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.
Laois County Council reject planning application for new wind farm
Laois County Council has refused to grant planning permission for a new wind farm in the county.
Norwegian company Statkraft had applied to build eight...
Warm welcome for Irish Water decision to upgrade wastewater treatment plant in Laois village
Ballyroan wastewater treatment plant has now been selected for upgrade as part of the Small Towns and Villages Growth Programme, Irish Water and Laois...
Planning permission sought for 99 new homes and a creche in Laois village
A major housing development is on the cards for a Laois village.
Plans have been submitted to Laois County Council to construct 99 new homes...
Laois County Council urged to apply for funding to help towns and villages post-Covid
Laois County Council has been urged to apply for funding for projects to help revitalise towns and villages after Covid-19.
The call was made by...
Remember the Game: 2000 Leinster Minor ‘B’ camogie win for Laois
Laois 3-4 Offaly 2-2
2000 Leinster Minor ‘B’ Camogie Final
Laois captured the inaugural Leinster Minor ‘B’ camogie championship title when they inflicted a five point...
Two Laois towns among 68 to have sewage monitored for Covid-19
A National SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Wastewater Surveillance Programme is set to begin this month, and two Laois towns are taking part.
Portlaoise and Portarlington are among...
Coronavirus: Two further deaths and 383 new cases as nursing home visits to be...
There have been two further Coronavirus-related deaths and 383 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With less than five new...
Gardai hit out at ‘anti-social’ behaviour at popular Laois tourist location
Laois Gardai have hit out at anti-social behaviour at a popular tourist spot.
On Saturday and Sunday evenings over the May Bank Holiday weekend, roads...
€100,000 granted for two heritage projects in Laois
The government has granted €100,000 for two heritage and conservation projects in Laois.
Lea Church of Ireland, Killenard, and Presentation Convent, Church Avenue, Portlaoise have...
Know Your Sport – Laois basketball club launch quiz fundraiser to test your sporting...
A Laois basketball club have launched a quiz fundraiser aimed at testing your sporting knowledge.
Portlaoise Panthers Basketball Club have introduced 'Know Your Sport' -...
Three organisations joining forces for huge fundraiser in Laois village this weekend
The community of Ballinakill has been synonymous with community spirt and pride of place for many years.
This May Bank Holiday three of their local...
Laois agri-innovators invited to enter national competition with €5,000 up for grabs
Innovators and entrepreneurs in the agriculture sector based in Laois are being encouraged to enter Enterprise Ireland’s Innovation Arena Awards 2021.
The competition, ran in...
Laois County Council sell land worth €30,000 for new home with plans for more
Laois County Councillors agreed to sell land valued at €30,000 at Monday's monthly meeting.
The matter of 0.108 hectares of land at Castletown, Laois in...
Laois TD urges cross party support for Bill ‘to protect student renters and their...
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called for cross party support for a Sinn Fein Bill that will come before the Dail on Wednesday.
The party...
Gardai called to Portlaoise Leisure Centre following ‘littering’ and trespassing issues
Gardai have been called to Portlaoise Leisure Centre on several occasions this year to deal with incidents of littering and trespass.
Director of Services Donal...
GAA plans to go ahead with Feile football and hurling – but with some...
This year is the 50th anniversary of the first ever Feile football, hurling and camogie competitions and plans are afoot for the competition to...
Laois girl named Farm Safety Regional Champion for Leinster
A young Laois girl has been named FBD Farm Safe Schools Regional Champion for Leinster.
Clodagh George, a fourth class student in Arles NS, was...
Call made to change laws to give Laois Gardai more powers to tackle sulky...
A Laois County Councillor has brought forward a proposal aimed at changing the bye laws in the county to give Gardai more powers to...
Coronavirus: One further death and 437 new cases as NPHET to make recommendation on...
There has been one further Coronavirus-related death and 437 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With less than five new...
Planning permission approved for new playground in Laois village
Planning permission to build a brand new playground in Borris-In-Ossory has been approved.
The matter came before members of Laois County Council this afternoon and,...
Warm welcomes and ‘big boots to fill’ as Laois’s newest Councillor officially takes office
There were warm welcomes this morning as Laois's newest County Councillor was officially co-opted.
Fine Gael's PJ Kelly replaces Tom Mulhall as the sixth Councillor...
Gardai forced to shut road to Laois tourist attraction as parking issues persist
The good weather over the weekend gave everyone a chance to get out of the house and enjoy the sunshine - but the manner...
‘Young mothers don’t feel safe walking at night’ – New LED lights continue to...
'Young mothers don't feel safe walking at night' - So says Sinn Fein Councillor Caroline Dwane Stanley.
She made the comment at a recent meeting...
Calls for old Laois ‘eyesore’ school to be used for ‘good of community’
A call has been made for an old Laois school, which is now derelict, to be handed back to the community so they can...
Weekend Read: Centrepoint Shopping Centre – owners, asbestos and anti-social problems
"In all of my years as a County Councillor, I have never received as many calls about one single issue as a I have...
Laois Camogie confirm joint-captains for 2021 season
Laois Camogie manager John Desmond has confirmed that his side will have joint-captains this year.
Alison McEvoy and Roisin Kilmartin will share the honour for...
Laois GAA’s Coiste na nOg chairman calls for safe return as training to commence...
Laois GAA's Coiste na nOg chairman Alan Langton has called for clubs, players and parents to behave responsibly when training returns next week.
From Monday,...
Coronavirus: One further death and 434 new cases as reopening plan to be announced...
There has been one further Coronavirus-related deaths and 434 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With just three new cases...
Laois people aged 60-64 to register for their COVID-19 AstraZeneca Vaccine
Laois people aged 60-64 are being asked to register for their Covid-19 vaccine from today.
The HSE has opened the portal for those aged 64...
Archive of late Laois historian secured with hopes it can be displayed on newly...
The archive of a late local historian and businessman has been secured by Laois County Council.
Mathews, a well-known historian and author of several books...