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.
New Laois music and arts festival has been cancelled
The organisers of what was to be a brand new music and arts festival in Laois have announced that the event is cancelled.
Forest Fest,...
Former Laois goalkeeper appointed Castletown manager for 2021 season
Former Laois goalkeeper Paddy Mullaney has been appointed as the new Castletown manager for the 2021 season.
The Castletown native took charge on a temporary...
New group to examine directing more government work to post offices
There could be a boost for post offices in Laois as a new group has been set up to look at sending more work...
Coronavirus: 10 further deaths and 592 new cases as increased nursing home visits on...
There have been 10 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 592 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
8 deaths occurred...
Frustration growing over the ‘lack of urgency’ of broadband roll out in Laois
Independent TD Carol Nolan says that people in Laois and Offaly are 'frustrated' at what they see as the 'lack of urgency' around the...
Laois GAA club hosting online event for Seachtain na Gaeilge
A Laois GAA club are set to host an online Irish event tonight for Seachtain na Gaeilge.
Colt GAA will run a second 'Ciorcal Cómhra'...
Birthday joy for 101-year-old Laois woman following Covid-19 vaccination
There is double joy in a Laois village today as a Laois woman celebrates turning 101 a few days after receiving her Covid-19 vaccine.
Angela...
Laois teenager making waves with Burnley in the U-18 Premier League
A Laois teenager is mixing it with the likes of Man United, Man City and Liverpool in the U-18 Premier League.
Ruairi Behan, who hails...
Laois doctor on vaccine roll-out and what the future holds after vaccination
The only thing holding up Ireland's vaccination programme is a lack of supply - so says Laois GP Dr Sumi Dunne.
The Portarlington based doctor,...
Works on Laois train station to begin in the second half of 2021
Improvement works on a Laois train station are to begin in the second half of 2021.
So says Fianna Fail TD Sean Fleming who was...
Coronavirus: 47 further deaths and 631 new cases as no outbreaks reported in schools
There have been 47 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 631 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
14 of these...
Electric Picnic chief reckons Covid-19 vaccine passport ‘inevitable’ when live gigs resume
One of the organisers of the Electric Picnic believes it is 'inevitable' that people will be required to produce proof of vaccination before being...
Laois debater reaches semi-final of Leinster Junior School Debating competition
A Laois teenager has made it to the semi finals of the illustrious Leinster Junior School Debating competition.
Weronika Popko, a third Year Portlaoise College...
In Pictures: Laois school develop outdoor classroom and gardens
In the times we live in, people are doing things that they would never have thought of doing before - and this certainly fits...
WATCH: Portlaoise Tidy Towns group smash the Jerusalema Dance Challenge
The Jerusalema Dance Challenge has given us all a great laugh over the last few weeks – and we have another Laois effort here.
Members...
Remember the Game: Portlaoise down Ballinakill in U-17 hurling final 21 years ago
Portlaoise 4-5 Ballinakill 1-10
U-17 Hurling Championship Final 2000
21 years ago this month, Portlaoise and Ballinakill clashed in the U-17 hurling final.
Three goals in the...
Community group launches St Patrick’s Day ‘clubs of the parish virtual 10 mile relay...
The Stradbally-Vicarstown-Timahoe SVT Activity and Wellness Hub has launched a novel challenge for St Patrick's Day.
All clubs in the parish are challenged to run...
Gardai investigating as government minister suggest Slieve Bloom fire ‘started deliberately’
Gardaí and the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) are currently investigating the source of a fire in the Slieve Bloom mountains.
On Sunday March...
Laois man appointed manager of Dundalk ahead of new League of Ireland season
Rathdowney native Shane Keegan has been appointed as the first team manager of League of Ireland side Dundalk ahead of the commencement of the...
Laois woman gearing up to take on 40km Bristol Channel swim for four charities
Mountmellick woman Joan Fennelly is currently preparing to swim across the Bristol Channel.
This follows on from her epic swim of the English Channel in...
Laois GAA club set to host first ‘Lockdown Bingo Online’ this week
In the times we are, clubs and organisations have to get creative with their fundraising endeavours - and that is certainly the case here.
Portlaoise...
Two members of Laois bands set to appear on popular RTE TV show on...
Two members of two Laois bands are set to appear on a popular RTE One TV show on Wednesday afternoon from 3.30pm.
Abbeyleix natives James...
Laois Abroad: The Abbeyleix girl who headed Down Under and changed her life
The second instalment of our Laois Abroad series for 2021 is here and a woman from Abbeyleix is up next.
Zoe Killeen packed up her...
Relegation playoffs on the cards before 2021 Laois GAA championships begin
Two Laois championships may require relegation playoffs before the 2021 editions can begin.
As things stand, all adult championships except intermediate football and junior 'C'...
€500,000 road investment on the way for Laois villages in 2021
A section of the R434 between Clough and Ballacolla will receive €500,000 for major road resurfacing works this year.
So says Cllr Conor Bergin as...
From the LaoisToday Archives: New pub opens its doors in Portlaoise
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday on March 10, 2017.
Up to 30 jobs are being created with the opening of the much-anticipated Bog...
Coronavirus: No new deaths and 437 new cases as immunity following Covid infection believed...
There have been no new Coronavirus-related deaths and 437 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Five of the...
Laois TD calls on fellow elected officials to back bill on adoptive rights
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley has called on his colleagues in Laois, Offaly and around the country to back a bill on adoptive rights.
This...
Future of Electric Picnic in ‘government’s hands’ as organisers ‘clarify statements made on their...
The future of the 2021 Electric Picnic is in the hands of the government - so say the organisers.
A statement was issued on Twitter...
€9 million in additional funding for Portlaoise for ‘Low Carbon Town’ project
The government has announced new funding of €9 million for a project to make Portlaoise Ireland’s first designated 'Low Carbon Town'.
Fianna Fail Minister for...