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 mental health advocate launches second ‘wipe your worries away’ teddy bear walk
A Laois mental health advocate and his partner have launched a second ‘wipe your worries away’ teddy bear walk.
Earlier this month, Mark Condon and...
Relegation playoff awaits for Laois as Kildare inflict third straight defeat
Laois 1-8 Kildare 2-18
National Football League Division 2 South Round 3
A relegation playoff against Down lies ahead of Laois in two weeks time as...
€748,000 Just Transition Funding for conservation of medieval churches and pollinators in Laois and...
A major new project linking conservation of medieval heritage and biodiversity has been launched by Laois and Offaly County Councils.
The three year project has...
Laois senior football team named ahead of Sunday’s Kildare clash
Laois senior football manager Mike Quirke has named his starting 15 for Sunday's Round 3 Division 2 South encounter with Kildare.
It shows one change...
Laois school set for car wash fundraiser this Sunday
A Laois primary school are all set for their big fundraiser this weekend.
Members of The Heath National School are going to be looking to...
Wexford too strong as Laois head for camogie league relegation playoff
Laois 1-9 Wexford 7-19
National Camogie League Division 2 Round 2
Wexford proved far too strong for Laois in O'Moore Park this afternoon - sending the...
Local Senator calls for ‘urgent change in puppy care’ as she backs Justice for...
Local Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has pledged to support a campaign Justice for Reggie demanding urgent change for puppy's being sold without proper care from...
Dislocated shoulder, broken collarbone and a smashed leg – but this Laois woman is...
April Kent and her teammate Siobhan Herbst, of Wicklow, are aiming to become the first Irish people to compete at the World Cup of...
Laois companies encouraged to start planning for green future with grants available
Laois companies who are supported by Enterprise Ireland are being encouraged to start planning for a green future now.
There are three grants available to...
What the summer holds – Government confirm details for pubs, restaurants, foreign holidays, music...
Speculation has been mounting throughout the day, and now Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed an easing of Covid-19 restrictions throughout the summer months.
Ireland was...
Six Laois schools to receive extra special education classes for new academic year
Six Laois schools are to receive extra special education classes for the new academic year.
Sean Fleming, Minister of State at the Department of Finance,...
Five Laois women selected on Ireland U-20 basketball squad for European Challenge
Ireland U-20's women’s head coach Martin Conroy has named his 18-person squad for the FIBA European Challenge 2021 - and five Portlaoise Panthers players...
Trilogy Triathlon all set to go the extra mile for great cause and calling...
Trilogy Triathlon Club in Portlaoise, working in conjunction with Pop Up Races and Eventmaster, are all set to host a virtual 100km in June.
The...
Brian Shaves For Shine – Laois man to shear locks in aid of mental...
A Laois man is to shave off all of his hair in aid of a mental health charity.
Brian Dunne hasn't cut his hair for...
Making the case for reopening the astro pitches at Portlaoise Leisure Centre next month
From June 7, leisure centres around Ireland will be permitted to reopen their doors for the first time in 2021.
However, this will not be...
Boost for Laois ladies footballers as Fitzpatrick injury ‘not serious’
There is good news for the Laois ladies this weekend as the injury sustained by Erone Fitzpatrick in the win over Kildare is 'not...
In Pictures: Huge numbers as Portlaoise Mothers & Others resume for 2021
Portlaoise Mothers and Others have returned to training at the GAA grounds in Rathleague.
Over 50 women have now joined Portlaoise Mothers and Others where...
In Pictures: #LoveLaois – TY students take a trip around the county
TY students from Portlaoise College headed on a Laois mystery tour this week.
They had no idea where they were going at the start -...
Stradbally based Laois County Councillor says Electric Picnic should not go ahead
Stradbally based Laois County Councillor Paschal McEvoy says that he believes the Electric Picnic should not go ahead this year.
The Fianna Fail Councillor believes...
In Pictures: Summer on the way as Laois outdoor pool prepares for reopening
Preparations are well underway to reopen Laois's only outdoor public pool.
Ballinakill Outdoor Pool was closed throughout 2020 but trojan work has gone on over...
12-month waiting list for a driving test in Laois raised in the Dail
Laois TD Brian Stanley raised the issue of the delays in receiving a driving test in the Dail recently.
The Sinn Fein TD questioned Minister...
WATCH: Laois soccer player scores stunning goal and is named in Team of the...
There is a very high Laois representation in the Women's League of Ireland this year and one of them scored a very special goal...
Star-studded line up as Laois TY students launch podcast which was recorded in lockdown
Transition Year students from St Mary’s CBS have launched the first episode of their new school podcast.
The students wrote, recorded, edited and directed their...
Lonely Planet select Laois tourist attraction in top 8 ‘incredible Irish locations’ for 2021
A world-leading travel guide book publisher has selected a Laois tourist attraction in its top 8 'incredible Irish locations' to visit in 2021.
Lonely Planet...
Laois man shortlisted for .IE Digital Town Awards 2021
A Laois man has been recognised for his unique digital contribution to local town.
Robbie Quinn from Abbeyleix has been shortlisted for the national ‘Local...
Laois co-working hub and business listed as finalists in Operations Excellence Awards
A Laois co-working hub and a business have been named as one of the finalists for the upcoming OpEx awards.
Operations and Community Manager Regina...
Lorries ‘hopping’ off manhole covers force family to sell their home in Laois town
The noise of heavy vehicles driving over manhole covers is causing a great disturbance to Laois people in two towns - leading one family...
People in Laois with disabilities encouraged to apply for social housing
Irish Wheelchair Association has launched a national campaign 'Think Ahead Think Housing' to tackle the shortage of social housing for people with disabilities across...
Funding approved for Laois primary school for ’emergency access works’
Ratheniska National School is to have improvement works carried out following government approval.
Sean Fleming, Minister of State at the Department of Finance, says the...
Carroll return welcome for Laois footballers following extended injury lay off
Laois football manager Mike Quirke was impressed with the impact that Benny Carroll made from the bench in the defeat to Cork last week.
This...