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 beef farmer re-elected to national IFA role following postal ballot
Declan Hanrahan, a suckler and beef farmer from Borris-in-Ossory, has been re-elected vice-chairman of the IFA livestock committee.
Hanrahan is the current livestock representative for...
Laois teacher wins prestigious scholarship to complete masters in United States
A Laois primary school teacher will be heading to the USA later this year to study a masters after being awarded a prestigious scholarship.
Miriam...
Laois golf club unveil captains for 2021 season
A Laois golf club has named its captains for the 2021 season.
The 2021 Club Captain at the Heath Golf Club is Ber Fitzpatrick. Originally...
Laois turf cutters ‘can’t be left in the cold’ says Sinn Fein TD
Laois turf cutters cannot 'be left in the cold' this year - Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley says.
The Laois TD says that they are...
Consultation on Mountmellick Fllod Relief Scheme opens as local TD urges ‘no delay’
An online public consultation on the proposed Mountmellick flood relief scheme, which runs from 6pm today until May 3, has now opened.
The town was...
Coronavirus: Eight further deaths and 309 new cases – as Level 3 anticipated in...
There have been eight further Coronavirus-related deaths and 309 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths reported today,...
€250,000 Lotto winner in Laois as €12.7 million jackpot won in Kilkenny
It was a huge night for National Lottery players last night as a massive amount of prizes were given away.
One Laois players is a...
Meet the amazing Laois mam in the running for a prestigious annual award
This Laois mammy is in the running for a prestigious annual award - having already scooped the April edition.
Portlaoise native Louise Lynam was recently...
Laois ladies unveil new sponsors ahead of 2021 season as local company comes on...
The Laois ladies footballers have unveiled new jersey sponsors for the upcoming 2021 season.
IntegriLeads, which specialises in setting up crucial sales appointments for technology...
Increase in funding for home support in Laois and midlands
There has been a 44% increase in funding for home support services right across the Midlands, including Laois.
There has been an extra allocation of...
Cocaine, cannabis and ketamine most prevalent among drug drivers in Laois
Cocaine, cannabis and ketamine tend to be the substances most likely to be found in samples provided by drug drivers in Laois.
Chief Superintendent John...
Coronavirus: 12 further deaths and 431 new cases – as Ireland to receive extra...
There have been 12 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 431 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths reported today,...
‘No Carlow land’ left in Graiguecullen as 75 remain on the housing waiting list
Carlow County Council say they have no land remaining for the construction of houses in the Graiguecullen area as 75 people remain on the...
Meeting sought with Carlow Gardai as issues arise on Laois border
A meeting is to be sought by a delegation of Laois and Carlow County Councillors with the Chief Superintendent in Carlow over issues relating...
Renovation works on eight Laois Garda stations to be completed this year
Renovation works on eight Laois Garda stations are to be completed by the end of 2021.
This news, along with the approval of planning permission...
Laois Gardai being deployed to trains as ‘drug use’ and ‘drug dealing’ taking place...
Laois Gardai are being deployed onto trains in a bid to stamp out criminal activity that is happening on the network.
At yesterday's meeting of...
Laois man elected vice-chairman of Leinster Camogie
A well-known Laois man has been elected as the new vice-chairman of Leinster Camogie.
Barney O'Connor of The Harps, who is also chairman of Laois...
‘We will adjust that behaviour’ – top Laois Garda promises action on parking in...
Laois's top Garda has promised that action will be taken after issues surrounding alleged illegal parking in Portarlington were presented to him at yesterday's...
Coronavirus: 18 further deaths and 358 new cases – as six stillbirths and one...
There have been 18 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 358 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With 6 new cases announced...
Garda and community led group established to tackle ‘aggressive begging’ and anti social behaviour...
A group comprising of Gardai, community leaders and County Councillors has been established to tackle 'aggressive begging' and anti social behaviour in Portlaoise.
They were...
Laois Abroad: Meet the Stradbally woman who followed her heart and ended up in...
The seventh instalment of our Laois Abroad series for 2021 is here and a well-travelled Stradbally woman is up next.
Sinead O'Brien's journey began back...
15 weeks of improvement works planned on busy Laois road
Motorists face 15 weeks of disruption as a 4km stretch of a busy Laois road is set to have improvement works - beginning later...
Laois woman hoping to make history by becoming first Irish person to compete at...
History is in the making as two of Ireland’s top lady polo players bid to take centre stage for the first time at the...
Fixtures details confirmed as Laois ladies and Laois Camogie set to resume competitive action...
The Laois ladies and Laois Camogie teams are set to resume competitive action on the weekend of May 22/23.
The initial plan for the National...
Coronavirus: No further deaths and 394 new cases – as NIAC set to recommend...
There have been no further Coronavirus-related deaths and 394 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With 12 new cases announced...
Improvements for Laois school’s heating system after funding approved
Improvement works for the heating system in a Laois primary school will commence shortly following the approval of funding.
Fianna Fail TD Sean Fleming confirmed...
‘I thought I was going to die’ – Laois Supervet on contracting Covid-19 twice
Laois Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick has revealed how he feared he was going to die when he contracted Covid-19 for a second time.
The Ballyfin native,...
Almost €600,000 to be spent on improving roads near key Laois tourism area in...
€598,170 will be spent on improving roads in the Camross, Coolrain and Killanure area in 2021 by Laois County Council - boosting its status...
Laois footballer nominated for prestigious Gaelic Players Association academic award
The Gaelic Players Association launched their inaugural GPA Excellence Awards recently.
These brand new awards have been split into six different categories.
The nominations for each...
Social distancing and Covid-19 testing system ‘not feasible’ for World Ploughing Championships
The possibility of the World Ploughing Championships being staged in Laois later this year appears highly unlikely unless there is a major shift in...