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’re walking in a Winter Wonderland (But it’s nearly April!!)
The people of Laois woke up covered in white fluffy stuff this morning.
The night before brought snow - and lots of it.
While it might...
Man arrested after stealing car in Kilminchy
Gardai arrested a man after a car was stolen in Portlaoise yesterday morning.
The vehicle was taken at around 6.30am in Bridal Walk, Kilminchy by...
Electric Picnic tickets will go on sale tomorrow
Contain your excitement folks, but tickets for the Electric Picnic Music and Arts Festival will go on general sale tomorrow morning.
Organisers have kept us...
Stalemate the order of the day for Laois men in latest League of Ireland...
There were draws involving four of the League of Ireland teams which have Laois interest over the weekend.
In the Premier Division, Shane Keegan's Galway...
All your Laois GAA fixtures for the week ahead
This is a crucial weekend for both the Laois senior football and hurling teams.
On Saturday night, Peter Creedon's Laois host Longford in what is...
All-Ireland glory for Laois handball player
A young Laois handballer was crowned All-Ireland champion on Sunday after a thrilling win over a Cork opponent in the decider.
Molly O'Connor, from Cullohill...
EU to decide on issues around Cullenagh mountain wind farm
A High Court judge is to ask the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) to decide issues concerning Coillte’s environmental responsibilities in relation...
Here are all of this week’s CCFL soccer fixtures
The latest CCFL fixtures are here.
SATURDAY MARCH 25
All games at 2.30 unless stated
Under 17 Cup Group 1:
Mucklagh v T & S Utd
Under 17 Cup...
All your Laois GAA results this weekend
There was plenty of action around the county over the weekend – here are the Laois GAA results from the last couple of days.
National...
Second half goals ensure Laois camogie team gain first league win
Laois 2-11 Down 2-7
Littlewoods Ireland National Camogie League Division 2
Two goals in the space of a minute turned this game in Laois's favour in...
Stradbally woman wins Golden Jubilee Volunteer Award
Stradbally native Gillie Walsh-Kemmis was presented with a Golden Jubilee Volunteer Award for her services to Community Games at a ceremony in Athlone yesterday.
The...
Keenan’s Republic of Ireland qualify for European Championship
Former Emo Celtic player Gillian Keenan was part of the Republic of Ireland U-17 team who qualified for the European Championships on Saturday.
The Laois...
Social Media comments of the week
Here at LaoisToday, we love to hear from you, our readers, about what you think of our stories.
So, in order to honour the good...
All the weekend CCFL soccer results after the weather played havoc again
O'Moore FC were the only Laois winners at adult level after a weather hit weekend in the CCFL.
They advanced to the Combined Counties Shield...
What you need to know about tomorrow’s Division 3 clash between Laois and Antrim
NFL Division 3 Round 5 Preview
Peter Creedon's Laois side continue their National Football League Division 4 campaign by facing Antrim in Corrigan Park at 2pm.
Laois...
Catch up on all the excitement from the Rosenallis parade
The wet weather didn't dampen the enthusiasm of the large crowd who lined the street in Rosenallis to celebrate St Patrick's Day.
They were treated...
Four goal Antrim end Laois’s Minor Hurling League hopes
Laois 0-9 Antrim 4-10
Leinster Minor Hurling League Round 3
Antrim put four goals past Laois in O'Moore Park this afternoon to end the home side's...
Saturday Sports Interview: Laois’s answer to Jackie Chan is hoping to win Olympic Gold
Laois' very own Jackie Chan wants to see karate introduced as a sport at the next Olympics.
Eoghan Chelmiah, 20, from Arles, has recently been...
How well do you remember? Take our weekly quiz
It’s been another hectic week here in the O’Moore County but now that we’ve reached the weekend, it’s time to take stock on all...
Check out all the pictures from the Abbeyleix St Patrick’s Day parade
Hundreds braved the mist this afternoon in Abbeyleix to line the streets of one of Laois' biggest towns.
There were entertained by a large procession...
Stradbally celebrates GAA success at St Patrick’s Day parade
Stradbally GAA and the Bill Delaney Cup took centre stage on Main Street this morning at their St Patrick's Day parade.
Martin Murphy's Stradbally senior...
Fears that river in Clonaslee will become polluted with raw sewage
There is a strong chance that the river in Clonaslee will become polluted with human waste if action is not taken, a county Councillor...
Cheltenham 2017: Your race-by-race guide to Day 4 of the festival
The experts at the Preview Night in Kavanagh’s Bar in Portlaoise had another mixed day at the 2017 Cheltenham Festival yesterday and they (as...
Gardai appeal for witnesses after car burnt out in Portlaoise
Gardai are appealing for information after a car was burnt out in Portlaoise last night.
The incident took place in Knockmay at around 11.30pm and...
Rural Laois under siege from ‘signage theft epidemic’
Parts of Laois are suffering from a 'signage theft epidemic', a Laois County Councillor has claimed.
Cllr James Kelly made the revelation following a discussion...
WATCH: Portlaoise CBS students release EPIC Zambia trip video
A group of students from St Mary's CBS in Portlaoise have recently returned from a trip to Zambia where they have been working as...
Portlaoise AFC win again and move into top spot
Portlaoise AFC 3 Hartstown/Huntstown FC 1
Leinster Senior League Division 1B
Portlaoise continued their good form with a home win over Dublin side Hartstown/Huntstown in Rossleighan...
Laois pay the price for wayward shooting as Leinster U-21 campaign ends
Laois 2-8 Offaly 2-9
Leinster U-21 Football Championship Semi-Final
Ten wides in the opening 35 minutes cost Laois dearly as their Leinster U-21 campaign came to...
Multiple ambulances on the scene following accident in Portlaoise
Two ambulances are attending the scene of a road traffic accident in Portlaoise this morning.
The incident took place in the Towerhill area of Portlaoise,...
TY students from Coláiste Íosagáin make presentation in Croke Park
A team of Transition Year students from Coláiste Íosagáin in Portarlington made a presentation in Croke Park yesterday in a bid to win five Irish...