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.
Renowned author announced as judge for Laois Short Story Writing Competition
A renowned Laois author has been announced as a judge for a newly announced Short Story Writing Competition.
The Power of Words Festival, Abbeyleix, in...
In Pictures: Tributes paid as much loved Laois school principal retires
Tributes have been paid to a Laois principal following her retirement.
Olga Hyland closed the door on Clough National School and crossed the road to...
Laois Brother to host virtual ‘Coping With Covid-19 Workshop’
A Laois Brother is set to hold a virtual 'Coping With Covid-19 Workshop' for men that will take place over two days later this...
Calls for people to wear face coverings rather than visors in fight against Covid-19
"Visors don't work, and they simply shouldn't be used".
These are the words of Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan as he urged members of the...
Coronavirus: 16 more deaths and 270 new cases – seven of them in Laois...
There have been 16 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 270 new cases, according to figures released today.
Of the deaths reported today, 14 occurred in November,...
Concerns raised over ‘delays’ for businesses trying to access Restart Plus Grant
Independent TD Carol Nolan has said that she is increasingly concerned around the delays being experienced by some SME’s and micro enterprises as they...
Laois TD calls on Education Minister to ‘move ahead’ with new building for Kolbe...
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called on the Minister for Education Norma Foley to immediately move ahead with a new building for Kolbe Special...
More than 100 businesses sign up for Laois Gift Card
More than 100 Laois businesses have signed up to the new Laois Gift Card which is being rolled out by the Chamber of Commerce.
Last...
Brand new building for Laois’s newest secondary school following €24.5 million investment
Laois's newest secondary school is to get a brand new building after the Department of Education confirmed it was allocating €24.5 million to the...
Coronavirus: One more death and 270 new cases – four of them in Laois...
There have been one further Coronavirus-related death and 270 new cases, according to figures released today.
Of today’s new cases, four of them are in...
Laois County Council budget increases to almost €79 million despite Covid-19 pandemic
The Laois County Council budget for 2021 will be €78,883,000 - an increase of €500,001 from 2020.
The increase in spending was accepted by Councillors...
Laois v Dublin to be shown live on TV as weekend fixtures confirmed
The Leinster semi final clash between Dublin and Laois will be shown live on TV - the GAA have confirmed.
Mike Quirke's footballers will take...
‘Invaluable public assistance’ crucial in returning stolen quads to Laois business
Gardai and a Laois business have paid tribute to members of the public after four stolen quads were located on their help.
Late on Friday...
Laois rent prices surge as supply dries up
Laois rents were on average 5.1% higher in the third quarter of 2020 than a year previously, the latest Daft.ie survey has found.
The average...
Coronavirus: Two more deaths and 542 new cases – 18 of them in Laois
There have been a further two Coronavirus-related deaths and 542 new cases, according to figures released today.
Of today’s new cases, 18 of them are...
Laois boss ‘bitterly disappointed’ and ‘gutted’ but ‘proud’ after Clare loss
Laois senior hurling boss Eddie Brennan says he is bitterly disappointed that his side did not defeat Clare in Nowlan Park yesterday.
Laois came back...
Laois manager Brennan non-committal on future following narrow Clare loss
Laois senior hurling manager Eddie Brennan was non-committal on whether he would remain as manager for a third season following today's loss to Clare.
The...
14-man Clare hang on to repel Laois comeback as 2020 campaign ends in heartbreak
Laois 3-17 Clare 0-27
All-Ireland Hurling Qualifiers Round 1
The Laois hurlers are out of the the All-Ireland championship for 2020 following an agonising and heart-breaking...
Live Blog: Follow all the action as the Laois hurlers face Clare and camogie...
It's another busy day for Laois GAA with the county's hurling and camogie teams both in championship action.
It's straight knockout for the hurlers, who...
Laois charity ‘Santa’s Helpers’ returns just in time for Christmas
Last year, a new Laois charity called 'Santa's Helpers' did incredible work.
The group raised €18,000 last year and are aiming to increase that to...
Your guide to Saturday’s GAA action as Laois hurlers and camogie set for two...
It's another busy day for Laois GAA with the county's hurling and camogie teams both in championship action.
It's straight knockout for the hurlers, who...
Laois senior football team and panel named for Longford Leinster clash
Laois senior football manager Mike Quirke has named his team for Sunday's Leinster quarter final clash with Longford.
From the dramatic win over Fermanagh two...
Laois senior hurling team named for All-Ireland Qualifier clash with Clare
The Laois senior hurling team has been announced for this weekend's game.
All four adult Laois GAA teams are in action this weekend and Eddie...
Laois Ladies name team for Sunday’s crucial Round 2 clash with Clare
Laois Ladies football manager Donie Brennan has named his starting 15 for Sunday’s All-Ireland championship Round 2 game against Clare.
From Laois’s last game which...
Glorious sunshine and brisk trade as Laois’s newest market continues to impress
It was all go at the Market House on Main Street in Stradbally this afternoon as the second session of Laois's newest outdoor market...
Second phase of Abbeyleix Hospital refurbishment works to commence
The second phase of refurbishment works in Abbeyleix Hospital is due to be carried out in the coming weeks - Sinn Dein TD Brian...
WATCH: Laois teenager’s remarkable act to feature in new TV ad
This is remarkable.
A Laois teenager's amazing act of kindness towards his grandfather is set to feature in a new TV ad.
17-year-old Eoin Connolly, who...
Laois manager Quirke provides injury updates on O’Loughlin, Begley and Moore ahead of Longford...
Laois senior football manager Mike Quirke has provided an injury update ahead of Sunday's Leinster football championship quarter final away to Longford.
The boss is...
Ladies football vice-captain looking for improved performance for Clare test on Sunday
Laois ladies football vice-captain Laura Nerney is hoping her side can up their performance by 50% in order to turn over Clare this weekend.
Donie...
In Pictures: Laois school’s Wellness Week a huge success
2020 has been a difficult year for schools as the dreaded Covid-19 pandemic has interrupted so many wonderful activities like Panto, Cumann na mBunscol,...