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Alan Hartnett

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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 €1,000 grant available for self-employed and small businesses

Minister Sean Fleming has confirmed that a new grant scheme has been introduced of €1,000 for self-employed people and sole traders. These people would not...

No live streaming outside O’Moore Park as Laois club get walkover reprieve

It will not be possible to live stream championship games on Laois TV that take place outside of MW Hire O'Moore Park - it...

‘Not on the cards’ – Laois football manager dismisses idea of forfeiting league games

Laois senior football manager Mike Quirke has dismissed the idea that his side may forfeit their remaining two Division 2 league games. The Coronavirus lockdown...

Coronavirus: No new deaths and 67 new cases as Laois records low figure again

There has been no new Coronavirus deaths reported today – meaning 1,774 is the death toll in Ireland still. While there has been a total...

Government announce details of stimulus package for Laois, Kildare and Offaly

The government has announced details of their stimulus package for Laois, Kildare and Offaly after they were placed in a lockdown last week. Under these...

Talking Sport Podcast: What does the lockdown mean for Laois’s club and county season?

In this week's LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast, Steven Miller and Alan Hartnett discuss what the latest restrictions mean for the local sporting scene. Explaining the...

Gardai arrest driver following another bridge crash in Laois

Gardai in Laois arrested a driver after he crashed into a bridge in Portlaoise yesterday. The incident happened yesterday afternoon at the notorious railway bridge...

Expansion of Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance to benefit Laois families

A significant expansion of the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance will ensure that many more families in Laois can benefit from it...

Laois dog in the running to be crowned ‘Nose of Tralee’

The Pet Sitters Ireland Nose of Tralee competition is now in its seventh year. Over 1,500 pets entered the competition - all hoping to become...
Gardaí

Gardai issue warning about Invoice Redirect Fraud

Gardai have issued a warning to the public about Invoice Redirect Fraud and are asking people to treat any request to change bank account...

Outpouring of emotion following sad passing of popular Laois priest

There has been an outpouring of emotion following the news of the sad passing of a popular Laois priest. Fr Pat Breen, who served the...

In Pictures: All smiles at O’Dempsey’s Cul Camp before Covid-19 halts play

Brought to you in association with All Books, Portlaoise There was Cul Camp action O'Dempsey's last week before the spike in Coronavirus brought the action...

Coronavirus: No new deaths and 92 new cases as Laois fares well again

There has been no new Coronavirus deaths reported today – meaning 1,774 is the death toll in Ireland still. While there has been a total...

Applications open for children to take part in Late Late Toy Show

Applications are now open for children to be toy testers or performers at this year's Late Late Toy Show. Applications are now open to children from...

Laois GAA publish fixtures with senior games to move outside O’Moore Park as Inter-County...

Laois GAA have published their rescheduled club fixtures list for the remainder of 2020. Two alternatives have been published by secretary Niall Handy for a...
Homeless

Calls for ban on evictions in Laois, Kildare and Offaly during lockdown

A Labour representative has called for the reintroduction of the ban on evictions for Laois, Offaly and Kildare for the duration of the lockdown. Eoin Barry,...

Over 100 observations lodged with An Bord Pleanala over proposed 155 new Portlaoise homes

Over one hundred observations over the plan to build 155 new homes in Portlaoise have been lodged with An Bord Pleanala, the Foxburrow and...

Local man completes staggering feat of 500 marathons

This is incredible. A local man has completed his 500th marathon. Larry Rigney, who hails from Geashill in Offaly, just on the Laois border, completed the...
GAA rules

Laois GAA confirm dates for when championship action will resume

Laois GAA have confirmed the dates when the club championship action in the county will return. Secretary Niall Handy informed clubs tonight via email that...

Coronavirus: One new death and 40 new cases but none in Laois for a...

There has been one new Coronavirus death reported today – meaning 1,774 is the death toll in Ireland. The person who passed away died a...

Two Laois GAA clubs set to begin ‘gradual reopening’ of grounds following Coronavirus cases

Two Laois GAA clubs are set to begin a 'gradual reopening' of their club grounds after being shutdown following two positive Coronavirus cases. Park-Ratheniska and...

Laois receives over €1.2 million for Housing Adaptation Grant

The government has made €73.75 million available in 2020 for Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability living in private...

Laois County Council delegation to meet Minister for Health over Laois lockdown

A delegation of Laois County Councillors will meet with Minister for Health Stephen Donnolly to discuss the restrictions that have been placed upon Laois...

‘Disappointed’ and ‘heartbroken’ – Laois business owner fears both premises may not reopen after...

"Every time we close down it is getting tougher to reopen" - so says Portlaoise businessman Donal O'Gorman. Mr O'Gorman, who owns O'Gorman's in Kilminchy...

Laois Cathaoirleach poses eight questions to Health Protection Surveillance Centre on Laois lockdown

The Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, with the backing of her fellow Laois Councillors, has written a letter to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre...
Deaths in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Below are the recent deaths in Laois. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam. Sean Kenna Formerly The Swan Road, Durrow, Laois Kenna, Chicago, Illinois, USA (formerly The...

‘It was like we have leprosy’ – Laois Cllrs anger over Dr Glynn call...

Last Friday, the government enacted increased restrictions upon the people of Laois, Offaly and Kildare to curb the spread of Coronavirus. While announcing that, Dr...

Coronavirus: One new death and 35 new cases as expert warns lockdown may be...

There has been one new Coronavirus death reported today – meaning 1,773 is the death toll in Ireland. While there has been a total of...
Tom Mulhall

Well-wishes expressed for Laois Councillor following sudden illness

Well-wishes have been expressed for a Laois County Councillor after he fell victim to a sudden illness. Fine Gael Cllr Tom Mulhall, a native of...

Laois Chamber CEO asks government for extension to wage subsidy scheme

Laois Chamber of Commerce CEO Bernie Everard has called on the government to extend the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme in Laois, Kildare and Offaly...