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.
WATCH: Laois school releases uplifting video for their Leaving Certs
2020 is a year that we will never forget - and we have all been impacted by Coronavirus in one way or another.
Leaving Cert...
In Pictures: International Nurses Day 2020 celebrated at Portlaoise Hospital
The Irish Nursing profession celebrated International Nurses Day 2020 on the 12th of May.
Despite the busy activity in response to COVID-19, nurses and their...
Six hubs join forces in bid to place Laois as ‘co-working centre of Ireland’
As workers and employers adjust to the changes imposed by Covid 19, a group of Laois remote working hubs have joined together in a...
WATCH: Former Laois footballer’s back garden ‘field of dreams’ features on RTE News
Floodlights, astroturf and badges of all your favourites teams hanging on the wall - wouldn't you only love to be a child growing up...
BREAKING: 10 more Coronavirus deaths as leading Irish doctor hopeful of having vaccine by...
1,497 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 10 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of...
Reopening schools and childcare facilities ‘among the safest things we can do’ says Taoiseach
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says that reopening schools and childcare facilities are 'among the safest things we can do' as the country moves its way...
New series of Laois comedian and RTE commentator’s TV show gets underway tonight
This was a great laugh the last time - and we're hoping the second installment will be just as good.
Laois comedian Bernard O'Shea has...
Kind-hearted Laois teenager collects and donates sanitary products to homeless ladies
A Laois teenager has received high praise after she collected and subsequently donated sanitary products for homeless ladies.
15-year-old Portlaoise native Carly Fagan, via her...
Four Laois soldiers to scale the height of Mount Everest in Lebanon for charity
Four Laois soldiers are set to take on a mammoth challenge at the end of this month in Lebanon to raise funds for three...
BREAKING: 24 more Coronavirus deaths as Gardai to be given power to force people...
1,488 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 24 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of...
‘Relief’, ‘uncertainty’ and ‘heartbreak’ – Laois Leaving Cert students react to cancellation of exams
The 2020 Leaving Cert is certainly going to be one like no other in the history of the state.
After months of speculation following the...
Harpist and soloist set to entertain at increasingly popular Laois parish online lunchtime concert
This increasingly popular Rathdowney church concert is back today and they have some very special guests.
The Coronavirus has changed life as we know it...
Local Senator says ‘government has failed frontline workers’ in childcare needs
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin says the government has failed Laois frontline workers who have been left without childcare supports during the public health emergency.
The Fianna...
Irish Air Corps called for bog fire as Laois emergency services make warning
Laois County Fire and Rescue Services are urging members of the public to be cautious following a fire at a bog in the county...
Largest monthly rental price decrease in 11 years as Coronavirus hits market
Nationally rents fell by 2.1% on average in April, compared to March, according to the latest Rental Report by Daft.ie, reflecting the economic fallout...
BREAKING: 15 more Coronavirus deaths as Nobel winning scientist predicts early lockdown exit for...
1,467 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 15 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of...
BREAKING: Electric Picnic is CANCELLED for 2020 and ticket details confirmed
Electric Picnic has been cancelled for 2020.
Organisers have confirmed the news in a statement.
They said: "Sadly the Electric Picnic 2020 will no longer be...
10,000 disposable PPE gowns delivered to Portlaoise Hospital following generous donations
Portlaoise Hospital Action Committee along with Friends of Portlaoise Hospital and Colgan Sports have delivered 10,000 disposable PPE gowns to the Midlands Regional Hospital...
WATCH: Community comes together to give Laois girl the perfect 21st birthday
This will most certainly brighten up your Monday!
Last week, we learned how a very special Mountrath girl's 21st birthday celebrations had been ruined by...
BREAKING: 12 more Coronavirus deaths as leading education official casts doubts on September school...
1,485 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 12 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of...
WATCH: Spectacular lightning hits Laois as temperatures set to drop this week
Yesterday was a scorcher - but it had something of a sting in its tail.
While we all basked in glorious sunshine for most of...
BREAKING: 18 more deaths reported from Coronavirus in Ireland
1,446 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 18 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of...
Two Laois GAA referees set to run For Pieta House
Two Laois GAA referees are set to join their inter-county colleagues to run for Pieta House today.
Stradbally's Maurice Deegan and The Heath's Seamus Mulhare,...
Results of second Laois GAA €130 ticket board draw
A total of 29 clubs had winners in the first monthly Laois GAA €130 county board ticket draw held in the LOETB Centre of...
BREAKING: 27 more deaths reported from Coronavirus in Ireland
1,429 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 27 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of...
Fifth annual Buds & Blossoms Festival falls victim to Coronavirus
The Buds and Blossoms Laois Garden Festival has become the latest event to be cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
This June was set to see...
Increased bed capacity created at Abbeyleix Community Hospital for Covid-19 patients
The HSE has carried out extensive construction work in Abbeyleix Community Hospital over recent weeks to increase the bed capacity for the Covid- 19...
BREAKING: New Leaving Cert regime confirmed by Minister for Education
Minister for Education Joe McHugh has confirmed the new Leaving Cert regime that will take place.
He says that the government has taken the decision...
Tributes and well-wishes paid to ‘popular’ Laois principal on retirement
Tributes and well-wishes have been paid to a Laois secondary school principal following his decision to retire.
St Fergal's Rathdowney principal Dominic McEvoy will hang...
Laois TD calls on Beef Taskforce to be reconvened immediately
Sinn Féin Agriculture spokesperson Brian Stanley has called on the Minister for Agriculture to 'urgently' reconvene the Beef Taskforce.
The Laois TD says that the...