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 supplying vulnerable African communities with PPE to fight Covid-19
The Coronavirus has done immeasurable damage to people and their livelihoods but the disease has also brought people who go above and beyond to...
Return to GAA action moves closer as HSE close Centre of Excellence testing facility
The HSE have closed the Covid-19 testing facility that they set up some months ago in Laois GAA's LOETB Centre of Excellence.
A spokesperson for...
‘Blow’ for Laois GAA as Games Development Officer steps away from role
Laois GAA have been dealt a blow with the news that one of their Games Development Officers has stepped away from his role.
Wexford native...
Coronavirus: No new deaths and 11 new cases as Portlaoise Hospital remains Covid-19 free
There were no new Coronavirus death today – meaning 1,742 is still the death toll in Ireland now.
While there has been a total of...
Praise for former Laois firefighters after return to fight Covid-19
There has been high praise for former firefighters who returned to help Laois County Fire and Rescue Services in their battle against Covid-19.
Across the...
Laois soccer club team up with local hospital for fundraiser
A Laois soccer club has teamed up with a local hospital for a fundraiser which will take place next weekend.
Mountmellick United have joined forces...
Coronavirus: One new death and 24 new cases as parents asked not to take...
There was one new Coronavirus death today – meaning 1,742 is the death toll in Ireland now.
While there has been a total of 24...
262 new homes on the cards for Laois as Strategic Housing Development launched
262 new homes could be on the way to a new estate in Portlaoise after a Strategic Housing Development was launched by a Laois...
Calls for Back to School Allowance applications to be made available for those not...
A Laois TD has called for assistance for those who are struggling to apply for the Back to School Allowance.
Sinn Fein's Brian Stanley says...
Enivironmental Protection Agency provide update on status of site of former Laois factory
The Environmental Protection Agency has provided a positive update to Laois County Councillor Aidan Mullins in relation to the site of the old Avon...
Residents of Laois housing estates raise concerns over entrance and walkway for 155 new...
The residents of three Laois housing estates have raised serious concerns over plans to construct an entrance and a pedestrian walkway for 155 new...
Coronavirus: No new deaths and just four new cases as Chief Medical Officer to...
There were no new Coronavirus deaths today – meaning 1,741 is the death toll in Ireland still.
While there has been a total of 4...
Laois man appointed principal of Offaly school
A Laois man has been appointed as the new principal of an Offaly secondary school.
The Laois and Offaly ETB (LOETB) announced the appointment of...
Second place for Laois makeup star on BBC’s ‘Glow Up’
Abbeyleix native James MacInerney finished as the runner up on the the second series BBC’s Glow Up.
The show sees ten aspiring make-up artists compete...
Laois GAA chairman on streaming games and financial implications of reduced crowds at matches
Laois GAA chairman Peter O'Neill says that Laois are exploring the possibility of live streaming championship matches later this month - but that having...
Coronavirus: No new deaths but 18 new cases as video of street drinking emerges
There were no new Coronavirus deaths today - meaning 1,741 is the death toll in Ireland still.
While there has been a total of 18...
Coronavirus: One new death and 11 new cases as travel restrictions to be extended
1,741 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – with two new deaths reported today.
While there has been a total of 11 new...
Workers on government schemes could face tax bills of between €150 and €3,000
Christmas could see unknowing workers hit with a tax bill of up to €2,828.59, in addition to any drop in income they may have...
Laois football boss could add to his panel after club championships
Laois senior football boss Mike Quirke says that it may be possible for him to add to his current Laois senior football panel if...
Laois businesses receive more than €600k in government’s Restart Grant
A total of €633,402 has been approved and paid out to Laois businesses under the government’s Restart Grant to aid reopening after COVID-19.
The Restart...
Coronavirus: Two new deaths and 9 new cases as excess deaths figure from March...
1,740 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – with two new deaths reported today.
While there has been a total of nine new...
Laois people spending more on clothes, takeaways and hardware as economy reopens
Laois people are spending more on clothes, takeaways, fast food and hardware now than at the same period last year - a report by...
Local Senator calls on schools to allow children return ‘for their mental health’
A Fianna Fail senator has called on the Department of Education to consider the mental health of children and try to get as many...
Laois singer releases uplifting new charity single written in lockdown
A Laois singer has released his uplifting new single The Lockdown (Stay With Me) on all digital platforms.
A regular performer at Ireland’s largest festival...
Winning streak continues as Laois trainer scores another victory
For the third time since horse racing resumed in Ireland after the Coronavirus shutdown, a Laois trainer was celebrating victory yesterday.
Kieran Cotter's Inflection Point...
Online art workshops proving to be a huge success
A series of online art workshops currently in progress titled “Artistic Strategies and Techniques for Oil Painting“ have proved a big success for Laois...
Coronavirus: Five new deaths and 15 new cases as doubts that all students will...
1,738 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – with five new deaths reported today.
While there has been a total of 15 new...
No place for Stanley as Sinn Fein announce new frontbench
Despite topping the poll with a surplus of more than 5,000 votes, Brian Stanley has lost his position on the Sinn Fein frontbench.
The Laois...
AIB branches in Laois come together to support seven local charities
AIB branches in Laois have come together to support seven local charities and help provide direct funds to local community efforts.
€200,000 has been made...
Laois dog owner fears beloved pet may have been stolen
A Laois dog owner fears that his beloved pet of 10 years may have been stolen.
Portarlington native David Maher's dog Rex went missing from...