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.
In Pictures: Laois scoops two major accolades at National Heritage Week Awards
Laois brought home two major awards at the National Heritage Week Awards Ceremony which took place in Dublin last week.
Teddy Fennelly from Portlaoise has...
Council urged to purchase houses that are up for sale as scale of housing...
A Laois County Councillor has pleaded with the Council to buy up homes that are for sale in the county in a bid to...
Laois groups encouraged to apply as funding announced for Women’s Sheds
New funding of €100,000 to support Women’s Sheds across Ireland and Laois groups have been encouraged to apply.
So says Laois TD Sean Fleming who...
Plans in place to celebrate 70 years of Portlaoise Macra with anniversary dinner dance
2022 marks 70 years since the Portlaoise branch of the popular Macra na Feirme organisation was formed.
It is a significant milestone and plans are...
In Pictures: Warm welcome and huge crowd as Portlaoise GAA celebrate the incredible Zach...
Portlaoise GAA Club hosted a "Welcome Home" event in honour of 2022 AFL Premiership winner Zach Tuohy last night.
Lilly's Pub on Main Street in...
Government must ‘guarantee timeline for engagement with section 39 and community sector workers in...
Labour Area Representative Eoin Barry has demanded that the government must put in place an immediate timeline and guarantee a process for engagement with...
‘If people had been lost due to war, there would be a memorial’ –...
A Laois County Councillor has labelled the lack of a memorial area to remember those who died due to the Covid-19 pandemic 'an insult'.
Labour...
Second Laois martial artist stars at World Kickboxing Championship in Italy
Earlier this week, we brought you news that a Laois kickboxer had excelled at the World Championships - and now we have news of...
Two Laois lads set to feature as TG4’s Underdogs to take on Waterford in...
The Underdogs will be taking on the winners of the 2022 Allianz National Hurling League, Waterford - and two Laois lads will be involved.
The...
Calls for bollards to protect cyclists near Laois schools as parents say students ‘constantly...
A call has been made for bollards to be erected on the cycle lanes near two Laois secondary schools following a number of incidents.
The...
Additional signage requested in order to make public aware that public toilets in Portlaoise...
Despite opening at the start of December 2020, people are still not using the public toilets in Portlaoise a recent meeting has heard.
The issue...
Calls for safety works at Rock of Dunamase as new car park still two...
There have been calls for safety works to be carried out around the Rock of Dunamase following a recent fatality.
On Friday October 7, an...
Government must now introduce urgent ban on energy disconnections says Laois TD
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called on the government to back a Sinn Fein motion in the Dáil to ensure households are protected from...
Vacant residential properties set to be targeted in Portlaoise to tackle housing shortage
Vacant residential properties are set to be targeted in Portlaoise in a bid to tackle the shortage of houses in the county.
That was the...
In Pictures: Laois secondary school embraces its diverse cultures with special day
Portlaoise College has students from over thirty eight different countries and held a special day for them recently.
The school relished the opportunity for students...
In Pictures: Talented Laois teenager secures bronze medal at World Kickboxing Championships
A young Laois man is really making his mark in the world of martial arts - and he starred on the international stage recently.
16...
Design being prepared to link two major roads in Portlaoise where two abandoned houses...
A design is currently being prepared to link two major roads in Portlaoise in an area where two abandoned houses are currently left.
The area...
Update provided on the status of two houses that were burned out in a...
Two houses that were burnt out in a Laois housing estate are set to be fully refurbished after a new design was agreed.
The update...
Parents encouraged to vaccinate children as nasal spray flu vaccine programme gets underway
The HSE is asking parents of all children aged 2 to 17 years to get the free nasal spray flu vaccine.
The nasal spray flu...
In Pictures: Home Energy Saving Kits launched in Laois Libraries
Homeowners will be equipped with the right tools to save energy and reduce their energy bills with the launch of the Home Energy Saving...
In Pictures: Laois teenager crowned Irish Kickboxing national champion
A Laois teenager was crowned an Irish Kickboxing national champion at a competition in the West of Ireland recently.
15-year-old Sam Horan from Mountmellick travelled...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as attention turns to Leinster club
We're ticking towards November but there is still plenty of GAA action to keep us going as we head towards Winter.
This week will see...
Renewed calls for IDA jobs in Laois after body purchased 45 acre site
There have been renewed calls for the IDA to bring jobs to Laois following the news that they have purchased a considerable site in...
Halloween ‘dress-up’ family-friendly cycle planned for Portarlington
The organisers of the local Critical Mass Cycle Event in Portarlington are hosting a Halloween ‘Dress Up’ cycle.
This will take place on October 29...
Business Briefing: A Laois company specialising in healthcare recruitment, latest news and supports
Laois Chamber CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Laois Chamber member Amie Colgan, Managing Director of Nuvo Recruitment, based in Portlaoise.
Tell us a bit...
U-20 champions Ballyroan-Abbey make winning start following stern test from Courtwood-Emo
Ballyroan-Abbey 1-9 Courtwood-Emo 1-6
Laois U-20 FC Group B Round 1
Reigning U-20 football champions Ballyroan-Abbey made a winning start to the 2022 campaign at home...
Laois discover their opponents as draw made for 2023 Leinster football championship
It may only be October 2022 - but the draw has been made for the Leinster Senior football championship.
Billy Sheehan's charges have been drawn...
Kelly the difference for Graiguecullen as they down misfiring Stradbally Parish Gaels in U-20...
Graiguecullen 1-10 Stradbally Parish Gaels 1-8
Laois U-20 FC Group A Round 1
Graiguecullen made a winning start to the U-20 'A' football championship against Stradbally...
Irish Water continues works to improve water quality and supply for customers in Abbeyleix
Irish Water have works planned in Abbeyleix as part of its programme to drive down leakage and reduce the number of bursts and unplanned...
In Pictures: Laois PPN host woodland wellness walk on World Mental Health Day
Laois PPN and their member groups enjoyed a "Woodland Wellness Walk and Breakfast" on World Mental Health Day on Monday.
World Mental Health Day aims...