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.
Costa Coffee and Subway set to close stores in Ireland and UK due to...
Following on from the news that McDonalds is to close its doors, two other food chains have done the same.
Costa Coffee and Subway, who...
16 new Gardai sent to Laois-Offaly Division to battle Coronavirus
Last week, 319 new Gardai were sworn in to take the size of the force to the highest that it has ever been.
Following the...
In Pictures: Second Coronavirus centre set to open in Laois
A second Coronavirus centre is set to open in Laois this week.
On Tuesday of last week, the Department of Health opened one in Emo...
Laois couple on how Coronavirus outbreak led to postponement of their special day
With the Coronavirus outbreak all mass gatherings have been cancelled - and weddings don't escape.
John Shiel from Raheen and Sinead Whiteley from Newbridge were...
BREAKING: Department of Health confirms increase in Coronavirus cases in Laois
There are now six confirmed cases of the Coronavirus in Laois.
Figures released moments ago show that as of Friday March 20 which examines the...
BREAKING: 121 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland as fourth person dies
In a continuation of the worryingly upward trend, 121 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the...
Gardai in Laois plead with public as some ignore social distancing request
Gardai in Laois are pleading with people to avoid coming to the Slieve Bloom Mountains and other amenities for social gatherings and exercise.
For the...
Our Coronavirus wedding: Laois couple defy Covid-19 to tie the knot
The Coronavirus has changed many things about how we live life at the moment as events, work and recreation is put on hold.
And for...
BREAKING: 102 new cases of Coronavirus diagnosed in Ireland
In a continuation of the worryingly upward trend, 102 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the...
Coast guard helicopter called following accident at popular Laois tourist attraction
The coast guard helicopter has been called to the Glenbarrow Waterfall in Laois.
This waterfall is located in the Slieve Bloom mountains.
LaoisToday understands that a...
Gardai arrest men with knives in Portlaoise and recover watch
Gardai in Portlaoise are looking for the public's assistance in tracing the owner of a watch.
Last night, they arrested two men who were acting...
WATCH: Harrowing video from Italian hospital provides stark warning to all of us to...
Sky News reporter Stuart Ramsay went inside a hospital in Bergamo in Italy during the week and the footage he captured is as powerful...
BREAKING: 126 new cases of Coronavirus diagnosed in Ireland
In a continuation of the worryingly upward trend, 126 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
That is down from the 191...
High praise for Laois teenager bringing mass to his parish
A young Laois man has received high praise for his innovative way of bringing mass to the homes of all the people in his...
Kids voices to be heard in new Laois Heritage Plan
Laois Heritage Forum is writing a new Heritage Plan for County Laois and they are asking for help from children across Laois.
They want the...
BREAKING: Department of Health confirms Coronavirus is now in Laois
The Department of Health has now confirmed that the Coronavirus is in Laois.
Between one and five people have now tested positive for Covid-19 in...
BREAKING: 191 new cases of Coronavirus and third death confirmed in Ireland
In a continuation of the worryingly upward trend, 191 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
That is a big increase on...
Laois County Council announce temporary suspension of parking charges
Laois County Council has announced that they have temporarily suspended parking charges around the county.
Cllr Catherine Fitzgerald pressed Laois County Council to lift their...
BREAKING: Confirmed Coronavirus cases rise again but none in Laois
In a continuation of the worryingly upward trend, 74 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
That is a big increase on...
Penneys and Odeon Cinema shut their doors as Coronavirus crisis continues
Penneys has announced that they are closing all of their stores around the country tonight until further notice.
Around 10,000 people work in the various...
Laois horse owner pledges winnings from Wexford win to ‘Do It For Dan’
The owner of a horse that was victorious in Wexford on St Patrick's Day has pledged a portion of his winnings to the 'Do...
WATCH: Laois supermarket goes viral for in store St Patrick’s Day Parade
Fair play to them all.
For the first time since 2003, there are no St Patrick's Day parades in the parish of Stradbally today.
Usually, the...
Dublin footballer Brogan regrets 2007 behaviour towards Laois in TG4 documentary
Dublin footballer Alan Brogan is the subject of a TG4 documentary this evening.
The 38-year-old Oliver Plunketts forward retired from inter-county action in 2015 and...
Laois school battles Coronavirus with online teaching programme
Schools across the country closed their doors to students on Thursday March 12 and are not set to reopen until March 29 at the...
BREAKING: Big increase in positive Coronavirus cases confirmed in Ireland
54 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
That is a big increase on the 169 cases from yesterday and takes the...
Laois shop wins Best Hot Beverage Award at Daybreak Store of the Year Awards
Daybreak The Gandon Inn was crowned Best Hot Beverage at the annual Daybreak Store of the Year Awards, which took place Wednesday March 4.
The...
HSE release advice about anti-inflammatory medication and COVID-19
The HSE is today advising anyone with Covid-19 to continue to take any medication you were already taking, unless you are told not to...
Woman whose wedding was postponed launches fundraiser for ‘Do It for Dan’
A bride-to-be whose wedding was postponed due to the Coronavirus outbreak has launched a fundraiser for little Dan Donoher.
Kilkenny woman Tanya Keating was due...
Laois minor football boss challenges all children to remain active during Coronavirus outbreak
Laois minor football manager Mark Bates has challenged all children to remain active each day during the Coronavirus outbreak.
After Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced the...
Laois Councillor urges people to shop locally and support small business amid Coronavirus outbreak
A Laois County Councillor has called on people to support local businesses in this time of crisis.
Labour Councillor Noel Tuohy, who ran as a...