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: 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...
Draws made for Midlands Park Hotel Laois GAA juvenile hurling and football championships
The draws for the Laois GAA juvenile hurling and football championships were made in the Midlands Park Hotel last night.
The draws were officiated by...
Laois mam to travel to Spain for long-awaited hip operation – and she’s encouraging...
Laois woman Tess Farrell has been in a mountain of pain for the last number of years.
The Portlaoise mother of five has seen her...
GAA outline protocol for clubs on how to deal with a case of Coronavrius
GAA clubs across the country and in Laois have recommenced full contact training in recent weeks.
Challenge matches resumed from Monday and competitive action is...
Calls for people to help the 800 suffering with dementia in Laois
A call has been made for people in Laois to reach out and help the 800 living with dementia in the county.
Dr Suzanne Timmons,...
Coronavirus: Three new deaths and six new cases as number of people who contracted...
1,738 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – with three new deaths reported today.
While there has been a total of six new...
Laois County Council announce temporary closure of Main Street in Portlaoise
Laois County Council have announced that Main Street in Portlaoise will be closed to traffic from July 2 to August 30.
Vehicles will not be...
WATCH: Class footage of one of Laois’s greatest ever defenders
This is class.
After previously producing videos on Ross Munnelly and Beano McDonald - the very talented Kilkenny-based sports photographer Maurice Walsh is back with...
TD welcomes opening of new Post Office premises in Laois town
A Laois TD has welcomed the officially opening of a new post office premises in Rathdowney as 'good news'.
Fianna Fail deputy Sean Fleming says...
Laois teenager asks for support of people with arthritis through 30 in 30 fundraiser
A Ballinakill teenager living with arthritis is asking people to support Arthritis Ireland.
Kaitlin Fenelon has completed the charity’s 30 in 30 fundraiser to generate...
Laois hurler calls for GAA to change championship structures for this year
A Laois hurler has called on the GAA to change its stance on returning to competitive games this month.
Rosenallis and Laois midfielder John Lennon...
Laois man steps down from role as Roscommon hurling manager
Roscommon GAA has announced that Ciarán Comerford has stepped down from his position as senior hurling team manager.
The Laois man was in his final...
Survey shows average Laois house prices rise 1.5% in past year
The price of the average three-bed semi in Laois rose by 1.5% to €198,000 in the past year according to a national survey carried...
This day last year: Wild celebrations as Laois hurlers claim Joe McDonagh Cup glory
This day 12 months ago, Laois fans were in the midst of joyous celebrations.
The Laois hurlers defeated Westmeath to claim the Joe McDonagh Cup...
Coronavirus: One new death and 11 new cases as people asked to cancel summer...
1,736 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – with one new death reported today.
While there has been a total of 11 new...
Revised draws made for Leinster U-20 hurling, minor football and minor hurling championships
The draws for the revised Leinster U-20 hurling, minor football and hurling championships have been made this evening.
Both of the minor teams could have...
Laois County Councillor calls for a commercial airport to be constructed in Laois
A Laois County Councillor has suggested that a commercial airport should be constructed in Laois.
Fine Gael Councillor Aisling Moran says that Laois is ideally...
‘Disappointed’ and ‘belittled’ – Laois minor ladies football player calls for Leinster championship to...
The vice-captain of the Laois Ladies minor football team has called for the Leinster championship to be reinstated.
Timahoe Ladies footballer Sarah Larkin says that...
Laois teacher sets up Instagram account to help students with career paths CAO deadline...
A Laois primary school teacher has set up an Instagram page to help students with their career paths.
Laura Phelan, from Castletown, who recently qualified...
Coronavirus: No new deaths and 24 new cases as fears over international travel grow
1,730 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – with no new deaths reported today.
While there has been a total of 24 new...
New Cathaoirleach elected to lead Laois County Council for the next 12 months
Catherine Fitzgerald has been elected as the new Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council.
The Fianna Fáil councillor was elected at today’s monthly meeting of the...