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.
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...
Laois farmers told to apply for new €8 billion EU Covid 19 recovery fund
Laois farms have been told to apply for a new €8 billion EU Covid-19 recovery fund when it comes on stream in early 2021.
The...
LISTEN: Laois teenager with incredible voice launches first single
A Laois teenager with a quite simply incredible voice has released her first ever single.
17-year-old Béibhín O'Driscoll, Bayvinn, is a young singer from Timahoe who...
Dublin legend Quinn on 2005 final and his Stradbally connections
Dublin footballer Tomas 'Mossy' Quinn broke many Laois people's hearts in 2005 when he nailed a late 45 to deny the O'Moore county in...
Laois school launch ‘100k for €100k’ fundraiser in aid of new astro pitch and...
A Laois school is hoping to build a brand new astroturf pitch plus running track and has relaunched a fundraiser that they began earlier...
Second nomination for Laois trainer as he scores 15th winner of the year
Just a week after a Laois trainer received a nomination for a Horse Racing Ireland Award, he has been nominated for another gong.
Portarlington based...
Coronavirus: Two more deaths and 362 new cases – Two of them in Laois...
There have been two further Coronavirus-related deaths and 362 new cases, according to figures released today.
Of today’s new cases, two of them are in...
In Pictures: Laois parents come together to brighten their teacher’s day
This is a lovely gesture.
Parents at a Laois secondary school have come together with a novel idea to give back to teachers who have...
Calls for pubs and restaurants to be allowed resume indoor service in December
There have been calls today for pubs to be permitted to resume indoor service in December - or whenever the Level 5 restrictions end.
The...
‘Concern at lack of urgency’ as Mountmellick Flood Relief scheme remains at early Stage...
Independent TD Carol Nolan has said that she is concerned about what she says is 'a lack of urgency' being accorded to the Mountmellick...
Renowned author announced as judge for Laois Short Story Writing Competition
A renowned Laois author has been announced as a judge for a newly announced Short Story Writing Competition.
The Power of Words Festival, Abbeyleix, in...
In Pictures: Tributes paid as much loved Laois school principal retires
Tributes have been paid to a Laois principal following her retirement.
Olga Hyland closed the door on Clough National School and crossed the road to...
Laois Brother to host virtual ‘Coping With Covid-19 Workshop’
A Laois Brother is set to hold a virtual 'Coping With Covid-19 Workshop' for men that will take place over two days later this...
Calls for people to wear face coverings rather than visors in fight against Covid-19
"Visors don't work, and they simply shouldn't be used".
These are the words of Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan as he urged members of the...
Coronavirus: 16 more deaths and 270 new cases – seven of them in Laois...
There have been 16 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 270 new cases, according to figures released today.
Of the deaths reported today, 14 occurred in November,...
Concerns raised over ‘delays’ for businesses trying to access Restart Plus Grant
Independent TD Carol Nolan has said that she is increasingly concerned around the delays being experienced by some SME’s and micro enterprises as they...
Laois TD calls on Education Minister to ‘move ahead’ with new building for Kolbe...
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called on the Minister for Education Norma Foley to immediately move ahead with a new building for Kolbe Special...
More than 100 businesses sign up for Laois Gift Card
More than 100 Laois businesses have signed up to the new Laois Gift Card which is being rolled out by the Chamber of Commerce.
Last...
Brand new building for Laois’s newest secondary school following €24.5 million investment
Laois's newest secondary school is to get a brand new building after the Department of Education confirmed it was allocating €24.5 million to the...
Coronavirus: One more death and 270 new cases – four of them in Laois...
There have been one further Coronavirus-related death and 270 new cases, according to figures released today.
Of today’s new cases, four of them are in...
Laois County Council budget increases to almost €79 million despite Covid-19 pandemic
The Laois County Council budget for 2021 will be €78,883,000 - an increase of €500,001 from 2020.
The increase in spending was accepted by Councillors...
Laois v Dublin to be shown live on TV as weekend fixtures confirmed
The Leinster semi final clash between Dublin and Laois will be shown live on TV - the GAA have confirmed.
Mike Quirke's footballers will take...
‘Invaluable public assistance’ crucial in returning stolen quads to Laois business
Gardai and a Laois business have paid tribute to members of the public after four stolen quads were located on their help.
Late on Friday...
Laois rent prices surge as supply dries up
Laois rents were on average 5.1% higher in the third quarter of 2020 than a year previously, the latest Daft.ie survey has found.
The average...
Coronavirus: Two more deaths and 542 new cases – 18 of them in Laois
There have been a further two Coronavirus-related deaths and 542 new cases, according to figures released today.
Of today’s new cases, 18 of them are...
Laois boss ‘bitterly disappointed’ and ‘gutted’ but ‘proud’ after Clare loss
Laois senior hurling boss Eddie Brennan says he is bitterly disappointed that his side did not defeat Clare in Nowlan Park yesterday.
Laois came back...
Laois manager Brennan non-committal on future following narrow Clare loss
Laois senior hurling manager Eddie Brennan was non-committal on whether he would remain as manager for a third season following today's loss to Clare.
The...
14-man Clare hang on to repel Laois comeback as 2020 campaign ends in heartbreak
Laois 3-17 Clare 0-27
All-Ireland Hurling Qualifiers Round 1
The Laois hurlers are out of the the All-Ireland championship for 2020 following an agonising and heart-breaking...