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.
BREAKING: 390 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 21 more deaths
A total of 390 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 4,604 cases from yesterday and...
HSE release stats on Coronavirus in all hospitals including Portlaoise
The HSE have released the latest figures in relation to Coronavirus and how they are impacting all hospitals - including Portlaoise.
They have unveiled the...
BREAKING: 331 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 17 more deaths
A total of 331 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 4,273 cases from yesterday and...
Portaoise Hospital ICU nurse calls on people to start wearing masks in public
An ICU nurse working in Portlaoise Hospital has called on members of the public to start wearing homemade masks when they are outside in...
Laois primary schools doing all they can to help parents and students during Coronavirus...
The Coronavirus pandemic has changed every aspect of our lives and how we operate in the world today.
Since March 12, all of the secondary...
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WATCH: Laois school produce uplifting video for their students
It is tough being a student at the moment.
Since March 12, they have been taken out of their classroom setting and forced to change...
BREAKING: 424 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland while deaths go above 100
A total of 424 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 3,849 cases from yesterday and...
Laois lads turn cancelled Aintree trip into ‘Do It For Dan’ fundraiser
If this weekend was different, 10 Laois lads should be among thousands over in Aintree for the annual horse racing festival - as they...
WATCH: Laois Community turns out in force to celebrate much loved granny on 100th...
We've said it before and we'll say it again - these are extraordinary times that we are all living in.
The Coronavirus pandemic has changed...
Anaesthetist in Portlaoise Hospital seeking help in sourcing Personal Protective Equipment
An anaesthetist in Portlaoise Hospital is hoping local businesses can help to source crucial Personal Protective Equipment.
There is a worldwide shortage of PPE and...
Laois mam raises €4,000 for head shave in memory of beloved neighbour
A Laois mother has raised more than €4,000 for the Irish Cancer Society.
Noelle Hallissey, from Mountrath, decided to shave her head in memory of...
Laois Doctor explains how Coronavirus has changed practice, testing issues and offers advice for...
The Coronavirus pandemic has changed every aspect of our lives and how we operate in the world today.
If you want to go to the...
BREAKING: 402 new cases of Coronavirus cases in Ireland and 13 more deaths
A total of 402 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 3,447 cases from yesterday and...
Laois parents hail local Garda and Portlaoise Hospital as baby daughter comes home
A Laois Dad and Mam have praised the compassion and kind nature of a local Garda following the birth of their daughter.
John and Teresa...
Laois Irish Wheelchair Association workers support people with physical disabilities in their homes during...
Irish Wheelchair Association’s frontline workers are delivering vital services to people with physical disabilities in homes in Laois throughout the COVID-19 crisis.
The organisation has...
BREAKING: 212 new cases of Coronavirus cases in Ireland as deaths on the island...
A total of 212 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 3,235 cases from yesterday and...
Laois County Council launch Community Support Covid-19 free helpline
Laois County Council have launched a new Community Support helpline to help people during the Covid-19 pandemic.
This helpline will operate seven days per week...
Laois-Offaly General Election 2020 candidate in the hunt for Seanad seat after 15 counts
The Seanad elections are ongoing at the moment and the counts for the different electoral districts are underway.
A total of 43 senators will be...
BREAKING: Coronavirus cases in Ireland go above 3,000 and 17 more deaths
A total of 325 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 2,910 cases from yesterday and...
Laois Abroad: Teacher and pub owner in South Korea on how Coronavirus has changed...
The Coronavirus or Covid-19 has well and truly spread across the globe now.
After originally breaking out in China, in Wuhan to be exact, it...
LISTEN: Young Laois woman records stunning rendition of ‘The Parting Glass’
This is absolutely stunning.
A young Laois woman has recorded her own version of a classic song.
Mags Oxley from Timahoe put up her recording online,...
Laois parish launches weekly online lunchtime concert
This is a brilliant idea and it starts today.
The Coronavirus has changed life as we know it and one Laois parish is certainly moving...
BREAKING: 295 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and eight more deaths
A total 295 of new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 2,615 cases from yesterday and...
Laois GAA referee’s song in aid of ‘Do It For Dan’ storms into the...
A Laois GAA referee who released a song last week in aid of little Dan Donoher has seen his single storm into the latest...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Hospital triple number of ICU beds as Coronavirus pandemic continues
Portlaoise Hospital has trebled the amount of beds it has in their Intensive Care Unit as staff and management brace themselves to deliver critical...
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...