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.
‘School Community Impact Award’ at Young Social Innovators for Laois students
Students from Portlaoise CBS claimed a national award at the Young Social Innovators recently.
Gary Young O'Shea, Luke Walsh, Padraig Delaney, Finn Brophy, Cormac Allen,...
‘Great day’ as keys for brand new Laois school officially handed over
They say that great things are worth waiting for - and that is certainly the case for this Laois school.
Back in July 2017, almost...
Coronavirus: Four further deaths and 425 new cases as Tánaiste encourages use of antigen...
There have been four further Coronavirus-related deaths and 425 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Two of these deaths occurred...
National Ploughing Championships trade exhibition CANCELLED for second year
The National Ploughing Association has announced that it has cancelled the trade exhibition element of their annual event for the second year.
Around 300,000 people...
National PE Award for the students of one of Laois’s smallest schools
18 students from one of Laois's smallest schools claimed glory in a national PE competition recently.
There are only 33 students in Mayo National School...
Key Laois forward heralds squad depth ahead of his ninth season in blue and...
Laois forward Evan O'Carroll reckons that the current panel is the strongest that he has been involved with.
It is high praise from the Crettyard...
Workers ‘must be prioritised’ as economy recovers from Covid pandemic
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley has called for a wave of legislation to be introduced to support workers as we emerge out of the...
Laois Heritage Projects awarded funding under Community Heritage Grants
Five Laois heritage projects have been awarded funding totalling over €44,000 by the National Heritage Council under the Community Heritage Grants Scheme.
Nationally, the scheme...
Coronavirus: No further deaths and 456 new cases as Laois now has sixth lowest...
There have been no further Coronavirus-related deaths and 456 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With six new cases announced...
Draws made for Leinster U-20 and minor football and hurling championships
The draws have been made for the 2021 Leinster minor and U-20 football and hurling championships this afternoon.
These competitions are set to get underway...
Laois businesses urged to apply for new round of Online Retail Scheme
Laois businesses should apply for funding under the new round of the Online Retail Scheme, a Fine Gael Councillor has said.
Councillor Conor Bergin was...
Laois TD throws support behind ‘The Plan’ to fully reopen hospitality sector earlier than...
Laois TD and former Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has thrown his support behind calls for the hospitality to fully reopen on June 2...
Three Laois entries bidding for glory at the National Student Enterprise Finals
The National Student Enterprise Award Finals take place virtually on Friday May 14 and Laois has three entrants.
Two are from Portlaoise CBS, one in...
Your comprehensive guide to the Laois GAA fixture plan for 2021 and to complete...
The first adult club games in Laois since last October will take place in just under a months time.
In correspondence sent to clubs yesterday,...
New Summer Education Programme for 2021 ‘good news’ for students with special educational needs...
The announcement of a new enhanced Summer Programme for students with special educational needs and those facing disadvantage has been heralded as 'good news'...
Coronavirus: Eight further deaths and 448 new cases as Covid cases in schools drop...
There have been eight further Coronavirus-related deaths and 448 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths notified today...
In Pictures: Joyous scenes as Music Generation Laois entertain residents and staff at two...
There were scenes of great joy at two Laois nursing homes over the weekend.
Members of Music Generation Laois spent two days aboard the Bandwagon...
Lord Dudley brings up seventh winner of the year for Laois trainer in Roscommon
A Laois trainer celebrated his seventh winner of the season in Roscommon yesterday.
Lord Dudley, trained by Portarlington-based Kieran Cotter, pleased favourite backers as he...
Laois man behind Physical Impairment Ireland considering run for political office
The Laois man who is one of the driving forces behind Physical Impairment Ireland says he is considering putting himself forward for election.
Raheen native...
Rent prices in Laois increase again as supply continues to dry up
The price of renting a home in Laois has increased in Quarter 1 of 2021.
The average rent price in Q4 of 2020 was €1,023...
Laois Ladies footballers confirm captain and vice-captain ahead of 2021 season
Laois Ladies football manager Donie Brennan has named his captain and vice-captain for the 2021 season.
The Killeen native has confirmed that Foxrock-Cabinteely's Laura Nerney...
Coronavirus: Nine further deaths and 379 new cases as half a million people now...
There have been nine further Coronavirus-related deaths and 379 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With less than five new...
WATCH: Success for Laois trainer in Killarney with Snugsborough Hall
There was success for a Laois trainer on Day 2 of the Killarney Racing Festival.
Snugsborough Hall, trained by Mountrath based Liam Cusack, won the...
“No reason” for Electric Picnic not to go ahead in September says organiser
The chief of the promotions company behind Electric Picnic says he sees 'no reason' why the festival cannot proceed later this year.
Organiser Melvin Benn...
Star of The Chase reveals Laois heritage in spin-off version of popular TV show
Anne Hegerty gave an insight into her family links with Laois during an episode of 'Beat The Chasers' on Virgin Media One recently.
'The Governess',...
How the Laois football team is shaping up ahead of the 2021 league campaign
This Sunday the Laois footballers will belatedly begin their 2021 season with a trip to Ennis to take on Clare in the opening round...
Student nurses and midwives to receive backdated promised €100 pandemic grant
Student nurses and midwives are set to receive a backdated promised Pandemic Placement Grant of €100 per week by June 1.
The payment applies for...
€136,000 announced to support community groups impacted by Covid-19 in Laois
Out of €4.5 million to support community groups impacted by Covid-19, a total of €136,524 will be made available in Laois.
So says local Fianna...
Coronavirus: No further deaths and 381 new cases as calls made for ‘once off’...
There have been no further Coronavirus-related deaths and 381 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With less than five new...
WATCH: Portlaoise Hospital launch midwifery-led clinic on International Day of the Midwife
A new Midwifery-Led Clinic within maternity services at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise was launched last week.
The clinic was officially launched on International Day of...