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.
Laois soccer club and special needs school to benefit from lease of County Council...
A Laois soccer club and a special needs school are to benefit from the leasing of lands owned by Laois County Council to them.
For...
County Council sell land to air industry company who plan expansion in Laois
Laois County Council has approved the sale of 1.56 hectares of land to a company who are planning an expansion.
AuBren have purchased the site...
Laois ladies footballers retain services of management team for 2021 season
The Laois Ladies have retained the services of their outgoing management team for the 2021 season.
Arles-Killeen native Donie Brennan will remain in charge of...
The new face seeking to win a place on the Laois GAA County Board
It looks certain that we're going to have a contest at the Laois GAA Convention which is set to take place remotely on Monday,...
‘Let the kids play’ – Midlands League secretary pens open letter to FAI and...
The secretary of the Midland Schoolboys League, the governing body for juvenile soccer in Laois, has penned an open letter to the FAI and...
UPDATED: Live animal charity crib set to open in Portlaoise on Tuesday
A live animal charity crib is set to officially open in Portlaoise on Tuesday, December 1.
The crib was originally scheduled to be officially opened...
Prolific Laois poet launches new lockdown collection ‘Ireland Calling’
What do poets do in the lockdown? Write poetry of course, or that’s what renowned Ballyfin poet, Dr Arthur Broomfield has been doing.
His latest...
Nominations sought from Laois for Adult Learning STAR Awards
AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation is seeking nominations from adult learning initiatives in Laois for the annual STAR Awards 2021.
The STAR Awards will...
Laois student named the inaugural winner of award in memory of late teacher
A Laois secondary school student has become the inaugural winner of an award which has been named in memory of a late teacher.
On Wednesday...
Weekend Read: EirGrid, ESB and community group remain at loggerheads over proposed substation
EirGrid, the ESB and a local community action group remain at loggerheads over a long-running plan to build an electricity substation in Laois.
The substation...
Young Laois boy glides in as Late Late Toy Show raises €5 million for...
A young Laois boy played his part as the Late Late Toy Show helped raise more than €5 million for a brand new charity.
7-year-old...
Contest expected for top Laois GAA positions as challengers emerge
A contest for the positions of chairman and vice-chairman of Laois GAA look set to take place at next month's county convention.
Chairman Peter O'Neill...
€1.2million Chinese vase and poster of Hannibal Lecter mask sold at Laois auction
A 300-year-old Chinese vase and a poster of the mask worn by the infamous Hannibal Lecter were among the items sold at a Laois...
BREAKING: Government announce country to exit Level 5 next week and unveil Christmas plans
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed that Ireland will exit Level 5 of Covid-19 restrictions from next week and has also unveiled Christmas plans for...
Coronavirus: 206 new cases and seven new deaths as data on schools updated
A further 206 confirmed cases of Coronavirus and seven new deaths have been announced by the health authorities this evening.
There were fout new cases...
Department of Health issue advice on Vitamin D Supplement for over 65s
The Department of Health has advised that adults aged 65 and older take a vitamin D supplement to ensure they get the essential vitamin...
UPDATED: Live animal charity crib set to open in Portlaoise on Tuesday
A live animal charity crib is set to officially open in Portlaoise on Tuesday, December 1.
Kelly's farm, at Bloomfield Cross in Portlaoise, are currently...
Annual switching on of Christmas lights going virtual this year
The annual switching on of the Christmas lights is something of an institution in Portlaoise at this stage.
Ordinarily, crowds would flock to Main Street...
Journalist with Laois connections pens book on rural life
Journalist, columnist and author Jim O’Brien is no stranger to Laois having lived in Rosenallis for 13 years between 1999 and 2012.
He was well-known...
Meet the Laois man all set to compete in the Champions League in North...
A Laois soccer player is set to represent a Dublin club in the UEFA Futsal Champions League in North Macedonia this weekend.
Mateusz Cwienk will...
Prestigious racing award for Laois trainer following remarkable 2020
A Laois horse racing trainer was the winner of a prestigious award at a virtual ceremony last night.
Portarlington based Kieran Cotter was deemed a...
Seven Laois projects chosen for first ever virtual BT Young Scientist Exhibition
Seven Laois projects are among the 550 finalists for the 2021 BT Young Scientist Exhibition.
Two Laois schools will be represented - with four projects...
Coronavirus: 335 new cases and three new deaths as NPHET urging cautious reopening
A further 335 confirmed cases of Coronavirus and three new deaths have been announced by the health authorities this evening.
There was siz new cases...
€38,000 for Youth Work Ireland Laois through LGBTI+ Communities Integration Fund
Youth Work Ireland Laois has received €38,000 through the LGBTI+ Communities Integration Fund.
A total of €700,000 has been distributed to 29 projects through Ireland...
Planning permission sought for expansion of Laois train station car park
Ballybrophy Train Station car park is about to get an extensive upgrade if the planning application, which has been submitted to Laois County Council,...
The issue of improving the South Laois rail line raised in the Dáil
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley raised the need for the promotion and greater use of the Ballybrophy to Limerick rail service in the Dail...
Young Laois boy ‘excited’ ahead of Late Late Toy Show appearance
A young Laois boy is set to appear on this year's edition of the Late Late Toy Show.
7-year-old Eli McGlynn, who hails from Camross,...
Laois ladies football club set to reflect on lost loved ones with Remembrance Tree
A Laois Ladies football club is planning to erect a Remembrance Tree in an effort to give their community a chance to grieve for...
Coronavirus: 269 new cases and six new deaths as call made for all pubs...
A further 269 confirmed cases of Coronavirus and six new deaths have been announced by the health authorities this evening.
There was five new cases...
Laois secondary school students seeking to spread Christmas joy to children in need
Students at local Portlaoise school Scoil Chríost Rí are seeking the public's help in making Christmas a special time for children in need this year.
A...