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 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...
In Pictures: Laois County Council unveil details of 13 social housing schemes which deliver
Laois County Council Chief Executive John Mulholland has unveiled details of 13 social housing schemes which will deliver 141 new homes by the end...
Former Laois footballer appointed new trainer of Wicklow GAA club
A former Laois and Stradbally footballer has been appointed as the trainer of a Wicklow club for 2021.
Daragh McEvoy, who lives in Wicklow town...
Coronavirus: One further death and 686 new cases as England plans to lift all...
There has been one further Coronavirus-related death and 686 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of today’s new...
Two Laois groups awarded funding under Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme
Two Laois groups are to receive more than €14,000 in money through the Funding for Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme.
The Abbeyleix Bog Project has been...
Calls for prison sentences for ‘repeat offenders’ as clampdown needed on illegal dumping
"People are sick to the teeth of illegal dumping and the measures in place are not doing anything to deter it".
So says the Cathaoirleach...
Second place for Laois athlete at Indoor Micro Meet
There isn't much live sport to report on these days - but there was some over the weekend involving a Laois athlete.
St Abban's AC's...
Laois woman named on Ireland Rugby team of the decade
A Laois woman has been named on an Ireland Rugby team of the decade following a public vote.
Killeen native Alison Miller was voted in...
Almost 1,500 people waiting for a driving test date in Portlaoise
Almost 1,500 people are waiting to receive a date for their driving test in Portlaoise.
So says Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley as he called...
Laois man set to head up new nature Podcast
A new podcast has been launched by BirdWatch Ireland in partnership with Laois and Offaly County Councils - with a Laois man at the...
Laois football manager lends his voice to the calls for getting children back playing...
Laois senior football manager Mike Quirke has called for every effort to be made to get children and teenagers back playing sport.
Since the end...
WATCH: Staff at Laois service station take on Jerusalema Dance Challenge
The Jerusalema Dance Challenge has given us all a great laugh over the last few weeks - and we have another Laois effort here.
The...