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.
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...
Laois businesses encouraged to apply for new Brexit loan
Small businesses in Laois should apply for a new loan to help them prepare for Britain’s exit from the single market and customs union...
In Pictures: Laois school celebrate diversity with ‘Stand Up’ week
On Friday November 19, the students and staff of Mountrath Community School marked 'Stand Up' week.
By wearing different coloured jumpers, the school community came...
Laois senior football championship semi final draw made
The draw for the semi finals of the Laois Shopping Centre senior football championships has taken place this evening.
For the first time since 2016,...
Coronavirus: 252 new cases and no new deaths as decision on exiting Level 5...
A further 252 confirmed cases of Coronavirus and no new deaths have been announced by the health authorities this evening.
There were two new case...
Portlaoise Hospital staff to hold fundraiser in aid of Laois homeless charity
Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise are holding a fundraiser in aid of Portlaoise Action Towards Homelessness (PATH).
After spending the majority of the year battling Covid-19...
HSE set to resume Laois/Offaly School Vaccination Programme ‘in coming weeks’
The HSE is set to resume the School Vaccination Programme in Laois 'in the coming weeks'.
Laois TD Charlie Flanagan relayed the news to LaoisToday...
Extension announced for Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme
Communities in bog-rich areas, such as Offaly and Laois, have an extended opportunity to avail of the Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme.
A fund of €200,000...
Laois projects benefit from state funding on heritage structures
Minister of State for Heritage Malcolm Noonan has launched the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and the Historic Structures Fund for 2021.
A total of €155,000...
Coronavirus: Four further deaths and 344 new cases as Laois situation continues to improve
There have been four further Coronavirus-related deaths and 344 new cases, according to figures released today.
Of today’s new cases, five of them is in...
Live Blog: Follow all the action as Laois face Antrim in All-Ireland intermediate camogie...
A place in this year's All-Ireland intermediate camogie final is on the line when Laois face Antrim today.
The clash is live from Inniskeen Grattans,...
Calls to replace key Council worker as elderly ‘left vulnerable’ in Covid-19 pandemic
"I know of one elderly man living alone in a council house who could not sleep for two weeks because the battery in his...
Laois camogie manager Desmond hoping for ‘big performance’ as his side go for All-Ireland...
Laois Camogie manager John Desmond is hoping for a 'big performance' from his side as they go for a place in the All-Ireland intermediate...
Three Laois enterprise centres to benefit from €200,000 funding
Three Laois enterprise centres have been awarded funding to the tune of €202,640 from Enterprise Ireland.
Portlaoise Enterprise Centre is to receive €88,000 while its...
Coronavirus: Eight further deaths and 330 new cases as Laois now has sixth lowest...
There have been eight further Coronavirus-related deaths and 330 new cases, according to figures released today.
Of today’s new cases, three of them is in...
In Pictures: Laois students celebrate Leaving Cert Applied Session 2 results
Colaiste Iosagain Portarlington students celebrated their Leaving Certificate Applied Session 2 results with an award ceremony this week.
LCA is an alternative to the leaving...
Minister for Education to ‘examine’ Abbeyleix school as new building sought
Minister for Education Norma Foley is to fully examine the issues surrounding the building at Scoil Mhuire in Abbeyleix.
Minister for State Sean Fleming confirmed that...
More than 1,000 Laois farmers to benefit from €2.7 million fund
€2.7 million has been allocated to 1,074 Laois farmers under the 2020 Beef Finisher Payment (BFP).
Minister of State in the Department of Agriculture, Food...
Young Laois journalist wins prestigious national award
A journalist from Laois has been named the NewsBrands Ireland Young Journalist of the Year.
Claire Scott, who hails from Ballyfin and writes for the...
Saturday free parking sought in Portlaoise for Christmas period
Free parking in Portlaoise for the three Saturdays leading up to Christmas has been sought by local Councillors.
Fine Gael Councillor Mary Sweeney had initially...
Talking Sport Podcast: End of season football ‘awards’ plus All Ireland camogie semi-final preview
With Laois's inter-county football season at an end for 2020, Steven and Alan look back on an unusual year, one that saw Laois maintain...