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: Laois man’s ‘Lulu’s Variety Show’ a big hit as he outlines hopes for...
A Laois man's online comedy sketch has proved to be a big hit in recent weeks.
'Lulu's Variety Show' is a series of short clips...
Life-saving phone-box defibrillator moves a step closer for Laois village
The campaign to have a life-saving defibrillator fully operational in a Laois village has moved a step closer.
The civils works for the power supply...
Laois athlete chosen on two Athletics Ireland relay teams
Laois athlete Nessa Millet has been selected on two 2021 National relay squads.
Millet has been chosen on both the National senior Women's 4x400m relay...
Coronavirus: 93 more deaths and 2,001 new cases – 46 of them in Laois...
There have been a further 93 Coronavirus-related deaths and 2,001 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths reported...
Chilly week ahead as Met Eireann announce national wintery weather advisory
It's fairly miserable out there at the moment - and the forecast for the next four days isn't great either.
We're dealing with a lot...
Laois group sign up as forest owners launch national organisation
Nine of Ireland’s forest owner groups have come together to form a national body, the Irish Forest Owners (IFO), with a Laois group also...
Laois organisation receive €500 donation from Aldi’s Laois store staff
A Laois organisation has become the latest beneficiary of Aldi’s Community Grants programme.
A €500 grant was presented to Portarlington Men’s Shed recently.
A Men’s Shed...
‘Quit delaying and start paying student nurses now’
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley, has called on the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly to 'quit delaying and pay student nurses and midwives now'.
The...
A view from Down Under: Laois woman on how Australia have fought Covid using...
As Ireland grapples with the highest numbers of Covid-19 cases, deaths and hospitalisations since the pandemic began - a look at how other countries...
‘Disgraceful vandalism’ strikes Laois GAA club
A Laois GAA club has been the victim of a disgusting act of vandalism.
Members of Ballyroan-Abbey, which is situated in the village of Ballyroan,...
Coronavirus: Eight more deaths and 2,121 new cases – 24 of them in Laois...
There have been a further eight Coronavirus-related deaths and 2,121 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
24 of the new...
‘Brighter days ahead’ for Laois nursing home as they receive Covid-19 vaccine
Staff and residents at a Laois nursing home have become the latest to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.
On Sunday, members of the Midlands Regional Hospital...
Garda warning over online shopping and parcel deliveries scam
With online shopping and parcel deliveries increasing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gardaí have issued a warning to people over an online shopping and...
‘Is this a cycle lane or an obstacle course?’ Image from Laois road causes...
The picture, in all honesty, speaks for itself here.
Laois woman Louise Troy captured an image of a cycle lane in Portlaoise - and it...
Nine Laois projects set to receive Outdoor Recreation Funding
Nine projects in Laois will receive funding under the Outdoor Recreation and Infrastructure Scheme.
€160,000 has been allocated to Laois to develop walking trails, cycle...
Laois Gardai issues fines and turn around cars for breaches of 5km travel restrictions
Gardai in Laois were out in force over the weekend - exercising powers that have been granted to them to punish people who breach...
Laois’s loss could be London’s gain as former defender open to Exiles call
Former Laois footballer and hurler, Cahir Healy, says he is open to the possibility of representing London GAA if approached.
The Portlaoise man, who last...
First winner of 2021 for Laois trainer as foundations laid for stable extension
A Laois trainer tasted success for the first time in 2021 on Friday evening in Dundalk.
St George's Head won the Floodlit Friday Nights At...
New law ‘will break link between criminal gangs and vulnerable youngsters’
A new law will break the link between criminal gangs and the vulnerable youngsters they recruit, according to Laois TD Charlie Flanagan.
Deputy Flanagan said...
Laois student earns prestigious Johnson and Johnson bursary award
Two Laois women were among 11 students across second, third and fourth year at University College Cork to earn Johnson and Johnson bursary awards...
Laois musician calls for increased pay for doctors and nurses
A Laois musician says the Covid-19 pandemic has finally made all of us appreciate the work that doctors and nurses do - and called...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Laois Gardai plead with people to stay off frozen lakes following incident involving a family
Gardai in Laois were pleading with people to...
‘A brilliant appointment for Laois’ – former player hails Cheddar return
Former Laois hurler Cahir Healy has heralded the return of Seamas 'Cheddar' Plunkett as manager as 'a brilliant appointment'.
In something of a surprise, the...
Laois trio set up fundraiser in aid of staff at nursing home following Covid-19...
Three Laois businesswomen have launched a fundraiser in aid of the staff at a nursing home which is battling through a Covid-19 outbreak.
Droimnin Nursing...
Cessation of peat harvesting ‘a major loss to the Midlands’
Bord na Mona have formally ceased all peat harvesting on its lands.
Production had been halted from a High Court decision in 2019 which ruled...
Coronavirus: 50 further deaths and 3,498 new cases – 53 of them in Laois
There have been a further 50 Coronavirus-related deaths and 3,498 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
All of these 50...
Mass Covid-19 vaccination centre set to open in Laois this weekend
Three mass Covid-19 vaccination centres are set to open around the country tomorrow - with one of them in Laois.
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly...
Two Laois credit unions among seven to be included in new government scheme
Two Laois credit unions are among seven nationally who have been chosen to take part in a brand new government scheme.
People First Credit Union...
New RTE TV show looking for renovators and DIY builders
A new RTE show focusing on renovation and brand new homes is looking for interested people to come forward.
The people behind Build Your Own,...
REVEALED: Areas of Laois with largest Covid-19 spikes shown in new figures
The three local electoral areas in Laois have all experienced a spike in Covid-19 cases, the latest figures show.
It is, of course, unsurprising, given...