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.
‘All Aboard’ as Laois man develops new popular online board game platform in Japan
A Laois man has developed a new online board game platform in Japan that is gathering serious momentum.
'All Aboard' is the brainchild of Pat...
Calling all up and coming musicians – Cruinniu na nOg launch online Open Mic...
One of the first initiatives of this year’s Cruinniu na nÓg , a national day of creativity for young people, is an Open Mic...
BREAKING: 16 more Coronavirus deaths and 51 cases as Minister Harris says children to...
1,561 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 community line the streets to welcome popular member home after winning 7-week...
A Laois community came out in force to welcome one of their most loved members home from her seven week Coronavirus battle this afternoon.
Stradbally...
Laois County Council could be at the loss of millions due to Coronavirus crisis
The loss of rates payment by businesses to Laois County Council could end up costing them millions in lost income, it has been revealed.
Sinn...
WATCH: Laois school’s First Years reveal what they have learned to appreciate and missed...
The First Year students of a Laois secondary school have revealed what they have learned to appreciate and what they missed about their school...
In Pictures: Laois man in lockdown in America enjoying a pint in his own...
This is absolutely brilliant.
Pubs across most of the world have been forced to shut their doors due to the Coronavirus.
Since March, all establishments in...
WATCH: Construction commences on new full size floodlit astro pitch in Laois
Construction has gotten underway on a brand new full size floodlit astro turf pitch in Laois.
Killeshin FC turned the sod on their development as...
BREAKING: Four more Coronavirus deaths and 88 cases as numbers seeking Covid-19 payment drops
1,547 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of four from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of...
WATCH: Young Laois boy takes on the ‘Patience Challenge’ and smashes it
The 'Patience Challenge' is the latest craze sweeping the internet and this young Laois boy has absolutely smashed it.
2-year-old Jake Cleere from Errill was...
WATCH: Laois man opens up about 22-year battle with depression in bid to help...
A Laois man has bravely opened up about his 22-year battle with depression following the tragic death of his friend.
Mark Condron, 39, from Ballycarroll...
Leinster Final Memory: Another year, another tear as Dubs defeat Laois in 2007
This piece originally featured on LaoisToday on June 23, 2018, ahead of that year's Leinster senior football final.
In 2007, the Laois senior footballers reached...
REVEALED: Electric Picnic confirm dates of 2021 festival
The 2021 Electric Picnic will take place between September 3 and 5.
The news has been announced by organisers in the last few minutes. Anyone...
BREAKING: 15 more Coronavirus deaths as video on how to wear and make face...
1,533 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 15 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of...
Laois TD says Government ‘failure to address childcare needs of healthcare workers is inexcusable’
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said that the cancellation of the government's childcare scheme for frontline health workers is 'inexcusable'.
The scheme was launched...
‘Progress’ on plans to provide Adult Diabetes Insulin Pump Clinic in Portlaoise
Laois TD Sean Fleming says that progress is being made to provide an adult diabetic insulin pump service in the General Hospital in Portlaoise.
The...
Results of third Laois GAA €130 ticket board draw
A total of 24 clubs had winners in the first monthly Laois GAA €130 county board ticket draw held in the LOETB Centre of...
BREAKING: 16 more Coronavirus deaths as Finance Minister says ‘no decision’ made on extension...
1,518 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 16 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of...
Laois enterprises urged to apply to Restart Grant for Small Business
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has urged small and micro businesses across Laois and Offaly to apply for the new €250m Restart Grant, which...
EXPLAINED: What changes will happen on May 18 as Ireland moves into Phase 1...
The Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business to ease the COVID-19 restrictions and reopen Ireland’s economy and society in a phased manner will enter...
Laois TD calls for new supports for small and medium businesses in the Midlands
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has called for additional supports for small and medium sized businesses in Laois.
Today, the Laois TD's party wrote to...
Laois hurlers memorable victory over Dublin last year to feature on Sunday Game this...
In a time when we are all starved of GAA action - this is a real treat for Laois GAA fans.
Last weekend, the Sunday...
BREAKING: 10 more Coronavirus deaths as Gardai contact twitter over videos of abuse of...
1,506 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 10 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of...
WATCH: Laois school releases uplifting video for their Leaving Certs
2020 is a year that we will never forget - and we have all been impacted by Coronavirus in one way or another.
Leaving Cert...
In Pictures: International Nurses Day 2020 celebrated at Portlaoise Hospital
The Irish Nursing profession celebrated International Nurses Day 2020 on the 12th of May.
Despite the busy activity in response to COVID-19, nurses and their...
Six hubs join forces in bid to place Laois as ‘co-working centre of Ireland’
As workers and employers adjust to the changes imposed by Covid 19, a group of Laois remote working hubs have joined together in a...
WATCH: Former Laois footballer’s back garden ‘field of dreams’ features on RTE News
Floodlights, astroturf and badges of all your favourites teams hanging on the wall - wouldn't you only love to be a child growing up...
BREAKING: 10 more Coronavirus deaths as leading Irish doctor hopeful of having vaccine by...
1,497 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 10 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of...
Reopening schools and childcare facilities ‘among the safest things we can do’ says Taoiseach
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says that reopening schools and childcare facilities are 'among the safest things we can do' as the country moves its way...
New series of Laois comedian and RTE commentator’s TV show gets underway tonight
This was a great laugh the last time - and we're hoping the second installment will be just as good.
Laois comedian Bernard O'Shea has...