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 TD issues ‘scam call’ warning after receiving phone call from fraudulent number
Laois TD Sean Fleming has issued a warning after he received a phone call from a scammer.
The Fianna Fail TD answered a call from...
One half of a footpath to be open next month following long standing battle...
In October 2017, Fine Gael Councillor Willie Aird warned Iarnrod Eireann, formally CIE, that ‘our day will come’ - and it appears that half...
Laois Councillor calls for additional bins to be put up in Portlaoise town centre
Laois County Councillor Thomasina Connell has called for additional litter bins to be put up in Portlaoise town centre.
The Fine Gael Councillor made the...
Previewing tonight’s 2020 intermediate hurling championship final as Trumera face Rathdowney-Errill
Trumera v Rathdowney-Errill
2020 Intermediate Hurling Championship Final in O'Moore Park at 7.30pm
Almost nine months after these sides qualified for the Laois intermediate hurling final,...
Calls for busy Portlaoise rural road to be resurfaced for dramatic increase in traffic
Two Laois County Councillors have called for repairs to be carried out on a narrow Laois road that has become very busy.
The road in...
Permission granted for housing development in Abbeyleix while further homes planned in Portarlington
Planning permission has been granted by Laois County Council for a housing development in Abbeyleix while another has been sought in Portarlington.
Two blocks of...
Laois County Council team up with top chef for online demonstration on tips for...
Top chef Catherine Fulvio will host a Summer Cookery Demonstration, on the Laois County Council Facebook page this evening, to show you how to...
Laois County Council create ‘bigger and better’ disability parking spaces to replace ones occupied...
Laois County Council says that it has created three 'bigger and better' disability parking spaces in Portlaoise.
There was upset on social media recently as...
Five Laois monuments to receive almost €200,000 in government funding
Five Laois monuments are set to share in almost €200,000 through the Community Monuments Funds.
The fund aims to enable the conservation works on archaeological...
Laois Councillor ‘amazed’ at Electric Picnic decision to apply for later date for 2021...
A Laois Councillor says he is 'amazed' that the organisers of Electric Picnic intend to go ahead with the festival this year.
Fianna Fail Councillor...
Electric Picnic organisers release statement following confirmation of new festival date
The organisers of Electric Picnic have released a statement following the news that this year's festival is set to go ahead at a later...
Electric Picnic apply to Laois County Council for new date for this year’s festival
Electric Picnic organisers have applied to Laois County Council to stage this year's festival later this year.
The festival was scheduled to take place from...
Mary Sweeney elected Cathaoirleach of Portlaoise Municipal District for next 12 months
Fine Gael County Councillor Mary Sweeney has been elected as the chairperson of the Portlaoise Municipal District for the next 12 months.
Laois County Council...
Laois man embarking on novel fundraiser in memory of beloved dad and brother
A Laois man is in the middle of a novel fundraiser in memory of his beloved dad and brother.
The community of Timahoe lost two...
Community Employment and Tús Schemes workers to have contracts extended
Laois people on two government schemes are to have their existing contracts extended.
Community Employment and Tús scheme participants will have their contracts further extended...
Laois County Council granted almost €500,000 from Additional Outdoor Infrastructure Fund
Laois County Council has been granted €490,000 in order to boost outdoor infrastructure this summer.
Six projects in the county have been selected by the...
Electric Picnic receives €423,000 funding under Live Performance Support Scheme
The Electric Picnic Music festival has received €423,135 in funding under the Live Performance Support Scheme.
This money is to be used to help run...
Laois learn opponents as draw made for All-Ireland camogie intermediate championship
The draw has been made for the group stages of the All-Ireland intermediate camogie championship.
John Desmond's Laois preserved their Division 2 status for another...
Young Laois rugby player called up to Ireland U-20s for upcoming Six Nations
Young Laois rugby player Will Reilly has been called up to the Irish U-20s squad for the upcoming Six Nations campaign.
Reilly, who is from...
Young Laois singer, songwriter and producer set to release her debut single
A young Laois singer, songwriter and producer is set to release her debut single.
FLUBLAH, who hails from Mountmellick and is a past pupil of...
Warm tributes and well wishes paid as popular Laois school principal retires
Warm tributes and well wishes have been paid to Aoife Elster, Principal of Dunamase College in Portlaoise, following the announcement that she intends to...
Annual National Steam Rally in Stradbally falls victim to Covid-19 for the second year
For the second successive year, the annual Steam Rally in Stradbally has been cancelled.
This is just the third time in its 58 year history...
Success for Laois trainer and Laois syndicate at weekend racing in Downpatrick
There was success for a Laois horse racing trainer and a Laois syndicate in Downpatrick at the weekend.
Mountrath based Liam Cusack sprung something of...
Young Laois girl set to represent the county in new TG4 series
TG4 is celebrating Cruinniú na nÓg 2021 with a new creative series for children called Cruthaím.
Cruthaím highlights the talent of young Irish speakers across...
Laois ladies footballers go in search of Division 3 league final place against Roscommon
The Laois ladies footballers go in search of a league final place against Roscommon this afternoon at 2pm.
Tang in Westmeath is the venue as...
Missed goal chances and errors cost Laois as Down relegate them to Division 3
Laois 2-12 Down 2-19
National Football League Division 2 Relegation Playoff
The Laois footballers have been relegated to Division 3 of the National Football League after...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois footballers face Down for Division...
We didn't hire a helicopter - but we have managed to make it down from Belfast to Newry just in time.
The Laois hurlers clashed...
More misery for Laois hurlers as Antrim inflict fifth straight defeat
Laois 1-22 Antrim 2-23
National Hurling League Division 1B Round 5
Laois are still searching for their first win in 2021 after they were beaten in...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois hurlers face Antrim in final...
The Laois senior hurlers face Antrim in Corrigan Park in Belfast this afternoon.
Seamas 'Cheddar' Plunkett is still searching for his first win in his...
Kind-hearted Laois school children bake delicious treats for Direct Provision
Children in the Presentation Primary School in Portarlington baked some delicious treats and donated them to residents at the Direct Provision Centre at the...