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 camogie unveil new sponsors for 2021 season
Laois camogie have unveiled details of two new sponsors for the 2021 season.
Aylward Heavy Haulage will have their name on the front of the...
In Pictures: Laois Artists among big names taking part in online sale in aid...
17 artists from Laois are among the many Irish and international artists taking part in an art sale for charity.
This year’s Incognito 2021 online...
Coronavirus: 18 further deaths and 761 new cases – as Gardai investigating Dublin ‘GAA...
There have been 18 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 761 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths reported today...
Boom in Portlaoise property activity predicted when Covid restrictions ease
A lot of activity in the property market in Portlaoise has been predicted when Covid-19 restrictions ease.
This, according to Seamus Browne of REA Seamus...
Concerns raised as 97-year-old woman and 95-year-old man ‘not vaccinated’ in Laois-Offaly
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley has raised serious questions about the government's Covid-19 vaccination programme following revelations that a 97-year-old woman and 95-year-old man...
12 Laois projects to share in €72,000 from Built Heritage Investment Scheme
12 Laois projects will share in €72,000 in funding from the Built Heritage Investment Scheme.
These are from 477 heritage projects across every county in...
Wheelchair car parking space to be installed outside health centre in Laois town
A new wheelchair car parking space is to be installed outside a health centre in a Laois town.
Fianna Fail Councillor Paschal McEvoy called on...
Well-known Laois people get behind new mental health and bereavement service
A new mental health and bereavement service has been established in Laois - and a number of well-known faces have gotten behind it.
SOSAD (Save...
Former Laois Minister requests An Taisce to withdraw objection to new Glanbia cheese plant
Former Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has joined calls for An Taisce to withdraw an objection to a new Glanbia cheese factory.
The Laois TD,...
‘Our Rural Future’ strategy has ‘huge potential for Laois’
The launch of the government's policy document aimed at revitalising rural Ireland has been welcomed by Laois Partnership Company.
'Our Rural Future' is an initiative...
New scheme aimed at increasing outdoor dining capacity in Laois launched
A new scheme aimed at boosting the hospitality sector across Laois by developing and increasing their outdoor seating capacity has been launched.
So says Fine...
Proceeds from Laois GAA club’s fundraiser to improve staff room in Portlaoise Hospital
A Laois GAA club who ran a successful fundraiser in aid of the staff of Portlaoise Hospital at the start of the month, have...
Coronavirus: Six further deaths and 411 new cases – as the sale of children’s...
There have been six further Coronavirus-related deaths and 411 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
All six deaths occurred in...
Steps 4 Sandy Lane – Fundraiser launched for new IT equipment in Laois school
One of Laois's smallest primary school is set to embark on a big fundraiser throughout the month of April.
Sandylane NS is a small primary...
‘This is not Christianity’ – Laois priest hits out at Vatican directive banning ‘same-sex...
A Laois priest has hit out at a Vatican directive which has banned the blessing of same-sex marriages.
The ruling was issued by the Vatican’s...
‘Things are hard enough without this’ – Laois woman hits out at NCT as...
A Laois woman has hit out at the NCT's system for rescheduling appointments after she has been hit with an extra charge as a...
Remember the Game: Late penalty save thwarts Laois in classic National Hurling League encounter
Laois 1-14 Waterford 2-13
2000 National Hurling League Division 1B Round 5
The Laois hurlers were a dramatic late penalty save away from causing an almighty...
Huge jump in average Laois house prices as supply dries up
The price of house in Laois has increased dramatically once again, the latest survey from DAFT.ie has found.
In Laois, prices in the first three...
Laois Councillor laments section of Barrow Blueway that didn’t go ahead
A Laois County Councillor has lamented a 19km stretch between Athy and Graiguecullen that was not included in the Barrow Blueway project.
The €5 million...
CONFIRMED: Taoiseach sets out phased easing of some Covid-19 restrictions through April and beyond
Speculation has been mounting throughout the day, and now Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed a gradual and phased easing of Covid-19 restrictions through April.
Ireland...
Coronavirus: 14 further deaths and 368 new cases – seven in Laois
There have been 14 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 368 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
12 deaths occurred in...
Laois Gardai: Drug driving, Covid-19 breaches and calls for Gardai to be vaccinated
Gardai in Laois have revealed details of two incidents of drug driving that were detected in recent days.
On Monday evening, a car was stopped...
Popular Laois festival falls victim to Coronavirus for second successive year
The Durrow Scarecrow Festival has fallen victim to the Coronavirus pandemic for the second successive year.
This year’s festival was set to run from July...
New bill aims to dramatically improve the lives of carers
A Laois TD Is calling for his constituency colleagues to back a Sinn Fein bill which sets out four ways to improve the lives...
Laois Abroad: Meet the brothers who traded The Heath for Bulgaria to follow their...
The fifth instalment of our Laois Abroad series for 2021 is here and two brothers living in Eastern Europe are up next.
Laois people that...
How a warm-weather training camp in Spain led to one of Laois’s greatest days...
Footage of the Laois footballer's Leinster championship win over Meath in 1992 surfaced online recently.
Meath had been in four of the previous five All...
Laois Councillor calls on Chief Superintendent to confiscate ‘unchipped or unregistered’ horse to deter...
Laois County Councillor Aisling Moran has continued with her efforts to have sulky racing stamped out in Laois.
At last week's Graiguecullen-Portlarlington Municipal meeting, Cllr...
Laois County Council aims to cut Portlaoise’s carbon emissions by 72% by 2030
Laois County Council aims to cut Portlaoise's carbon emissions by 72% by the end of the decade in a new plan.
This target is set...
Coronavirus: One further death and 539 new cases – as Laois rate rises again
There have been one further Coronavirus-related death and 539 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of today’s cases 16...
Laois Councillor calls on Agriculture Minister to establish an ‘Independent Meat Regulator’ with statutory...
A Laois County Councillor has called on the Minister for Agriculture to establish an Independent Meat Regulator with statutory powers.
Fianna Fail Cllr Padraig Fleming...