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.
Future of Portlaoise town centre to be discussed at public meeting
A meeting on the future of Portlaoise Town Centre will be held by the Green Party next week.
Senator Pippa Hackett, who hails from Geashill...
Gardai issue St Patrick’s Day warning to ‘avoid large gatherings and house parties’
For the second year in a row, there will be no St Patrick's Day parades in Laois or Ireland.
12 months on, the Covid-19 pandemic...
In Pictures: Well-known Laois woman who was a talented tailoress celebrates turning 100
It was a double celebration in one part of Laois on Mother's Day as one of our oldest inhabitants entered her 100th year.
Mollie Ryan...
Laois Abroad: Mountmellick couple who swapped life in the town for skiing, kayaking and...
The third instalment of our Laois Abroad series for 2021 is here and a couple from Mountmellick up next.
Lauren McCormack and Dylan Baxter departed...
Plans for ‘hockey Centre of Excellence’ to be developed on grounds of Laois school
Two Laois hockey clubs have joined forces with a secondary school for what could be a very exciting venture.
Abbeyleix Junior Hockey Club and Portlaoise...
Fundraiser launched to complete renovation works on ‘ball alley’ in Laois town
A fundraiser to enable a ball alley in a Laois town to be refurbished has been launched.
At the end of 2020, the Rathdowney Ball...
Laois duo taking on April challenge in aid of local amenity
Two Laois people are set to embark on a major challenge next month in a bid to raise funds for a local amenity.
Michael G...
Coronavirus: No further deaths and 575 new cases as review of AstraZenaca to take...
There have been no further Coronavirus-related deaths and 575 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of today’s cases just...
The remarkable story of how a community and a bank came together to secure...
In the middle of such bleak times, it’s wonderful to be able to share a good news story about a local charity.
Last week, Laois...
Laois indie band release debut single ahead of first ever album
A Laois indie band have released their debut single ahead of their first ever album which is due out later this year.
‘Rabbit Hole’ is...
Remote working on a ‘permanent basis’ post pandemic could benefit thousands of Laois people
Working from home could become a permanent option for thousands of Laois commuters after the Covid-19 pandemic ends.
This is according to Fianna Fail TD...
Fundraiser launched in memory of beloved Laois man who sadly lost his life to...
The family of a Laois man who sadly lost his life to Covid-19 have launched a fundraiser in his memory.
John 'Ulick' Conroy, from Beladd...
Impressive young Laois people set to feature in brand new Podcast series
Five young Laois people from a range of different backgrounds are set to feature in a brand new podcast series.
IMRO award winning broadcaster Ann...
Laois poet set to release picture book on poem on Emo Court dedicated to...
A Laois poet has turned a poem about Emo Court which he dedicated to his late mother into a picture book.
The poem ‘The Statues...
Silverware for Keegan’s Dundalk in first game in charge
Life as Dundalk's first team manager got off to a winning start last night for Shane Keegan as the Louth club retained the President's...
Premier intermediate and intermediate clubs confirm 2021 managers but vacancies remain
A number of premier intermediate and intermediate hurling clubs have confirmed their managers for the 2021 season - but some vacancies remain.
The two teams...
New Games Promotion Officer role could ‘hugely benefit’ clubs in Laois
The new Games Promotion Officer (GPO) role which is being promoted by Leinster GAA could hugely benefit Laois clubs.
Members of Laois County Board were...
Coronavirus: 10 further deaths and 646 new cases as Laois rate continues to fall
There have been 10 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 646 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
4 deaths occurred...
Public consultation on future of Student Grant Scheme underway
A public consultation on the review of the Student Grant Scheme (SUSI) is underway.
Local Senator Fiona O'Loughlin, as Chair of the Oireachtas committee on...
Daniel and Majella O’Donnell to headline virtual St Patrick’s Day concert in Laois parish
Irish singers Daniel and Majella O'Donnell headline a star-studded virtual St Patrick's Day concert planned for Laois.
Rathdowney parish will host the Donegal duo -...
New Laois music and arts festival has been cancelled
The organisers of what was to be a brand new music and arts festival in Laois have announced that the event is cancelled.
Forest Fest,...
Former Laois goalkeeper appointed Castletown manager for 2021 season
Former Laois goalkeeper Paddy Mullaney has been appointed as the new Castletown manager for the 2021 season.
The Castletown native took charge on a temporary...
New group to examine directing more government work to post offices
There could be a boost for post offices in Laois as a new group has been set up to look at sending more work...
Coronavirus: 10 further deaths and 592 new cases as increased nursing home visits on...
There have been 10 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 592 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
8 deaths occurred...
Frustration growing over the ‘lack of urgency’ of broadband roll out in Laois
Independent TD Carol Nolan says that people in Laois and Offaly are 'frustrated' at what they see as the 'lack of urgency' around the...
Laois GAA club hosting online event for Seachtain na Gaeilge
A Laois GAA club are set to host an online Irish event tonight for Seachtain na Gaeilge.
Colt GAA will run a second 'Ciorcal Cómhra'...
Birthday joy for 101-year-old Laois woman following Covid-19 vaccination
There is double joy in a Laois village today as a Laois woman celebrates turning 101 a few days after receiving her Covid-19 vaccine.
Angela...
Laois teenager making waves with Burnley in the U-18 Premier League
A Laois teenager is mixing it with the likes of Man United, Man City and Liverpool in the U-18 Premier League.
Ruairi Behan, who hails...
Laois doctor on vaccine roll-out and what the future holds after vaccination
The only thing holding up Ireland's vaccination programme is a lack of supply - so says Laois GP Dr Sumi Dunne.
The Portarlington based doctor,...
Works on Laois train station to begin in the second half of 2021
Improvement works on a Laois train station are to begin in the second half of 2021.
So says Fianna Fail TD Sean Fleming who was...