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Alan Hartnett

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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.

Coronavirus: No new deaths and 821 new cases – 7 in Laois – as...

There have been a no further Coronavirus-related deaths reported today and 821 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening. This...

Gardai and Revenue seize €192,000 worth of drugs in Laois

Gardaí have today seized Cannabis with an estimated value of €192,000 following a joint intelligence led operation conducted with the Revenue Customs Service. This came...
Playground in Portarlington

‘Mindless morons’ set fire to equipment in Laois playground

Anyone with information is being asked to come forward following vandalism in a Laois playground. On Saturday evening, damage was done in the children's playground...
Broadband

Surveying for National Broadband Plan ‘well underway’ across 10 Laois areas

National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company rolling out the new high-speed fibre broadband network, says that surveying works in several areas of Laois are...

€12.6m allocated for maintenance and renewal of road network in Laois

€12.6m has been allocated for the maintenance and renewal of the road network in Laois. This is a very substantial allocation and it will allow...

Call for entries to the third annual Laois-Offaly Garda Youth Awards

Entries have been sought for the third staging of the Laois-Offaly Garda Youth Awards. The awards celebrate outstanding young people between the ages of 13...
Emer Dunne Today Show

Laois singer set to appear on popular RTE TV show

A Laois singer is set to appear on a popular RTE One TV show this afternoon. Mountmellick native Emer Dunne will star on the Today...
Laois County Council General

€250,000 allocated to Laois to upgrade outdoor spaces

€250,000 has been allocated to Laois from a new new Outdoor Public Space Scheme. Minister for State at the Department of Finance, Sean Fleming, says...
Alan Dooley Limerick County Council

Laois man secures top job in Limerick County Council

A Laois man has secured a top job in Limerick County Council. Alan Dooley, who is originally from Mountrath and whose family previously owned Dooley...
John Desmond Laois Camogie

Laois camogie manager sets out plans for 2021 when action resumes

Laois camogie manager John Desmond has set out his plans for the 2021 season. The Cork native, who took the job a year ago prior...

Laois girl pens ‘Covid Poem’ to describe how school closure has affected her

A Laois primary school student has penned a poem which sums up how she feels the Covid pandemic has affected her. Holly-Jane Connolly is a...
Brian Stanley on Covid-19

“We need to crush this virus” – Laois TD calls for mandatory quarantine for...

Laois TD Brian Stanley has called on the government to introduce mandatory two-week quarantine for all people who enter the country. At present, people from...

Coronavirus: 23 more deaths and 921 new cases – 15 of them in Laois...

There have been a further 23 Coronavirus related deaths and 921 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening. 21...
Michael Dunne with Garda Anderson in Portarlington

Laois community comes together to wish 85 year-old man a happy birthday

A Laois community came together to give one of their most loved residents the best birthday possible. Portarlington native Michael Dunne turned 85-years-old today. Reaching such...

Laois hotel confirmed as community Covid-19 vaccination centre

A Laois hotel has been confirmed as one of the locations for a community Covid-19 centre. Minister for State at the Department of Finance, Sean...
Mountmellick Community School take on Jerusalema Dance

WATCH: Laois school teachers take on Jerusalema Dance Challenge

This is class! Mountmellick Community School's staff, along with some of their family members, have become the latest group to take on the Jerusalema Dance...
Mikey Hyland of Shanahoe Ladies wins Ladies Volunteer of the year

Laois man to be honoured for national award at live virtual ceremony this evening

The Laois man who won a national volunteering award is to be honoured at a live virtual ceremony this evening. Mikey Hyland was recently named...
Tyrrell's Lands

Housing, sports facility and sustainability feature in masterplan for 25-acre Council site

A Laois County Councillor and TD have submitted a detailed masterplan for how they believe Laois County Council should use a sizeable portion of...

Large secondary school teacher’s union pulls out of talks on Leaving Cert 2021

The Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland (ASTI) has withdrawn from discussions with the government and other stakeholders on discussions over Leaving Cert 2021. The teaching...

Coronavirus: 52 more deaths and 866 new cases – 22 of them in Laois...

There have been a further 52 Coronavirus related deaths and 866 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening. 33...
Caring for Conor

Caring for Conor: Laois GAA club launch fundraiser for life-saving treatment for young boy

Mountmellick GAA club has launched a fundraiser to help get life-saving treatment for a very young boy. Conor Grehan is almost six months old but...

Laois secondary school students advance to knockout stages of national debating competition

For the first time this year, Portlaoise College participated in the Concern Worldwide Debates. The hard work and determination of the students has resulted in...

Apartments approved for Laois where pub had been planned

Laois County Council have approved a planning application to build ten new apartments and create additional retail/office space in Portlaoise. Nyquist Property Limited, a Kildare...

Laois woman signs for Women’s National League side ahead of new season

A 20-year-old Laois woman has signed for a Women's National League side for the 2021-2022 season. Gillian Keenan, who hails from Emo, put pen to...
Gardaí

Man charged following thefts from shops and cars in Laois town

Gardai in Portlaoise have charged a man with a number of thefts from local shops and cars. The incidents occurred recently and the man is...

Two free Laois books on gardening for biodiversity relaunched

The Heritage Office of Laois County Council has launched a campaign to help get people connected with nature, as part of the Government’s “Keep...

Coronavirus: 54 more deaths and 1,006 new cases – 21 of them in Laois...

There have been a further 54 Coronavirus related deaths and 1,006 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening. 45...

Laois based Garda appointed to senior position in the force

A Laois based Garda has been appointed to the position of Deputy Commissioner in an Garda Siochana. Anne Marie McMahon, who is a native of...

Fundraiser launched for family of Laois dad-of-five following sad passing

A fundraiser has been launched for the family of a Laois dad-of-five following his sad passing. Rory Buchanan, from Fairgreen in Portlaoise, passed away on...

Submissions sought for proposed flood relief scheme in Laois village

Residents and businesses in Clonaslee are being encouraged to have their say on the proposed Flood Relief Scheme (FRS) for the village. Back in November...