition.
The main attraction was the exhibition of work from 'Painting, and Drawing in Light,...
Can you name the Laois team from our last clash with Carlow?
The last time Laois and Carlow met in the hurling championship was in the Leinster Round Robin in 2015.
Back then, Cheddar Plunkett's Laois were...
All tonight’s Laois GAA results following a bumper night of action
There was a number of games down for decision across the various Laois GAA leagues this evening with significant results at both ends of...
WATCH: GAA team come together to save captain’s turf
Turf season is in full swing - but having a broken leg makes saving it a little difficult.
Monasterevan senior football captain Paul Kelly broke...
Three Laois teams head to Ulster in search of Feile glory
Two Laois football clubs and one Laois Ladies football team are heading to Ulster tomorrow to begin their quests for Feile glory.
This fantastic event will...
No new roundabout for Stradbally amid calls for speed van to go
There will be no new roundabout built in Stradbally, Transport Infrastructure Ireland has indicated.
The government body was requested to construct one on the N80...
Appeal for information following burglary in Portlaoise
Gardaí are appealing for information after a house was burgled in Portlaoise.
The incident occurred sometime between 3pm and 8pm on Sunday.
A woman returned to...
Winner announced in LaoisToday Barrow Way Bike Hire competition
To celebrate Father's Day last Sunday, we teamed up with with Barrow Way Bike Hire in Vicarstown.
The prize? A chance of winning bike hire for...
Jobs boost for Portarlington following hotel re-opening
The East End Hotel is officially re-opening in Portarlington tomorrow.
12 new jobs will be created in the town as the hotel is relaunched under...
Laois Rose becomes GROW mental health ambassador
Laois Rose Maeve Dunne is joining GROW to highlight mental health awareness and re-establish a GROW mental health support group in Mountmellick.
The 27-year-old, who...
Controversy as Cllr Moran elected municipal chair
There was controversy at this afternoon's Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal District meeting following the election of Cllr John Moran as chairman for the next year.
At the...
Laois hurling manager Kelly calls for All-Ireland B competition
Laois hurling manager Eamonn Kelly has called for the introduction of an All-Ireland 'B' competition for weaker counties to compete in.
Kelly made the comments...
DRA rule that transfer of Laois U-21 football captain be heard again
The Disputes Resolution Authority has ruled that the proposed transfer of Laois U-21 captain Brian Daly from Barrowhouse to St Joseph's must be heard...
WATCH: Fallen Lights perform in Portlaoise pub to raise awareness for mental health
Band Fallen Lights blew the roof off Sally's Portlaoise last night on Day 28 of an incredible tour.
As part of the release of their...
Ballyroan-Abbey prove goals win games in U14 league success
Ballyroan-Abbey 5-5 St Joseph's 0-10
U-14 'A' Football League Final
Both sides in this final managed ten scores each, but it was Ballyroan-Abbey's ability to get...
GAA wait for possibility of O’Moore Park football and hurling double header
The Laois senior footballers must wait on the outcome of the senior hurlers clash with Carlow this Sunday to find out when they will...
Gardai seize €80,000 worth of cannabis in Portarlington
Gardaí seized €80,000 of cannabis herb at a house in Portarlington last night.
Gardai raided the house as part of a planned operation at around...
Portlaoise keep league final hopes alive by beating the leaders
Portlaoise 2-11 St Joseph's 2-4
ACFL Division 1A
Portlaoise kept their hopes of reaching the league final alive by beating leaders St Joseph's in Kellyville this...
Creedon hoping Wicklow test will stand to Laois
Laois manager Peter Creedon was relieved that his side got out of Aughrim with a win – but disappointed that it wasn’t by a...
Rathdowney seeking to appoint first Lord Mayor in 30 years
Rathdowney is set to have a new Lord Mayor for the first time in 30 years.
Five locals have put themselves forward to contest the...
Round-up: Eight Laois teams enjoy glorious Feile weekend
Eight Laois teams took part in the All-Ireland hurling and camogie Feile played at venues across Carlow, Wexford and Kilkenny at the weekend.
Rosenallis, Clonaslee...
All-Ireland hurling Feile glory for Rosenallis
Rosenallis have been crowned All-Ireland Hurling Feile champions following an incredible weekend down South.
The rural Laois club defeated many big clubs along the way...
Knockbeg College host second annual 1916 Commemoration Football Blitz
Knockbeg College hosted its Annual 1916 Commemoration Football Blitz last month.
The Cup and Shield are named in honour of two prominent figures in the...