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 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,...
Suggestion that a ‘private car park’ could help solve problems at Glenbarrow in Slieve...
The idea that a private car park could be opened to alleviate some of the major issues with the lack of car parking facilities...
‘Eyesore’ in Laois town ‘would not be tolerated anywhere else in the county’
The issue of derelict building that has been described as 'an eyesore that would not be tolerated anywhere else in the county' has come...
Previewing Thursday night’s Laois minor football championship semi finals
Midlands Park Hotel Laois MFC Semi Final Portlaoise v Graiguecullen
In LOETB Centre of Excellence at 7.15pm
Portlaoise and Graiguecullen meet in the semi finals of...
Frustration grows as two Laois housing estates still not ‘taken in charge’
Frustration was palpable in the chamber of Laois County Council this afternoon as two Laois housing estates have still not been 'taken in charge'.
When...
Coronavirus: 254 new cases as fears grow over increasing numbers in hospitals
There has been a total of 254 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
Of these, 136 are in Dublin, 20 in...
Poor broadband hampering efforts of people to work from home
Working from home remains a key part of the government's strategy for managing our way through the Coronavirus pandemic.
In Level 1, which is when...