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: Tuohy stars following injury comeback as Geelong collect first win of the season
The AFL season is well underway now and so too is Laois native Zach Tuohy's.
Injury kept the Portlaoise man out of the 2020 defeated...
GAA stars back Laois man’s first book as it hits shelves today
A host of GAA stars have gotten behind a well-known Laois man as his new book hits shelves today.
Declan Kirby GAA Star: Championship Journey...
Laois man in the running for top position in Ógra Fianna Fáil
A Laois man is set to contest the position of Uachtarán (President) of Ógra Fianna Fáil this weekend.
On Saturday, the youth wing of Fianna...
Host of Laois teenagers sign for League of Ireland clubs ahead of new season
A host of Laois teenagers have signed for League of Ireland clubs ahead of the new season.
Traditionally, the underage League of Ireland season, which...
Laois singer pledges profits from new single to charity
Laois singer Emer Dunne has decided to donate all the profits from her single to a charity close to her hearts - The Irish...
‘People are afraid for their lives’ – restrictions on HGVs on rural Laois road...
'People are afraid for their lives' - so says Cllr Paddy Bracken in relation to HGVs and their use of a rural Laois road.
The...
Coronavirus: Three further deaths and 606 new cases as one million vaccines per month...
There have been three further Coronavirus-related deaths and 606 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of the deaths reported...
‘Absolutely vital that we see immediate nationwide access to cancer services’ says local TD
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, says it is 'absolutely vital that we see immediate nationwide access to cancer services'.
She raised the urgent need...
Calls for Laois bridge to be repaired as works also required to fix hole...
Laois County Council has been called upon to repair a bridge in Errill and also fix a hole in a wall near Ballacolla in...
GAA Future Leaders programme a huge success in Laois school
The GAA Future Leaders Transition Year Programme is a joint initiative from the GAA and the Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST).
The modules being...
Six million litres of water saved in Laois due repair works
There have been major reductions in the amount of water being wasted through leaks in Laois in recent times.
Over 6 million litres of water,...
Laois children forced to travel to Athlone for eye clinic service
Laois children are being forced to travel to Athlone to avail of an eye clinic services.
The eye clinic service originally took place in Portlaoise...
Huge Laois involvement as Women’s National League set to get underway this weekend
The Women's National League is set to get underway this weekend - and there is massive Laois representation across the teams.
This is the female...
Road repair in Ballyfin, tree trimming in Clonaslee and flooding in Rosenallis
Road repair, tree trimming and flooding were three issues that arose at the recent meeting of the Borris-In-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district.
Fianna Fail Councillor Seamus McDonald...
Planning permission granted for new €24 million Garda station in Portlaoise
The Office of Public Works has granted planning permission for a brand new Garda station in Portlaoise.
The €24 million plan, which was submitted in...
Sulky racing leading to problems on Laois roads with fears ‘someone could be killed’
Laois County Councillors have called for stricter penalties to be imposed on those who take part in sulky races.
The issue came up at today's...
Meeting between Laois school and Education Minister to take place this week
Minister for Education Norma Foley will meet with officials from Scoil Mhuire in Abbeyleix to discuss the many structural problems that exist with the...
Portlaoise CBS group named winners at Laois Student Enterprise Awards
A group from Portlaoise CBS have been named the winners of the Laois Student Enterprise Awards for 2021.
Colm Byrne, Adam Ramsbottom and Aaron Dooley...
Update: ESB say they are not liable for pole that has been ‘crashed into...
The ESB say they are not liable for a pole on a Laois road after a Laois County Councillor called on them to 'cop...
Meet the Laois man playing an integral role in the Republic of Ireland’s 2022...
The Republic of Ireland begin their qualifying campaign for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in Belgrade this evening.
Stephen Kenny's charges face hosts Serbia...
Remember the Game: Laois U-21s come good to topple Kildare in 2000 Leinster quarter...
Laois 2-11 Kildare 0-12
2000 Leinster U-21 FC Quarter Final Replay
For this week's Remember the Game, we are going back 21 years to a Leinster...
Measures requested as vehicles forced to ‘reverse up to 1km’ if they meet on...
Urgent safety measures are being requested after a Laois County Council meeting heard how cars are being forced to reverse up to 1km if...
Coronavirus: 24 further deaths and 371 new cases as Education Minister says school outbreaks...
There have been 24 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 371 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
12 deaths occurred in...
Laois Gardai appeal for information following ‘dangerous driving arrest’
Gardai in Portlaoise are appealing for anyone with information to come forward following a dangerous driving incident yesterday evening.
From 5.30pm to 6pm, Gardai received...
Laois player named in Ireland Women’s rugby squad for upcoming Six Nations
Ireland Women's rugby coach Adam Griggs has named a 35-player squad for the upcoming Six Nations championship - and a Laois player is among...
Laois families sought for brand new RTE TV quiz show
RTE are currently casting for a brand new TV quiz show - and Laois families have been requested to apply.
The show, set to be...
Laois TD launches ‘Community Wealth Building Proposal’ aimed at assisting rural economic development
TD Brian Stanley has launched Sinn Féin’s proposals for 'Community Wealth Building' in Laois and Offaly.
According to Mr Stanley, this is a 'powerful model'...
Laois Abroad: Shooing kangaroos and a garden of cockatoos – meet the Abbeyleix native...
The fourth instalment of our Laois Abroad series for 2021 is here and Dean Fennelly is up next.
Originally from Abbeyleix, Dean lived in Ballinakill...
Three Laois junior football clubs confirm managers for 2021 season
Three Laois junior football clubs have confirmed their managers for the 2021 season.
One of them, Park-Ratheniska, will be hoping that they will be intermediate...
Seven schools represented as Laois County Final of virtual Student Enterprise Awards set for...
The Laois County Final of the Student Enterprise Awards 2021 will take place virtually on Wednesday March 24 at 12pm.
Students from seven secondary schools...