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.
Local TD calls on government to consider ‘reducing or refunding motor tax payments’
Independent TD Carol Nolan has called on the government to consider introducing measures that would see vehicle owners of all types being granted a...
BREAKING: 31 more deaths reported from Coronavirus in Ireland
1,190 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 31 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of...
HSE agree relocate staff to Laois nursing home following plea for help
This is welcome news for residents, their families, staff and owners.
Valerie Moore, the General Manager of Oakdale Nursing Home in Portarlington has confirmed, that...
In Pictures: Laois school launch ‘Photography Challenge’ to promote positivity online
A Laois secondary school has been encouraging the school community to connect together and promote positivity online during this current crisis through a 'Photography...
Relatives of residents at Laois Nursing Home ‘worried sick’ as staff shortages leave it...
The relatives of some of the 49 residents in Oakdale Nursing Home in Portarlington have expressed their worry for their loved ones as severe...
Laois secondary school sends cards to all students and announce details of ‘virtual’ awards...
A Laois secondary school has reached out to all of their students by sending them cards.
Portlaoise College sent out these cards to remind all...
Portlaoise Panthers Head Coach gets big role with Basketball Ireland
The Head Coach of two Portlaoise Panthers teams has been appointed as the new Basketball Development Officer for the Mid-West region by Limerick Institute...
BREAKING: 59 more deaths reported from Coronavirus in Ireland
1,159 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 59 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of...
Number of people arrested for breaching Covid-19 restrictions doubles in a week
Gardai confirmed that they have now arrested 76 people for breaching the Covid-19 restrictions.
This is more than a doubling of the figures which stood...
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WATCH: Laois church places pictures of parishioners on seats ahead of fifth weekly concert
This is a brilliant idea.
A parish priest is Laois has printed out pictures of his parishioners and stuck them to the empty seats in...
A month into lockdown: How Coronavirus changed the world I knew in the blink...
Two months ago tomorrow, I and 43 others performed on a stage in the Midlands Park Hotel in front of a crowd of 500...
Laois Coronavirus Clinical Assessment Hub is operational this week
The Laois Coronavirus Clinical Assessment Hub is open for patients this week.
Back at the end of March, we brought you the news that a...
BREAKING: 18 more deaths reported from Coronavirus in Ireland
1,102, people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 18 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of...
Gardai set to recommence Operation Fanacht in bid to stop people travelling ahead of...
The Gardai have announced the recommencement of their major operation to ensure public compliance with the travel restrictions introduced as part of COVID-19 public...
Laois GAA set to host two digital coaching seminars this week
The Coronavirus has changed the way we do everything and GAA coaching seminars are no different.
Laois GAA are set to host two workshops this...
Laois County Council make decision on rates during Coronavirus pandemic
Laois County Council have decided not to issue any commercial rates bills to businesses for the foreseeable future due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
The decision...
BREAKING: 26 more deaths from Coronavirus in Ireland
1,087 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 26 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of...
Do It For Dan: Sports memorabilia giveaway, a trip to Ibiza and two GAA...
Sports memorabilia giveaway
The Heath's Joe Walshe has set up a simply amazing sports memorabilia auction in aid of Dan Donoher.
The draw for the auction...
Closure of Covid-19 Hardship Fund ‘shows need for increased supports for older people’
A Laois TD says Government must do more for older people in wake of the Covid-19 Hardship fund closing yesterday, earlier than planned.
Sinn Fein's...
Gardai release warning over iTunes gift card scam
Gardaí have issued a warning to the public about a scam tricking them into purchasing iTunes gift cards.
This scam has been highlighted previously but...
BREAKING: 52 more deaths from Coronavirus in Ireland
1,063 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 52 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of...
Laois parents open up about difficulties of having a premature baby in a pandemic
The arrival of the Coronavirus has changed just about everything in how we live our lives - even how we operate after we've had...
Laois families set to receive refunds for school transport
Laois families will receive refunds for school transport fees for period of a schools closures.
The news was confirmed by Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan...
BREAKING: ‘Do It For Dan’ organisers believe they have almost reached €2.1 million goal
49 days after the Do It For Dan campaign was launched - organisers believe they have almost reached their €2.1 million goal.
This is a...
BREAKING: More than 1,000 deaths now reported from Coronavirus in Ireland
829 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 37 from yesterday.
However, there have been 185 probable deaths. Therefore, there...
Do It For Dan: Donie for Barrowhouse, World Record Challenge, raunchy photos and monster...
Dan heals old wounds as Donie set to return to Barrowhouse
More than 10 years ago, Donie Kingston transferred from Barrowhouse to Arles-Killeen and it...
Extra money made available for safety works on ‘one of the most dangerous roads...
New funding for Road Safety Measures for the Rathdowney to Ballacolla Road at Middlemount has been made available.
An additional €50,000 has now been sanctioned...
Funding of €1 million unveiled to combat illegal dumping during the Covid-19 emergency
Some €1 million in funding will be given to local authorities to combat a worrying rise in illegal dumping during the Covid-19 emergency, according...
WATCH: Donohers thank the public as ‘Do It For Dan’ goes above €1.5 million
Niall, Aisling and baby Dan Donoher have paid tribute to the people of Laois, Ireland and all over the world - as their Do...
BREAKING: 28 more deaths reported from Coronavirus in Ireland
794 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 28 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of...