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.
Additional signage requested following traumatic collisions between deer and motorists on Laois road
A request for additional signage to warn motorists about deer crossing a Laois road has been approved.
The road in question is from the village...
Calls for two ramps to be installed near Laois primary school where ‘speeding is...
Calls have been made for two ramps to be installed near a Laois primary school where 'speeding is a real issue'.
The ramps, according to...
‘Public money should not be used’ – Laois Councillor fumes over Ploughing Association monument
A Laois County Councillor says that public money should not be used to pay for the erection of a monument which commemorates the World...
Two Laois students move to top of the class at Royal College of Surgeons...
Two Laois students were awarded first and second places based on their aggregate marks across all modules in the Royal College of Surgeons recently.
Eimear...
‘Shoddy workmanship’ blasted in Laois as calls made for ‘work to be checked before...
'It is like some lad came and just tipped over a wheelbarrow of tarmacadam and then left it there'.
That was the view of Councillor...
Commitment given by Roadstone to provide passing bays on roads near Laois quarry
Roadstone Quarry have given a commitment to provide passing bays on the roads in the immediate vicinity of the Ballyadams quarry.
The commitment came following...
In Pictures: Parents go back to school in Portlaoise College for successful STEM evening
Recently Portlaoise College hosted their 8th annual STEM evening for 4th and 5th class students and their parents.
This evening was held for parents and...
Memorial 5km run for late Laois dad in aid of Teac Tom set to...
A memorial 5km run in aid of Teac Tom and in memory of a Laois dad will take place this evening.
Owen Hiney, who worked...
Funding secured to provide footpath for Laois school but anger over ‘insulting’ allocation
Funding has been found to create a footpath outside a Laois secondary school - but there is considerable anger over the allocation from a...
Calls for Laois secondary school to receive new PE hall made in the Dail
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley raised the need for St Fergal’s College Rathdowney to have a PE hall in the Dáil.
The Laois TD...
Civic Reception confirmed for well-known Laois man who was crowned National Heritage Hero
A Laois man who was named the National Heritage Hero in 2022 is set to receive a Civic Reception.
This is the highest honour that...
€13.5 million for regional and local roads improvements announced for Laois
A €626 million investment programme for 2023 for regional and local roads has been announced and of this allocation, €13.5m will come to County...
Your comprehensive guide as all of the fixtures for the Laois GAA football leagues...
Laois GAA have published the full list of league fixtures ahead of the start of the 2023 season.
The leagues have undergone something of a...
Division by Division: Check out all of the fixtures from the Laois GAA hurling...
The Laois GAA club hurling season is less than six weeks away - and all of the fixtures for the leagues have been released.
Like...
Three Laois growers among 13 top grain suppliers honoured for their top-class crops
Three Laois growers picked up coveted awards at the Tirlán Quality Grain Supplier of the Year Awards ceremony.
From feed beans to food grade oats,...
Stellar line-up announced as Spink Comhaltas confirm new music festival
Spink Comhaltas have announced the launch of a new music festival in Abbeyleix which will take place on March 25 and 26.
The theme of...
Carnival atmosphere planned for Laois town as St Patrick’s Day theme confirmed
Mountrath is set to be alive with colour, glitz and glam this St Patrick's Day as the Carnival comes to town.
The theme ‘Carnival’ was...
Kerry native appointed as all 16 Laois senior football teams have managers for 2023
All 16 of the Laois senior football teams now have managers in place for the 2023 season.
Some of them began competitive action last weekend...
Stage set for ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ as Mountmellick Macra Pantomime to wow audience
Mountmellick Macra’s annual Pantomime is back after a two-year hiatus.
Produced and directed by Brian Brady, the pantomime is an adaptation of the children’s much...
Supply remains remarkably low as rent prices in Laois continue to increase
Rent prices in Laois have risen sharply once again as the supply of available homes remains remarkably low.
These were the key findings from the...
Applications sought as Garda Youth Awards for 2023 launched in Laois-Offaly
The Laois/Offaly Garda Youth Awards for 2023 have been launched.
These awards will celebrate outstanding young people between 13 and 21 years of age.
It will...
Calls for a review of the current Road Gritting Plan in Laois as new...
There have been renewed calls for a review of the current Road Gritting Plan that is in place in Laois.
At present, eight routes are...
‘If live streaming comes in, we’d be a laughing stock’ – Laois Councillor pleads...
A Laois County Councillor has pleaded with his colleagues to cut out the constant bickering and arguing that has blighted meetings recently.
Over the last...
Laois U-20 footballers set for Pairc ui Chaoimh as John Kerins Cup to commence
The Laois U-20 footballers are set to begin their season on Saturday at 2pm with a trip to Pairc ui Chaoimh to face Cork.
The...
More homebuyers are now eligible for Local Authority Home Loans following threshold changes
More homebuyers in Laois and nationwide are now eligible for increased Local Authority Home Loans following threshold changes.
The prices of homes eligible for Local...
After a three year absence – the Portlaoise St Patrick’s Day Parade is set...
The St Patrick’s Day Committee has announced that the Portlaoise Parade is set to return.
Due to Covid, the Portlaoise committee have been unable to...
Plea made for ‘tractor and spreader’ to tackle icy Laois roads before ‘someone is...
Laois County Council has been called upon to purchase a tractor and spreader to salt the roads which are currently not covered under the...
Confidence expressed that solution to MIDOC issue can be found imminently
There is confidence that a permanent solution to the issue surrounding the MIDOC situation in Laois can be found soon.
That was the opinion expressed...
‘Farmers, hauliers and motorists caught in the middle of Government infighting on excise duty’...
Farmers, hauliers and motorists are paying the price as 'Government parties continue to publicly brief against each other on the issue of extending the...
Government policy preventing Laois County Council from purchasing private houses
Government policy is preventing Laois County Council from purchasing private houses in the majority of cases.
So a meeting of the County Council in the...