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.
Famous singing priest to help raise funds for Arles-Kilcruise GFC
The voice of Fr Liam Lawton will be emanating from the Church of the Sacred Heart in Arles next Friday night.
The singer and composer...
DS Sports release Geelong-Portlaoise jersey ahead of AFL season
It's an unlikely partnership - but fans of Australian Rules star Zach Touhy will now be sporting Portlaoise jersyes with a dash of Geelong...
Stradbally man launches solo run to fund mental health services in schools
A young Stradbally man has launched his own campaign to improve mental health services in Laois schools.
Dean Maher, 21, was inspired to do something...
Duran Duran, A Tribe Called Quest and The XX to headline Electric Picnic
The first lineup announcement for Electric Picnic 2017 is here and we wish it was September already!
The XX, A Tribe Called Quest and Duran...
eir Sport announce deal to show live club championship games
Fancy watching the first round of the Laois Shopping Centre football championship from your couch this summer?
Well, that could now be a possibility as...
Electric Picnic sells out in SIX minutes – before acts have even been announced
Electric Picnic tickets went back on sale this morning ahead of the line-up announcement later today, and the festival is already completely sold out.
The...
Laois people invited to meeting to discuss Portlaoise redevelopment
The people of Laois and Portlaoise are being invited to a meeting to help shape the revamp of Portlaoise town centre.
The meeting is the...
Some more great photos and video as Laois people go snow mad
Today was a really strange day. There are nine days left in March but yet, we had the biggest snowfall we've had in years.
People...
Heartbreak for Graigue lads as Carlow CBS edged out in extra time
There was extra time heartbreak for Carlow CBS today as they were edged out in the All-Ireland 'B' football semi final.
The Carlow school, who...
Mountmellick shop owner calls for compensation over ‘€30k lost revenue’
The owner of Emmet Stores in Mountmellick is calling for compensation to be paid to him by Laois Co Council as he claims he...
Appeal for witnesses after Crettyard pub burgled
Gardai are appealing for witnesses after Flemings Bar in Newtown was broken into this morning.
The raiders gained access to the premises by throwing a rubbish...
Appeal for information after The Wheel Inn burgled
An appeal for information has been launched after a pub in The Heath was burgled yesterday.
The Wheel Inn was broken into some time between...
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...