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.
UPDATED: Laois senior football clubs confirm managers for 2021
All 16 Laois senior football clubs have confirmed their managers for the 2021 season.
6 of the 16 clubs have appointed new managers from the...
Laois Leeds United Members Club make donation to Friends of Portlaoise Hospital
A Laois soccer supporters club has made a sizeable donation to a local charitable organisation.
The Laois Leeds United Members Club recently presented the Friends...
Former Laois football manager helping parents and staff of Laois school with online exercise...
During this latest period of lockdown, the Portlaoise College community has embraced the online world by offering exercise classes for parents and staff in...
Coronavirus: 94 further deaths and 1,013 new cases – six of them in Laois...
There have been a further 94 Coronavirus-related deaths and 1,013 new cases announced this evening by the health authorities.
47 of these deaths occurred in...
Laois man named Ladies Football Volunteer of the Year and given Lulu Carroll Award
A Laois man has been named as the Ladies Football Volunteer of the Year.
Mikey Hyland, who has been heavily involved in Shanahoe Ladies since...
Knockbeg student earns prestigious Trinity College Entrance Exhibition Award
A Knockbeg student has become the seventh person from a Laois based school to be awarded a prestigious Trinity College Entrance Exhibition Award.
Last week,...
Online fundraiser launched in honour of late Laois teacher following sad passing
An online fundraiser in memory of a Laois woman who passed away suddenly has amassed more than €15,000 in 24 hours.
Sinéad Ní Nualláin, of...
Calls for those with underlying conditions, SNAs, teachers and family carers to be moved...
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has called on Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly to consider revising the Covid-19 vaccine rollout to move certain key groups up...
Failte Ireland investment to ‘provide welcome boost for tourism business across Laois’
A new nationwide €55 million investment by Fáilte Ireland will provide a welcome boost for tourism businesses across Laois.
So says Laois TD Charlie Flanagan...
Coronavirus: 101 further deaths and 879 new cases – 16 of them in Laois
There have been a further 101 Coronavirus-related deaths and 879 new cases announced this evening by the health authorities.
83 of these deaths occurred in...
‘Crisis point’ reached on number of children awaiting crucial services
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley says the number of children in Laois and Offaly awaiting special interventions has reached 'crisis point'.
The Deputy was speaking...
Laois farmer wins award at National Herds Competition
A Laois farmer has won an award at the Irish Holstein Friesian Association National Herds Competition 2020.
Kevin Flynn, of Rearyvalley near Clonaslee, finished second...
‘Don’t leave items in your car overnight’ – Laois Garda on how to prevent...
'Don't leave items in your car overnight' - that is the very simple message from Laois-Offaly Crime Prevention Officer Graham Kavanagh when he was...
Laois band wish to see ‘Irish-only’ concerts when music festivals resume
Laois band Cua say that they would like to see all the big Irish festivals employ only Irish bands whenever live entertainment is allowed...
Laois woman designs cards for Irish family of US President Joe Biden
A Laois woman has designed two beautiful cards which are currently on their way to the White House.
Portlaoise native Helen McKeon, who works in...
Laois students set for RTE TV appearance for All-Ireland Junk Kouture Final
Almost a year ago, two Laois designs qualified for the All-Ireland Junk Kouture Final.
‘Canine 99’ and ‘Peace Unfolds’ - both Scoil Chriost Ri entrants...
Coronavirus: 10 further deaths and 1,062 new cases – 27 of them in Laois...
There have been a further 10 Coronavirus-related deaths and 1,062 new cases announced this evening by the health authorities.
Of the new cases, 27 of...
Deadline for registration of interest approaching for Sports Capital Grants
The deadline for clubs and organisations to register their interest in the Sports Capital Grants Programme is approaching.
The closing date for applications is Monday...
Laois nursing home now ‘Covid-19 free’ following devastating outbreak that claimed 18 lives
A Laois nursing home that was at the centre of a Covid-19 outbreak last month is now free of the deadly virus.
Droimnin Nursing Home...
Laois soccer club launch online lotto as club development continues
A Laois soccer club has moved its lotto online as it continues with its remarkable development plan.
Killeshin FC, who play in the Carlow Soccer...
Is there anybody out there? Laois author seeking information on paranormal activity for new...
Are we alone? Is there life out there? These are questions that have plagued people for generations.
And now a Laois author is looking for...
Laois County Council called on to ‘explore new ways of using the Repair and...
A Laois TD is encouraging County Councils to make more use of the Repair and Leasing Scheme to supply more housing.
Fine Gael's Charlie Flanagan...
Coronavirus: 48 further deaths and 1,254 new cases – 18 in Laois – as...
There have been a further 48 Coronavirus-related deaths and 1,254 new cases according to figures released this evening by the health authorities.
45 of these...
Laois Gardai offering extra patrols for elderly to combat rogue tradesmen
The Garda Crime Prevention Officer for Laois says that Gardai will carry out extra patrols in areas if they receive reports of rogue tradesmen.
Graham...
Laois president of national student’s body calls for clarity on Leaving and Junior Cert...
The president of a national student's body has called for clarity on this year's Leaving and Junior Cert exams.
Reuban Murray, who is the Irish...
Watch: Laois first years challenged to put editing skills to the test with uplifting...
First Year students in Mountmellick Community School are being challenged to put their video editing skills to the test and asked to create uplifting...
Birthday Joy: Three life-long Laois neighbours celebrate turning 90
Three life-long neighbours in a Laois village have been celebrating recently as they have each reached the great milestone of turning 90.
Johnny Kealy, Peggy...
Two Laois students receive Limerick Institute of Technology Sports Scholarships
Two Laois athletes were among the 78 students that received the Limerick Institute of Technology Sports Scholarship this academic year.
Portlaoise's Ben Conroy and Rosenallis'...
Laois Councillors had no say in decision to grant planning permission for anaerobic digester
Laois County Councillors have no function when it comes to the decision making process in relation to planning applications.
So says Laois County Council CEO...
More than 700 new Laois websites registered in 2020 as businesses move online
Laois businesses, services, and community groups registered 733 new websites in 2020.
The latest .ie Domain Profile Report, which explores and analyses the .ie database,...