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.
Success for Laois trainer and owner in Tramore with Shantou Sisu
There was a big win for a Laois trainer and an owner with strong Laois connections in Tramore yesterday.
The 5.40pm Anne Valley Walk Handicap...
Hopes for Electric Picnic and Ploughing Championships as mass vaccination to begin in Laois...
The opening of a mass vaccination centre in Laois this week gives hope that events such as the Electric Picnic and the World Ploughing...
Coronavirus: No further deaths and 403 new cases as British Covid figures provide hope
There have been no further Coronavirus-related deaths and 403 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With less than five new...
In Pictures: A look inside the Laois mass vaccination centre poised to open this...
It has hosted weddings, dinner dances lip sync battles, Bingo Loco nights and all sorts of events and conferences - but the main function...
Laois food and drink producers invited to join Food Academy
Food and drink producers from Laois are being invited to join the Food Academy programme.
This initiative, which is run by Laois Enterprise Office, has...
‘Huge disappointment’ as two major regeneration projects in Laois miss out multi-million grant from...
While Portarlington has been awarded more than €1 million in government funding, two areas which also applied for the same grant have been unsuccessful.
Laois...
Dundalk confirm departure of Laois man Keegan as manager
Dundalk have confirmed the departure of Laois native Shane Keegan as their manager.
Reports surfaced over the weekend that the Rathdowney man had tendered his...
Laois GAA club’s players – past and present – raise huge sum for local...
Players, past and present, recently came together in a Laois GAA club to raise much needed funds for a local charity.
The hurlers and footballers...
Concerns raised over ‘inevitable’ post office closures in Laois
The government is being urged to urgently protect community post offices in the wake of further warnings from the Irish Postmasters’ Union that more...
Laois businessman supports homeless charity with vital PPE during Covid-19
Portarlington based business owner Barry Lambkin has been providing homeless charity Depaul with vital PPE equipment as the charity continues to protect the most...
Weekend Read: Pandemic pains, no trains and a Café-Automobile – how a fledgling co-owned...
Rural Vagabonds Freewheeling Café had only been finding their feet when the pandemic pulled the brakes on their project one year ago.
Portlaoise native Eric...
‘I have unfinished business’ – Laois’s longest serving hurler as he enters his 15th...
Laois's longest serving hurler reckons he has 'unfinished business' as he enters his 15th consecutive season representing the county.
Borris-Kilcotton defender Matthew Whelan made his...
Line up confirmed for IT Carlow and Laois Gaels free webinar next week
IT Carlow and Laois Gaels are teaming up for a webinar which will be posted next week.
This free webinar is aimed at any potential...
Laois player in line for Women’s Six Nations appearance this weekend
A Laois rugby player is in line for a Women's Six Nations appearance this weekend.
Emma Hooban, from Portlaoise, has been named on the bench...
Coronavirus: 11 further deaths and 420 new cases – as changes to hotel quarantine...
There have been 11 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 420 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths reported today,...
Laois beef farmer re-elected to national IFA role following postal ballot
Declan Hanrahan, a suckler and beef farmer from Borris-in-Ossory, has been re-elected vice-chairman of the IFA livestock committee.
Hanrahan is the current livestock representative for...
Laois teacher wins prestigious scholarship to complete masters in United States
A Laois primary school teacher will be heading to the USA later this year to study a masters after being awarded a prestigious scholarship.
Miriam...
Laois golf club unveil captains for 2021 season
A Laois golf club has named its captains for the 2021 season.
The 2021 Club Captain at the Heath Golf Club is Ber Fitzpatrick. Originally...
Laois turf cutters ‘can’t be left in the cold’ says Sinn Fein TD
Laois turf cutters cannot 'be left in the cold' this year - Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley says.
The Laois TD says that they are...
Consultation on Mountmellick Fllod Relief Scheme opens as local TD urges ‘no delay’
An online public consultation on the proposed Mountmellick flood relief scheme, which runs from 6pm today until May 3, has now opened.
The town was...
Coronavirus: Eight further deaths and 309 new cases – as Level 3 anticipated in...
There have been eight further Coronavirus-related deaths and 309 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths reported today,...
€250,000 Lotto winner in Laois as €12.7 million jackpot won in Kilkenny
It was a huge night for National Lottery players last night as a massive amount of prizes were given away.
One Laois players is a...
Meet the amazing Laois mam in the running for a prestigious annual award
This Laois mammy is in the running for a prestigious annual award - having already scooped the April edition.
Portlaoise native Louise Lynam was recently...
Laois ladies unveil new sponsors ahead of 2021 season as local company comes on...
The Laois ladies footballers have unveiled new jersey sponsors for the upcoming 2021 season.
IntegriLeads, which specialises in setting up crucial sales appointments for technology...
Increase in funding for home support in Laois and midlands
There has been a 44% increase in funding for home support services right across the Midlands, including Laois.
There has been an extra allocation of...
Cocaine, cannabis and ketamine most prevalent among drug drivers in Laois
Cocaine, cannabis and ketamine tend to be the substances most likely to be found in samples provided by drug drivers in Laois.
Chief Superintendent John...
Coronavirus: 12 further deaths and 431 new cases – as Ireland to receive extra...
There have been 12 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 431 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths reported today,...
‘No Carlow land’ left in Graiguecullen as 75 remain on the housing waiting list
Carlow County Council say they have no land remaining for the construction of houses in the Graiguecullen area as 75 people remain on the...
Meeting sought with Carlow Gardai as issues arise on Laois border
A meeting is to be sought by a delegation of Laois and Carlow County Councillors with the Chief Superintendent in Carlow over issues relating...
Renovation works on eight Laois Garda stations to be completed this year
Renovation works on eight Laois Garda stations are to be completed by the end of 2021.
This news, along with the approval of planning permission...