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.
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...
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...