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.
Mountrath teenager becomes first Laois student elected President of National Student Executive
Reuban Murray, a 6th year student in Mountrath Community School has been elected to the National Student Executive of the Irish Second-Level Students’ Union...
Laois man scoops big job with British and Irish Lions ahead of 2021 Tour
The British & Irish Lions have announced two key appointments to its executive team - and a Laois man is one of them.
Shane Whelan...
Gardai launch appeal to reunite missing tools to their owner
Gardai in Laois have launched an appeal to reunite some missing tools to their owner.
They were recovered on Tuesday evening by a local businessman...
BREAKING: 11 more Coronavirus deaths and 64 new cases as McDonald’s reopening causes traffic...
1,571 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 11 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of...
Laois school host extremely successful virtual fun day
The Coronavirus has shut all schools since March - but one Laois school was not letting it stop their annual fun day.
Scoil Chriost Ri...
WATCH: Laois building contractor on the benefits of zoom ahead of physical meetings in...
A Laois business owner reckons that there will be far more zoom meetings than physical ones in the aftermath of the Coronavirus.
JS Dooley Contracting,...
Laois TD volunteers to help local nursing home during Coronavirus pandemic
A Laois TD has been doing voluntary shifts to help out a local nursing home during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Portarlington-based Cathal Berry, a TD for...
The tale of a 17-year-old Evan O’Carroll, Justin McNulty, a missing boot and pranks...
A 17-year-old Evan O'Carroll made his senior inter-county debut for Laois in the summer of 2013.
It had been a whirlwind year for the Crettyard...
‘All Aboard’ as Laois man develops new popular online board game platform in Japan
A Laois man has developed a new online board game platform in Japan that is gathering serious momentum.
'All Aboard' is the brainchild of Pat...
Calling all up and coming musicians – Cruinniu na nOg launch online Open Mic...
One of the first initiatives of this year’s Cruinniu na nÓg , a national day of creativity for young people, is an Open Mic...
BREAKING: 16 more Coronavirus deaths and 51 cases as Minister Harris says children to...
1,561 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 16 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of...
WATCH: Laois community line the streets to welcome popular member home after winning 7-week...
A Laois community came out in force to welcome one of their most loved members home from her seven week Coronavirus battle this afternoon.
Stradbally...
Laois County Council could be at the loss of millions due to Coronavirus crisis
The loss of rates payment by businesses to Laois County Council could end up costing them millions in lost income, it has been revealed.
Sinn...
WATCH: Laois school’s First Years reveal what they have learned to appreciate and missed...
The First Year students of a Laois secondary school have revealed what they have learned to appreciate and what they missed about their school...
In Pictures: Laois man in lockdown in America enjoying a pint in his own...
This is absolutely brilliant.
Pubs across most of the world have been forced to shut their doors due to the Coronavirus.
Since March, all establishments in...
WATCH: Construction commences on new full size floodlit astro pitch in Laois
Construction has gotten underway on a brand new full size floodlit astro turf pitch in Laois.
Killeshin FC turned the sod on their development as...
BREAKING: Four more Coronavirus deaths and 88 cases as numbers seeking Covid-19 payment drops
1,547 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of four from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of...
WATCH: Young Laois boy takes on the ‘Patience Challenge’ and smashes it
The 'Patience Challenge' is the latest craze sweeping the internet and this young Laois boy has absolutely smashed it.
2-year-old Jake Cleere from Errill was...
WATCH: Laois man opens up about 22-year battle with depression in bid to help...
A Laois man has bravely opened up about his 22-year battle with depression following the tragic death of his friend.
Mark Condron, 39, from Ballycarroll...
Leinster Final Memory: Another year, another tear as Dubs defeat Laois in 2007
This piece originally featured on LaoisToday on June 23, 2018, ahead of that year's Leinster senior football final.
In 2007, the Laois senior footballers reached...
REVEALED: Electric Picnic confirm dates of 2021 festival
The 2021 Electric Picnic will take place between September 3 and 5.
The news has been announced by organisers in the last few minutes. Anyone...
BREAKING: 15 more Coronavirus deaths as video on how to wear and make face...
1,533 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 15 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of...
Laois TD says Government ‘failure to address childcare needs of healthcare workers is inexcusable’
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said that the cancellation of the government's childcare scheme for frontline health workers is 'inexcusable'.
The scheme was launched...
‘Progress’ on plans to provide Adult Diabetes Insulin Pump Clinic in Portlaoise
Laois TD Sean Fleming says that progress is being made to provide an adult diabetic insulin pump service in the General Hospital in Portlaoise.
The...
Results of third Laois GAA €130 ticket board draw
A total of 24 clubs had winners in the first monthly Laois GAA €130 county board ticket draw held in the LOETB Centre of...
BREAKING: 16 more Coronavirus deaths as Finance Minister says ‘no decision’ made on extension...
1,518 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 16 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of...
Laois enterprises urged to apply to Restart Grant for Small Business
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has urged small and micro businesses across Laois and Offaly to apply for the new €250m Restart Grant, which...
EXPLAINED: What changes will happen on May 18 as Ireland moves into Phase 1...
The Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business to ease the COVID-19 restrictions and reopen Ireland’s economy and society in a phased manner will enter...
Laois TD calls for new supports for small and medium businesses in the Midlands
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has called for additional supports for small and medium sized businesses in Laois.
Today, the Laois TD's party wrote to...
Laois hurlers memorable victory over Dublin last year to feature on Sunday Game this...
In a time when we are all starved of GAA action - this is a real treat for Laois GAA fans.
Last weekend, the Sunday...