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.
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...
Laois Gardai: Cannabis sweets, tinted windows and drug driving
Laois Gardai have been extremely busy over the last few days and have published details on four separate incidents.
On Saturday, two men were arrested...
Single-use plastic hotspots in Laois identified following study
A study by Midlands based company Cease Using Single-Use Plastic (CUSP) into the volumes of single-use plastic packaging waste generated across Laois has identified...
New €1,000 grant available for self-employed and small businesses
Minister Sean Fleming has confirmed that a new grant scheme has been introduced of €1,000 for self-employed people and sole traders.
These people would not...
No live streaming outside O’Moore Park as Laois club get walkover reprieve
It will not be possible to live stream championship games on Laois TV that take place outside of MW Hire O'Moore Park - it...
‘Not on the cards’ – Laois football manager dismisses idea of forfeiting league games
Laois senior football manager Mike Quirke has dismissed the idea that his side may forfeit their remaining two Division 2 league games.
The Coronavirus lockdown...
Coronavirus: No new deaths and 67 new cases as Laois records low figure again
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...
Government announce details of stimulus package for Laois, Kildare and Offaly
The government has announced details of their stimulus package for Laois, Kildare and Offaly after they were placed in a lockdown last week.
Under these...
Talking Sport Podcast: What does the lockdown mean for Laois’s club and county season?
In this week's LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast, Steven Miller and Alan Hartnett discuss what the latest restrictions mean for the local sporting scene.
Explaining the...
Gardai arrest driver following another bridge crash in Laois
Gardai in Laois arrested a driver after he crashed into a bridge in Portlaoise yesterday.
The incident happened yesterday afternoon at the notorious railway bridge...
Expansion of Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance to benefit Laois families
A significant expansion of the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance will ensure that many more families in Laois can benefit from it...
Laois dog in the running to be crowned ‘Nose of Tralee’
The Pet Sitters Ireland Nose of Tralee competition is now in its seventh year.
Over 1,500 pets entered the competition - all hoping to become...
Gardai issue warning about Invoice Redirect Fraud
Gardai have issued a warning to the public about Invoice Redirect Fraud and are asking people to treat any request to change bank account...
Outpouring of emotion following sad passing of popular Laois priest
There has been an outpouring of emotion following the news of the sad passing of a popular Laois priest.
Fr Pat Breen, who served the...