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.
‘People are going to be killed at those junctions if action isn’t taken’
A Laois County Councillor has pleaded with Transport Infrastructure Ireland to follow up on their promises to carry out safety works at junctions across...
Laois County Council could be ‘hit with bill for €40,000’ if ‘falling hedge’ is...
Laois County Council could be hit with a bill for €40,000 if works to address a hedge that is falling down are not carried...
Portarlington aiming to break the cycle when they face Kilmacud Crokes in Croke Park...
The Portarlington senior footballers are just a day away from a return to Croke Park for a Leinster semi final.
11 months ago, they faced...
‘The service is no longer fit for purpose’ – Plight of fire service in...
Sinn Féin raised the urgent need to address the current staffing difficulties for firefighters in Laois and Offaly in the Dail.
Addressing Minister Darragh O’Brien,...
New Abbeyleix Bog calendar set to highlight a local nature gem
Volunteers at Abbeyleix Bog Project have produced a new calendar for 2023.
The aim of which is to celebrate the rich natural history and amenity...
People of Laois to receive immediate assistance with cost-of-living pressures
Four measures to help with the cost of living will be paid this week and provide huge relief for the people of Laois.
This is...
In Pictures: Two Laois officials recognised at National GAA Referee’s Awards in Croke Park
Two Laois GAA officials were recognised at the National Referee's Awards in Croke Park recently.
The Heath's Seamus Mulhare and Stradbally's Maurice Deegan were up...
Music Generation Laois launch a new song project for children in Laois
Over the next 12 months, Music Generation Laois will work with primary school children from to compose a series of original songs under an...
15 new homes approved for existing housing estate in Laois town
The Government has announced the approval of 15 new social houses for the Moanbaun Close estate in Mountrath.
According to Fianna Fail TD Sean Fleming,...
In Pictures: Laois student joins the debate as Seanad na nOg takes place
Abigail Lalor, one of the Laois Comhairle members, participated in Seanad na nOg this year.
This event gave young people the opportunity to debate a...
Home Care services and need to open all bed in Abbeyleix hospital raised in...
Laois TD Brian Stanley raised the need to improve home care and open all beds in Abbeyleix Hospital in the Dáil recently.
The Sinn Fein...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures with a trip to Croke Park ahead
We're into the middle of November now and the GAA calendar is ticking towards a conclusion for this year.
But there are plenty of significant...
In Pictures: Laois Leaves Festival a huge success with a range of well attended...
The Leaves Festival 2022 brought the best of Irish writing and music to Laois last week.
The festival to welcomed Booker Prize shortlisted Claire Keegan...
Community and voluntary groups encouraged to apply as funding announced for energy costs
The Government has launched a new €10 million Fund to support community and voluntary groups with the increased energy costs.
The Community and Voluntary Energy...
In Pictures: Great turnout as renowned dance musical comes to Laois
NASC and NOMAD Touring Networks presented MÁM at Portarlington Community Centre recently.
The Portarlington production of MÁM was a collaboration between Dunamaise Arts Centre Portlaoise...
Lights, camera, action as Laois secondary school all set for RTE appearance
Mountrath Community School welcomed the RTÉ1 Nationwide team last week as the wonderful Transition Year students had a head start of Science Week 2022.
Wednesday...
‘National Ambulance Service notified of 100 incidents of assaults against staff’ says local TD
Information provided by the National Ambulance Service (NAS) to the Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, has revealed that the Service has recorded 100...
Almost €1.5 million awarded to Laois town for construction of enterprise hub
Durrow Community Enterprise Hub has been awarded €1,456,983 as part of the Our Rural Future fund.
This project is one of 23 landmark rural regeneration...
Portlaoise company purchased by national safety and risk management firm
Leading safety and risk management firm Ayrton Group, has today announced the acquisition of KTC Safety Ltd.
The announcement sees Portlaoise based KTC become part...
In Pictures: Zach Tuohy honoured for AFL success with Civic Reception by Laois County...
Laois County Council was a hive of activity recently as the incredible Zach Tuohy received a Civic Reception.
The Portlaoise man was joined by members...
Laois’s Inch House triumphs at the European tourism sustainability awards
Laois’s luxury country house Inch House Ireland has been named Best Sustainable Accommodation in Ireland at the European tourism sustainability awards - GrINN Awards...
Remarkable Gemma announced as Laois Family Carer of the Year for 2022
Family Carers Ireland, the national charity supporting Ireland’s family carers, has announced that the 2022 Netwatch Laois Family Carer of the Year is Gemma...
In Pictures: Brilliant selection of images as the 2022 Laois Cumann na mBunscol football...
The Laois Cumann na mBunscol finals have come to an end for 2022 in a bumper year that saw three take place.
Typically, you would...
In Pictures: Residents of Knockmay area honoured for all their brilliant work
The Knockmay community was honored by a reception in Laois County Council on November 1.
This was in recognition of all the wonderful work done...
All the results and reports from Day 2 of the 2022 Cumann na mBunscol...
Day 2 of the 2022 Cumann na mBunscol football finals has come to an end and what a day it was.
We had 11 finals...
Fabulous Fionan leads Gaelscoil tSli Dala to Division 5 Shield success
Gaelscoil tSli Dala 7-12 Killanure NS 4-11
Division 5 Boys Shield
Fionan O Giollagain was in scintillating form as Gaelscoil tSli Dala defeated Killanure NS in...
O’Brien and Tully to the fore as Knock defeat Clonenagh for Division 5 glory
Knock 5-9 Clonenagh 5-2
Division 5 Boys Championship
Aaron O'Brien and Ryan Tully were on fire as Knock defeated Clonenagh in the Division 5 boys final.
This...
Brilliant Brennan leads magic Mayo to emphatic Division 4 Championship glory
Mayo 12-8 Killeen 2-6
Division 4 Boys Championship
Mayo were crowned Division 4 champions following an emphatic victory over Killeen NS in the penultimate Cumann na...
Whelan on form as Barrowhouse complete the double with Division 3 Shield success
Killeen 2-4 Barrowhouse 5-4
Division 3 Girls Shield
Lucy Whelan was on fire as Barrowhouse defeated Killeen to claim Division 3 Shield glory.
She scored 4-2 in...
Barrowhouse too strong as they defeat Portarlington for Division 6 Shield glory
Barrowhouse 8-12 Portarlington 2-2
Division 6 Boys Shield
A strong display from Barrowhouse led them to Division 6 Shield glory over Portarlington.
Eoin McDonald was the star...