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.
Laois businesses urged to apply for new round of Online Retail Scheme
Laois businesses should apply for funding under the new round of the Online Retail Scheme, a Fine Gael Councillor has said.
Councillor Conor Bergin was...
Laois TD throws support behind ‘The Plan’ to fully reopen hospitality sector earlier than...
Laois TD and former Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has thrown his support behind calls for the hospitality to fully reopen on June 2...
Three Laois entries bidding for glory at the National Student Enterprise Finals
The National Student Enterprise Award Finals take place virtually on Friday May 14 and Laois has three entrants.
Two are from Portlaoise CBS, one in...
Your comprehensive guide to the Laois GAA fixture plan for 2021 and to complete...
The first adult club games in Laois since last October will take place in just under a months time.
In correspondence sent to clubs yesterday,...
New Summer Education Programme for 2021 ‘good news’ for students with special educational needs...
The announcement of a new enhanced Summer Programme for students with special educational needs and those facing disadvantage has been heralded as 'good news'...
Coronavirus: Eight further deaths and 448 new cases as Covid cases in schools drop...
There have been eight further Coronavirus-related deaths and 448 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths notified today...
In Pictures: Joyous scenes as Music Generation Laois entertain residents and staff at two...
There were scenes of great joy at two Laois nursing homes over the weekend.
Members of Music Generation Laois spent two days aboard the Bandwagon...
Lord Dudley brings up seventh winner of the year for Laois trainer in Roscommon
A Laois trainer celebrated his seventh winner of the season in Roscommon yesterday.
Lord Dudley, trained by Portarlington-based Kieran Cotter, pleased favourite backers as he...
Laois man behind Physical Impairment Ireland considering run for political office
The Laois man who is one of the driving forces behind Physical Impairment Ireland says he is considering putting himself forward for election.
Raheen native...
Rent prices in Laois increase again as supply continues to dry up
The price of renting a home in Laois has increased in Quarter 1 of 2021.
The average rent price in Q4 of 2020 was €1,023...
Laois Ladies footballers confirm captain and vice-captain ahead of 2021 season
Laois Ladies football manager Donie Brennan has named his captain and vice-captain for the 2021 season.
The Killeen native has confirmed that Foxrock-Cabinteely's Laura Nerney...
Coronavirus: Nine further deaths and 379 new cases as half a million people now...
There have been nine further Coronavirus-related deaths and 379 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With less than five new...
WATCH: Success for Laois trainer in Killarney with Snugsborough Hall
There was success for a Laois trainer on Day 2 of the Killarney Racing Festival.
Snugsborough Hall, trained by Mountrath based Liam Cusack, won the...
“No reason” for Electric Picnic not to go ahead in September says organiser
The chief of the promotions company behind Electric Picnic says he sees 'no reason' why the festival cannot proceed later this year.
Organiser Melvin Benn...
Star of The Chase reveals Laois heritage in spin-off version of popular TV show
Anne Hegerty gave an insight into her family links with Laois during an episode of 'Beat The Chasers' on Virgin Media One recently.
'The Governess',...
How the Laois football team is shaping up ahead of the 2021 league campaign
This Sunday the Laois footballers will belatedly begin their 2021 season with a trip to Ennis to take on Clare in the opening round...
Student nurses and midwives to receive backdated promised €100 pandemic grant
Student nurses and midwives are set to receive a backdated promised Pandemic Placement Grant of €100 per week by June 1.
The payment applies for...
€136,000 announced to support community groups impacted by Covid-19 in Laois
Out of €4.5 million to support community groups impacted by Covid-19, a total of €136,524 will be made available in Laois.
So says local Fianna...
Coronavirus: No further deaths and 381 new cases as calls made for ‘once off’...
There have been no further Coronavirus-related deaths and 381 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With less than five new...
WATCH: Portlaoise Hospital launch midwifery-led clinic on International Day of the Midwife
A new Midwifery-Led Clinic within maternity services at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise was launched last week.
The clinic was officially launched on International Day of...
Laois TD among group describing An Taisce as a ‘leading threat to future of...
Laois TD Charlie Flanagan is among a group of Fine Gael politicians who have lambasted An Taisce.
An Taisce is a charity that works to...
National Broadband Ireland – The situation in Laois in year two of the seven...
Broadband - Unless you live in an urban part of Laois, it is definitely something that has caused you to throw out an expletive...
Laois Gaels announce partnership with new mental health charity
The Laois Gaels supporters association has announced a partnership with mental health organisation ‘SOSAD Laois’.
The aim of the partnership is to raise awareness and...
Eight Talking Points from Laois v Wexford as the 2021 season finally gets underway
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The 2021 season is underway and while the result did not go Laois's way, it is great to...
Wexford too strong as Laois fall to 19 point defeat in Cheddar’s first game...
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Laois 0-10 Wexford 4-17
National Hurling League Round 1
Seamas Cheddar Plunkett's second coming as Laois manager got off to...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois face Wexford in Round 1 of...
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And we're finally back! Our first Live Blog is here and will bring you all the action between...
All you need to know as the Laois hurlers get league campaign underway against...
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The Laois hurlers get their 2021 Allianz Hurling League campaign underway this afternoon when they travel to face...
More than 1,300 in babies in Laois still waiting on crucial development checks
The HSE has confirmed that 1,343 babies in Laois are still waiting on their 9-11 month developmental check.
According to local Fianna Fail Senator Fiona...
Weekend Read: Treo Nua Portlaoise Resource Centre – a decade of community work
The Treo Nua Portlaoise Resource Centre was set up in Laois ten years ago and has grown immensely over the last decade.
The facility, located...
Second Laois GAA County Board draw held as over €31,000 in prize money given...
A total of 23 clubs had winners in the second monthly Laois GAA €130 county board ticket draw held on Friday night.
The draw was...