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 Ladies team named for All-Ireland intermediate championship opener against Sligo
Laois Ladies football manager Donie Brennan has named his starting 15 for Sunday's All-Ireland championship opener against Sligo.
From Laois's last game which was more...
Coronavirus: 772 new cases and six further deaths as Tony Holohan notes ‘improvement’
A further 772 Coronavirus cases have been announced and a further six additional deaths – all of which passed away this month.
Of today’s cases,...
Laois teenager’s fundraiser generates €2,000 for two charities
A fundraiser giveaway launched by a Laois teenager has raised €2,087 for two charities.
Child & Adult Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and the Irish Cancer...
‘Ban’ on pheasant shooting season due to Level 5 restrictions is ‘over the top’
The government's decision to not allow the pheasant shooting season to commence due to Level 5 restrictions has been described as 'completely over the...
Community Integration funding for Laois group while better conditions promised for school secretaries and...
A Laois project is set to benefit from Community Integration funding.
Minister for State Sean Fleming has confirmed that €5,000 has been granted to Laois...
Laois ladies football manager Brennan hoping for winning start to All-Ireland campaign
Laois Ladies football manager Donie Brennan is hoping that his side can make a winning start to the All-Ireland intermediate championship this weekend.
The Killeen...
Laois camogie team discover their fate as All-Ireland championship restructured
The Laois camogie team's path through the remainder of the intermediate All-Ireland championship has become clear after the Camogie Association restructured the competition.
A meeting...
Coronavirus: 866 new cases and six further deaths as Laois 14-day incidence rate falls
A further 866 Coronavirus cases have been announced and a further six additional deaths – all of which passed away this month.
Of today’s cases,...
Gardai appeal to drivers to slow down when approaching checkpoints
Gardai are calling on motorists to reduce their speed when approaching checkpoints.
As part of Level 5 restrictions, Gardai have checkpoints around the county to...
Laois Ladies footballers confirm captain, vice-captain and panel ahead of All-Ireland championship opener
Laois Ladies football manager Donie Brennan has named a 31-player panel for the upcoming All-Ireland intermediate championship.
The Killeen native has also confirmed that Park-Ratheniska’s...
Laois County Council Fire and Rescue Service launch Halloween appeal
Laois County Fire and Rescue Service are appealing to people to take care this Halloween.
This occurs on Saturday October 31 and the service has...
Uber in Laois? Proposal to establish ‘lift-sharing’ service receives support
Anyone who has travelled to Europe or further afield is likely to have used an Uber to get from one destination to another.
Essentially, Uber...
Laois man receives inaugural Leinster Hockey Volunteer of the Month Award
A Laois man has received the inaugural Leinster Hockey Volunteer of the Month Award.
Nominations were received from clubs throughout the province which recognised volunteers...
Laois butchers facing closure before Christmas over funding dispute says Laois TD
Butchers in Laois are facing the prospect of having to close before Christmas over a funding dispute - Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley says.
According...
Coronavirus: 675 new cases and six further deaths as hospital figures begin to stabilise
A further 675 Coronavirus cases have been announced and a further six additional deaths – all of which passed away this month.
Of today’s cases,...
ASTI teachers vote for strike action unless government ‘address Covid-19 issues’
ASTI members, who are the biggest secondary school union in the country, have voted to take industrial action unless the Government immediately addresses 'key...
Laois Gardai remind domestic violence victims that travel restrictions do not apply
Gardai in Laois are reminding people who are victims of domestic violence or come into any form of harm that the 5km Level 5...
New outdoor market set to open in Laois town this week
A new outdoor market is set to open for the first time in a Laois town this week.
The Market House on Main Street in...
Laois football captain facing Leinster ban following Fermanagh red card
The Laois senior footballers are facing the prospect of having the play their Leinster championship quarter final without their captain.
Portlaoise midfielder Kieran Lillis was...
Laois secondary school publish first edition of new digital newspaper
A Laois secondary school has published the first ever edition of its brand new digital newspaper.
The 'Student Voice' was officially published for the very...
Roof repairs on the way to Laois school as funding approved
A Laois secondary school is to have its roof repaired following success in its request for funds.
Mountmellick Community School will have the problems fixed...
‘Character’ test ahead for Laois hurlers following Dublin defeat
The Laois hurlers suffered a 14 point loss to Dublin in the Leinster quarter final - and manager Eddie Brennan's reckons how they respond...
Brilliant Burke the difference as Laois bow out of Leinster hurling championship
Laois 0-23 Dublin 2-31
Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Quarter Final
Laois's 2020 Leinster senior hurling campaign is over as they were well beaten by Dublin under...
Live Blog: Follow all the action as the Laois hurlers face Dublin in Croke...
The Laois senior hurlers resume competitive inter-county action this evening as they face Dublin in Croke Park at 6pm.
Eddie Brennan has handed three Laois...
Coronavirus: Four additional deaths and 859 new cases with seven in Laois
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 4 additional deaths related to COVID-19. Of the deaths reported today, all occurred in...
Heartbreak for Tuohy as Richmond come from behind to win AFL Grand Final
There was heartbreak for Laois man Zach Tuohy this morning as his Geelong side were defeated by Richmond in Brisbane’s in the AFL Grand...
Hundreds of children left without training facilities as Portlaoise Leisure Centre pitches close due...
Almost 200 children from Portlaoise AFC have been left with nowhere to train after the outdoor astro pitches in Portlaoise Leisure Centre were withdrawn...
All you need to know as the Laois footballers face Fermanagh and hurlers take...
There are two huge games involving the Laois footballers and hurlers today.
Below, we will bring you all the information that you need to know...
Strange circumstances as Laois Camogie team set for Kildare clash
The Laois camogie team will begin their All-Ireland Intermediate campaign in Hawkfield this afternoon against Kildare in 2pm.
But the game is being played as,...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, October 24, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Julia Crowley
AHIOHILL, Enniskeane, Cork / Ballyfin, Laois
CROWLEY, Julia, (Judy). Ahiohill, Enniskeane, Co....