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.
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...
WATCH: Kildare photographer captures stunning drone footage of Rock of Dunamase
This is class.
A Kildare photographer has captured some stunning drone footage of the Rock of Dunamase in 4K.
Luke Shaw from Newbridge is the man...
Laois GAA to host football workshop on returning to action
The Laois senior football management will host a Football Workshop on Monday June 29 in LOETB Centre of Excellence, adjacent to MW Hire O'Moore...
Guinness launches €14m fund to support recovery of pubs across Ireland
Guinness has announced a new €14 million fund, called “Raising the Bar”, established to support the recovery of pubs across the Island of Ireland.
This...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Donal Bergin
Clonagoodan, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Donal Bergin, Clonagoodan, Borris-in-Ossary, Co. Laois. June 22. 2020...
BREAKING: Three new Coronavirus deaths and just 10 new cases as nurses chief hits...
1,720 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of three from yesterday.
Not all of these people passed away today –...
Laois Cllr welcomes ‘much-improved’ Summer Provision Programme for children
A Laois County Councillor has welcomed what she says is a 'much-improved' Summer Provision Programme for children with special needs and students in DEIS...
Local Fianna Fail representatives largely in favour of Programme for Government
By the end of the week, we should know whether or not we will have a new government in place.
Members of Fianna Fail, Fine...
WATCH: Laois business owners on how the lack of GAA has dealt them a...
Three Laois business owners have opened up about how the absence of GAA since March due to Covid-19 has dealt them a huge financial...
In Pictures: Laois village comes together to clean up disgusting rubbish
A Laois village came together recently to clean up some disgusting rubbish that had been left around their area.
More than 20 people in Clonaslee...
BREAKING: Two new Coronavirus deaths and just four new cases as over half of...
1,717 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of two from yesterday.
Not all of these people passed away today –...
Laois priest outlines plans for reopening churches in his parish to mass next week
A Laois priest has outlined his plans for the reopening of the three churches in the parish of Stradbally for mass on Monday June...
Talking Music: Nova’s Fionn Marum on Christy Dignan, new single and Electric Picnic dreams
Brought to you in association with Laois Library Service
After a brief hiatus, our Talking Music segment returns today.
Portlaoise native Fionn Marum is the focus...
Young Laois people encouraged to protect their skin as report shows level of sunburn...
Health experts are encouraging young people in Laois to protect their skin in the sun as new research shows that nine out of 10...
Laois mammy who sat Leaving Cert in 2018 receives scholarship for academic excellence
Laois woman Karen Wills, who sat her Leaving Cert in 2018 at the age of 44, has received a Third Level academic award for...
In Pictures: Sod officially turned on new full size floodlit astro pitch in Laois
The sod was officially turned as construction got underway on a brand new full size floodlit astro turf pitch in Laois.
Killeshin FC, who play...
CONFIRMED: Government issue guidelines on weddings, funerals, hairdressers, gatherings and sport
The path to a life living alongside Coronavirus is becoming clearer as the Government has announced guidelines for a range of different elements of...