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.
LoveLaois Podcast: Meet Elaine Mullally who will contest the General Election as an Independent...
A Portarlington business-owner will run as an Independent candidate in the upcoming General Election.
Elaine Mullally, who owns Clown Around play centre in Portarlington, officially...
Success for Laois owner in Ballinrobe as Tell Me This scoops €7,200 prize
There was Laois success on the race track in Ballinrobe on Monday as Tell Me This claimed the opening race.
At odds of 9/2, the...
An Bord Pleanála reject plans to construct proposed 13-wind turbine farm in Laois
An Bord Pleanála has rejected the planning application by Coolglass Windfarm Ltd to erect 13 major wind turbines in Laois.
This proposal intended to construct...
BREAKING: Laois GAA announce proposal for new Laois hurling manager
Laois GAA have announced that the selection committee have proposed the appointment of a new senior hurling manager.
A statement released by Laois GAA this...
Appointment of new Laois hurling manager ‘in sight’ as other positions also fill up
Laois GAA will be in a position to appoint a new senior hurling manager sooner rather than later, chairman PJ Kelly has said.
Speaking to...
Cost of renting a home continues to increase with average in Laois now €1,556
Market rents in Laois were on average 13.4% higher in the second quarter of 2024 than a year previously.
The average listed rent in the...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action with seven hurling matches down for decision
It is a huge day on the hurling front with seven matches down for decision across the county.
The action gets underway at 12.30pm and...
From Glastonbury to the main stage of Electric Picnic – Meet the Laois woman...
The Mary Wallopers are on an amazing upward curve lately - and the most recent high point came last Saturday.
The seven piece band played...
Super Sunday with SEVEN hurling championship matches down for decision
Camross v Portlaoise
Laois SHC Group B Round 3 in O'Moore Park at 2pm
There is a double header in O'Moore Park to conclude the group...
Heywood CS student secures seven H1s as school unveils incredible results
There were excellent results in Heywood Community School yesterday as the 2024 Leaving Cert exam results were unveiled.
Emma Carney was the top achiever as...
In Pictures: Ukrainian students excel as Clonaslee College celebrates outstanding Leaving Certificate results
Clonaslee College congratulated all its Leaving Certificate students on their exceptional performance this year as the exam results were unveiled.
Notably, six students achieved over...
Happiness and smiles all round at Mountrath Community School’s brilliant Leaving Cert students
Mountrath Community School was buzzing with pride and excitement after the Leaving Cert results were released, showcasing the remarkable achievements of their students.
This year,...
Playing for position as The Harps and Abbeyleix bring SHC Group A to a...
Abbeyleix v The Harps
Laois SHC Group A Round 3 in O'Moore Park at 7pm
Half of the group stage action in the Laois Shopping Centre...
Laois IHC: Conroy the hero as Slieve Bloom edge out and knock out Clonad
Clonad 2-12 Slieve Bloom 2-13
Laois IHC Round 3
Slieve Bloom are through to the quarter finals of the Laois Shopping Centre IHC following a one...
In Pictures: One student receives 625 as Scoil Chriost Ri students celebrate amazing Leaving...
The 2024 Leaving Cert results were announced this morning and Laois students across the various schools have received them.
There were brilliant results in Scoil...
Mountmellick Community School students excel as Leaving Cert Applied also yields excellent results
There were plenty of happy faces in Mountmellick Community School this morning as the class of 2024 received their Leaving Cert results.
A number of...
In Pictures: All smiles as St Fergal’s Rathdowney students receive Leaving Cert results
It was all smiles in St Fergal's Rathdowney this morning as the Leaving Cert class of 2024 collected their results.
It was a super day...
Pavan scores a maximum as Portlaoise College students gather for Leaving Cert results
Portlaoise College was filled with joy and excitement today as students celebrated their Leaving Cert and LCA results.
While students can receive their results online,...
In Pictures: Portlaoise CBS ‘very proud’ as students receive 2024 Leaving Cert results
Principal of St Mary's CBS Portlaoise, Maura Murphy, says she is 'incredibly proud' as the 2024 group received their Leaving Cert results this morning.
Three...
In Pictures: ‘Friends of Fergal’ raise €11,000 for two charities in memory of ‘beloved...
An idea born in a sitting room in Stradbally prior to last Christmas led to a fundraising event that has raised €11,000 for two...
Round 3 hurling action begins with an IHC double and one Premier IHC game
Mountmellick v Mountrath
Laois IHC Round 3 Group A in Mountmellick at 6.45pm
Group A of the Laois IHC will be sorted out tonight with both...
SOLD OUT! Electric Picnic 2025 fully sells out 10 hours after tickets go on...
Electric Picnic 2025, less than three days after the 2024 edition concluded, is fully SOLD OUT.
Tickets for the 2025 festival went on sale this...
LoveLaois Podcast: Our Electric Picnic review featuring Damien Bowe, Roisin Barrett and Alice Laffan
Our latest LoveLaois Podcast is here and this one is all about the 2024 Electric Picnic Arts and Music Festival.
Steven Miller is joined by...
Did you lose anything at Electric Picnic? Lost and Found opens in Stradbally
The Electric Picnic from 2024 is fading into the distance as tickets for the next edition go on sale from 9am today.
As organisers begin...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as action returns after Electric Picnic break
After the break for Electric Picnic, the latest Laois GAA fixtures are here and a busy week is ahead.
It is hurling action with the...
LISTEN: How Brian Hogan defends his LaoisToday QuizCast title at Electric Picnic
The LaoisToday QuizCast made its Electric Picnic debut at the Ah, Hear tent in Mindfield on Friday.
It pitted three of the four contestants who...
In Pictures: The Wolfe Tones and Kylie Minogue bring epic Sunday of Electric Picnic...
Electric Picnic wrapped up for another year after a wonderful weekend of music and arts in the forests and fields of Stradbally on Sunday.
Marking...
Walkover in Round 3 of the Laois senior hurling championship before group stage concludes
Round 3 of the Laois Shopping Centre senior hurling championship will take place this weekend - but only three matches will take place.
Group A...
In Pictures: Some of the best images from the 2024 Electric Picnic
And just like that - another installment of the Electric Picnic Music and Arts Festival has come to a close.
75,000 people descended upon Stradbally...
Winner crowned as LaoisToday QuizCast makes first Electric Picnic appearance
The winner of the first ever LaoisToday QuizCast live from Electric Picnic has been crowned.
LaoisToday made our debut in the Ah, Hear tent in Mindfield...