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.
Coronavirus: 52 more deaths and 866 new cases – 22 of them in Laois...
There have been a further 52 Coronavirus related deaths and 866 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
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Caring for Conor: Laois GAA club launch fundraiser for life-saving treatment for young boy
Mountmellick GAA club has launched a fundraiser to help get life-saving treatment for a very young boy.
Conor Grehan is almost six months old but...
Laois secondary school students advance to knockout stages of national debating competition
For the first time this year, Portlaoise College participated in the Concern Worldwide Debates.
The hard work and determination of the students has resulted in...
Apartments approved for Laois where pub had been planned
Laois County Council have approved a planning application to build ten new apartments and create additional retail/office space in Portlaoise.
Nyquist Property Limited, a Kildare...
Laois woman signs for Women’s National League side ahead of new season
A 20-year-old Laois woman has signed for a Women's National League side for the 2021-2022 season.
Gillian Keenan, who hails from Emo, put pen to...
Man charged following thefts from shops and cars in Laois town
Gardai in Portlaoise have charged a man with a number of thefts from local shops and cars.
The incidents occurred recently and the man is...
Two free Laois books on gardening for biodiversity relaunched
The Heritage Office of Laois County Council has launched a campaign to help get people connected with nature, as part of the Government’s “Keep...
Coronavirus: 54 more deaths and 1,006 new cases – 21 of them in Laois...
There have been a further 54 Coronavirus related deaths and 1,006 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
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Laois based Garda appointed to senior position in the force
A Laois based Garda has been appointed to the position of Deputy Commissioner in an Garda Siochana.
Anne Marie McMahon, who is a native of...
Fundraiser launched for family of Laois dad-of-five following sad passing
A fundraiser has been launched for the family of a Laois dad-of-five following his sad passing.
Rory Buchanan, from Fairgreen in Portlaoise, passed away on...
Submissions sought for proposed flood relief scheme in Laois village
Residents and businesses in Clonaslee are being encouraged to have their say on the proposed Flood Relief Scheme (FRS) for the village.
Back in November...
Laois school launch ‘Lockdown Bake Off’ challenge on TikTok
A Laois school have launched their own 'Lockdown Bake Off' challenge on TikTok.
Portlaoise CBS, led by Home Economics teacher Martina Murphy, are encouraging cooking...
Laois band on Hawaii, Las Vegas, Amsterdam and Spain dreams plus social distance gigs
A Laois band who have performed in countries all over the world are dreaming of returning to these places once again.
David Fitzpatrick, Jody Cahill...
All-Star added to Laois U-20 management while minor football boss reappointed
2003 All-Star winning goalkeeper Fergal Byron has been appointed as a selector with the Laois U-20 footballers.
Byron, who also hold the role of Coaching...
Golf and non-contact training could resume in March as new Covid Business Aid scheme...
Golf and non-contact team sport training could be allowed to resume in March if the government chooses to relax Covid-19 restrictions.
So says Tanaiste Leo...
Coronavirus: 68 more deaths and 556 new cases – 10 of them in Laois...
There have been a further 68 Coronavirus related deaths and 556 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
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Disgusting dumping occurs at same Laois area twice in a week
This is truly disgusting.
Dumping and littering has taken place in the exact same area in Laois - twice in just seven days.
Last week, on...
Laois student selected on NUIG team for European Debating Championship
A Laois student has been selected on NUIG's team for the European Debating Championship.
Anna Lee Dowling, who completed her Leaving Cert in Scoil Chriost...
Laois GAA set to host three free coaching webinars in February
Starting this Thursday, Laois GAA are set to host three free coaching webinars.
Two of them will be run by Games Development Officers while one...
Coronavirus: Six more deaths and 829 new cases – 11 of them in Laois...
There have been a further six Coronavirus related deaths and 829 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
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Almost €450,000 in Community Education Funding for Laois/Offaly Education and Training Board
€447,801 of funding has been granted by the government to the Laois Offaly Education and Training Board for community education.
This was part of a...
Laois students among 51 awarded academic scholarships in IT Carlow
Three Laois students are among 51 who have been awarded academic scholarships in IT Carlow.
Now in its 17th year, the institute’s academic scholarship initiative...
Laois school undertaking virtual ‘Camino de Quarantine’ in aid of Focus Ireland
The Transition Year students, staff and parents of St Mary’s CBS Portlaoise are taking part in a Virtual Walk known as Camino De Quarantine...
Rent prices in Laois drop slightly to an average of €1,023
The prices of renting a home in Laois dropped slightly in the final quarter of 2020.
The average rent price in Q3 of 2020 was...
From a Leinster final, to being dropped and coming back again – the story...
At 19-years-of-age, Finbarr Crowley made his senior inter-county debut in 2018 and started for Laois in a Leinster final against Dublin.
But less than a...
Weekend Read: A potential solution to the Leaving Cert impasse as Laois primary school...
Next week, the first set of students of 2021 will return to physical education after almost two months out of the classroom.
The Department of...
Laois rugby player focused on studies but open to move abroad if opportunity knocks
Portlaoise's Conor Kelly has done a lot in his short rugby career.
After initially starting out with Portlaoise RFC, Kelly was handed a scholarship with...
Laois teams impacted as basketball and hockey seasons cancelled
A number of Laois teams have been impacted as the governing bodies of both basketball and hockey cancelled their seasons.
Portlaoise Panthers, Portarlington Kestrils, Ballyroian...
Coronavirus: 35 further deaths and 1,047 new cases – 15 of them in Laois...
There have been a further 35 Coronavirus-related deaths and 1,047 new cases announced this evening by the health authorities.
Of the new cases, 15 of...
New Facebook Live Abbeyleix Almanc TV set to launch on Saturday
A brand new online Facebook-driven TV show is set to launch this weekend.
Dr Niamh Shaw, science communicator in residence, and Abbeyleix Tidy Towns will...