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.
HSE confirm ‘hundreds’ attend Laois walk-in vaccine centre as plans for second day confirmed
The HSE has confirmed that 304 people attended their walk-in vaccination centre at the Midlands Park Hotel on Bank Holiday Monday.
When those who had...
Victorian Laois mansion goes up for sale at reasonable price – but there is...
Back in May, Laois County Council executed a Compulsory Purchase Order on a derelict mansion in Abbeyleix.
They have since put the Victorian mansion up...
SFC Recap – Path to the semi finals, league form and team news ahead...
After more than 10 months of waiting, the 2020 Laois senior football championship semi finals will finally take place this weekend.
On Friday night in...
Social media influencer teams up with Laois woman Emma for StepTember Challenge
A top social media influencer is urging the public to join her for a 10,000-steps-a-day challenge next month for charity Debra Ireland.
Trisha Lewis, whose...
Electric Picnic organisers publish ’12 reasons why Electric Picnic should go ahead’
Electric Picnic organisers have published a list of 12 reasons why they believe the festival should go ahead in late September.
The statement, released to...
Up and Coming: Meet the Stradbally Personal Trainer who turned his own journey into...
The pandemic has taken so much away – but it has brought out the very best in some young Laois people.
Our new series ‘Up...
Why one corner of Laois will be fully behind Team GB in the Tokyo...
The Tokyo Olympics are in full swing on the other side of the world and the games are now into their final week.
Track cycling...
Two Laois players named in Republic of Ireland U-19 Women’s squad ahead of busy...
Two Laois teenagers have been named in the latest Republic of Ireland U-19 Women's squad.
Portarlington's Della Doherty and Clonaslee's Emily Corbet have made Head...
€6.45 million in major health funding is announced for Laois
€6.45 million in capital expenditure on key major health projects in Laois has been announced for 2021.
These figures, for five different projects, are contained...
Previewing today’s ACHL Division 1A final between Borris-Kilcotton and Rathdowney-Errill
Borris-Kilcotton and Rathdowney-Errill are set to clash in the ACHL Division 1A final in O'Moore Park at 12.30pm today.
There will be new champions of...
€647,690 in funding allocated to Laois under LEADER Programme
Laois Partnership is to receive €647,690 through the LEADER Programme for the period 2021-2022.
The LEADER Programme supports private enterprises and community groups in rural...
‘It’s great to see some sense of normality returning’ – Return of live entertainment...
The return of live entertainment finally came to Laois recently with a comedy gig in Kavanagh's Pub in Portlaoise.
On Wednesday July 21, 50 paying...
‘Time to start producing’ – Recently retired Whelan believes Laois hurlers primed for big...
Borris-Kilcotton defender Matthew Whelan brought his 15-year inter-county career to a close last weekend when he announced his decision to retire.
The now former Laois...
New campaign aimed at further reducing gum litter in Laois launched
A new campaign aimed at further reducing gum litter in Laois has been launched.
Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, Councillor Conor Bergin, has officially launched...
Contract signed to retrofit 62 local authority homes in Laois
Laois County Council has signed the contracts for retrofitting of 62 local authority-owned houses in the county.
The retrofitting of homes in Mountain View, Portlaoise,...
In Pictures: More than €26,000 raised following 12 hour cycle in aid of young...
A 12-hour cycle in aid of a young Laois boy has generated more than €26,000.
Cathail Dooley is a four-year-old from The Rock in Laois...
Laois TD calls on Taoiseach to sort ‘chaos with Digital Covid Passports’
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called upon Taoiseach Micheal Martin to intervene in the 'chaos with digital Covid Passports'.
According to the Sinn Fein Deputy,...
Big Laois representation as North Midlands clash with Midlands in Leinster Rugby’s Shane Horgan...
The U-17 Leinster Rugby Shane Horgan Cup got underway on Wednesday and there was a big Laois representation as North Midlands clashed with Midlands...
Laois camogie team named for crucial Tipperary clash this weekend
Laois camogie manager John Desmond has made two changes to his team for this weekend's All-Ireland Intermediate Round 2 clash with Tipperary.
While there are...
Laois Gardai appeal for owners of recovered stolen items to come forward after man...
Gardai are appealing for the owners of stolen items that were recovered to come forward.
They are particularly looking for those in the Rossvale and...
Additional €284k allocated for upgrade works on rural roads and laneways in Laois
Laois County Council has been allocated additional funding this year for upgrade works to rural roads and laneways.
The total allocation of funding under the...
New Irish Record for Laois swimmer in 100 meters Butterfly event at Tokyo Olympics
A Laois swimmer has swam a new Irish Record in an event at the Tokyo Olympics this afternoon.
Portarlington's Shane Ryan went in the heats...
Laois TD’s Consumer Protection Bill will see ‘monthly payment plans’ regulated by the Central...
Laois TD Sean Fleming TD has introduced legislation in the Oireachtas that he says will regulate monthly repayment plans for the first time ever.
The...
Local sawmills forced to import timber as Laois TD calls for urgent action
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called for urgent to sort out timber supplies.
According to the Sinn Fein TD, sawmills in the county are being...
In Pictures: U-12 All-Ireland Rounders glory for Emo as they edge The Heath in...
Emo 21 The Heath 5
All-Ireland U-12 Rounders Final
The first ever U-12 boys All-Ireland Rounders final was held at the weekend.
Two neighbouring and highly successful...
Ten point win for Rosenallis seals Division 2 league final place
Rosenallis 1-13 Timahoe 0-6
ACFL Division 2 Semi-final
Rosenallis will face neighbours Mountmellick in the ACFL Division 2 final next week following a comfortable ten point...
Local Property Tax Rate to remain unchanged in Laois as Councillors vote against proposed...
Laois County Councillors have voted down a proposed 3% increase in the Local Property Tax Rate.
At a special meeting of Laois County Council today...
Inquiry demanded into Ratheniska ambulance ‘no show’ following injury to Laois teenager
Laois TD, Charlie Flanagan, has asked the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly to investigate the lack of Emergency Services in Laois on Tuesday last.
The...
Details confirmed for new ‘walk-in’ Covid-19 vaccine centre in Laois
The HSE has published details of 39 Covid-19 vaccine centres that will operate on a 'walk-in' basis at specific times.
These centres are appointment free...
In Pictures: Two Laois sisters raise almost €10,000 in memory of beloved late dad
Two Laois sisters have raised almost €10,000 in memory of their beloved late dad.
Paula and Gemma Delaney, who hail from Camross, raised €9,468 for...