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.
‘Tánaiste’s claim that forestry is moving in the right direction is simply surreal’ –...
Local Independent TD Carol Nolan has clashed with the Tánaiste Leo Varadkar on issues relating to the resolution of the licensing crisis affecting the...
‘Thank God nobody was killed’ – Calls for safety works following serious accident on...
There have been calls for safety works to be carried out on a section of the N80.
On Friday June 18, two vehicles were involved...
Laois TD calls for Property Tax reform as more than one third of homeowners...
A Laois TD has called on the government to reform the Property Tax system.
Sinn Fein's Brian Stanley says that more than one third of...
‘We have to take a stand’ – Laois Councillors call for action on dangerously...
Two Councillors have called on Laois County Council to cut down dangerous trees that are on private land - and to bill the owners...
An Bord Pleanala decision on flooding works in Laois town due this month
A decision on a proposed flood relief plan for a Laois town is due by the end of this month.
Back in February, Laois County...
First ever Business Insurance report that will ‘bring down the cost’ published
The Central Bank of Ireland has published the National Claims Information Database (NCID) report on Employers’ Liability, Public Liability and Commercial Buildings Insurance.
This is...
Game of Thrones and Vikings props set to go under the hammer in Laois...
Props from the popular series Game of Thrones and the Vikings will be going under the hammer at an auction in Laois later this...
In Pictures: Great joy as ‘The Portlaoise Flyer’ returns home
The Portlaoise Flyer, the plane built by Frank and Louis Aldritt in the early part of the 20th century, has returned home to Portlaoise.
The...
Calls for wheelchair swings to be installed in playgrounds across Laois
A call has been made to install wheelchair swings in playgrounds across Laois.
Independent Councillor James Kelly raised the matter at this morning's meeting of...
Seven-fold increase in attendance for Laois v Waterford All-Ireland Hurling Qualifier in Kilkenny
Those hoping to attend the Laois v Waterford All-Ireland Hurling Qualifier this weekend have received a boost.
Initially, only 500 tickets were being allocated for...
Inspirational Laois youngster set to shave head once again in aid of young Laois...
Some people are just incredible - and Mountmellick native Dillon Payne certainly falls into that category.
Three years ago, the then 15-year-old Dillon saw his...
Boost for club and county as Laois forward returns home from overseas
There has been a boost for club and county in Laois as one of our most talented hurlers has returned home.
Slieve Bloom's Ben Conroy...
Cathaoirleach determined Laois must get its ‘fair share’ of extra money for rural roads
Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, Councillor Conor Bergin, has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Rural Development Heather Humphreys of an additional €10.5 million...
Calls for land in Laois town that is earmarked housing to be turned into...
A parcel of land that is currently zoned for housing should be turned into a car park - a Laois County Councillor has said.
Speaking...
‘Cathail is a kind-hearted and football mad kid’ – The young Laois boy who...
Just under three weeks ago, the lives of one Laois family were turned upside-down with the news of a cancer diagnosis.
Cathail Dooley is a...
Brave Laois die with their boots on as late Kilkenny surge sees U-20 campaign...
Laois 1-15 Kilkenny 1-18
Leinster U-20 Hurling Championship Quarter Final
The Laois U-20 hurlers are out of the Leinster hurling championship following a thoroughly entertaining clash...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois U-20 hurlers take on Kilkenny...
For the third time in the last month, we are back in Nowlan Park to watch a Laois hurling team.
Ollie Hally’s Laois U-20 hurlers...
Dates confirmed for outstanding 2020 Laois GAA championship fixtures
The dates for the outstanding 2020 football and hurling championship competitions have been confirmed by Laois GAA.
As it stands, the Senior and Junior 'B'...
Leinster U-20 hurling semi final spot up for grabs as Laois head to Nowlan...
Ollie Hally’s Laois U-20 hurlers are back in action this evening as they aim to take a place in the Leinster semi final.
Nowlan Park...
Funding for emergency heating works at Laois primary school granted
Funding for emergency heating works at a Laois primary school has been granted.
Clough National School has qualified under the Emergency Works Scheme.
While the funding...
Six Laois hurlers selected on GAA hurling team of the week following Antrim win
Six Laois senior hurlers have been named on the GAA's hurling team of the week.
The lads have been chosen following a dramatic encounter with...
Laois village retains Post Office as new location found and shop opens
A Laois village has retained its Post Office after a location for a new shop was found.
Back in February, An Post sought a 'retail...
Meet horse racing’s newest female star – and she’s from Laois!
There were joyous scenes in Fairyhouse yesterday as a young Laois jockey steered home her first winner in just her third ever race.
Julie McDonald,...
Laois hurlers learn opponents as All Ireland Qualifier draw made
The Laois hurlers will face Waterford in Round 1 of the All-Ireland Hurling Qualifiers following this morning’s draw on RTE Radio 1.
This game is...
Laois U-20 captain Mahony on injury recovery, high squad morale and the upcoming clash...
Being injured is never good - and it is even more frustrating when you're named as the captain of your county team and then...
Fundraiser launched in aid of young Laois boy following cancer diagnosis
A fundraiser has been launched in aid of a young Laois boy who has recently been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.
Cathail Dooley,...
Laois athlete set to compete in European Athletics U-23 Championship final this afternoon
The European Athletics U-23 Championships are underway at present and a Laois athlete has qualified for a final.
Ruby Millet of St Abban's will go...
Four goal McArdle the difference as Louth end Laois minor campaign for 2021
Laois 1-7 Louth 4-7
Leinster Minor Football Championship Quarter-final
Liam McArdle scored four goals as Louth knocked Laois out of the Leinster minor football championship in...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois minor footballers face Louth for...
A place in the Leinster minor semi finals is on the line in Stabannon this afternoon.
The Laois minor footballers are out against Louth at...
Documentary film about Laois town selected to feature in Galway Film Fleadh
A documentary film about a Laois town has been selected to feature at the prestigious Galway Film Fleadh.
During the first lockdown in 2020, Maurice...