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.
‘Portlaoise Leisure Centre will not be privatised’ hears Laois County Council meeting
Laois County Council have confirmed that Portlaoise Leisure Centre will not be privatised.
Chief Executive John Mulholland told this morning’s monthly meeting of elected members...
Funding sought for pump for Laois town badly hit by flooding in the past
Funding has been sought to purchase a pump in a Laois town that has been badly hit by flooding in the past.
Mountmellick was left...
Donohers confirm ‘terrible news’ that little Dan will not be going to America for...
The ‘Do It For Dan’ committee has today confirmed the difficult news that unfortunately little Dan Donoher will not be making the trip to...
11 new social houses set to be completed in Laois village by end of...
11 new social houses are set to be completed by the end of the year in Borris-In-Ossory.
So says Laois County Council Housing Officer Nicola...
Local TD says students are still waiting to receive accommodation refunds
Independent TD for Laois Offaly Carol Nolan has said that third level students and their families are still finding it extremely difficult to access...
Laois people encouraged to get in the saddle for sick kids with ‘Tour De...
Temple Street Foundation and CMRF Crumlin, which are both part of the Children’s Health Foundation family, are inviting everyone in Laois and across the...
Calls to upgrade ‘the worst footpaths in Laois’
A Laois County Councillor is calling for work to be carried out to upgrade what he called 'the worst footpaths' in the county.
Fine Gael...
Laois signposts ending up in the Canary Islands and pubs in New York
Signposts of places in Laois have ended up in the Canary Islands and pubs in New York - so say two Laois County Councillors.
Independent...
BREAKING: Ireland set to get new government as Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and Green...
139 days after the country went to the polls to vote in the General Election - it finally looks like we will have a...
BREAKING: Draw made for revamped Leinster hurling championship and Leinster football semi finals
The draw has been made for the revamped Leinster Hurling championship that will take place in October and November later this year.
After winning the...
Coronavirus: Three new deaths and 11 new cases as study shows Laois continuing to...
1,730 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of three from yesterday.
Not all of these people passed away today –...
CONFIRMED: GAA unveil revised inter-county schedule for remainder of 2020
The GAA have published their inter-county schedule for the remainder of the year.
Now, the Laois footballers, Laois hurlers and Laois U-20 hurlers know when...
Laois man raises €3,500 for Spinal Injuries Ireland
A Laois man has raised more than €3,500 for Spinal Injuries Ireland.
Portlaoise’s Aengus Burke ran 21 miles last weekend in aid of the charity...
Laois TD calls for increased capital funding for Mountmellick and Abbeyleix hospitals
A Laois TD has called for an increase in capital funding for both Mountmellick and Abbeyleix Hospitals.
While Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley welcomes the...
Laois man linked to vacant Carlow football manager post
Three men are believed to be in the running for the vacant Carlow senior football manager's job - and one of them is a...
Staff of Abbeyleix hospital rally together to raise more than €11,000 for Laois Hospice
The staff of Abbeyleix hospital generously and courageously took on the challenge of raising vital funds for Laois Hospice and their efforts led them...
Draw for revamped Leinster hurling championship to take place tonight
The draw for the revamped Leinster hurling championship will take place on the Six One RTE News this evening.
Eddie Brennan's Laois senior hurlers were...
Coronavirus: One new death and 11 new cases as scientist says ‘resurgence of Covid-19...
1,727 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of one from yesterday.
Not all of these people passed away today –...
Remarkable Laois woman raises almost €70,000 for charity following 36km wheelchair walk
This is nothing short of remarkable.
A Laois woman has completed a 36km walk in her wheelchair and raised almost €70,000 for charity in the...
Laois TD proposes €200 and €100 vouchers to boost tourism
Sinn Féin is proposing an economic stimulus plan for the tourism and hospitality sectors.
This plan, amounting to over €860 million, would, they say, revive...
Talking Business Podcast: Pat McDonagh on Supermac’s, the Killeshin Hotel and the post Covid...
It's been the most unusual time for all businesses but the hospitality sector in particular has been hard hit.
Among the first to close when...
WATCH: Ireland captain and Minister for Health appear at Laois school’s 6th Class graduation
Everyone has been impacted by Coronavirus over the last number of months - and many 12 and 13-year-olds certainly have.
At that age and around...
CONFIRMED: Laois GAA finalise fixtures and structure of football and hurling championships
Laois GAA have finalised the fixtures dates and the structures of the upcoming football and hurling club championships.
A couple of ideas were outlined two...
My Club & I: Laois Masters footballer and Clonaslee-St Manman’s PRO – Michael O’Brien
The Coronavirus pandemic means that while we should be in the middle of GAA action – we’ve yet to get started.
Around now, Laois clubs...
Businesses to face strict enforcement measures for non-compliance with ‘Return to Work Protocol’
Businesses throughout Laois and the country could face strict enforcement measures for non-compliance with the “Return to Work Protocol”.
This is the alert issued by...
Works on €5 million Barrow Blueway project to get underway next month
Kildare County Council in conjunction with Laois County Council and Waterways Ireland have announced the commencement of works to the proposed Barrow Blueway.
This will...
Coronavirus: Six new deaths and just five new cases as resumption of cervical screening...
1,726 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of six from yesterday.
Not all of these people passed away today –...
This day two years ago: Leinster football final and Old Fort Festival
Will we ever see scenes like these again? We certainly hope so!
This day two years ago - June 24 2018 - Laois people were...
Laois County Council unveils completion of two new housing developments
Laois County Council has welcomed the completion of two new housing developments in Portarlington and Stradbally over the last two weeks.
These homes are a...
Laois County Council announce resumption of parking charges in three towns
After more than three months of a moratorium, parking charges are set to be re-introduced next week in Laois.
Laois County Council has confirmed that...