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 hurler calls for GAA to change championship structures for this year
A Laois hurler has called on the GAA to change its stance on returning to competitive games this month.
Rosenallis and Laois midfielder John Lennon...
Laois man steps down from role as Roscommon hurling manager
Roscommon GAA has announced that Ciarán Comerford has stepped down from his position as senior hurling team manager.
The Laois man was in his final...
Survey shows average Laois house prices rise 1.5% in past year
The price of the average three-bed semi in Laois rose by 1.5% to €198,000 in the past year according to a national survey carried...
This day last year: Wild celebrations as Laois hurlers claim Joe McDonagh Cup glory
This day 12 months ago, Laois fans were in the midst of joyous celebrations.
The Laois hurlers defeated Westmeath to claim the Joe McDonagh Cup...
Coronavirus: One new death and 11 new cases as people asked to cancel summer...
1,736 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – with one new death reported today.
While there has been a total of 11 new...
Revised draws made for Leinster U-20 hurling, minor football and minor hurling championships
The draws for the revised Leinster U-20 hurling, minor football and hurling championships have been made this evening.
Both of the minor teams could have...
Laois County Councillor calls for a commercial airport to be constructed in Laois
A Laois County Councillor has suggested that a commercial airport should be constructed in Laois.
Fine Gael Councillor Aisling Moran says that Laois is ideally...
‘Disappointed’ and ‘belittled’ – Laois minor ladies football player calls for Leinster championship to...
The vice-captain of the Laois Ladies minor football team has called for the Leinster championship to be reinstated.
Timahoe Ladies footballer Sarah Larkin says that...
Laois teacher sets up Instagram account to help students with career paths CAO deadline...
A Laois primary school teacher has set up an Instagram page to help students with their career paths.
Laura Phelan, from Castletown, who recently qualified...
Coronavirus: No new deaths and 24 new cases as fears over international travel grow
1,730 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – with no new deaths reported today.
While there has been a total of 24 new...
New Cathaoirleach elected to lead Laois County Council for the next 12 months
Catherine Fitzgerald has been elected as the new Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council.
The Fianna Fáil councillor was elected at today’s monthly meeting of the...
‘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...