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.
Is there anybody out there? Laois author seeking information on paranormal activity for new...
Are we alone? Is there life out there? These are questions that have plagued people for generations.
And now a Laois author is looking for...
Laois County Council called on to ‘explore new ways of using the Repair and...
A Laois TD is encouraging County Councils to make more use of the Repair and Leasing Scheme to supply more housing.
Fine Gael's Charlie Flanagan...
Coronavirus: 48 further deaths and 1,254 new cases – 18 in Laois – as...
There have been a further 48 Coronavirus-related deaths and 1,254 new cases according to figures released this evening by the health authorities.
45 of these...
Laois Gardai offering extra patrols for elderly to combat rogue tradesmen
The Garda Crime Prevention Officer for Laois says that Gardai will carry out extra patrols in areas if they receive reports of rogue tradesmen.
Graham...
Laois president of national student’s body calls for clarity on Leaving and Junior Cert...
The president of a national student's body has called for clarity on this year's Leaving and Junior Cert exams.
Reuban Murray, who is the Irish...
Watch: Laois first years challenged to put editing skills to the test with uplifting...
First Year students in Mountmellick Community School are being challenged to put their video editing skills to the test and asked to create uplifting...
Birthday Joy: Three life-long Laois neighbours celebrate turning 90
Three life-long neighbours in a Laois village have been celebrating recently as they have each reached the great milestone of turning 90.
Johnny Kealy, Peggy...
Two Laois students receive Limerick Institute of Technology Sports Scholarships
Two Laois athletes were among the 78 students that received the Limerick Institute of Technology Sports Scholarship this academic year.
Portlaoise's Ben Conroy and Rosenallis'...
Laois Councillors had no say in decision to grant planning permission for anaerobic digester
Laois County Councillors have no function when it comes to the decision making process in relation to planning applications.
So says Laois County Council CEO...
More than 700 new Laois websites registered in 2020 as businesses move online
Laois businesses, services, and community groups registered 733 new websites in 2020.
The latest .ie Domain Profile Report, which explores and analyses the .ie database,...
Coronavirus: 47 further deaths and 1,466 new cases – 15 in Laois – as...
There have been a further 47 Coronavirus-related deaths and 1,466 new cases according to figures released this evening by the health authorities.
46 of these...
Laois man’s horse ‘Song Of Earth’ scoops big win in Gowran Park
On Gowran Park's big day, a Laois man has enjoyed a big winner.
In brutally heavy conditions, Song Of Earth toughed it out to win...
Calls for mass Covid-19 vaccination centre to be established in Laois
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley says that mass vaccination centres need to be regionalised so that they can be accessible for everyone in the...
Three Laois housing estates ‘taken in charge’ by County Council
Three Laois housing estates have been 'taken in charge' by Laois County Council.
Gracefield Manor in Ballylinan, Millbrook in Portlaoise and numbers 90 to 102...
Laois Councillors calls for members of fire services and cystic fibrosis suffers to receive...
Two Laois Councillors have called for members of the fire service and those who suffer with cystic fibrosis to receive the Covid-19 vaccine as...
Worldwide appeal launched by Laois woman in bid to save life of Dad of...
A Laois woman's Facebook driven appeal in a bid to save her partner's life has touched many parts of the world.
Just before Christmas, Portlaoise...
Laois man appointed new Limerick U-20 hurling boss
A month after guiding Limerick to its second consecutive Munster minor hurling title, Diarmuid Mullins has been appointed as the new Limerick U-20 boss.
Mullins...
Laois GAA club move with the times as lotto goes online
A Laois GAA club has moved with the times by unveiling their lotto online.
Arles-Killeen' lotto draw, details of which can be found here, takes...
Laois Social Enterprises called to apply to €400,000 fund
Social enterprises based in Laois are being encouraged to apply for funding through Rethink Ireland’s Social Enterprise Development Fund 2021 which was officially launched...
Coronavirus: 54 further deaths and 1,335 new cases – 16 in Laois – as...
There have been a further 54 Coronavirus-related deaths and 1,335 new cases according to figures released this evening by the health authorities.
50 of these...
Five more Laois students earn prestigious Trinity College Entrance Exhibition Awards
A total of six Laois students have been presented with prestigious Trinity College Entrance Exhibition Awards for their Leaving Cert results.
On Tuesday, we reported that...
Laois Gardai: Online shopping scam, robbery in Portarlington and ‘bank jugging’
Gardai in Laois have released a warning about an online shopping scam.
They say that some people have received a text message, purporting to be...
The Midweek Podcast: Crime prevention, forest owners national organisation and Cua music
It is episode six of our Midweek Podcast and host Paul Downey has a bumper schedule once again.
The Irish Forest Owners (IFO) are a...
Laois Councillor renews appeal to abolish annual registration fee for nurses and midwives
"A round of applause is lovely, but this is a proper gesture that shows how much we all value the work that nurses have...
Laois man nearing completion of remarkable fundraising feat in aid of local nursing home
A Laois man is nearing the end of a remarkable fundraising feat in aid of a local nursing home.
Jamie Malone from Graiguecullen has been...
71 vacant houses refurbished in Laois while County Council find permanent homes for 20...
71 previously vacant houses were fully refurbished in Laois in 2020, latest figures show.
€675,592 was spent in the county by the Department for Housing,...
Coronavirus: 90 further deaths and 928 new cases – nine in Laois
There have been a further 90 Coronavirus-related deaths and 928 new cases according to figures released this evening by the health authorities.
89 of these...
CONFIRMED: Government extend lockdown until March 5 and bring in new travel restrictions
Ireland will remain in the current Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions until at least March 5, Taoiseach Micheal Martin has announced.
The original restrictions were set...
Former Dublin hurler to head up impressive new minor management team
Former Dublin senior hurler Declan Qualter is set to be named as the new Laois minor hurling manager in the coming days.
The former St...
‘Is it a cycle lane or an obstacle course?’ – Well, now it is...
The power of social media has been demonstrated yet again!
Last week, while out for a cycle, Laois woman Louise Troy captured an image of...