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.
Star-studded judging panel lined up for virtual Laois charity fundraising event
A star-studded quartet of judges are ready to officiate a massive fundraising event for a brand new Laois charity this Bank Holiday Sunday.
SOSAD (Save...
In Pictures: All smiles as Music Generation Laois Bandwagon Tour rolls into two primary...
There was dancing, singing, laughing and smiling galore at two Laois primary schools this week.
St Joseph's Girls National School in Mountmellick and The Rock...
Laois GAA announce new three year sponsorship deal for underage development squads
Laois GAA have confirmed that Enva Ireland will sponsor their development squads for the next three seasons.
The Portlaoise based company is a leading provider...
Non-profit organisations in Laois invited to apply for Good Governance Awards
Non-profit organisations in Laois are being invited to apply for the Good Governance Awards 2021.
Now in its sixth year, the Good Governance Awards recognise...
Laois community cinema confirms it is set to reopen
A Laois community cinema has announced that it is set to reopen this month.
The Balcony Cinema in Mountmellick has been closed throughout 2021 due...
Community group set to open volunteer-driven barista coffee shop at Laois tourist attraction
A community group are set to open a new volunteer-driven barista style coffee shop on the site of a popular tourist attraction in Laois...
Changing of the guard in Laois-Offaly Fine Gael as new constituency executive elected
It is a case of a real changing of the guard in Laois-Offaly Fine Gael as the group elected a new constituency executive recently.
Long...
Laois IFA join farmer-led campaign showcasing the people behind the food
Laois IFA have joined the national launch of a new Agri Aware and IFA campaign.
The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness about...
Portlaoise College elects Prefects and Meitheal Leaders for new academic year
Portlaoise College endeavours to create a holistic learning environment for its students, where individual talents and strengths can come to the fore.
Amongst the plethora...
Laois ladies announce 30-player minor football panel for 2021 season
Laois ladies minor football manager Martina Phelan has named a 30-player panel for the upcoming season.
Last year, the minor championship was not played due...
National Broadband Plan facing ‘catastrophic failure in first year of contract’ says Laois TD
Laois TD Brian Stanley says that National Broadband Ireland is facing a 'catastrophic failure in the first year of its contract' as they are...
Fancy owning your own mansion? Laois County Council have just acquired one and plan...
Anyone who fancies owning their own mansion will have the opportunity to purchase one in Laois shortly.
This is after the Council executed a Compulsory...
13 Laois road locations selected for €463,500 investment in improvement works
13 Laois road locations have been selected for €463,500 investment in improvement works.
A mix of local and regional roads across the county have been...
Decision on plans to build new car park at busy Laois tourist attraction due...
A decision on a planning application to construct a new car park at a popular tourist attraction is due next month.
Nicholas Dunne has applied...
Four Laois girls selected on Midlands U-15 Gaynor Cup squad
The Midlands League have confirmed a 26-player squad for the U-15 Gaynor Cup competition – and four Laois-based girls have made it.
Traditionally, the showpiece...
Boost for Laois businesses as rates waiver to be extended for summer months
Laois businesses have received a boost with the news that the current commercial rates waiver has been extended for an additional three months to...
In Pictures: Woodenbridge Paddlers 60 Day Challenge supporting the Erkina Blueway Project concludes in...
The final day of a 60-day fundraising challenge at a Laois tourist attraction was a huge success.
The Woodenbridge Paddlers Association was recently been granted...
Laois minor hurlers announce 32-player panel ahead of new season
Laois minor hurling manager Declan Qualter has named a 32-player panel ahead of this year's Leinster championship.
A total of 11 clubs are represented with...
Warm tributes paid as two teachers and principal retire on the same day in...
Warm tributes have been paid in a Laois school following the retirement of a Laois secondary school's principal, home economics teacher and an Irish/French...
Economic Recovery Plan guarantees extension of 9% tourism VAT rate for businesses in Laois
The Economic Recovery Plan launched by Government sets out a range of supports and investment for the tourism industry in Laois, including the extension...
Second Laois woman wins prestigious scholarship to study in America
A second Laois woman has secured a prestigious scholarship to study in America.
Back in April, we revealed how Miriam Keegan, a primary school teacher...
In Pictures: Awards handed out as Coláiste ĺosagáin bid farewell to 181 Leaving Cert...
While it was a wet morning, the weather did not dampen the spirits of the Leaving Certificate students in Coláiste ĺosagáin as they gathered...
Three Laois playgrounds to share in €30,000 grant for upgrade works
€30,000 in funding under the Local Authorities Play and Recreation Grant to support outdoor play as part of the Summer of Play initiative has...
Major housing development planned for Laois town as application submitted
A major housing development is on the cards in a Laois town after planning permission was submitted recently.
Portarlington is set for 58 new homes...
Internationally renowned Laois journalist and author publishes first novel
A Laois author who is renowned internationally as a soccer journalist has published his first novel.
James Corbett, who lives in Vicarstown with his wife...
Laois County Council sets out ‘supports and initiatives’ to boost tourism industry this summer
Laois County Council have set out the ways in which they are acting to boost the tourism industry in Laois this summer.
The issue came...
Seven Laois girls selected on Midlands squad for U-13 Gaynor Cup
The Midlands League have confirmed a 20-player squad for the U-13 Gaynor Cup competition - and seven Laois-based girls have made it.
Traditionally, the showpiece...
Laois minor footballers name captain, vice-captain and 32-player panel ahead of 2021 campaign
Laois minor football manager Mark Bates has named his captain, vice-captain and 32-player panel ahead of this year's Leinster championship.
Graiguecullen lead the way with...
Laois County Council has its own ‘you have no authority here Jackie Weaver’ moment...
A serious row broke out at today's virtual meeting of Laois County Council - in scenes similar to a famous online row at Handford...
Portlaoise Leisure Centre grass and astroturf pitches set to reopen following breakthrough
The grass and astroturf pitches in Portlaoise Leisure Centre are set to reopen following a breakthrough.
At a recent meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District,...