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.
‘Financial and mental’ strain forces popular Laois pub to close
The owners of a popular Laois pub say they will not be opening the premises again.
Claire and Glyn Jenkins had only taken the lease...
Laois Abroad: From The Heath to the Cayman Islands – life by the beach,...
The first instalment of our Laois Abroad series for 2021 is here and a man from The Heath gets us underway.
At the end of...
‘2022 is pretty chocablock’ – Laois wedding band braced for busy times as bookings...
Weddings are set to make a massive comeback from 2022 onwards - so says the lead singer of a Laois Wedding Band.
Damien Carroll of...
Late bloomer Barry commits to Laois ladies footballers for 2021 season
Laois ladies football goalkeeper Eimear Barry has committed to the inter-county scene for another season.
The Shanahoe ladies player is considered something of a late...
Coronavirus: One further death and 687 new cases as EU set to introduce vaccine...
The health authorities have announced one further Coronavirus-related death and 687 new cases.
12 of today’s cases are in Laois, meaning the county’s 14-day incidence...
Talking Sport Podcast: Congress, senior hurling team of the year and Laois Gaels
We’re back with the latest instalment of the LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast.
Host Alan Hartnett is joined by Steven Miller where they look back at...
Laois ladies appoint new minor football management team ahead of 2021 season
The Laois ladies have appointed a new minor football management team ahead of the 2021 season.
The 2020 edition of the inter-county competition was canned...
Laois farmers reminded to apply for 2021 Basic Payment Scheme
The 2021 Basic Payment Scheme has opened for applications and Cllr Conor Bergin has encouraged all Laois farmers to apply before the deadline of ...
Joy for Laois students as new school set to be officially opened by May
The wait for students in one Laois school is almost over as their brand new building is set to be fully completed in the...
The inspiring story of how a Laois man turned a life-changing accident into a...
On March 14 2014, Gary O'Reilly's life changed forever following a workplace accident which left him paralysed from the waist down.
The Portlaoise man fell...
Laois TD calls on the government to ‘ramp up’ vaccination programme
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called on the government to ramp up the Covid-19 vaccination programme.
The latest figures show that 226,291 people have received...
Coronavirus: 29 further deaths and 776 new cases – 15 in Laois
There has been 29 further Coronavirus-related death and 776 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
17 of these...
Laois GAA unveil details of new supporters club – Laois Gaels
Laois GAA have unveiled details of a brand new supporters club - Laois Gaels.
Headed up by O'Dempsey's man Bryan Breen, the organisation takes the...
Laois family win prestigious GAA award for outstanding service
A Laois family has been named as the winners of a prestigious GAA award for outstanding service.
Martin Dempsey, Michael Dempsey, PJ Dempsey, Sean Dempsey,...
Covid halts play – Leinster GAA announce cancellation of school’s GAA
There will be no GAA played at secondary schools level this academic year.
Leinster GAA confirmed the news with a statement released this morning.
They say...
Concerns raised for asylum seekers from Laois facility following Covid-19 outbreak
Concerns have been raised about asylum seekers in a Laois facility following a Covid-19 outbreak.
Around 17 residents of the the Hibernian Direct Provision Centre...
Special Schools return in Laois a success ahead of larger reopening next week
Students and staff of a Laois Special School are delighted to be back in their normal routine of going to school.
So says Fr Paddy...
Cheltenham Virtual Preview Night organised in aid of Midlands Simon Community
Cheltenham is just around the corner and a virtual preview night has been organised in aid of the Midlands Simon Community.
The offers many services...
Laois town plans huge virtual celebration for St Patrick’s Day
The town of Mountmellick has been renowned for its St Patrick's Day celebrations over the years - and this year, their Boglands Festival is...
Coronavirus: 35 further deaths and 613 new cases as nursing home cases dramatically fall
There has been 35 further Coronavirus-related death and 613 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
21 of these...
Laois rugby club with plans for major redevelopment – including a potential home for...
Portlaoise Rugby Club has unveiled a major plan which could see their grounds developed into a multi-purpose sports facility to also cater for the...
Funding approved for new Respiratory Assessment Unit in Portlaoise Hospital
Funding has been approved for the development of New Respiratory Assessment Unit at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
The new development will involve a two...
Laois Paralympian set to feature on Friday’s Late Late Show
A Laois teenager is set to appear on this Friday's Late Late Show.
Portarlington teenager Nicole Turner, a recent guest on the Midweek Podcast, will...
WATCH: New initiative launched to promote reading in young Laois children
A new initiative to promote reading among young children in Laois has been launched.
'Talking Buddies', funded by Sláintecare, has been set up to promote...
Laois students secure Dragons Den funding for their school
Students from St Mary’s CBS, Portlaoise secured €270 in funding to advance their project aimed at making their school more inclusive for visually impaired...
Calls for wildflowers to be planted on motorways and primary roads in Laois
A Laois County Councillor has called for wildflowers to be planted along major roads in Laois.
Fine Gael Cllrs Aisling Moran says that these would...
Drugs, weapons and cash seized in searches by Laois Gardai
Gardai in Laois made a seizure following a search on Wednesday.
As part of their work to tackle anti-social behaviour in Portlaoise, they captures a...
Survey finds 14,000 Laois households could save €2,000 on energy bills by switching provider
Over 14,000 households in Laois are missing out on savings of up to €2,000 in energy costs per year by failing to switch providers,...
Coronavirus: 56 further deaths and 574 new cases as vaccine list redrafted
There has been 56 further Coronavirus-related death and 574 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
31 of these...
Praise for PATH as majority of calls to Laois Covid-19 helpline request food parcels
There was widespread praise for a Laois homelessness charity at Monday's meeting of Laois County Council.
In his Management Report, Chief Executive John Mulholland gave...