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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.

No Room at the Inn: Christmas Eve and Day masses in Portlaoise now fully...

All of the masses scheduled for St Peter and Paul's Church in Portlaoise on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are now fully booked. Starting last...

Intensive care nurse in London becomes first known Laois person to receive Covid-19 vaccine

"This will be the way we get society back to normal, our businesses back up and running, our GAA back on the field, our...

Laois County Councillor calls on government to abolish annual fee for nurses and midwives

A Laois County Councillor has called on the government to abolish the €100 annual registration fee that nurses and midwives must pay to the...

Annual Portlaoise AC St Stephen’s Day 5km in aid of Cuisle Centre going ahead...

The annual St Stephen's Day 5km event held by Portlaoise Atheltics Club is going ahead this year - but in a very different way. For...

In Pictures: Laois school hosts annual Christmas Market

Mountrath Community School hosted their annual Christmas Market recently. The Transition Year group descended on the hall on Friday last - December 11. They set up...

Coronavirus: Eight more deaths and 329 new cases – with five in Laois as...

There have been eight more Coronavirus-related deaths and 329 new cases confirmed by the health authorities this evening. Five of the new cases are in...
Brian Stanley on Covid-19

Laois TD Brian Stanley addresses Dail following Twitter controversy

Laois TD Brian Stanley has made a speech in the Dail this afternoon following the controversy surrounding his Twitter activity. Deputy Stanley has found himself...

Online fundraiser launched for Laois-Offaly Families for Autism

An online fundraiser has been launched in a bid to raise funds for a support group for parents and families of children and adults...

Laois group triumph at Garda National Youth Awards 2020

An Garda Síochána acknowledged over 180 young people who have made their community a better place to live today. 30 Garda National Youth Awards for...

Boost for residents of one Laois nursing home as Covid-proof visiting booth installed

This is absolutely brilliant. Residents of nursing homes around the county have been doing it tough as the Covid-19 pandemic has robbed them of the...

Plea launched for Laois GAA people to get involved with underage squads

Laois Games Development Manager Mike Henchy has appealed for Laois GAA people to come forward and get involved with underage hurling and football squads. In...

Portlaoise Hospital opt to ease restrictions on partners in Maternity Unit

Portlaoise Hospital has announced that it will ease the restrictions it has placed on partners of expectant mothers due to Covid-19. Following a Covid-19 risk...

Laois native steps down from Down position following All-Ireland camogie win

The Laois man in charge of the Down camogie team has decided to step down. Derek Dunne, who hails from Clonad, has decided to vacate...

ELECTED: Laois County Board for 2021 confirmed following online convention

The Laois GAA County Board for 2021 has been confirmed following tonight's first ever online Convention. And there has been no changes from 2020 as...

Coronavirus: Two more death and 264 new cases – with eight in Laois as...

There has been two more Coronavirus-related death and 264 new cases confirmed by the health authorities this evening. Eight of the new cases are in...
County Council General

Laois County Council confirm €130 million capital spending programme

Laois County Councillors have rubberstamped a plan to invest more than €130 million in capital projects from 2021 to 2023. The plan, unveiled by Laois...

Planning permission for new Laois Garda station to be lodged as positive update provided...

A new building for Laois's biggest Garda station is moving a step closer. Former Minister for Justice & Equality and Laois/Offaly TD, Charlie Flanagan, has...

Historic day as ground broken on new building for Laois school

The Board of Management, Teachers and pupils of Gaelscoil Thromaire, Mountrath are very excited by the news that construction of a brand new School premises...
Mountrath Community School

Two Laois schools among 44 competing in ‘Design A Home for Everyone’ competition

Clonaslee College and Mountrath Community School will compete with over 42 schools from 22 counties nationwide have now entered the Construction Industry Federation (CIF)’s...
Della Doherty

Laois teenager involved as Peamount United make FAI Women’s Cup history

Peamount United made FAI Women's Cup history on Saturday as they claimed the silverware by 6-0 against Cork City - the biggest ever winning...

Conor McGregor steps in to save Laois gym from closure

Mixed Martial Artist Conor McGregor has stepped in to stop a Laois gym from having to close. On Friday night, the owners of Straight Blast...
Dunamase College

Laois secondary school all set to host first Literature Festival

Dunamase College will be abuzz with excitement this week as both students and teachers alike celebrate all things literature. The Portlaoise based secondary school will...

Extra Covid funding for three groups and a new ambulance for the Order of...

Youth, Heritage and Homelessness organisations in Laois are to receive additional money from the Covid Stability fund. The Minister of State with responsibility for Community...

Deadly Dunne fires Laois to third successive Leinster minor semi final

Laois 2-13 Carlow 0-5 Leinster Minor Football Championship Quarter Final  Laois will contest the Leinster minor championship semi final for the third year running following a...

Live Blog: Follow all the action as Laois face Carlow in Leinster minor quarter...

The Laois minor footballers take on Carlow in the Leinster championship quarter final this afternoon. The game throws in at 12.30pm in MW Hire O’Moore...

Calls for safety works to be carried out at ‘second most dangerous bend’ in...

A Laois County Councillor has called for safety works to be carried out on what he described as the 'second most dangerous bend' in...

All you need to know as the Laois minor footballers face Carlow in Leinster...

The Laois minor footballers take on Carlow in the Leinster championship quarter final this afternoon. Here we guide you through what you need to know: When,...

Coronavirus: Three further deaths and 313 new cases as big jump in Laois cases...

A further 313 confirmed cases of Coronavirus and three new deaths have been announced by the health authorities this evening - as well as...

Call for government to approve funding for expansion of Portlaoise Hospital Emergency Department

Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley is calling on the Government to approve the funding for a new unit and the expansion of the Emergency...

Santa’s Helpers raises €21,000 for Laois children just in time for Christmas

A Laois charity has raised a whopping €21,000. Santa’s Helpers was formed last year and is the brain child of Mountmellick physio Darren Conroy and...