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.
Midlands soccer league announce purchase of land with plans for centre of excellence
The Midlands Schoolboy/girls League has recently completed the purchase of a 27-acre land holding outside Clara in Offaly.
The juvenile soccer league, which caters for...
HSE provide latest update on out of hours GP service ‘MIDOC’ in Laois
The HSE has provided another update on the status of the out of hours GP service - MIDOC - in Laois.
At the end of...
From the Archives: Education Minister Foley pays tribute to Sr Helen as St Francis...
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday on June 16, 2022.
It was a glorious day in St Francis Special School in Portlaoise as Education...
2022 Remembered: ‘Our friends the criminals have come out to play again’ says Laois...
June saw the worrying reports emerge that crime levels in Laois have risen significantly.
There has been a significant rise in crime levels in Laois...
2022 Remembered: Laois company wins at prestigious National Enterprise Awards
June saw Laois company, Salutem Insights Ltd honoured at the 2022 National Enterprise Awards.
Salutem Insights Limited were winners at this year’s National Enterprise Awards.
The...
2022 Remembered: In Pictures: Story behind the beautiful mural at the former County Hotel...
Wonderful pictures of Ciarán Dunlevy's Portlaoise mural from back in June.
There has been a lot intrigue over the last few weeks as a beautiful...
2022 Remembered: Laois company purchases land from County Council for €400,000 in Portlaoise
Oxley Electrical and Security Ltd received approval back in July for the purchase of land at Clonminam, Portlaoise.
A Laois company’s proposal to purchase a site...
2022 Remembered: Laois County Council agree to construct 54 new modular homes in Laois...
Back in June, Laois County Council gave the go-ahead for new modular homes in Portlaoise.
The green light has been given to a project which...
2022 Remembered: In Pictures: Tributes paid as popular Laois principal brings 40 years teaching...
June marked the end of an awe-inspiring 40-year career as Caitriona Garry stepped down as Ballinakill NS principal.
It was a great occasion in Ballinakill...
2022 Remembered: New visitor facilities launched at Emo Court and Parklands ahead of summer...
Minister Patrick O’Donovan launched the new visitor fascilities at Emo Court back in May.
On a day of great excitement at Emo Court and Parklands on...
2022 Remembered: Laois tillage farmer among the winners at Glanbia grain supplier of the...
Rathmore farmer, Bobby Miller was honoured at the Glanbia grain supplier of the year awards back in February.
A well-known Laois tillage farmer has been...
2022 Remembered: A first for Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise as it offers a new...
February
The Midland Regional Hospital (MRH) in Portlaoise is offering patients with type 1 diabetes a DAFNE (Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating) course.
It aims to teach participants how to...
2022 Remembered: Laois and Offaly have new judge appointed as Newbridge solicitor promoted to...
April saw Andrew Cody appointment as an Ordinary Judge of the Laois-Offaly District Court, replacing Judge Catherine Staines.
The Government has decided to nominate Newbridge...
2022 Remembered: Laois woman’s stunning house renovation set to feature on popular RTE show...
April saw RTÉ's 'The Great House Revival' arrive in Laois as the eyes of the nation were fixed on Stradbally.
Stradbally will be the focus...
2022 Remembered: OPW confirm ‘no charge’ to be applied at Emo Court after fencing...
Emo Court regulars breathed a sigh of relief in April when it was confirmed that there was no planned charge for visiting the grounds.
The...
2022 Remembered: Changing of the guard as long serving fireman retires and his replacement...
Rathdowney Fire Station lost their long-standing station officer, Justin Kavanagh back in April.
There was a changing of the guard and history made all in...
2022 Remembered: Laois twins to the fore as popular RTE TV show comes to...
Barrowhouse twins, James and Andrew Baldwin found their way onto RTÉ's DIY SOS back in April.
Laois twins were to the fore as popular RTE...
2022 Remembered: Laois student receives prestigious award for academic excellence
A look back to Portlaoise student, Christopher Carew, receiving his award for academic excellence back in February.
A Laois student has received a prestigious university...
2022 Remembered: Five Laois students receive Trinity College Entrance Exhibition awards
A look back to March when five students from around Laois received Trinity College Entrance Exhibition awards.
A record number of students from every county...
2022 Remembered: Meet the Portarlington lady leading a community called ‘Partners in Positivity’
Back in February, Laois Today reported on a wonderful new podcast - Partners in Positivity.
A Portarlington woman and her trusty Dublin side-kick have formed...
2022 Remembered: Laois midwife claims prestigious award and €2,500 for Portlaoise Hospital for ‘beyond...
February saw Clinical Midwife Specialist, Claire Fitzpatrick awarded the prestigious WaterWipes Pure Foundation Fund Trophy as well as €2,500 for Portlaoise Hospital.
A Laois midwife...
2022 Remembered: Billionaire brothers purchase Laois mansion and set to spend €2 million doing...
February saw Laois Councillors approve the sale of Victorian mansion, Millbrook House.
Two billionaire brothers have purchased a mansion that was in the ownership of...
Schools before Christmas: Concerts, a calendar, Santa visit and a successful food appeal
Schools around the county are finishing up now for the Christmas holidays until 2023.
Before that, a number of them were involved in different activities...
‘Minister rules out increasing the age cut-off point for Community Employment Scheme workers’ says...
Community Employment Scheme workers who reach the age of 66 will not be allowed to continue participating in such schemes.
So confirmed the Minister of...
In Pictures: Christmas comes early to Laois school as students hold nativity play
The true spirit of Christmas took centre stage at Scoil Mhuire Fatima recently as the Timahoe NS Nativity took place.
Preparation for the Nativity began...
Ambulance response times deteriorate in the Midlands says Laois TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says that emergency ambulance response times in the Midlands have deteriorated.
Figures obtained by Sinn Féin this week show...
Juvenile part of Laois soccer club launch ambitious plan to develop new facility
Abbeyleix AFC's juvenile committee have announced plans to develop a new playing pitch on the outskirts of the town, adjacent to the former Stonearch...
In Pictures: All smiles as Christmas comes early to Clonaslee and Kinnitty
Christmas came early in Clonaslee and Kinnitty this year - as a very special guest made an appearance.
Clonaslee High Nelly Club rounded off a...
In Pictures: Four ‘little woodlands’ successful planted by students in Portlaoise
Laois County Council and LEAF Ireland are planting four Na Coillte Beaga (little woodlands) in three schools and one Education Centre in Portlaoise.
This project...
Laois dad completes remarkable fundraiser as daughter continues recovery following accident
A Laois dad has raised more than €6,500 for a charity that greatly helped his teenage daughter after she was involved in a serious...