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 rugby club unveil drive to get more girls involved
Portlaoise Rugby Club have launched details of their ‘Give it a “try” for Girls campaign.
The purpose of this initiative is to encourage more girls,...
Coronavirus: One further death and 378 new cases – eight of them in Laois
There has been one further Coronavirus-related death and 378 new cases, according to figures released today.
Of today’s new cases, eight of them are in...
Brave Laois Ladies defeat Kildare but Clare advance to All-Ireland semi final on points...
Laois 2-13 Kildare 3-8
All-Ireland Intermediate Championship Round 3
The Laois Ladies were two point winners over Kildare in Netwatch Cullen Park this afternoon.
Laois needed to...
Live blog: Follow all the action from today’s Laois Ladies football and camogie games
It’s another busy day for Laois GAA with the county’s ladies football and camogie teams both in championship action.
The ladies footballers are in action...
Your guide to crunch games for the Laois Ladies and Camogie teams
It’s another busy day for Laois GAA with the county’s ladies football and camogie teams both in championship action.
It’s straight knockout for the camogie...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College TY students busy designing Laois Sensory trail
The TY2 class of Portlaoise College are currently working on designing a sensory trail for the children of Laois which will be located at...
Laois senior football team and panel named for Leinster semi final with Dublin
Laois senior football manager Mike Quirke has named his team for Sunday’s Leinster semi final clash with Dublin.
From the dramatic win over Longford last...
‘Frustration’ over Mountmellick and Mountrath flooding issues raised in the Dáil
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley raised a number of flooding issues in Mountmellick and Mountrath in the Public Accounts Committee with the head of...
Grant funding for Laois schools and €4 million for Laois County Council
The Department of Education to provide grants for every primary and post-primary school in Laois this year.
In the case of primary schools, the minimum...
Fundraiser launched to bring Christmas lights to Laois village
For the last 40 years, Ballyroan has been beautifully lit up with Christmas lights.
However, due to Covid restrictions this year, fundraising efforts have been...
Laois Ladies name team for Sunday’s crunch Round 3 clash with Kildare
Laois Ladies football manager Donie Brennan has named his starting 15 for Sunday’s All-Ireland championship Round 3 game against Kildare.
From Laois’s last game which...
Coronavirus: Seven more death and 482 new cases as Laois TD calls for churches...
There have been seven further Coronavirus-related deaths and 482 new cases, according to figures released today.
Of today’s new cases, only one of them is...
Working from home ‘will not take off’ unless Broadband Plan is ‘urgently delivered’
An Irish MEP has said that working from home 'will never take off' unless the government ramp up and deliver the National Broadband Plan...
Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme to recommence in the coming weeks
Minister for State Sean Fleming TD has welcomed confirmation from Minister Michael McGrath that the Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme is to recommence in...
Calls for post-Brexit trade deal for Laois
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has called for a strong trade deal for Laois to ensure the county is not negatively affected by Brexit.
The...
Huge sum of money raised for Laois man’s family following tragic passing
The tight-knit community of Durrow was stunned in September 2019 with the sad death of Shane Walsh, a young man in his early 30s,...
Laois angling group awarded funding through Dormant Account Fund
One angling project in Laois was granted funding through Inland Fisheries Ireland supported by the Dormant Account Fund in 2020.
A total of 35 “Angling...
Coronavirus: One more death and 395 new cases as plight of young people ‘unable...
There have been one further Coronavirus-related deaths and 395 new cases, according to figures released today.
Of today’s new cases, 6 of them are in...
Colm Parkinson issues apology to Eddie Brennan and Laois GAA over off the record...
Joe.ie GAA Hour host Colm Parkinson has issued an apology to both Eddie Brennan and Laois GAA over the airing of an off the...
Laois farmers told to apply for new €8 billion EU Covid 19 recovery fund
Laois farms have been told to apply for a new €8 billion EU Covid-19 recovery fund when it comes on stream in early 2021.
The...
LISTEN: Laois teenager with incredible voice launches first single
A Laois teenager with a quite simply incredible voice has released her first ever single.
17-year-old Béibhín O'Driscoll, Bayvinn, is a young singer from Timahoe who...
Dublin legend Quinn on 2005 final and his Stradbally connections
Dublin footballer Tomas 'Mossy' Quinn broke many Laois people's hearts in 2005 when he nailed a late 45 to deny the O'Moore county in...
Laois school launch ‘100k for €100k’ fundraiser in aid of new astro pitch and...
A Laois school is hoping to build a brand new astroturf pitch plus running track and has relaunched a fundraiser that they began earlier...
Second nomination for Laois trainer as he scores 15th winner of the year
Just a week after a Laois trainer received a nomination for a Horse Racing Ireland Award, he has been nominated for another gong.
Portarlington based...
Coronavirus: Two more deaths and 362 new cases – Two of them in Laois...
There have been two further Coronavirus-related deaths and 362 new cases, according to figures released today.
Of today’s new cases, two of them are in...
In Pictures: Laois parents come together to brighten their teacher’s day
This is a lovely gesture.
Parents at a Laois secondary school have come together with a novel idea to give back to teachers who have...
Calls for pubs and restaurants to be allowed resume indoor service in December
There have been calls today for pubs to be permitted to resume indoor service in December - or whenever the Level 5 restrictions end.
The...
‘Concern at lack of urgency’ as Mountmellick Flood Relief scheme remains at early Stage...
Independent TD Carol Nolan has said that she is concerned about what she says is 'a lack of urgency' being accorded to the Mountmellick...
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...