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.
Coronavirus: 825 new cases as Education Minister rules out extended mid-term break
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 1 additional death related to COVID-19.
There has been a total of 1,827 COVID-19 related...
Four Laois areas to benefit from €139,500 Town and Village Renewal Scheme funding
Four Laois areas, and indeed the county as a whole, are to benefit after €139,500 was awarded under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
The...
Covid-19 hospitalisations continue to rise as one patient critically ill in Portlaoise
There are two patients being treated for Covid-19 in Portlaoise Hospital.
One of the patients is being treated in a critical care unit while the...
Laois footballers bolster panel ahead of inter-county resumption
In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Laois senior footballers are set to return to action this weekend.
More than seven months ago, Mike...
More than €10,000 raised as Laois lads complete 100km Australian cycle
Four Laois lads got on their bikes on the opposite side of the world in aid of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association.
Former Laois...
New research shows impact of pandemic on non-Covid related healthcare
New research has revealed that over half 51% of people were 'worried' about visiting their GP during lockdown, while 49% were worried about visiting...
Young Laois pianist uses Lockdown to celebrate 350th anniversary of famous composer
This year, 2020, marks not only the 250th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven but also the 350th anniversary of the birth...
New bill to give increased supports for those in mortgage difficulty due to Covid-19
Borrowers in Laois and all around the country who have seen their incomes hit by the Covid-19 crisis will have greater access to insolvency...
Weekend Read: Making the case for how to boost tourism in Laois through camping
With the Coronavirus set to be with us for the foreseeable future - the amount of people who will choose to spend their holidays...
Laois GAA appoints new Games Development Officer
After several departures in recent years, Laois GAA has appointed a new Games Development Officer.
Conor Shannon, from Lisdoonvarna in Clare, began his new role...
GAA AGMs permitted to move online due to Coronavirus
Over the next few months, GAA club members would usually get a letter through their door giving them notice of an upcoming Annual General...
Coronavirus: 617 new cases as Education Department release statement on reports of extending mid-term...
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 5 additional deaths related to COVID-19.
There has been a total of 1,821 COVID-19 related...
Laois Sports Partnership running four-week physical activity plan for older adults
Laois Sports Partnership is one of 29 Local Sports Partnerships in the country who have come together to roll-out a 4-week physical activity plan...
Three Laois monuments to benefit from more than €57,000 in funding
Three Laois monuments have been selected to share in €57,464 for restoration and conservation works.
Killabban Medieval Church, Lea Graveyard and Dysart Gallen Church are...
Search launched to find ‘inspirational heroes’ in Laois during Covid-19 pandemic
The search is on for Ireland’s inspirational county heroes who have changed your life or the lives of people in your local community.
Gala Retail...
Four Covid-19 patients in Portlaoise Hospital as figures now highest since June
There are four patients being treated for Covid-19 in Portlaoise Hospital.
Thankfully, none of the patients are being treated in critical care units and are...
Laois footballer calls for routine Covid-19 testing of players ahead of inter-county resumption
A Laois footballer has called for the introduction of Covid-19 testing for players ahead of the resumption of inter-county action.
Ballylinan forward Gary Walsh took...
Laois children losing out in medical card dispute between dentists and Department of Health
A dispute between dentists and the Department of Health has left children in Laois caught in the middle.
Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, Catherine Fitzgerald,...
Laois social enterprise wins a place on ‘Genesis Programme’
Embrace FARM, a Laois social enterprise, has won a place on Rethink Ireland’s Genesis Programme.
The Genesis Programme is an intensive two-day residential workshop that...
In Pictures: Glorious Castle Durrow hosts Laois PPN over-55s event
In the grounds of the stunning Castle Durrow, and guided by the head gardener Bart Howard, Laois Public Participation Network (PPN) hosted an 'Autumn...
Coronavirus: 506 new cases as HSE says hospitals may start have to start cancelling...
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 1 additional death related to COVID-19.
There has been a total of 1,817 COVID-19 related...
Midlands Sinn Fein TDs call on Bord na Mona to expand employment
The five Sinn Fein Midlands TDs from Laois/Offaly, Kildare, Roscommon, Longford / Westmeath and Tipperary constituencies recently met with the CEO of Bord na...
Laois gardai arrest disqualified driver and also seek owner of bag recovered from separate...
Gardai in Laois have arrested a disqualified driver and seized their car at a Covid checkpoint today.
Gardai explained how the driver also had a...
Funding for library supports as new broadband points set to come on stream
€16,342 has been allocated for Library Supports in Laois - it has been announced.
This funding will be allocated for two specific areas.
It will be...
Increase in cases moves Laois to 12th highest incidence rate of Covid-19 in Ireland
Laois has the 12th highest 14-day incidence rate of Covid-19 in Ireland.
The latest figures from the Department of Health shows the O’Moore County has...
13th winner of the season for Laois trainer following Navan success
A Laois trainer scored his 13th winner of the season in Navan yesterday.
Portarlington based Kieran Cotter had Inflection Point who galloped to success in...
WATCH: Laois woman’s encounter with Freddie the fox makes ITV News
In this Covid-19 filled world that we now inhabit - a bit of light relief is needed from time to time and a Laois...
EXPLAINED: Where things stand for the seven remaining Laois inter-county teams
With club activity now suspended until further notice, attention now turns to the only GAA show in town - inter-county.
There are seven Laois teams...
Facebook’s new small business grant open to businesses in Laois
Facebook is calling on businesses in Laois to apply for its small business grant, a €4.7 million fund to help over 1,000 businesses across...
In Pictures: Prestigious prizes in The Heath and Portarlington Golf Clubs
Portarlington Golf Club and The Heath Golf Club held two big events in the club calendar recently.
In Portarlington, the annual Scratch Cup took place...