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.
Local senator explains her rationale behind controversial Mother & Baby Homes Bill
The controversial Mother & Baby Homes Bill was passed in the Dail last night.
This concerns the records of mothers and babies put into institutions...
Laois hurlers set to be without two players for Dublin clash due to Covid-19
Laois hurling manager Eddie Brennan has confirmed that he is having to plan without two players for Saturday's Leinster hurling quarter final with Dublin...
Appeal for witnesses following accident which saw arrest and person airlifted to hospital
Gardai in Laois have revealed they have arrested one person following a crash in the county yesterday.
The accident happened around 10am on Thursday morning...
Warm tributes as teacher who educated ‘thousands’ of Laois students retires
A teacher who spent her entire career in classrooms in Laois is set to retire this afternoon.
Meree O'Sullivan, who is currently the Deputy Principal...
Talking Sport Podcast: Ciaran Byrne, Enda Rowland and road trips to Croker and Enniskillen
Another bumper episode of the LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast as we look back on a win for the Laois U-20 hurlers in the Leinster...
Laois camogie announce captain, vice-captain and 28-player panel ahead of championship opener
Laois Camogie manager John Desmond has named his captain, vice-captain and 28-player panel for the Intermediate All-Ireland Camogie Championship which begins this weekend.
Camross native...
Coronavirus: 1,066 new cases and three deaths as harrowing details from Galway nursing home...
A further 1,066 Coronavirus cases have been announced and a further three additional deaths - all of which passed away this month.
Of today’s cases,...
Proposal made for barrier to be erected in busy Laois car park to combat...
A proposal to install a paid parking barrier in Lyster Square received a lukewarm response at yesterday's meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District.
Cllr Thomasina...
Calls for safety works at Laois junction before ‘someone has their nose taken off’
A Laois County Councillor has called for safety works to be carried out before 'someone has their nose taken off' their car.
Fine Gael Cllr...
How a Podcast interview led to a Laois man heading for the Europa League...
Dundalk will begin their second ever Europa League adventure tonight when they take on Molde in Tallaght Stadium in Round 1 of the group...
Boost for homelessness in Midlands as charity purchases accommodation
Two leading agencies have announced a joint initiative which will see Clonamore House Hotel in Tullamore developed as an enhanced center for the provision...
Laois minor football boss looks for clarity on championship in the interest of mental...
Laois minor football manager Mark Bates has called on the GAA to provide clarity on what they plan to do with the championship.
Yesterday, it...
Laois teenager’s business launches fundraiser for two charities
The way the world operates is changing all the time - and you'll struggle to find a better example of that than this Laois...
Gardai launch major high visibility operation as six week lockdown begins
From this morning, Gardai have launched a major high visibility operation as Ireland's six week lockdown gets underway.
This will see the force introduce a...
Live Blog: Follow all the action as the Laois U-20s face Carlow in Leinster...
These are certainly unprecedented times.
We've heard that phrase before but never has it been more aptly fitting as it is tonight.
The Laois U-20 hurlers...
Coronavirus: 1,167 new cases and three further deaths as golf courses forced to close
A further 1,167 Coronavirus cases have been announced and a further three additional deaths.
Of today’s cases, 19 of them are in Laois, meaning the...
Left in the dark – Councillors rage over new LED lights in Laois estates
"It's like you went into your kitchen and took the light out of the ceiling and replaced it with a lamp - that's how...
Need for broadband in rural Laois ‘greater than ever’ as Covid leaves people ‘depressed...
"People that have contacted me are depressed. Some say they have never been as lonely as they are now - never felt as isolated.
"Some...
‘Privileged but precarious’ – Laois U-20 boss Lyons ahead of Leinster hurling opener with...
The Laois U-20 hurlers face Carlow in Round 1 of the Leinster championship this evening - but their manager is still not sure what...
Fines for house and garden parties along with breaches of other Covid-19 regulations to...
The Government has agreed to introduce additional enforcement powers for Gardai to deal with breaches of Covid-19 regulations.
The new Health (Amendment) Bill 2020 will...
In Pictures: Laois secondary school students remember children who died in the Holocaust
First year students in Mountrath Community school participated in the international Crocus Project, organised by the Holocaust Education Trust, recently.
This is a project for...
Coronavirus: 1,269 new cases and 13 further deaths as gardai to be allowed break...
A further 1,269 Coronavirus cases have been announced and a further 13 additional deaths.
Of today’s cases, 14 of them are in Laois, meaning the...
BREAKING: Laois GAA announces that all club games are cancelled for 2020
Laois GAA have announced that all remaining club games have been cancelled for 2020.
Two weeks ago, the GAA announced the suspension of all club...
Laois Gardai: Drug driving, speeding and fireworks seizure
Gardai in Laois have been extremely busy over the past couple of days ranging from traffic offences to seizures of fireworks.
On Monday, Gardai arrested...
Hospitalisations due to Covid-19 reach highest level since May
There are eight patients being treated for Covid-19 in Portlaoise Hospital.
Three of the patients are being treated in a critical care unit while the...
Fundraiser launched for Laois man battling Covid-19 in English hospital
A fundraiser has been launched for a Laois man who is battling Covid-19 on a ventilator in a British Hospital.
Tommy Ring, who is originally...
Laois football manager calls for neutral venues to alleviate travel stress on players
Laois manager Mike Quirke has said it would be 'sensible' for the GAA to move matches to neutral venues to alleviate long distance travelling...
UPDATED: Government confirm new elements of Level 5 as penalties to be introduced for...
The government have updated the Level 5 aspect of the Living With Covid-19 plan to take account of the changes made today.
The restrictions will...
BREAKING: Government confirm entire country to move to Level 5 until December
The government has moved the entire country into Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions.
Taoiseach Michael Martin confirmed the move a short while ago at a briefing...
Coronavirus: 1,031 new cases as report of man who infected 56 people surfaces
A further 1,031 Coronavirus cases have been announced but thankfully no new deaths.
Of today’s cases, 23 of them are in Laois, meaning the county’s...