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 man to the fore as Dundalk secure €3 million Europa League place
For the second time in their history, Dundalk reached the group stages of the Europa League last night in the Aviva Stadium.
They defeated Ki...
Points difference, semi final upsets and a 2019 rematch – tonight’s minor hurling final...
Midlands Park Hotel Minor Hurling Championship Final Abbeyleix v The Harps
In LOETB Centre of Exellence at 7.30pm
Tonight sees the conclusion of the minor hurling...
Live Blog: Follow all the action from tonight’s senior relegation final
Arles-Kilcruise and Courtwood face a battle for their lives tonight in the senior football championship relegation final.
Both of the teams come here on a...
Coronavirus: 442 new cases with 11 in Laois as Dr Holohan set to return...
There has been a total of 442 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
That means that there is now a total...
Laois man launches fundraiser for services who helped save dad’s life following accident
A Laois man, his sister in law and his friend, are to cycle, run and kayak to raise funds for the services who helped...
Gardai make arrest and seize €4 million in cash in Laois and Kerry
Gardai made one arrest and seized €4 million in cash following searches at properties in Laois and Kerry yesterday.
It is being reported that this...
Laois amongst counties with lowest incidence rate of Covid-19 in Ireland
Laois has the ninth lowest 14-day incidence rate of Covid-19 in Ireland.
The latest figures from the Department of Health shows the O'Moore County has...
Crettyard captain Murphy hoping his side can bounce straight back to senior
12 months ago, Cormac Murphy led his side into the final that nobody wants to be in.
After flirting with relegation for a few years,...
Laois gardai set up unit to tackle domestic, sexual and gender based violence
A new Garda Divisional Protective Services Unit in Laois/Offaly has been created.
The establishment of the unit will ensure the county has a consistent and...
In Pictures: Abbeyleix Bog walk and Bike Week in Ratheniska, Portlaoise and Durrow
As we all adjust to the new normal of living alongside Covid-19, there are many things we cannot do at the moment.
Around now, photographers...
Coronavirus: 429 new cases as around 6,500 students impacted by Leaving Cert mess up
There has been a total of 429 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
That means that there is now a total...
Six Laois schools benefit with funding for creativity
Two Laois Schools have been designated Creative Schools, while four others have become part of a Creative Cluster.
Welcoming the news, Minister Pippa Hackett explained...
Laois GAA confirm expected completion date for new floodlights in MW Hire O’Moore Park
Laois GAA hope to be able to switch on their brand new floodlights in MW Hire O'Moore Park next week.
Laois GAA secretary Niall Handy...
Laois lads set for 100km Down Under cycle in aid of Irish Motor Neurone...
Four Laois lads are getting on their bikes on the opposite side of the world in aid of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association.
Former...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Mary Foley
Beechfield Manor Nursing Home, Shankill, Dublin / Laois / Athy, Kildare
Formerly...
Coronavirus: 363 new cases and one additional death as warning issued to four more...
There has been a total of 363 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
That means that there is now a total...
Local TD calls for Forestry Bill to be passed to deal with ‘major sectoral...
Independent Laois-Offaly TD Carol Nolan has called for the Forestry Bill to be passed this week to deal with what she says is a...
Laois village to get new playground as Laois County Council gives green light
A brand new playground is on its way to a Laois village - after a plan to construct it was given the green light...
Laois GAA cancel this year’s U-20 football and hurling championships
There will be no U-20 club football or hurling championships in Laois this year.
The competitions would usually be getting underway in the coming weeks...
All the latest Laois GAA fixtures as attention switches back to football
After a mixed weekend of hurling and football last week, the action predominantly switches back to football this week.
The minor hurling final between The...
Laois library to receive €169,754 for essential upgrades and measures
A library in Laois is to receive €169,754 in funding for essential upgrades and measures.
Fine Gael Cllr John King and Minister Sean Fleming have...
Coronavirus: 390 new cases as high prevalence in young people comes into focus
There has been a total of 390 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
That means that there is now a total...
‘Shock’ and ‘disappointment’ over reports Bus Eireann are to withdraw service in Laois
The Leas-Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council has expressed his shock and disappointment at media reports suggesting Bus Eireann is to end a service that...
BREAKING: Laois County Council confirm date for possible re-opening of Portlaoise Leisure Centre
Laois County Council are hopeful that Portlaoise Leisure Centre will re-open in January 2021.
Director of Services Donal Brennan revealed the news at this morning’s...
Six-in-a-row for Laois trainer as filly scoops €24,000 in the Curragh
A Laois trainer pulled off an incredible six-in-a-row success and scooped the top prize of €24,000 at The Curragh yesterday.
A Step Too Far, trained...
Brilliant Burke and clinical O’Carroll lead Crettyard to IFC final
Mountmellick 0-9 Crettyard 3-14
Laois IFC Semi-final
A heavily bandaged Ciaran Burke and a mercurial Evan O'Carroll led the way for Crettyard as they absolutely thrashed...
Coronavirus: 430 new cases as four more counties in Level 3 danger
There have been no new deaths reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre today.
There has been a total of 1,802 COVID-19 related deaths in...
Live Blog: Follow all the updates from Sunday’s hurling and football action
After a thoroughly dramatic and exciting day on Saturday, we are back with more action today.
The big games get underway from 12.30pm and run...
Dundalk success for Laois trainer ahead of big Curragh race
A Laois trainer bagged his tenth winner of the flat season in Dundalk on Friday night.
Ahyoka, at odds of 15/2, won the DundalkStadium.com Handicap,...
Coronavirus: Five deaths and 248 new cases recorded – with six in Laois
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that 5 people with COVID-19 have died.
There has been a total of 1,802 COVID-19 related...