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.
Sulky racing leading to problems on Laois roads with fears ‘someone could be killed’
Laois County Councillors have called for stricter penalties to be imposed on those who take part in sulky races.
The issue came up at today's...
Meeting between Laois school and Education Minister to take place this week
Minister for Education Norma Foley will meet with officials from Scoil Mhuire in Abbeyleix to discuss the many structural problems that exist with the...
Portlaoise CBS group named winners at Laois Student Enterprise Awards
A group from Portlaoise CBS have been named the winners of the Laois Student Enterprise Awards for 2021.
Colm Byrne, Adam Ramsbottom and Aaron Dooley...
Update: ESB say they are not liable for pole that has been ‘crashed into...
The ESB say they are not liable for a pole on a Laois road after a Laois County Councillor called on them to 'cop...
Meet the Laois man playing an integral role in the Republic of Ireland’s 2022...
The Republic of Ireland begin their qualifying campaign for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in Belgrade this evening.
Stephen Kenny's charges face hosts Serbia...
Remember the Game: Laois U-21s come good to topple Kildare in 2000 Leinster quarter...
Laois 2-11 Kildare 0-12
2000 Leinster U-21 FC Quarter Final Replay
For this week's Remember the Game, we are going back 21 years to a Leinster...
Measures requested as vehicles forced to ‘reverse up to 1km’ if they meet on...
Urgent safety measures are being requested after a Laois County Council meeting heard how cars are being forced to reverse up to 1km if...
Coronavirus: 24 further deaths and 371 new cases as Education Minister says school outbreaks...
There have been 24 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 371 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
12 deaths occurred in...
Laois Gardai appeal for information following ‘dangerous driving arrest’
Gardai in Portlaoise are appealing for anyone with information to come forward following a dangerous driving incident yesterday evening.
From 5.30pm to 6pm, Gardai received...
Laois player named in Ireland Women’s rugby squad for upcoming Six Nations
Ireland Women's rugby coach Adam Griggs has named a 35-player squad for the upcoming Six Nations championship - and a Laois player is among...
Laois families sought for brand new RTE TV quiz show
RTE are currently casting for a brand new TV quiz show - and Laois families have been requested to apply.
The show, set to be...
Laois TD launches ‘Community Wealth Building Proposal’ aimed at assisting rural economic development
TD Brian Stanley has launched Sinn Féin’s proposals for 'Community Wealth Building' in Laois and Offaly.
According to Mr Stanley, this is a 'powerful model'...
Laois Abroad: Shooing kangaroos and a garden of cockatoos – meet the Abbeyleix native...
The fourth instalment of our Laois Abroad series for 2021 is here and Dean Fennelly is up next.
Originally from Abbeyleix, Dean lived in Ballinakill...
Three Laois junior football clubs confirm managers for 2021 season
Three Laois junior football clubs have confirmed their managers for the 2021 season.
One of them, Park-Ratheniska, will be hoping that they will be intermediate...
Seven schools represented as Laois County Final of virtual Student Enterprise Awards set for...
The Laois County Final of the Student Enterprise Awards 2021 will take place virtually on Wednesday March 24 at 12pm.
Students from seven secondary schools...
Coronavirus: One further death and 520 new cases as EU Commissioner predicts July reopening...
There have been one further Coronavirus-related death and 520 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Eight of the cases...
Road in Laois town facing ‘six more months’ of closure
A road in a Laois town faces six more months of closure as major flood relief measures are required.
Sinn Fein Councillor for Portarlington, Aidan...
Laois student crowned winner of Leinster Junior Schools Debating Competition
Weronika Popko, a Third Year student in Portlaoise College, has been crowned the 2021 Individual Winner of the illustrious Leinster Junior Schools Debating Competition.
The...
Laois Gardai and comedian set to feature on new RTE show tonight
Laois comedian Bernard O'Shea and members of the Gardai in the county will star in a new RTE TV show this evening.
Bernard's Working Comics...
Calls for a number of Laois roads to be resurfaced – including the ‘M50...
Laois County Councillors in the Borris-In-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District have called for a number of smaller roads to be resurfaced.
Speaking at Thursday's meeting of the...
Live music sector and arts community in Laois encouraged to apply for new €25...
The Live Performance Support Scheme, a government initiative to assist the live entertainment sector during Covid 19 has opened for applications - and those...
Laois TD seeks ‘clarity on Citywest Hotel contract as costs hit almost €25m’
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has called for full clarity around the HSE’s contract with the Citywest Hotel complex.
According to the Chair of the...
‘Imagine being in Spiders Nightclub in your school uniform’ – former Laois footballer recalls...
Former O'Dempsey's and Laois footballer Leo Turley will be a guest on the latest episode of the LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast which is released...
In Pictures: Laois GAA club reach out to the elderly in their area with...
This is absolutely brilliant.
A Laois GAA club have reached out to all of those over the age of 60 with a lovely gesture.
On St...
WATCH: Laois students qualify for heats of the Irish Film Festival with video on...
Six students from Portlaoise CBS have qualified for the heats of the Irish Film Festival's Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year for 2021.
Sean Stafford,...
School dental services in Laois have reached ‘crisis’ point
The 'crisis' in the school dental service in Laois has gotten worse - Laois TD Brian Stanley says.
According to the Sinn Fein TD, the...
Laois and the League of Ireland: No team to follow but plenty of people...
The League of Ireland 2021 season gets underway this evening with two games in the Premier Division down for decision.
For the last number of...
Portlaoise Panthers appoint new men’s coach ahead of next season
Portlaoise Panther's Men's team have a new head coach ahead of the 2021/2022 season.
Dubliner Mick Thompson will be prowling the sidelines whenever action is...
Two new classrooms for Laois school following funding announcement
Two new classrooms are on the way to The Heath National School following an announcement of additional funding today.
Sean Fleming, Minister of State in...
Laois County Council commit to car park revamp in Laois town as new regime...
A new car parking regime is set to come into force in a Laois town later this year.
Mountrath is to be subject to ‘time...