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: 778 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 41 more deaths
A total of 778 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the cases 13,980 from yesterday and...
Penneys donate care packages to staff and patients in Laois hospitals
Penneys in Portlaoise has donated a number of care packages to staff and patients in the Midlands Regional Hospital and St Fintan's Hospital.
The clothes...
Cases of Coronavirus in Laois increase further but rate thankfully slows
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Laois from the latest Department of Health figures is 139.
These figures come from April 15 and...
BREAKING: 709 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 44 more deaths
A total of 709 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the cases 13,271 from yesterday and...
Deep sadness following passing of member of Laois-Association Dublin just months after his wife
On Thursday, April 9, the Laois Association Dublin lost one of it's most treasured members with the sad passing of Colm Healion.
Colm, a Mountmellick...
Shanahoe Ladies set to take Do It For Dan Virtual Lip Sync Battle by...
The ‘Do It For Dan’ Virtual Lip Sync Battle is set for this Saturday night, April 18 at 8.30pm.
13 acts will battle it out...
BREAKING: 724 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 43 more deaths
A total of 724 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 12,547 cases from yesterday and...
Minister Flanagan says Fine Gael and Fianna Fail coming together is ‘to be welcomed’
Laois TD and Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has welcomed the coming together of his own party, Fine Gael, and Fianna Fail in a...
Acts, judges and how to vote confirmed ahead of ‘Do It For Dan’ Virtual...
This is shaping up to be a brilliant night of entertainment.
The 'Do It For Dan' Virtual Lip Sync Battle is set for this Saturday...
Local domestic abuse services welcomes new awareness campaign on domestic violence
Laois Domestic Abuse Service has welcomed the new Government awareness and information campaign on domestic violence, called Still Here, which is now underway.
Ads will...
BREAKING: 1,068 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 38 more deaths
A total of 1,068 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 11,195 cases from yesterday and...
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Darren Randolph makes donation to ‘Do It For Dan’
Republic of Ireland international goalkeeper Darren Randolph has become the second high profile soccer player to make a donation towards the 'Do It For...
WATCH: Community comes together to give young Laois girl ‘a birthday she will never...
This is really lovely.
The Coronavirus pandemic has changed just about every aspect of our lives – and how we celebrate birthdays is no different.
Yesterday,...
Tributes paid to former Laois footballer following sad passing
Tributes have been paid to a former Laois footballer following his sad passing.
Danny Delaney, from Cork Road, Stradbally, sadly died yesterday morning - Tuesday...
Laois Local Enterprise Office welcomes expansion of business supports
The Local Enterprise Office in Laois has welcomed a major expansion of supports for businesses impacted by COVID-19.
These include an expansion of the Trading...
Popular Laois Heartlands Rally postponed due to Coronavirus
The tenth staging of the Acesigns Laois Heartlands Rally has been postponed due to the Coronavirus.
Rally drivers and navigators were set to battle it...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Danny Delaney
Cork Rd., Stradbally, Laois
Delaney, Danny, Cork Rd., Stradbally. Co. Laois. April...
Cases of Coronavirus in Laois go above 100
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Laois from the latest Department of Health figures is 101.
These figures come from April 12 and...
BREAKING: GAA postpone All-Ireland chamionships ‘until further notice’
The GAA has announced that the All Ireland hurling and football championships are postponed 'until further notice'.
In a statement released moments ago, they say...
BREAKING: 832 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 41 more deaths
A total of 832 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 10,647 cases from yesterday and...
Laois Shopping Centre’s ‘frontline workers donation trolleys’ to feature on RTE programme
Laois Shopping Centre and their customer's efforts to help people working on the frontline and suffering from Coronavirus are set to be recognised on...
GAA digital archive providing brilliant viewing during Coronavirus restrictions
Back in February of this year, the GAA launched a Digital Archive to provide free access to past matches to people around the world.
113...
Laois Camogie intermediate and minor teams launch ‘Do It For Dan’ fundraiser
The Laois Camogie intermediate and minor teams have seen their seasons cut short at the moment by the Coronavirus.
However, they are coming together, while...
BREAKING: 992 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 31 more deaths
A total of 992 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 9,655 cases from yesterday and...
Laois mechanic teams up with ‘MakePort’ to develop vital PPE for frontline workers
A Laois mechanic has taken his 3D printing skills and is using them to make vital Personal Protective Equipment for frontline workers who are...
Laois Senior hurlers and 11 GAA clubs launch ‘Do It For Dan’ fundraisers
The Laois community is showing just how good they can be when they work together.
And the GAA community in particular is really coming to...
Former Laois footballer and 7-year-old son raise almost €22,000 for Do It For Dan
And don't they just look great!
Former Laois footballer Billy Sheehan and his seven-year-old son Timmy have raised almost €22,000 for little Dan Donoher by...
Further increase in number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Laois
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Laois from the latest Department of Health figures is 71.
These figures come from April 10 and...
BREAKING: 727 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 14 more deaths
A total of 727 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 8,928 cases from yesterday and...
BREAKING: 839 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 33 more deaths
A total of 839 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 8,089 cases from yesterday and...