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.
‘Masks good for fighting Covid but not shop crime’ says Laois Superintendent
"Wearing masks are good in the fight against Covid-19 but they are also good for hiding the identities of those who commit shop crimes."
So...
LGBTI+ flag to fly over Laois County Hall for the very first time
The community of Laois has come together to support LGBTI+ awareness week from November 16-20 which will culminate in the raising of the LGBTI+...
Gardai to take action as elderly being harassed by aggressive beggars in Portlaoise
The Chief Superintendent of the Laois-Offaly Garda Division says his force will take decisive action to stamp out aggressive begging in Portlaoise.
John Scanlan made...
New Labour Bill ‘would protect employees working from home’
Labour representative for Laois, Eoin Barry, is urging support for The Labour Party's Working from Home (Covid-19) Bill 2020 due to be debated in...
In Pictures: Two Laois charities benefit from golf club fundraiser
The Heath Golf Club held their Charity Day for 2020 at the end of September.
Due to COVID lockdowns, the usual two charity events, for...
Coronavirus: Five further deaths and 456 new cases as ‘very exciting’ news revealed on...
There has been five further Coronavirus-related deaths and 456 new cases, according to figures released today.
Of today’s new cases, just one of them are...
Laois student wins second place in Midlands Science and British Council Competition
A young Laois girl has won a prize at the British Council ‘Honeycomb Moon’ Baking in space competition.
Zoe Carton from Portlaoise claimed second place...
HSE ‘halt’ to Laois/Offaly School Vaccination Programme ‘inexcusable’
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has hit out what he says is the HSE's 'halt' to the School Vaccination Programme.
The Laois based TD...
Updated: Appeal launched after Laois nurse’s family home destroyed by fire
An appeal has been launched for funds after a Laois nurse's family home burned to the ground.
Sylvia Tormey's house in Mountmellick, which she shares...
Green Party appoints three local area representatives for Laois
The Green Party have selected three representatives - one for each of the local electoral areas in Laois.
Sean McManus will represent Portlaoise, John Holland...
Delighted Desmond and courageous Clodagh revel in Laois Camogie win
Laois camogie manager John Desmond and wing back Clodagh Tynan were in jubilant form as their team reached the All-Ireland Camogie championship semi final...
Laois rugby club unveil drive to get more girls involved
Portlaoise Rugby Club have launched details of their ‘Give it a “try” for Girls campaign.
The purpose of this initiative is to encourage more girls,...
Coronavirus: One further death and 378 new cases – eight of them in Laois
There has been one further Coronavirus-related death and 378 new cases, according to figures released today.
Of today’s new cases, eight of them are in...
Brave Laois Ladies defeat Kildare but Clare advance to All-Ireland semi final on points...
Laois 2-13 Kildare 3-8
All-Ireland Intermediate Championship Round 3
The Laois Ladies were two point winners over Kildare in Netwatch Cullen Park this afternoon.
Laois needed to...
Live blog: Follow all the action from today’s Laois Ladies football and camogie games
It’s another busy day for Laois GAA with the county’s ladies football and camogie teams both in championship action.
The ladies footballers are in action...
Your guide to crunch games for the Laois Ladies and Camogie teams
It’s another busy day for Laois GAA with the county’s ladies football and camogie teams both in championship action.
It’s straight knockout for the camogie...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College TY students busy designing Laois Sensory trail
The TY2 class of Portlaoise College are currently working on designing a sensory trail for the children of Laois which will be located at...
Laois senior football team and panel named for Leinster semi final with Dublin
Laois senior football manager Mike Quirke has named his team for Sunday’s Leinster semi final clash with Dublin.
From the dramatic win over Longford last...
‘Frustration’ over Mountmellick and Mountrath flooding issues raised in the Dáil
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley raised a number of flooding issues in Mountmellick and Mountrath in the Public Accounts Committee with the head of...
Grant funding for Laois schools and €4 million for Laois County Council
The Department of Education to provide grants for every primary and post-primary school in Laois this year.
In the case of primary schools, the minimum...
Fundraiser launched to bring Christmas lights to Laois village
For the last 40 years, Ballyroan has been beautifully lit up with Christmas lights.
However, due to Covid restrictions this year, fundraising efforts have been...
Laois Ladies name team for Sunday’s crunch Round 3 clash with Kildare
Laois Ladies football manager Donie Brennan has named his starting 15 for Sunday’s All-Ireland championship Round 3 game against Kildare.
From Laois’s last game which...
Coronavirus: Seven more death and 482 new cases as Laois TD calls for churches...
There have been seven further Coronavirus-related deaths and 482 new cases, according to figures released today.
Of today’s new cases, only one of them is...
Working from home ‘will not take off’ unless Broadband Plan is ‘urgently delivered’
An Irish MEP has said that working from home 'will never take off' unless the government ramp up and deliver the National Broadband Plan...
Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme to recommence in the coming weeks
Minister for State Sean Fleming TD has welcomed confirmation from Minister Michael McGrath that the Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme is to recommence in...
Calls for post-Brexit trade deal for Laois
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has called for a strong trade deal for Laois to ensure the county is not negatively affected by Brexit.
The...
Huge sum of money raised for Laois man’s family following tragic passing
The tight-knit community of Durrow was stunned in September 2019 with the sad death of Shane Walsh, a young man in his early 30s,...
Laois angling group awarded funding through Dormant Account Fund
One angling project in Laois was granted funding through Inland Fisheries Ireland supported by the Dormant Account Fund in 2020.
A total of 35 “Angling...
Coronavirus: One more death and 395 new cases as plight of young people ‘unable...
There have been one further Coronavirus-related deaths and 395 new cases, according to figures released today.
Of today’s new cases, 6 of them are in...
Colm Parkinson issues apology to Eddie Brennan and Laois GAA over off the record...
Joe.ie GAA Hour host Colm Parkinson has issued an apology to both Eddie Brennan and Laois GAA over the airing of an off the...