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.
BREAKING: Laois and Offaly permitted to exit lockdown ‘immediately’ as Kildare to remain
The local lockdown has ended in Laois and Offaly immediately but restrictions will remain in place in Kildare for another two weeks.
There has been...
Laois Chamber welcomes the lifting of the lockdown in Laois
The CEO of the Laois Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the decision to lift the lockdown in the county immediately.
Bernie Everard was speaking as...
Local TD calls on Minister for Health to address ‘vacancy crisis’ at Portlaoise Hospital
Sinn Fein TD for the South Kildare constituency Patricia Ryan has called on the Minister for Health to take 'immediate action' to address the...
Laois Gardai: Drug driving and tips for dog owners to avoid thefts
Gardai in Laois have issued a number of tips for people to help stem the recent surge in dog thefts that have been reported...
Laois Minister calls for Oireachtas Golf Society to disband as Gardai launch investigation into...
Minister for State Sean Fleming has called for the Oireachtas Golf Society to be disbanded as the fallout from the infamous outing and subsequent...
WATCH: Laois town’s Covid-19 experience documented in brilliant video
An aspiring Laois journalist has teamed up with a local videographer to shoot a documentary about the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on her...
Rent prices continue to rise in Laois despite Covid-19 impact
The most recent average rent price in Laois was €1,002 which is 4% higher than this time in 2019.
Average monthly rents rose by an...
CCFL announce fixtures as season set to resume once again
For the second time this season, the local soccer league is preparing to resume action after an enforced shutdown.
The lockdown on Laois on Friday...
Coronavirus: One further death and 136 new cases as Laois records no new cases
There has one new Coronavirus deaths reported today – meaning 1,776 is the death toll in Ireland.
While there has been a total of 136...
BREAKING: NPHET propose to lift localised lockdown for Laois and Offaly
NPHET has proposed to lift Coronavirus lockdown restrictions in Laois and Offaly.
The public health group met this afternoon and it is understood that they...
Minister for Health ‘hoping on a human level’ that Laois be lifted from lockdown...
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly is 'hoping on a human level' that the National Public Health Emergency Team will recommend to lift Laois from...
Direct Provision Centre residents ‘very nervous’ as period of self isolation comes to an...
Residents of Direct Provision Centres in Laois and around the country who had been moved to self-isolation units following potential Coronavirus are 'very nervous'...
Courtwood native Kinsella set to be reappointed as Laois U-20 manager for 2021
Eddie Kinsella is set to be reappointed as Laois U-20 football manager for 2021.
The Courtwood native, and former All-Ireland final referee, has been chosen...
Funding available for Portlaoise to help communities respond to Covid-19
Portlaoise can now avail of local authority funding for projects to help in the response to Covid-19.
The Town & Village Renewal Scheme provides funding...
Local TD says forestry licencing system is in ‘chaos’
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has said that there is no sign of the 'chaos and dysfunction' within the forestry felling and licencing...
Coronavirus: Two new deaths and 54 new cases as Laois registers less than five...
There have been two new Coronavirus deaths reported today – meaning 1,775 is the death toll in Ireland.
Two previously notified deaths have been denotified...
GAA release match guidelines as local TD backs calls for NPHET to provide ‘more...
The GAA and LGFA have made contact with clubs across the country in light of the new Government restrictions on supporters attending games.
While the...
Laois woman to take over RTE Radio 1 morning show
Laois woman Claire Byrne has been appointed as the new presenter of the RTE Radio One 'Today' programme.
The Mountrath is to succeed Sean O'Rourke...
WATCH: The history of 17th Century Ironworks in Mountmellick
National Heritage Week began on Friday and runs until August 23.
Unfortunately due to the current Covid Crisis, Laois County Library Service is not in...
Decision of lockdown of Laois, Offaly and Kildare to be made at ‘end of...
The decision on whether Laois, Offaly and Kildare may be permitted to exit the localised lockdown that they have been under since Friday August...
Laois GAA to increase streaming fee as hurling Round 1 turns €4,000 profit
Laois GAA have decided to increase the fee they charge to watch championship matches on their streaming services.
For Round 1 of the Senior hurling...
Coronavirus: One further death and 190 new cases as Laois has less than five...
There has been one new Coronavirus death reported today – meaning 1,775 is the death toll in Ireland.
While there has been a total of...
New restrictions: Sport behind closed doors, house parties and those over 70
The government has announced a raft of new restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of Coronavirus around the country.
The measures, which will last until...
Laois County Councillors meeting with Minister for Health has been cancelled
Laois County Councillor's meeting with Minister for Health to discuss the lockdown in Laois has been cancelled.
Cathoirleach Catherine Fitzgerald and fellow Cllrs Paschal McEvoy,...
Laois GAA abandon weekend plan as games to resume next week
Laois GAA have abandoned plans to hold championship matches this weekend - with games set to resume on Monday August 245 instead.
Two alternatives had...
Government restrictions mean Laois athletes prohibited from attending National Track and Field Championships
The 2020 Irish Life Health National Senior and U23 Track and Field Championships are set to get underway this weekend - but athletes living...
Coronavirus in Laois: Updated map shows detailed figures of Covid-19 infections
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has updated a map which shows, by electoral district, the prevalence of Covid-19 in Laois.
This maps shows that total...
Fundraising goal met as young Laois boy’s wish to walk moves a step closer
Less than ten months after a fundraiser was launched to help a little Laois boy walk - it has reached its €50,000 goal.
Eight-year-old Jamie...
Date confirmed for meeting between Minister for Health and Laois County Council delegation
A delegation of Laois County Councillors will meet with Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly on Wednesday at 12pm to discuss the restrictions that have...
Coronavirus: No new deaths and 56 new cases as less than five confirmed in...
There has been no new Coronavirus deaths reported today – meaning 1,774 is the death toll in Ireland still.
While there has been a total...