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.
€1.2million Chinese vase and poster of Hannibal Lecter mask sold at Laois auction
A 300-year-old Chinese vase and a poster of the mask worn by the infamous Hannibal Lecter were among the items sold at a Laois...
BREAKING: Government announce country to exit Level 5 next week and unveil Christmas plans
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed that Ireland will exit Level 5 of Covid-19 restrictions from next week and has also unveiled Christmas plans for...
Coronavirus: 206 new cases and seven new deaths as data on schools updated
A further 206 confirmed cases of Coronavirus and seven new deaths have been announced by the health authorities this evening.
There were fout new cases...
Department of Health issue advice on Vitamin D Supplement for over 65s
The Department of Health has advised that adults aged 65 and older take a vitamin D supplement to ensure they get the essential vitamin...
UPDATED: Live animal charity crib set to open in Portlaoise on Tuesday
A live animal charity crib is set to officially open in Portlaoise on Tuesday, December 1.
Kelly's farm, at Bloomfield Cross in Portlaoise, are currently...
Annual switching on of Christmas lights going virtual this year
The annual switching on of the Christmas lights is something of an institution in Portlaoise at this stage.
Ordinarily, crowds would flock to Main Street...
Journalist with Laois connections pens book on rural life
Journalist, columnist and author Jim O’Brien is no stranger to Laois having lived in Rosenallis for 13 years between 1999 and 2012.
He was well-known...
Meet the Laois man all set to compete in the Champions League in North...
A Laois soccer player is set to represent a Dublin club in the UEFA Futsal Champions League in North Macedonia this weekend.
Mateusz Cwienk will...
Prestigious racing award for Laois trainer following remarkable 2020
A Laois horse racing trainer was the winner of a prestigious award at a virtual ceremony last night.
Portarlington based Kieran Cotter was deemed a...
Seven Laois projects chosen for first ever virtual BT Young Scientist Exhibition
Seven Laois projects are among the 550 finalists for the 2021 BT Young Scientist Exhibition.
Two Laois schools will be represented - with four projects...
Coronavirus: 335 new cases and three new deaths as NPHET urging cautious reopening
A further 335 confirmed cases of Coronavirus and three new deaths have been announced by the health authorities this evening.
There was siz new cases...
€38,000 for Youth Work Ireland Laois through LGBTI+ Communities Integration Fund
Youth Work Ireland Laois has received €38,000 through the LGBTI+ Communities Integration Fund.
A total of €700,000 has been distributed to 29 projects through Ireland...
Planning permission sought for expansion of Laois train station car park
Ballybrophy Train Station car park is about to get an extensive upgrade if the planning application, which has been submitted to Laois County Council,...
The issue of improving the South Laois rail line raised in the Dáil
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley raised the need for the promotion and greater use of the Ballybrophy to Limerick rail service in the Dail...
Young Laois boy ‘excited’ ahead of Late Late Toy Show appearance
A young Laois boy is set to appear on this year's edition of the Late Late Toy Show.
7-year-old Eli McGlynn, who hails from Camross,...
Laois ladies football club set to reflect on lost loved ones with Remembrance Tree
A Laois Ladies football club is planning to erect a Remembrance Tree in an effort to give their community a chance to grieve for...
Coronavirus: 269 new cases and six new deaths as call made for all pubs...
A further 269 confirmed cases of Coronavirus and six new deaths have been announced by the health authorities this evening.
There was five new cases...
Laois secondary school students seeking to spread Christmas joy to children in need
Students at local Portlaoise school Scoil Chríost Rí are seeking the public's help in making Christmas a special time for children in need this year.
A...
28 Laois farmers to share €175,000 in Organic Farming Scheme
28 Laois farmers will share a pot of €176,037 under Organic Farming Scheme payments.
Minister of State in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the...
LISTEN: R&B singer with Laois connections releases new single ahead of online gig
AIS is a singer-songwriter in her early 20’s from Dublin.
She is half Ghanaian, half Irish, grew up in Blanchardstown but has strong Laois connections.
She...
New bill seeks to allow workers carry over annual leave into 2021
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley is hoping to receive cross party support for a bill that would enable workers to carry over unused annual...
In Pictures: Laois rugby club’s drive to get more girls involved yields positive results
Portlaoise Rugby Club launched their ‘Give it a “try” for Girls campaign last week - and it proved to be a big hit with...
Plight of high class sizes of two Laois schools raised in the Dail
Two Laois DEIS schools 'remain deeply frustrated about the failure of the Minister for Education to prioritise class size reductions in all disadvantaged school...
‘Sad day for Laois hurling’ – Inter-county trio react to the news of Eddie...
'Don't it always seem to go, that you don't know what you got 'til it's gone'.
That line is from 'Big Yellow Taxi' by the...
Coronavirus: 226 new cases and six new deaths as fines system for regulation breaches...
A further 226 confirmed cases of Coronavirus and six new deaths have been announced by the health authorities this evening.
There was one new cases...
350 jobs saved in Bord na Mona through Carbon Store and Capture Plan
The government has confirmed it has allocated €108m for Bord na Móna’s large-scale peatlands restoration project.
The Carbon Store and Capture Plan will protect the...
BREAKING: Laois senior hurling manager Brennan steps down
Laois senior hurling manager Eddie Brennan has stepped down from his role.
In a statement released on behalf of him and his fellow management team...
Portlaoise Musical Society to put on virtual performance in aid of mental health charity
Portlaoise Musical Society will present A Musical, a virtual concert featuring a host of society stars and special guests on Saturday November 28 at...
WATCH: Laois grandad who defeated cancer and Covid can recite every All-Ireland winner since...
This is just incredible - we reckon we've found our own rival to the ultimate Memory Man Jimmy Magee.
A Laois man's love of GAA...
Former Laois manager steps down from role as Kerry U-20 football boss
Former Laois football manager John Sugrue has stepped down from his role as boss of the Kerry U-20 footballers.
The Park-Ratheniska clubman, who guided Laois...