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.
Almost €3,000 raised as Laois soccer club set to embark on 24 hour marathon...
A Laois soccer club have teamed up with a local hospital for a fundraiser which will get underway this evening.
Mountmellick United have joined forces...
Safety, the weather and lots of fun – what to expect at this year’s...
The first week of the GAA's annual Cul Camps is set to get underway from Monday July 20.
A total of 30 camps will be...
Laois’s newest GAA club unveil jerseys ahead of upcoming championship
Laois's newest GAA club have unveiled their brand new jerseys ahead of their first championship matches later this month.
Colt/Shanahoe joined together for the start...
Expectant Laois parents voice frustration at HSE maternity regulations
Expectant parents of Laois babies have voiced their frustrations at the tight restrictions in Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise that surround giving birth due...
All the latest local CCFL soccer fixtures as season poised to resume
After grinding to a halt in March due to Coronavirus, the local soccer season is due to resume this weekend.
The CCFL are picking up...
Lucky Laois punter scoops €1 million Lotto prize
Laois is home to Ireland’s newest millionaire as a lucky ticketholder in the county bagged the top prize of a massive €1 million on...
HSE figures show demand for Coronavirus tests plummets in Laois
The latest HSE figures show that the demand for a Coronavirus test in Laois has plummeted.
The HSE released the figures to LaoisToday following their...
Laois TD calls for Minister to ensure all childcare and creche facilities reopen
Laois TD Sean Fleming says that Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Roderic O’Gorman must take a 'pro-active approach' to ensure that every childcare...
Laois students launch petition to introduce educational modules on racism to Irish schools
Two Laois students have launched a petition calling on the Department of Education to introduce modules on racism into Irish primary and secondary schools.
14-year-old...
Weekend Read: Inside the yard of the Laois trainer making huge strides in horse...
Kieran Cotter's rise in the horse racing game in the last 18 months has been nothing short of meteoric.
The flat racing trainer - who...
Laois hotel named second best in Ireland and UK by prestigious magazine
A Laois hotel has been named the second best in Ireland and the UK by a prestigious travel magazine.
Ballyfin Demesne, located on the grounds...
Coronavirus: One new death and 25 new cases as mask wearing to become mandatory
There was one new Coronavirus death today – meaning 1,744 is the death toll in Ireland now.
While there has been a total of 25...
Laois County Council decide to ‘pause’ pedestrianisation of Main Street in Portlaoise
Laois County Council have announced that they are to pause the pedestrianisation of Main Street in Portlaoise with immediate effect.
The Council says that due...
Local Senator to make new school for Portarlington her top priority
Newly elected Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O'Loughlin says that seeing Colaiste Iosagain in Portarlington achieve its new school building is her top priority.
The former...
Former Laois footballer transfers to Munster club ahead of championship
Former Laois footballer Billy Sheehan has transferred to Clare football side Cratloe ahead of the upcoming club championships.
The former Emo and Laois attacker has...
Gardai appeal for information following burglary from local alpaca farm
Gardai are appealing for information following a robbery at a local alpaca farm.
Gardaí in Mountmellick are investigating a burglary that happened in Hushabye Farm...
Coronavirus: Six new deaths and 23 new cases as WHO speak on airborne transmission
There were six new Coronavirus death today – meaning 1,743 is the death toll in Ireland now.
While there has been a total of 23...
Laois TD raises problems for families seeking affordable housing
A Laois TD has called for a solution for families who are 'trapped in the rental market' because they do not qualify to be...
Gardai carry out inspection of pubs for compliance with regulations
Gardai conducted 6,830 checks on licensed premises throughout the country under Operation Navigation to support public health guidelines over the weekend.
Gardaí found 2,785 individual...
Students with Down Syndrome to be included in Summer Provision
A local Senator has welcomed the decision to include primary and secondary school students with Down Syndrome in the Summer Provision for 2020.
Summer Provision...
Laois man supplying vulnerable African communities with PPE to fight Covid-19
The Coronavirus has done immeasurable damage to people and their livelihoods but the disease has also brought people who go above and beyond to...
Return to GAA action moves closer as HSE close Centre of Excellence testing facility
The HSE have closed the Covid-19 testing facility that they set up some months ago in Laois GAA's LOETB Centre of Excellence.
A spokesperson for...
‘Blow’ for Laois GAA as Games Development Officer steps away from role
Laois GAA have been dealt a blow with the news that one of their Games Development Officers has stepped away from his role.
Wexford native...
Coronavirus: No new deaths and 11 new cases as Portlaoise Hospital remains Covid-19 free
There were no new Coronavirus death today – meaning 1,742 is still the death toll in Ireland now.
While there has been a total of...
Praise for former Laois firefighters after return to fight Covid-19
There has been high praise for former firefighters who returned to help Laois County Fire and Rescue Services in their battle against Covid-19.
Across the...
Laois soccer club team up with local hospital for fundraiser
A Laois soccer club has teamed up with a local hospital for a fundraiser which will take place next weekend.
Mountmellick United have joined forces...
Coronavirus: One new death and 24 new cases as parents asked not to take...
There was one new Coronavirus death today – meaning 1,742 is the death toll in Ireland now.
While there has been a total of 24...
262 new homes on the cards for Laois as Strategic Housing Development launched
262 new homes could be on the way to a new estate in Portlaoise after a Strategic Housing Development was launched by a Laois...
Calls for Back to School Allowance applications to be made available for those not...
A Laois TD has called for assistance for those who are struggling to apply for the Back to School Allowance.
Sinn Fein's Brian Stanley says...
Enivironmental Protection Agency provide update on status of site of former Laois factory
The Environmental Protection Agency has provided a positive update to Laois County Councillor Aidan Mullins in relation to the site of the old Avon...