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.
Popular Laois road race cancelled altogether for 2020
The Streets of Portlaoise 5km Road Race will not proceed in 2020.
The race, which was traditionally takes place on St Patrick's Day, was postponed...
BREAKING: 23 more deaths reported from Coronavirus in Ireland
1,339 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 23 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of...
All-Ireland champions set to entertain at increasingly popular Laois parish online lunchtime concert
This increasingly popular Rathdowney church concert is back today and they have some very special guests.
The Coronavirus has changed life as we know it...
Help sought to give Laois girl a 21st birthday surprise after Coronavirus scuppers Disneyland...
A Laois family are looking for help to make their foster daughters birthday wish come through this weekend.
Mountrath native Hope, who has Down Syndrome,...
Local soccer league launches ‘Irish Nursing Homes Appeal’ to purchase PPE
A local soccer league where a number a number of Laois clubs play, has launched an 'Irish Nursing Homes appeal'.
CCFL chairman Chris Hand announced...
BREAKING: 16 more deaths reported from Coronavirus in Ireland
1,319 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 hurler crowned All-Ireland champion of FIFA 20 Charity Tournament
He's only gone and done it!
Eric Killeen has been competing as Man City in the All-Ireland FIFA 20 Charity Online Tournament this weekend in...
BREAKING: 19 more deaths reported from Coronavirus in Ireland
1,303 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 19 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of...
Laois hurler reaches All-Ireland final of FIFA 20 Charity Tournament
He's already won the Leinster championship - and now this Laois hurler is one more win away from being crowned an All-Ireland champion.
Eric Killeen...
BREAKING: 25 more deaths reported from Coronavirus in Ireland
1,286 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 25 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of...
BREAKING: Government announces extension to Coronavirus restrictions and provides road-map to how they are...
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has announced an extension Coronavirus restrictions and unveiled a road-map on how the country will begin to reopen.
Restrictions have been increased...
BREAKING: 34 more deaths reported from Coronavirus in Ireland
1,265 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 34 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of...
WATCH: Laois school releases video to let students know they are supporting them
This is a lovely video.
The staff of St Mary's CBS Portlaoise have come together to record a video to let their students know that...
Laois hurler set to line out for Man City in All-Ireland FIFA 20 Charity...
Laois hurler Eric Killeen will compete with his Man City team in the All-Ireland FIFA 20 Charity Online Tournament to help raise funds for...
BREAKING: 43 more deaths reported from Coronavirus in Ireland
1,232 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 43 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of...
The story of ‘Do It For Dan’ set to feature on Late Late Show
The story of the incredibly successful 'Do It For Dan' fundraiser will feature on tomorrow night's Late Late Show.
In March of this year, Laois...
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...