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.
Coronavirus: 324 new cases and three deaths as second county set to move to...
There has been a total of 324 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
Of these, 167 cases are in Dublin, 42...
Former Laois footballer set to feature in Clare county final this weekend
Cratloe face Kilmurry-Ibrickane in the Clare senior football championship final on Saturday - and a former Laois footballer is set to be involved.
Former Emo...
Decrease in Covid hospital figures nationally but increase of those in ICU
There is no change in the status of the two patients who are being treated for Covid-19 in Portlaoise Hospital.
The two remain in Critical...
New management and new focus – Portlaoise Ladies captain Saunders hoping for first ever...
The Portlaoise Ladies footballers will contest their fourth senior football championship in the last five years on Saturday - and they are hoping to...
Previewing tonight’s Laois minor ‘A’ and ‘B’ football championship finals
Midlands Park Hotel Minor 'A' Football Championship Final Portlaoise v Ballyroan-Abbey
In the LOETB Centre of Excellence at 7.15pm
Tonight sees the conclusion of the minor...
Coronavirus: 234 new cases as Swedish epidemiologist tells Dail to allow virus spread in...
There has been a total of 234 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
Of these, 103 cases are in Dublin, 30...
Laois dairy farmer announced as Farming for Nature Ambassador
A Laois dairy farmer has been chosen as a Farming for Nature Ambassador for 2020.
John McHugh, from Clondarrig, which is between Portlaoise and Ballyfin,...
Pedestrian crossing for Laois town and calls to resurface road near school
A brand new pedestrian crossing is on the way to a Laois town.
Laois County Council, at the request of Independent Cllr James Kelly, will...
Coronavirus: 334 new cases as concerns raised over capacity in ICUs in Ireland
There has been a total of 334 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
Of these, 174 cases are in Dublin, 34...
Laois allocated €3.3 million for retrofitting from Carbon Tax collection
Laois County Council has been allocated €3.3 million of a €20 million pot for retrofitting houses in the county.
Minister for Housing, Local Government and...
Grant of €50,000 received following successful connection of Laois house estate water supply
The residents of Killenard Lodge have had a troubled history with their water supply since the estate was completed.
The estate's water previoysly came from...
Laois TD calls on HSE to spend €1 billion on PPE in Ireland
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called on the HSE to prioritise spending the majority of its €1 billion worth of PPE in Ireland.
Speaking in...
Calls for a fence to be erected at Laois playground to ‘curb anti-social behaviour’
A number of Laois County Councillors have called on the Council to erect a fence at the back of a popular Laois playground in...
In Pictures: All the best photos as Culture Night a huge success in Laois
The annual Culture Night took place at venues around Laois on Friday September 18.
A host of free events took place with punters adhering to...
Coronavirus: 188 cases as three more counties in Level 3 danger
There has been a total of new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
Of these, 76 of the cases are in Dublin,...
Nine different scorers as The Heath down Killeen to reach quarter finals
Arles-Killeen 1-10 The Heath 0-16
Laois SFC Round 3
The Heath have become the fifth team to reach the last eight of the Laois senior football...
Classy Comerford on form as Stradbally leave Kilcruise in relegation final
Arles-Kilcruise 1-6 Stradbally 2-9
Laois SFC Relegation Semi Final
Garry Comerford was the difference as Stradbally defeated Arles-Kilcruise in Mw Hire O'Moore Park this afternoon to...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Coronavirus: 357 new cases as unfairness of Laois, Kildare and Offaly lockdown highlighted
When the initial plan of Living with Covid-19 was announced,...
Former Laois student mentioned by EU President in maiden speech
A former Laois student was name-checked by the new President of the European Commission in her maiden speech recently.
Suaad Alshleh, who studied at Mountmellick...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, September 19, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Bruce Wilkie
Wolfhill Road, The Swan, Laois
Deeply regretted by his loving mother Theresa,...
Much improved Mountmellick power past Portlaoise to reach IFC semi final
Mountmellick 2-15 Portlaoise 1-4
Laois IFC Quarter Final
Mountmellick are through to the semi finals of the Laois Intermediate championship following a comfortable 14 point win...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the action from Friday night’s GAA action
Football is back in full swing this weekend and we have three games to bring you tonight.
All of them throw in at 7.30pm and...
Coronavirus: Three more deaths and 253 cases
There has been a total of 253 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
Of these, 116 are in Dublin, 22 in...
Calls to address the ‘worst bend in Laois’ before serious accident occurs
Calls for Laois County Council to address safety concerns at the 'worst bend in Laois' have been made.
Fine Gael Cllr Conor Bergin raised the...
Laois TD calls for attendances in MW Hire O’Moore Park to be increased
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called on the government to increase the number of spectators that can attend games in line with the overall...
Previewing Friday night’s Laois GAA football championship action
Laois Shopping Centre SFC Relegation Semi Final Courtwood v Rosenallis
In LOETB Centre of Excellence at 7.30pm
It is the semi final that nobody wants to...
World Ploughing Championships confirmed for Laois in 2021
The World Ploughing Championships will be held in Laois in 2021.
Ratheniska will be the venue for the event in 12 months time - after...
Coronavirus: 240 new cases as NPHET recommend Dublin move to Level 3
There has been a total of 240 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
Of these, 119 cases are in Dublin, 19...
A speed survey for Portarlington and request for new litter bins for The Swan
Laois County Council are to carry out a speed survey on the Edenderry Road in Portarlington.
Cllr Aidan Mullins requested that one be carried out...
December football final on the cards in Laois as inter-county set to halt club...
The Laois football championships could be set for December finals as inter-county action is set to resume next month.
The two week lockdown of Laois,...