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.
WATCH: Midlands Prison Portlaoise to the fore in global battle against Covid-19
The Midlands Prison in Portlaoise is to the fore as the Irish Prison Service has submitted a paper to the World Health Organisation on...
My Club & I: RTE journalist, Laois Macra aficionado and St Joseph’s secretary –...
The Coronavirus pandemic means that while we should be in the middle of GAA action – we’ve yet to get started.
Around now, Laois clubs...
In Pictures: First mass celebrated as beautiful Laois church undergoes restoration
The first Sunday mass in a newly renovated Laois church took place at the weekend.
Bishop Denis Nulty was on hand to do the honours...
Remember the Game: Portlaoise CBS denied 2004 All Ireland glory
Portlaoise CBS 1-8 St Louis Kilkeel (Down) 1-11
2004 All-Ireland Colleges SFC 'B' Final
In May 2004, a star-studded Portlaoise CBS team went in search of...
Local senator calls for immediate clarity on ‘July Provision’
Kildare Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has criticised Minster for Education Joe McHugh for what she says is 'the continued lack of information around this year’s...
Laois families called to take part in second series of popular RTE show
Laois families are being called upon to put themselves forward to take part in the second series of a popular RTE TV show.
Presented by...
Laois woman wins prestigious bursary award for arts
Limerick School of Art and Design, LIT, has announced its three recipients of the 2020 Printmakers Bursary - and a young Laois woman is...
Death stares, Thomas Gravesen, young footballers and Roy Keane – A Laois man’s encounters...
In November 2005, Roy Keane's Manchester United career ended when he contract was cancelled by mutual consent.
The then 33-year-old signed for Celtic a couple...
In Pictures: Trilogy Triathlon Club holding virtual fundraiser for ‘Jamie Wants To Walk’
Last weekend, Trilogy Triathlon Club in Portlaoise should have been heading to the banks of the River Barrow in Athy, to take part in...
Talking Sport Podcast: GAA roadmap gives us a championship season to look forward to
We don't know yet what way the year will play out - but following the latest easing of restrictions on Friday, we will have...
Results of fourth and final Laois GAA €130 ticket draw
A total of 26 clubs had winners in the fourth and final monthly Laois GAA €130 county board ticket draw held in the LOETB...
BREAKING: GAA, Camogie Association and LGFA announce roadmap for return of club and county...
The GAA, Camogie Association and LGFA have published their roadmap for a return to club and county action in Laois and across the country.
The...
BREAKING: Seven new Coronavirus deaths but just 28 new cases as advice issued on...
1,670 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of seven from yesterday.
Not all of these people passed away today –...
BREAKING: Taoiseach announces acceleration of roadmap for reopening of Ireland
The Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business to ease the COVID-19 restrictions and reopen Ireland’s economy and society in a phased manner will enter...
Popular Laois tourist attraction to feature in RTE series tonight
The very popular Emo Court will feature in an RTE programme tonight.
'Great Irish Interiors' will air at 8pm on RTE One and it will...
Popular Laois pantomime brings down the curtain for 2020
A popular Laois pantomime has been forced to cancel their shows for this year due to the Coronavirus.
The 34th annual production of the Rathdowney...
Laois club chairman pens open letter to GAA and County Board pleading for the...
A Laois club chairman has penned an open letter to the GAA and the County Board pleading for the reopening of club facilities.
On March...
Advice to aspiring young soccer players from a Laois man exposed to the professional...
Portlaoise’s Paul Cahillane has offered some advice to young Laois soccer players who may be offered the opportunity of a professional career abroad.
The former...
‘Laois cannot be left out of midlands Just Transition’ says TD
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley has called for Laois not to be left out of the Just Transition Fund.
As part of the European Green...
BREAKING: Five new Coronavirus deaths and 38 new cases as Gemma O’Doherty and John...
1,664 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of five from yesterday.
Not all of these people passed away today –...
Laois parish puts plans in place for first ever ‘virtual’ cemetery mass
A Laois parish has put plans in place to host their first ever virtual cemetery mass this week.
The Parish Priest of Rathdowney has revealed...
Laois woman thanks nurses, doctors, family and friends as she wins 49-day hospital battle...
A Laois woman who spent 49 days in hospital fighting Coronavirus has praised the doctors and nurses in both Portlaoise and St James' Hospitals...
The story of a Laois man, a future Man United flop and a wet...
Portlaoise's Paul Cahillane has revealed his toughest ever soccer opponent.
The former Celtic, UCD and Wexford Youths midfielder was the guest on this week's addition...
My Club & I: Meet the Clough-Ballacolla woman who is breaking new ground
The Coronavirus pandemic means that while we should be in the middle of GAA action - we've yet to get started.
Around now, Laois clubs...
BREAKING: Three new Coronavirus deaths and 47 new cases as Dr Holohan offers advice...
1,659 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of three from yesterday.
Not all of these people passed away today –...
Local TD calls for ‘double standards on social distancing rules’ to be addressed
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has said she will be engaging with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Minister for Health Simon Harris to seek...
Gardai ‘spat or coughed at’ 88 times since Covid-19 restrictions introduced in April
Members of An Garda Síochána have been spat at or coughed on 88 times since Covid-19 public health guidelines were introduced.
Commissioner Drew Harris confirmed...
In Pictures: Laois camogie side swaps hurls for wooden spoons for club and community...
Banríon Gaels Camogie Club conducted a virtual bake off competition last week which saw members swap their hurls for wooden spoons to give back...
Laois front line nurses get €70,000 donation of cream to help treat skin damage...
The Communications Workers Union (CWU) is to donate €70,000 for the purchase of ‘Propolis’ cream to counter the damaging effects on skin due to...
BREAKING: Eight new Coronavirus deaths but just 10 new cases as leading Irish doctor...
1,658 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of eight from yesterday.
Not all of these people passed away today –...