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.
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...
Laois hotel set to host ‘Midlands Drive-In Movies’
Who doesn’t love a good movie?
If you have missed that big screen experience over the past few months then there is some fantastic news...
BREAKING: Two new Coronavirus deaths and 13 new cases as study shows Laois performing...
1,714 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of two from yesterday.
Not all of these people passed away today –...
‘Life saving’ free mental health text service established
A free, anonymous and inclusive text service has been launched to provide support for people going through a mental health or emotional crisis.
The new...
Laois Labour representative calls for school meals to be extended for the summer
Eoin Barry, Labour Area Representative for Graiguecullen-Portarlington has lent his support to the extension of school meal throughout the summer until school return in...
REVEALED: Locations of the 264 cases of Coronavirus in Laois displayed on new map
The locations of the 264 cases of Coronavirus in Laois have been revealed in a new interactive map.
Last night, the government updated their database...
WATCH: Young Laois camogie-mad girl and her mam all ready for GAA restart
This is brilliant!
A young Laois girl and her mam have been honing their camogie skills in lockdown - and they have put it all...
Protest march organised over the closing of Portlaoise Leisure Centre
A protest march over the closure of Portlaoise Leisure Centre has been organised for Monday June 22.
The march will begin at the leisure centre...
BREAKING: Four new Coronavirus deaths and 16 new cases while there is a blow...
1,714 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of four from yesterday.
Not all of these people passed away today –...
Laois Gardai launch campaign on dangers for children and teenagers online
Gardai in Laois have launched a campaign aimed at parents asking them to educate their children on the dangers they may be exposed to...
Three new County Councillors elected as chairs of Municipal Districts
Three new chairs of the three Municipal Districts in Laois have been elected in the last day.
Fianna Fail's Seamus McDonald and the Fine Gael...
Burnt out cars, boy-racers, rubbish and anti-social behaviour – chaos on the Slieve Bloom...
Burnt-out cars, disgusting littering and despicable anti-social behaviour have blighted part of the Slieve Bloom Mountains recently.
So says Independent Cllr James Kelly who outlined...
Gardai issue warning to public over bank card ‘smishing’ scam
Gardai, in conjunction with Bank of Ireland, have alerted the public to a ‘smishing’ scam whereby persons are being contacted by a text message,...
Laois Gardai recover stolen caravan belonging to young Louth boy with special needs
This is brilliant news.
Gardai in Laois have recovered a caravan belonging to a young Louth boy who has special needs.
15-year-old Drogheda teenager Sean Sharkey-Carroll,...
My Club & I: St Paul’s ladies footballer and Emo secretary – Anne Lawlor
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...
Two Laois artists receive Arts Council Covid-19 awards
Two Laois artists have each been awarded a €3,000 grant to help them make new and original work during the Covid-19 crisis.
The government agency...
BREAKING: Three new Coronavirus deaths and just eight new cases as €9 meals needed...
1,710 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of three from yesterday.
Not all of these people passed away today –...
Laois man launches online GAA raffle to help ‘Sophie’s Wish’
A Laois man has launched an online GAA raffle in a bid to help a young Tipperary girl in her bid to get to...
Online petition launched to ‘Save Portlaoise Leisure Centre’
An online petition aiming to save Portlaoise Leisure Centre has been launched.
Set up in the name of the staff of the facility, more than...
Portarlington Leisure Centre planning to reopen next month
Portarlington Leisure Centre is actively planning to reopen their facility on July 20 - when we enter Phase 4 of the government's roadmap to...
BREAKING: Three new Coronavirus deaths and 14 new cases as 26,000 learner drivers waiting...
1,709 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of three from yesterday.
Not all of these people passed away today –...
GAA unveil plans for the 2020 Cul Camps
The GAA have announced new plans for the staging of the 2020 Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps.
The camps themselves will start on July 20 with...
Laois County Council release statement on the future of facilities at Portlaoise Leisure Centre
Laois County Council say they will immediately arrange for refurbishment works to enhance the Portlaoise Leisure Centre building and the site to make sure...
Popular Laois parish online concert to continue throughout the summer
The twelfth weekly Rathdowney church online concert takes place today - and it is so popular that the man behind them has announced they...
Laois trained horse gallops to victory in The Curragh as racing resumes
Sport is slowly starting to emerge from the Coronavirus shutdown and a Laois trained horse enjoyed victory at the weekend.
Horse racing is taking place...
Laois man set to run 21 miles this weekend in aid of Spinal Injuries...
A Laois man is set to run 21 miles this weekend in a bid to raise funds for Spinal Injuries Ireland.
Portlaoise's Aengus Burke will...
Beef farmers in Laois to benefit from Covid-19 financial package
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan says a €50m support scheme will be made available to beef farmers in Laois and Offaly who have been...
Historic structures in Laois to benefit from funding for essential repairs and maintenance
Funding will be allocated to the owners of historic and protected structures in Laois to carry out essential repairs and maintenance, local Portlaoise based...
BREAKING: No new Coronavirus deaths and just 18 new cases as 5,000 people to...
For the second time, there have been no new deaths from Coronavirus reported today.
1,706 people have died from the virus so far.
While there has...