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.
Gardai renew Road Safety Appeal as deaths rise 9% in 2020
Gardai and The Road Safety Authority (RSA) have renewed their appeal for road users to take extra care when using the roads, as provisional...
Local senator welcomes publication of Just Transition Fund
Local Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the publication of the Just Transition report.
As part of the European Green Deal, on January 14 this year,...
In Pictures: Laois prison officers complete remarkable marathon in aid of Do It For...
Former Portlaoise footballer Brian ‘Bruno’ McCormack and former Wexford Youths soccer player Aidan ‘Rox’ Keenan completed a remarkable marathon over the weekend in aid...
Marty and Bernard coming to Laois for final episode of hit RTE show
Laois comedian Bernard O'Shea and RTE commentator Marty Morrissey's latest series of their hit TV show will come to an end in Laois tonight.
The...
Laois pub owner calls on government to change two-metre rule and provide guidance on...
There are mounting calls for the government to reduce the social distancing guidelines from two metres to one.
Last week, the World Health Organisation changed...
County Council and Gardai dealing with ‘groups gathering’ in houses throughout Laois
Laois County Council and Gardai are trying to deal with groups of people who continue to gather in large groups despite the current social...
How a Carlow footballer has had a big influence on a young Laois hurler
Carlow football and Laois hurling are not two things that you would expect to come together - but that is exactly what happened on...
BREAKING: Nine new Coronavirus deaths but just 37 new cases as Nursing Homes say...
1,615 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of nine from yesterday.
Not all of these people passed away today –...
€500,000 from Failte Ireland scheme received by Laois County Council
Laois County Council have received €500,000 from Failte Ireland in a bid to enhance tourism in Portlaoise.
Chief Executive John Mulholland confirmed the news at...
Sopranos set to wow at ninth weekly Laois parish online lunchtime concert
The Rathdowney church online concert has increased in popularity since it began nine weeks ago - and it is back once again today.
This week’s...
Portlaoise Musical Society nominated for seven national awards
Portlaoise Musical Society have been nominated for seven Association of Irish Musical Societies awards.
All of the nominations relate to their smash hit show 'Ragtime'.
Shane...
BREAKING: No new Coronavirus deaths and just 59 new cases as hairdressers plan safe...
1,606 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – a decrease of two from yesterday.
Two of the previous deaths have been denotified while...
HSE considering closing Laois Coronavirus Assessment Hub due to ‘low demand’
The HSE are considering closing the Laois Coronavirus Assessment Hub due to exceptionally low demand it has been revealed.
Laois County Council Chief Executive John...
Laois hurling and camogie clubs raise more than €10,000 for three charities with weekend...
Members of Clough-Ballacolla GAA and camogie clubs ran, walked, cycled and shaved their heads in a series of novel challenges over the weekend to...
BREAKING: Four more Coronavirus deaths and 57 new cases as leading Irish professor says...
1,608 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of four from yesterday.
Not all of these people passed away today –...
BREAKING: 13 more Coronavirus deaths and 76 new cases as 2 metre social distance...
1,604 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 13 from yesterday.
Not all of these people passed away today –...
Women on maternity leave ‘being penalised’ says local senator
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has said there is an urgent need for legislation to alter the new temporary wage support scheme from Revenue.
According to the...
Flu vaccine to be made free for all ‘at risk’ and children under 12
The flu vaccine will be freely available to children aged 2-12 and all at-risk groups across Laois this winter.
Minister for Justice & Equality, Charlie...
Laois actor confirms hit Netflix show to return for second series
Laois actor Robert Sheehan has confirmed that his hit Netflix show 'Umbrella Academy' is to return for a second series.
The first season was set...
Calls for unelected Ministers to be replaced with sitting TDs
It is now more than 100 days since the 2020 General Election and we still do not have a government in place.
Instead we have...
BREAKING: 11 more Coronavirus deaths and 115 new cases as Leaving Cert grading system...
1,592 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 11 from yesterday.
Not all of these people passed away today –...
Laois band launch poem and song contest about their town
Popular Laois band The Finns have launched a poem and song contest.
Rathdowney Song and Poem Contest is a competition dedicated to bring the stories...
WATCH: Class drone footage of redevelopment of Laois school
This is class.
New drone footage shows the scale and size of the newly redeveloped Knockbeg College.
It was shot by Arles-Killeen footballer Conor Keightley during...
BREAKING: New Laois music and arts festival rescheduled to 2021
The brand new music and arts festival set to take place in Emo this summer has been rescheduled to 2021 due to Coronavirus.
Forest Fest,...
Laois man shortlisted for prestigious Teaching and Learning Research Fellowship
A Laois teacher has been shortlisted for a prestigious Teaching and Learning Research Fellowship.
Dr Barry Ryan, a native of Wexford lives in Portarlington with...
Calls for Coronavirus testing for all residents and staff at Laois’s four Direct Provision...
Fianna Fáil TD Seán Fleming has called for Coronavirus testing of all residents and employees in Laois’s four Direct Provision Centres to be carried...
In Pictures: Laois Primary School students awarded top engineering honour for all-inclusive project
Students from Arles National School have been awarded the STEPS Young Engineers Award for their ‘Let’s All Play Together’ project entry.
Their project sought to...
BREAKING: 12 more Coronavirus deaths and 76 new cases as Taoiseach announces clampdown on...
1,583 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 12 from yesterday.
Not all of these people passed away today -...
WATCH: Portlaoise College stages hugely successful virtual ‘Evenings of Excellence’
Over the last week students, parents and their families tuned into Portlaoise College’s Facebook page to find out who the student award winners were...
Laois teenager launches fundraiser for the homeless
A Laois teenager has launched her own fundraiser in aid of the homeless.
Scoil Chriost Ri student Briony Heffernan-Price has set up an online fundraiser, 'Sleep...