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.
The inspiring story of how a Laois man turned a life-changing accident into a...
On March 14 2014, Gary O'Reilly's life changed forever following a workplace accident which left him paralysed from the waist down.
The Portlaoise man fell...
Laois TD calls on the government to ‘ramp up’ vaccination programme
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called on the government to ramp up the Covid-19 vaccination programme.
The latest figures show that 226,291 people have received...
Coronavirus: 29 further deaths and 776 new cases – 15 in Laois
There has been 29 further Coronavirus-related death and 776 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
17 of these...
Laois GAA unveil details of new supporters club – Laois Gaels
Laois GAA have unveiled details of a brand new supporters club - Laois Gaels.
Headed up by O'Dempsey's man Bryan Breen, the organisation takes the...
Laois family win prestigious GAA award for outstanding service
A Laois family has been named as the winners of a prestigious GAA award for outstanding service.
Martin Dempsey, Michael Dempsey, PJ Dempsey, Sean Dempsey,...
Covid halts play – Leinster GAA announce cancellation of school’s GAA
There will be no GAA played at secondary schools level this academic year.
Leinster GAA confirmed the news with a statement released this morning.
They say...
Concerns raised for asylum seekers from Laois facility following Covid-19 outbreak
Concerns have been raised about asylum seekers in a Laois facility following a Covid-19 outbreak.
Around 17 residents of the the Hibernian Direct Provision Centre...
Special Schools return in Laois a success ahead of larger reopening next week
Students and staff of a Laois Special School are delighted to be back in their normal routine of going to school.
So says Fr Paddy...
Cheltenham Virtual Preview Night organised in aid of Midlands Simon Community
Cheltenham is just around the corner and a virtual preview night has been organised in aid of the Midlands Simon Community.
The offers many services...
Laois town plans huge virtual celebration for St Patrick’s Day
The town of Mountmellick has been renowned for its St Patrick's Day celebrations over the years - and this year, their Boglands Festival is...
Coronavirus: 35 further deaths and 613 new cases as nursing home cases dramatically fall
There has been 35 further Coronavirus-related death and 613 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
21 of these...
Laois rugby club with plans for major redevelopment – including a potential home for...
Portlaoise Rugby Club has unveiled a major plan which could see their grounds developed into a multi-purpose sports facility to also cater for the...
Funding approved for new Respiratory Assessment Unit in Portlaoise Hospital
Funding has been approved for the development of New Respiratory Assessment Unit at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
The new development will involve a two...
Laois Paralympian set to feature on Friday’s Late Late Show
A Laois teenager is set to appear on this Friday's Late Late Show.
Portarlington teenager Nicole Turner, a recent guest on the Midweek Podcast, will...
WATCH: New initiative launched to promote reading in young Laois children
A new initiative to promote reading among young children in Laois has been launched.
'Talking Buddies', funded by Sláintecare, has been set up to promote...
Laois students secure Dragons Den funding for their school
Students from St Mary’s CBS, Portlaoise secured €270 in funding to advance their project aimed at making their school more inclusive for visually impaired...
Calls for wildflowers to be planted on motorways and primary roads in Laois
A Laois County Councillor has called for wildflowers to be planted along major roads in Laois.
Fine Gael Cllrs Aisling Moran says that these would...
Drugs, weapons and cash seized in searches by Laois Gardai
Gardai in Laois made a seizure following a search on Wednesday.
As part of their work to tackle anti-social behaviour in Portlaoise, they captures a...
Survey finds 14,000 Laois households could save €2,000 on energy bills by switching provider
Over 14,000 households in Laois are missing out on savings of up to €2,000 in energy costs per year by failing to switch providers,...
Coronavirus: 56 further deaths and 574 new cases as vaccine list redrafted
There has been 56 further Coronavirus-related death and 574 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
31 of these...
Praise for PATH as majority of calls to Laois Covid-19 helpline request food parcels
There was widespread praise for a Laois homelessness charity at Monday's meeting of Laois County Council.
In his Management Report, Chief Executive John Mulholland gave...
Calls for Laois heritage and tourism sites to go green for St Patrick’s Day
A Laois County Councillor has called for heritage and tourism locations in Laois to turn green for St Patrick's Day.
Fine Gael Councillor Mary Sweeney...
Potential for ‘2,500 Laois vacant homes’ to be refurbished for families as just one...
There is the potential for up to 2,500 vacant homes in Laois to be refurbished and brought back onto the market for those on...
Gardai issue fines after group travel more than ‘100km to visit Rock of Dunamase’
Gardai in Laois issued fines to a group of people who travelled more than 100km to visit the Rock of Dunamase.
Portlaoise Gardai encountered the...
Councillors cry foul at new government bill on planning laws
Laois County Councillors have expressed their opposition and disgust at a segment of the new Land Development Bill which is due before the Dail...
CONFIRMED: Taoiseach Micheal Martin extends lockdown until April 5 but outlines the way forward
Ireland will remain in the current Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions until at least April 5, Taoiseach Micheal Martin has announced.
The original restrictions were set...
Coronavirus: 45 further deaths and 575 new cases as first case of South African...
There has been 45 further Coronavirus-related death and 575 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
41 of these...
Former Local Election candidate selected to serve on County Council committee
A former Local Election candidate has been selected to serve on a committee of Laois County Council.
Naeem Iqbal will represent the Laois Public Participation...
Testy exchanges as Councillors clash over suggestion to dredge rivers rather than building quarries
"You are off your tree if you think this is practical".
Those are the words of Fianna Fail Councillor Paddy Bracken as he hit out...
Wind farm located on Laois border announces eighth Community Gain Scheme
Bord na Móna has announced the launch of the eighth round of funding for its Bruckana Community Gain Scheme.
This The wind farm site is...