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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.

Gardai warn public about criminals targeting Netflix accounts

Gardai are warning people who have Netflix accounts to be wary of a new scam. Criminals are trying to get banking or credit details under...

Pat Critchley, Ciara Byrne, Gillian Wheeler, Jack Dooley and Portlaoise Panthers honoured at Basketball...

Pat Critchley, Ciara Byrne, Jack Dooley, Gillian Wheeler and Portlaoise Panthers are tasting more success this morning. The Basketball Ireland Annual Awards and President’s Lifetime...

On The Frontline: Laois nurse on what it is like working in a COVID-19...

For the vast majority of us, the Coronavirus means that those who have a job are now working from home. But there are a lot...

BREAKING: 365 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 25 more deaths

A total of 365 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today. This is an increase on the 5,709 cases from yesterday and...

From Tokyo to Honolulu to Portlaoise – Laois family on their scramble to get...

The last time we caught up with this Laois family - they were on their trip of a lifetime and just settling in to...

Laois GAA clubs launch fundraisers for little Dan Donoher

Two Laois GAA clubs have launched fundraisers in aid of little Dan Donoher. Park-Ratheniska, both men and women footballers, and Colt-Shanahoe hurlers have launched separate...

Laois Labour party representatives welcome election of new leader

Tipperary's Alan Kelly was elected as the new leader of the Labour Party after defeating colleague Aodhan O Ríordáin in a contest on Friday. Kelly,...

Laois Garda reminds businesses of their responsibility on social distancing as image of queue...

A Laois Garda has reminded businesses and people of their responsibility around physical and social distancing after an image of a large group of...

BREAKING: 345 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 36 more deaths

A total of 345 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today. This is an increase on the 5,364 cases from yesterday and...

WATCH: Laois Camogie club get creative with brilliant ‘training’ video

This is absolutely brilliant! A Laois camogie club has taken a novel approach to training amid the Coronavirus lockdown. St Brigids, which encompasses players from Clough-Ballacolla,...

Laois parish set for second online lunchtime concert

This is a brilliant idea and it continues today. The Coronavirus has changed life as we know it and one Laois parish is certainly moving...

Laois company secures huge order of ICU hospital beds from China for HSE

A Laois company has secured and flown home a huge quantity of ICU hospital beds for the HSE from China. Beechfield Healthcare, who are leaders...

Drive-thru Coronavirus testing centre on Laois GAA grounds set to become operational this week

The HSE has confirmed that the drive-thru Coronavirus testing facility will begin receiving referrals this week. Laois GAA announced that the LOETB Centre of Excellence...

‘Virtual’ Lip Sync Battle launched in aid of ‘Do It For Dan’

Do it for Dan have teamed up with Lip Sync Battles Ireland to produce a massive virtual Lip Sync Battle presented by funny man...

Number of cases of Coronavirus in Laois rises

The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Laois from the latest Department of Health figures is 25. These figures come from April 4 and...

BREAKING 370 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 16 more deaths

A total of 370 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today. This is an increase on the 4,994 cases from yesterday and...

Local TD calls on Government to address ‘inequality in Covid-19 payments’ for working pensioners

Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has called on the Minister for Social Protection, Regina Doherty, to redress the inconsistent and unequal approach being...

Former Laois footballer and son set to dye hair in aid of ‘Do It...

A former Laois footballer and his eldest son have launched their own fundraiser in aid of little Dan Donoher. Billy Sheehan, who soldiered in the...

Young Laois man launches fundraiser for Mental Health Ireland in honour of late Dad

A young Laois man has launched a fundraiser in aid of Mental Health Ireland in honour his dad. Darragh Hiney has shaved his head in...

BREAKING: 390 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 21 more deaths

A total of 390 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today. This is an increase on the 4,604 cases from yesterday and...
Portlaoise Hospital

HSE release stats on Coronavirus in all hospitals including Portlaoise

The HSE have released the latest figures in relation to Coronavirus and how they are impacting all hospitals - including Portlaoise. They have unveiled the...

BREAKING: 331 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 17 more deaths

A total of 331 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today. This is an increase on the 4,273 cases from yesterday and...

Portaoise Hospital ICU nurse calls on people to start wearing masks in public

An ICU nurse working in Portlaoise Hospital has called on members of the public to start wearing homemade masks when they are outside in...

Laois primary schools doing all they can to help parents and students during Coronavirus...

The Coronavirus pandemic has changed every aspect of our lives and how we operate in the world today. Since March 12, all of the secondary...
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WATCH: Laois school produce uplifting video for their students

It is tough being a student at the moment. Since March 12, they have been taken out of their classroom setting and forced to change...

BREAKING: 424 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland while deaths go above 100

A total of 424 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today. This is an increase on the 3,849 cases from yesterday and...

Laois lads turn cancelled Aintree trip into ‘Do It For Dan’ fundraiser

If this weekend was different, 10 Laois lads should be among thousands over in Aintree for the annual horse racing festival - as they...

WATCH: Laois Community turns out in force to celebrate much loved granny on 100th...

We've said it before and we'll say it again - these are extraordinary times that we are all living in. The Coronavirus pandemic has changed...

Anaesthetist in Portlaoise Hospital seeking help in sourcing Personal Protective Equipment

An anaesthetist in Portlaoise Hospital is hoping local businesses can help to source crucial Personal Protective Equipment. There is a worldwide shortage of PPE and...

Laois mam raises €4,000 for head shave in memory of beloved neighbour

A Laois mother has raised more than €4,000 for the Irish Cancer Society. Noelle Hallissey, from Mountrath, decided to shave her head in memory of...