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.
Grants for Laois swimming pools but county ‘left out’ of new housing proposal
€72,582 has been allocated to six swimming pools in Laois in an effort to support their ongoing maintenance and running costs while they are...
Coronavirus: 28 new deaths and 763 new cases – 13 in Laois – as...
There have been 28 further Coronavirus-related deaths reported today and 763 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
27 of...
Laois Gardai detain one person following €270,000 drugs seizure
Gardai in Laois have made a drugs seizure of €270,000.
As part of their ongoing efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour in Laois, they searched a...
€550,000 allocated to retrofit 20 more Laois homes
More than €550,000 has been allocated to Laois County Council under the government's Retrofitting Programme for Social Housing.
This programme will see improvement works carried...
WATCH: Stunning views of Laois hotel and golf course as staff smash Jerulsalema Dance...
Staff at the Heritage Hotel and Golf Resort have become the latest to smash the Jerusalema Dance Challenge.
And while their dancing is top class,...
In Pictures: County Council called on to clean up popular walking route in Laois...
Laois County Council has been called upon to clean up a popular walking route in a Laois town.
Fine Gael Councillor Conor Bergin asked the...
Family launch search for perpetual cup in memory of Laois man
A Laois family have launched a search to locate a trophy that is very special to them.
The Hearns family, from Raheen, donated a Perpetual...
Update sought on Council plan on facilitation of public spaces for retail and hospitality...
Laois County Councillor Mary Sweeney has sought an update from Laois County Council on how they plan for the facilitation of public spaces for...
Laois solicitors call for reversal of new bank charge to reduce unnecessary financial burden...
The Laois Solicitors’ Association are calling for solicitor client accounts to be exempt from proposed new charges, so-called negative interest, from two of the...
Coronavirus: 47 new deaths and 901 new cases – 22 in Laois – as...
There have been 47 further Coronavirus-related deaths reported today and 901 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
44 of...
WATCH: RehabCare Portlaoise smash the Jerusalema Dance Challenge
Staff and service users of RehabCare Portlaoise have become the latest to smash the Jerusalema Dance Challenge.
Aideen Phelan, programme facilitator in RehabCare Portlaoise day...
In Pictures: ‘Three-pronged approach’ required to tackle ‘dumping crisis’ on Council land in residential...
Old couches, fridges, blankets, mattress, drugs paraphernalia and general rubbish are strewn across a field owned by Laois County Council in the middle of...
Car parking spaces to be re-marked outside Laois cemetery
Laois County Council are to re-mark the car parking spaces opposite St Peter and Paul's Cemetery in Portlaoise.
That comes following a request by Labour...
Coronavirus: 57 new deaths and 650 new cases – 24 in Laois – as...
There have been 57 further Coronavirus-related deaths reported today and 650 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
34 of...
‘Absolutely disgusting’ – outrage as dog fouling leads to wheelchair user receiving nasty surprise
Dog fouling has been described as 'absolutely disgusting and a huge problem' at this morning's meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District.
Fianna Fail Councillor Catherine...
WATCH: Mrs Brown makes an appearance as staff at Portlaoise Plaza take on Jerusalema...
The staff at Portlaoise Plaza have become the latest to conquer the Jerusalema Dance Challenge.
Under the watchful eye of site manager Colm Mulrooney, staff...
Laois footballer set to open new restaurant in popular golf club
Laois and Portlaoise footballer Kieran Lillis is set to open a brand new restaurant in the Heritage Golf Resort in Killenard.
Lillis, who has been...
An Post seeking ‘retail partner’ to keep Laois post office open
An Post are seeking a new 'retail partner' in order to keep a Laois post office open.
The owner of the post office in Borris-In-Ossory...
Laois paralympian ‘hopeful’ Tokyo Games will go ahead as she takes second year out...
On March 24 last year, Nicole Turner's world came crashing down when it was announced that the Tokyo Paralympics would not be going ahead...
Laois students launch virtual ‘walk to Lourdes’ in aid of PATH
Two Laois students are calling on everyone to get active in aid of local homeless charity PATH.
Sadhbh Dunne and Cara Phelan, who are both...
Coronavirus: 33 new deaths and 744 new cases – 15 in Laois – as...
There have been 33 further Coronavirus-related deaths reported today and 744 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
31 of...
Coping With Covid – Laois artist explores how people are managing the pandemic
In 2020 when the pandemic first began, Laois artist Annie Holland set out to create a new body of work titled 'Coping with Covid'.
The...
New pedestrian crossing confirmed for Laois town
A brand new pedestrian crossing has been confirmed for a Laois town.
According to Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley, Mountrath is to get a new...
Laois doctor on Covid-19 vaccine bringing ‘sense of relief as hope for a normal...
Ireland is set to majorly ramp up its vaccination programme in the coming weeks and months.
Yesterday, Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly confirmed the locations...
Laois native appointed to top job in Limerick Institute of Technology
Limerick Institute of Technology’s Director of Industry Engagement Seamus Hoyne has been appointed LIT’s new Dean Flexible and Work Based Learning.
A native of Ballacolla...
13 point plan submitted to improve walking and cycling infrastructure in Laois town
A new speed limit, increased pedestrian crossings and new cycles lanes are some of a proposal to improve infrastructure in a Laois town.
The plan...
Positive news for Laois village as work underway for high speed broadband connection
Work is underway to ensure Ballyfin homes and businesses will be connected under the Government’s plan for high speed broadband.
So says Fine Gael Councillor...
Coronavirus: No new deaths and 821 new cases – 7 in Laois – as...
There have been a no further Coronavirus-related deaths reported today and 821 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
This...
Gardai and Revenue seize €192,000 worth of drugs in Laois
Gardaí have today seized Cannabis with an estimated value of €192,000 following a joint intelligence led operation conducted with the Revenue Customs Service.
This came...
‘Mindless morons’ set fire to equipment in Laois playground
Anyone with information is being asked to come forward following vandalism in a Laois playground.
On Saturday evening, damage was done in the children's playground...