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.
Warning to golfers after spate of robberies hit golf clubs including Laois
Gardai and golf clubs in Laois have warned golfers to be vigilant ahead of their return to the course next week.
The warning comes after...
Meeting called following harrowing details of thefts and cars driving over graves in Laois...
A meeting between Laois County Councillors, Council officials and members of the St Peter & Paul’s cemetery committee in Portlaoise has been called after...
Grants of up to €4,000 available to Laois businesses for outdoor dining equipment
Grants funding totalling 75% of a maximum of €4,000 is available for a new Laois County Council and Failte Ireland scheme aimed at making...
Gardai launch investigation after house broken into in Laois village
Gardai have launched an investigation after a house was broken into in Rosenallis today.
The incident happened in the Lower Meelick area of the village...
Coronavirus: 15 further deaths and 401 new cases as study finds regular exercise helps...
There have been 15 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 401 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths notified today,...
Funding secured for major improvement works on ‘dangerous’ roundabout on busy Laois road
Major improvement works are set to be carried out in the coming months on a 'dangerous' roundabout on a busy Laois road.
The roundabout in...
Calls for a ‘retractable canopy’ to be erected on Main Street in Portlaoise
The Covid-19 pandemic has meant that we have all had to adapt the way we live our lives - and one Laois County Councillor...
Plans submitted to build additional homes in two existing Laois housing estates
Planning applications have been submitted to build additional homes in two existing Laois housing estates.
In Ballylinan, it is intended that nine new properties will...
Remember the Game: National League semi final misery for Laois against Louth in 2000
Laois 1-8 Louth 0-13
2000 National Football League Division 2 Semi Final
This week's Remember the Game takes us back 21 years to when the Laois...
Coronavirus: 11 further deaths and 390 new cases as Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine...
There have been 11 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 390 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths notified today,...
Former Laois Minister welcomes High Court approval for new Glanbia cheese plant
Laois TD Charlie Flanagan has welcomed a High Court decision regarding an An Taisce objection to a new Glanbia cheese plant.
Earlier this month, a...
Local senator backs campaign to ease Covid-19 restrictions for new and expectant parents
A campaign led by a new mum to ease Covid restrictions in maternity hospitals banning partners from the crucial 20-week scan, early labour and...
Success for Laois trainer and owner in Tramore with Shantou Sisu
There was a big win for a Laois trainer and an owner with strong Laois connections in Tramore yesterday.
The 5.40pm Anne Valley Walk Handicap...
Hopes for Electric Picnic and Ploughing Championships as mass vaccination to begin in Laois...
The opening of a mass vaccination centre in Laois this week gives hope that events such as the Electric Picnic and the World Ploughing...
Coronavirus: No further deaths and 403 new cases as British Covid figures provide hope
There have been no further Coronavirus-related deaths and 403 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With less than five new...
In Pictures: A look inside the Laois mass vaccination centre poised to open this...
It has hosted weddings, dinner dances lip sync battles, Bingo Loco nights and all sorts of events and conferences - but the main function...
Laois food and drink producers invited to join Food Academy
Food and drink producers from Laois are being invited to join the Food Academy programme.
This initiative, which is run by Laois Enterprise Office, has...
‘Huge disappointment’ as two major regeneration projects in Laois miss out multi-million grant from...
While Portarlington has been awarded more than €1 million in government funding, two areas which also applied for the same grant have been unsuccessful.
Laois...
Dundalk confirm departure of Laois man Keegan as manager
Dundalk have confirmed the departure of Laois native Shane Keegan as their manager.
Reports surfaced over the weekend that the Rathdowney man had tendered his...
Laois GAA club’s players – past and present – raise huge sum for local...
Players, past and present, recently came together in a Laois GAA club to raise much needed funds for a local charity.
The hurlers and footballers...
Concerns raised over ‘inevitable’ post office closures in Laois
The government is being urged to urgently protect community post offices in the wake of further warnings from the Irish Postmasters’ Union that more...
Laois businessman supports homeless charity with vital PPE during Covid-19
Portarlington based business owner Barry Lambkin has been providing homeless charity Depaul with vital PPE equipment as the charity continues to protect the most...
Weekend Read: Pandemic pains, no trains and a Café-Automobile – how a fledgling co-owned...
Rural Vagabonds Freewheeling Café had only been finding their feet when the pandemic pulled the brakes on their project one year ago.
Portlaoise native Eric...
‘I have unfinished business’ – Laois’s longest serving hurler as he enters his 15th...
Laois's longest serving hurler reckons he has 'unfinished business' as he enters his 15th consecutive season representing the county.
Borris-Kilcotton defender Matthew Whelan made his...
Line up confirmed for IT Carlow and Laois Gaels free webinar next week
IT Carlow and Laois Gaels are teaming up for a webinar which will be posted next week.
This free webinar is aimed at any potential...
Laois player in line for Women’s Six Nations appearance this weekend
A Laois rugby player is in line for a Women's Six Nations appearance this weekend.
Emma Hooban, from Portlaoise, has been named on the bench...
Coronavirus: 11 further deaths and 420 new cases – as changes to hotel quarantine...
There have been 11 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 420 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths reported today,...
Laois beef farmer re-elected to national IFA role following postal ballot
Declan Hanrahan, a suckler and beef farmer from Borris-in-Ossory, has been re-elected vice-chairman of the IFA livestock committee.
Hanrahan is the current livestock representative for...
Laois teacher wins prestigious scholarship to complete masters in United States
A Laois primary school teacher will be heading to the USA later this year to study a masters after being awarded a prestigious scholarship.
Miriam...
Laois golf club unveil captains for 2021 season
A Laois golf club has named its captains for the 2021 season.
The 2021 Club Captain at the Heath Golf Club is Ber Fitzpatrick. Originally...