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.
Councillors cry foul at new government bill on planning laws
Laois County Councillors have expressed their opposition and disgust at a segment of the new Land Development Bill which is due before the Dail...
CONFIRMED: Taoiseach Micheal Martin extends lockdown until April 5 but outlines the way forward
Ireland will remain in the current Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions until at least April 5, Taoiseach Micheal Martin has announced.
The original restrictions were set...
Coronavirus: 45 further deaths and 575 new cases as first case of South African...
There has been 45 further Coronavirus-related death and 575 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
41 of these...
Former Local Election candidate selected to serve on County Council committee
A former Local Election candidate has been selected to serve on a committee of Laois County Council.
Naeem Iqbal will represent the Laois Public Participation...
Testy exchanges as Councillors clash over suggestion to dredge rivers rather than building quarries
"You are off your tree if you think this is practical".
Those are the words of Fianna Fail Councillor Paddy Bracken as he hit out...
Wind farm located on Laois border announces eighth Community Gain Scheme
Bord na Móna has announced the launch of the eighth round of funding for its Bruckana Community Gain Scheme.
This The wind farm site is...
In Pictures: Laois County Council unveil details of 13 social housing schemes which deliver
Laois County Council Chief Executive John Mulholland has unveiled details of 13 social housing schemes which will deliver 141 new homes by the end...
Former Laois footballer appointed new trainer of Wicklow GAA club
A former Laois and Stradbally footballer has been appointed as the trainer of a Wicklow club for 2021.
Daragh McEvoy, who lives in Wicklow town...
Coronavirus: One further death and 686 new cases as England plans to lift all...
There has been one further Coronavirus-related death and 686 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of today’s new...
Two Laois groups awarded funding under Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme
Two Laois groups are to receive more than €14,000 in money through the Funding for Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme.
The Abbeyleix Bog Project has been...
Calls for prison sentences for ‘repeat offenders’ as clampdown needed on illegal dumping
"People are sick to the teeth of illegal dumping and the measures in place are not doing anything to deter it".
So says the Cathaoirleach...
Second place for Laois athlete at Indoor Micro Meet
There isn't much live sport to report on these days - but there was some over the weekend involving a Laois athlete.
St Abban's AC's...
Laois woman named on Ireland Rugby team of the decade
A Laois woman has been named on an Ireland Rugby team of the decade following a public vote.
Killeen native Alison Miller was voted in...
Almost 1,500 people waiting for a driving test date in Portlaoise
Almost 1,500 people are waiting to receive a date for their driving test in Portlaoise.
So says Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley as he called...
Laois man set to head up new nature Podcast
A new podcast has been launched by BirdWatch Ireland in partnership with Laois and Offaly County Councils - with a Laois man at the...
Laois football manager lends his voice to the calls for getting children back playing...
Laois senior football manager Mike Quirke has called for every effort to be made to get children and teenagers back playing sport.
Since the end...
WATCH: Staff at Laois service station take on 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.
The...
Grants for Laois swimming pools but county ‘left out’ of new housing proposal
€72,582 has been allocated to six swimming pools in Laois in an effort to support their ongoing maintenance and running costs while they are...
Coronavirus: 28 new deaths and 763 new cases – 13 in Laois – as...
There have been 28 further Coronavirus-related deaths reported today and 763 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
27 of...
Laois Gardai detain one person following €270,000 drugs seizure
Gardai in Laois have made a drugs seizure of €270,000.
As part of their ongoing efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour in Laois, they searched a...
€550,000 allocated to retrofit 20 more Laois homes
More than €550,000 has been allocated to Laois County Council under the government's Retrofitting Programme for Social Housing.
This programme will see improvement works carried...
WATCH: Stunning views of Laois hotel and golf course as staff smash Jerulsalema Dance...
Staff at the Heritage Hotel and Golf Resort have become the latest to smash the Jerusalema Dance Challenge.
And while their dancing is top class,...
In Pictures: County Council called on to clean up popular walking route in Laois...
Laois County Council has been called upon to clean up a popular walking route in a Laois town.
Fine Gael Councillor Conor Bergin asked the...
Family launch search for perpetual cup in memory of Laois man
A Laois family have launched a search to locate a trophy that is very special to them.
The Hearns family, from Raheen, donated a Perpetual...
Update sought on Council plan on facilitation of public spaces for retail and hospitality...
Laois County Councillor Mary Sweeney has sought an update from Laois County Council on how they plan for the facilitation of public spaces for...
Laois solicitors call for reversal of new bank charge to reduce unnecessary financial burden...
The Laois Solicitors’ Association are calling for solicitor client accounts to be exempt from proposed new charges, so-called negative interest, from two of the...
Coronavirus: 47 new deaths and 901 new cases – 22 in Laois – as...
There have been 47 further Coronavirus-related deaths reported today and 901 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
44 of...
WATCH: RehabCare Portlaoise smash the Jerusalema Dance Challenge
Staff and service users of RehabCare Portlaoise have become the latest to smash the Jerusalema Dance Challenge.
Aideen Phelan, programme facilitator in RehabCare Portlaoise day...
In Pictures: ‘Three-pronged approach’ required to tackle ‘dumping crisis’ on Council land in residential...
Old couches, fridges, blankets, mattress, drugs paraphernalia and general rubbish are strewn across a field owned by Laois County Council in the middle of...
Car parking spaces to be re-marked outside Laois cemetery
Laois County Council are to re-mark the car parking spaces opposite St Peter and Paul's Cemetery in Portlaoise.
That comes following a request by Labour...