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.
WATCH: Laois farmer’s brand new lake set to feature on popular RTE show tonight
A Laois farm is set to feature on a popular RTE One TV show this evening.
The latest episode of Ear To The Ground, which...
Approval granted for major new extension to Portlaoise Hospital
Planning permission has been granted for a new 2 and 3 storey extension to Portlaoise Hospital, TD Sean Fleming has confirmed.
The proposed development includes...
Figures expose ‘shocking’ shortage of home carers in Laois says local TD
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has called on the government to act urgently to ensure carers are available to assist people who need home...
Six Talking Points following Laois’s victory over Meath in the O’Byrne Cup
The Laois senior footballers put in a very accomplished display as they saw off Meath in the O'Byrne Cup last night.
It is a win...
Ghost estate in Laois village set to be completed as permission granted for 26...
Laois County Council have confirmed that planning permission has been granted for 26 new houses in Borris-In-Ossory.
Private developer M&M Holdings has been granted permission...
Strong first half sees hard-working Laois footballers claim first win of 2022
Laois 1-12 Meath 0-9
O'Byrne Cup Round 2
It is only the O'Byrne Cup in the middle of January but when you've just been hammered by...
CONFIRMED: Health Minister announces new Covid-19 close contact rules to come into force from...
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has announced changes to Ireland’s self-isolation and restriction of movement rules following a Government meeting today.
For a period of...
‘Laois-Offaly residents being told it may be Christmas 2026 before their areas see high-speed...
An Independent TD for Laois-Offaly has described the anticipated connection date for high-speed fibre broadband for parts of Offaly and Laois as ‘utterly unacceptable’.
Carol...
WATCH: Laois poet’s video poem showcases our wonderful county
A Laois poet has released a video poem which showcases and highlights the beauty of our wonderful county.
Portlaoise's Laura Murphy released 'In Laois I...
Laois TD encourages people to claim tax relief on a range of expenses
January offers a good opportunity for people to avail of the tax reliefs to which they are entitled on expenses including medical bills and...
Laois community activity hub seeking to launch their own junior parkrun
A Laois community activity hub is seeking to set up and establish their own junior parkrun.
Rathdowney-Errill Activity Hub are hoping to establish the event...
Local soccer league postpones fixtures for one week due to Covid-19 cases
The consistently high number of daily Covid-19 cases is impacting all facets of life - and sport is no different.
The Combined Counties Football League...
Laois team named for Round 2 O’Byrne Cup clash against Meath in Stradbally
Laois senior football manager Billy Sheehan has named his starting 15 for Wednesday's Round 2 O'Byrne Cup clash with Meath.
The sides comprises mainly of...
Laois represented as 58th BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition to begin tomorrow
Over 1,000 students are set to take part in the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2022 as it launches online tomorrow at 8am.
And...
Government set to introduce ‘double’ Bank Holiday this year and extra permanent one in...
The Government are set to introduce a 'double' Bank Holiday this year and add an extra permanent one in 2023.
So said Tanaiste Leo Varadkar...
County Council place nine sites for new homes in Laois village up for sale
Nine new sites will be for sale so people can build their own homes in Castletown village - according to Laois TD Sean Fleming.
Laois...
19 Laois players set to be involved as Sigerson and Fitzgibbon Cups to begin...
After a one year Covid-19 enforced absence, the most prestigious college football and hurling competitions are set to get underway this week.
The Sigerson Cup...
Laois GAA club unveil plans for new clubhouse, walking track, floodlights and pitch upgrades
Portlaoise GAA have launched plans to develop its facilities in Rathleague, under the brand identity 'TOWN25'.
The initiative was approved by members at the club's...
Two students awarded €1,000 from Laois secondary school towards college fees
Each year at Portlaoise College, they award two students with a Scholarship Bursary worth €1,000 each which goes towards their third level education fees.
This...
Six Talking Points as the Laois hurlers got 2022 underway against Wexford
The Laois hurlers made a losing start to 2022 in Rathdowney on Sunday afternoon but they were far from disgraced as they put in...
Defeat for Laois but no disgrace as Wexford win Walsh Cup opener
Laois 1-16 Wexford 1-28
Walsh Cup Round 1
The Laois hurlers made a losing start to 2022 in Rathdowney this afternoon but they were far from...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the action as the Laois hurlers take on Wexford...
The Laois hurlers begin their 2022 campaign in Rathdowney this afternoon in the opening round of the Walsh Cup against Wexford.
Cheddar Plunkett's side begin...
County Council approve 58 new homes near Laois train station
Laois County Council has approved a planning application to construct 58 new homes near Portarlington Train Station.
Werdna Limited are behind the development which is...
€10,000 raised for Laois Hospice as Tom Kinsella Memorial Christmas Convoy Road Run a...
The annual Tom Kinsella Memorial Christmas Convoy Road Run was a huge success with €10,000 raised for Laois Hospice.
Knock Vintage Men’s Shed and Ballyroan...
Laois barman set for TV debut as First Dates Ireland returns tonight
The new season of First Dates Ireland gets underway tonight - and a Laois man is set to feature prominently.
Neil Kenna, who hails from...
TG4 announces first ever Laois person will feature on popular Laochra Gael
TG4 have announced that, for the very first time, a Laois person will feature on their popular show Laochra Gael.
The definitive GAA sports series...
In Pictures: 60 athletes burn off the Christmas turkey as St Abban’s Stephen’s Day...
After its cancellation last year, the St Abban's St Stephen’s Day Road Race returned this year with one lap of the Tura Triangle for...
Sympathies paid to Laois TD and Councillor following sad passing of beloved sister
Sympathies have been paid to a Laois TD and County Councillor following the passing of their beloved sister.
Ann Fleming, sister of TD Sean and...
New additions to Laois hurling panel as 2022 season set to begin this weekend
The Laois senior hurlers will get their 2022 season underway against Wexford in Rathdowney on Sunday afternoon.
After a Covid and injury hit first year...
Laois student representatives voice their disappointment at decision to fully reopen schools tomorrow
Two Laois students have voiced their disappointment at the Department of Education's decision to fully reopen schools tomorrow.
Yesterday, the Department said 'there is no...