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.
Laois school launch online well-being week for students
Dunamase College, a multidenominational, bilingual secondary school in Portlaoise, is launching an online well-being week from today to support students who cannot come to...
Midlands Science provides fun at home with new initiative
Midlands Science, which provides activities and events in the midlands all year round, is continuing to provide a range of engaging activities online via...
BREAKING: 200 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 10 more deaths
A total 200 of new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 2,415 cases from yesterday and...
WATCH: Young Laois girl remixes Gavin James hit in tribute to nurses, doctors and...
A young Laois girl has remixed the words to Irish singer Gavin James' hit song 'Nervous' and turned it into a beautiful tribute to...
BREAKING: 294 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 14 more deaths
A total 294 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today. This is slightly down from the 302 from last night.
But it...
BREAKING: Taoiseach instructs everyone to stay at home for the next two weeks
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has announced a number of new measures this evening in a bid to curb the spread of Coronavirus.
302 new cases of...
BREAKING: Cases of Coronavirus in Ireland go above 2,000 and three more deaths
In a continuation of the now nightly upward trend, 302 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on...
Doctor in Portlaoise Hospital explains what it is like working in the Coronavirus outbreak
A doctor working in Portlaoise Hospital has penned a powerful and emotional letter addressing what he says are some 'critically important' things about the...
‘Gaisce at Home’ encourages young people in Laois to get involved
Gaisce, The President’s Award, has launched ‘Gaisce at Home’/ ‘Gaisce sa Bhaile’.
The campaign encourages young people in Laois, precisely as the country and the...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, March 27, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
William O'Brien
St Brigids Place, Portlaoise, Laois
O'Brien. William. St. Brigid's Place, Portlaoise, March...
BREAKING: 255 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and ten more deaths
In a continuation of the now nightly upward trend, 255 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on...
In Pictures: St Vincent de Paul Portlaoise hit out at ‘disgusting’ dumping at their...
St Vincent de Paul in Portlaoise have hit out at what they say is 'shocking' and 'disgusting' dumping that occurred at their premises overnight.
All...
Marooned in Melbourne: Laois woman and boyfriend stuck Down Under after spending almost €5,000...
A Laois woman and her boyfriend have been left stranded in Australian following the outbreak of Coronavirus.
Rathdowney woman Andrea Treacy and her Birr boyfriend...
Laois GAA clubs urged to shut gates after groups spotted ‘kicking around’ on pitches
All GAA clubs in Laois have been urged to ensure that access to their club grounds is shut off until April 19.
On Tuesday, Taoiseach...
Mass during Coronavirus: An unusual and surreal experience
Mountmellick woman Sheelagh Coyle is an active member of her local Catholic Church.
St Joseph's Church in Mountmellick, like all churches in the country, now...
Are there any frogs in Laois? New survey seeks to find out
The all Ireland Hop To It Frog Survey was first launched in 1997 by the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC).
The survey was a huge...
BREAKING: Biggest one day increase in new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and...
In a continuation of the now nightly upward trend, 235 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on...
Laois woman who was among first to be tested in Tullamore Coronavirus facility explains...
A Laois woman who was among the first to be tested for Coronavirus in a new facility in Tullamore this morning, has told LaoisToday...
New testing regulations announced for Coronavirus in Ireland
Irish Medical Organisation and Irish College of GPs have announced big changes to the testing for Coronavirus.
New rules have been introduced for Covid-19 testing...
Laois trainer scores winner on final day of horse racing for the foreseeable future
For sports enthusiasts - this is unquestionably the strangest period in their lives.
There is no live sport virtually anywhere in the entire world -...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College students embracing new learning challenge
Like all schools and colleges in the country, Portlaoise College is having to embrace a new and innovative way of learning.
Schools across the country...
BREAKING: Department of Health confirms increase in Coronavirus cases in Laois
As of Sunday March 22, there are now eight confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Laois.
This is an increase of two from the most recent...
BREAKING: 204 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and one more death
In a continuation of the now nightly upward trend, 204 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on...
Laois GAA team up with HSE to create Coronavirus testing centre
Another Coronavirus testing centre is being set up in Laois.
MW Hire O'Moore Park is going to be used as a drive-thru testing facility.
It follows...
BREAKING: Government announces range of extra measures to curb spread of Coronavirus
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has announced that schools, colleges and public facilities will remain closed until Sunday April 19.
In an address to the nation this...
WATCH: Laois RTE TV presenter opens up on ‘guilt’, ‘shock’ and ‘worry’ following Coronavirus...
Laois TV presenter Claire Byrne has opened up about the 'guilt', 'shock' and 'worry' that she felt following her positive Covid-19 test at the...
Well-known Laois GAA referee releases song with all proceeds going to ‘Do It For...
A Laois GAA referee has released a song with all proceeds going to the 'Do It For Dan' campaign.
Seamus 'Shay' Mulhare, from The Heath,...
BREAKING: 219 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and two more deaths
In a continuation of the now nightly upward trend, 219 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on...
Supermac’s announces it is to close all outlets later this week
Supermac's has announced that they will shut all their stores in the country by 7pm on Thursday March 26 due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
The...
Laois Gardai issue advice to public on social distancing during Coronavirus outbreak
Laois Gardai have issued advice to the public on how to use their services and on social distancing amid the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak.
Superintendent Anthony...