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.
Call made to carry out road repairs at entrance to popular Laois tourist attraction
A request has been made to repair the main road leading to a popular tourist attraction in Laois.
Fine Gael Councillor John King has requested...
One light requested to make ‘busiest junction in the parish’ safer for all
A request has been made to erect just one light in an area of Laois that has been described as 'the busiest junction in...
New bill aims to combat the scourge of derelict buildings in Laois and across...
Laois Green Party representatives have welcomed the Vacancy Dereliction and Regeneration Bill 2022 which was launched yesterday.
Under this Bill, homes that are vacant in...
Laois teenager one of just 30 chosen for National Board of Youth Assembly in...
A Laois teenager has explained how her experiences with Laois Comhairle na nÓg has inspired her to pursue a life in politics.
Anna McWey, a...
Laois man called up to Ireland Basketball squad ahead of EuroBasket 2025 Pre-Qualifiers
A Laois man has been called up to the Ireland senior men's basketball squad ahead of two very important fixtures.
Mountmellick native James Gormley has...
New signing Walker on form as Graiguecullen begin Kelly Cup with victory over Stradbally
Stradbally 0-8 Graiguecullen 2-11
Kelly Cup Group B Round 1
Former Carlow and O'Hanrahan's footballer Lee Walker began life as a Graiguecullen player in fine fashion...
Heroic Heywood down Dublin challengers to claim Leinster crown in style
Heywood CS 2-17 St Mac Dara’s CC (Dublin) 1-9
Leinster School's Senior 'C' Football Championship Final
Heywood Community School's remarkable Senior 'C' football championship continues after...
In Pictures: Laois Arthouse celebrates 10 year anniversary with new exhibition
Laois County Council recently presented 'In Trust. In Gratitude. In Hope.' to celebrate 10 Years at the Laois Arthouse in Stradbally.
An exhibition featuring the...
In Pictures: All smiles as Ballyroan-Abbey and Abbeyleix celebrate incredible 2020 minor double success
There was serious style in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel at the weekend as a group of teenagers finally got to celebrate their unprecedented success.
In...
Councillor pledges to ‘up my game’ in bid to bring ‘badly needed’ car park...
'All I am looking for is a small car park and I don't think that is too much to ask for'.
That was the plea...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures with county and Kelly Cup games ahead
It is another very busy week ahead on the GAA front with games both in the county and outside involving Laois teams.
The action begins...
Laois driving licence services must be reinstated to the Council says local TD
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley says that driving licence services should be reinstated to Laois County Council.
This comes after it was revealed last week...
Laois parents encouraged to apply as School Transport Scheme for 2022/23 opens for applicants
New applications for the school transport scheme for the coming school year 2022/23 are now being accepted.
Laois TD Charlie Flanagan has encouraged parents to...
First international goal for Laois teenager as Ireland U-19s warm up for Euro Qualifiers...
The Republic of Ireland U-19s continued their preparation for the upcoming European Qualifiers with two wins against Russia.
There is a huge Laois interest in...
In Pictures: World renowned harpist and piano accordion player wow crowds in Laois
A free programme of music came to Mountmellick over the weekend and proved to be a big success with those who were in attendance.
World...
Lower public transport fares needed now not in May says local Labour representative
Labour's representative in Laois has called on the government to introduce the promised lower fares on public transport immediately.
It was announced previously that people...
In Pictures: Call for action as Laois residents subjected to ‘brown and undrinkable’ water
Residents in one part of Laois are being subjected to 'brown and undrinkable' water whenever they turn on their tap.
So says Fine Gael Councillor...
Laois Ladies see off Storm Franklin and Tipperary to reach Division 2 semi final
Laois 2-8 Tipperary 2-6
Ladies National Football League Division 2A Round 2
We had two venue changes, gale force winds, hailstones and driving rain - but...
‘Government must maintain and increase supports for 1,724 people living with epilepsy in Laois-Offaly’...
Independent TD for Laois and Offaly, Carol Nolan, has extended her support to the 1,724 people within the constituency who are currently living with...
All square as Laois and Kildare play out entertaining U-20 League encounter
Laois 2-10 Kildare 0-16
John Kerins Cup Round 1
Laois and Kildare got their U-20 seasons underway this afternoon as they played out an entertaining draw...
Game Off: Laois’s National Football League clash with Fermanagh has been postponed
Laois's National Football League Division 3 game with Fermanagh this evening in Enniskillen has been postponed because of an unplayable pitch.
With the north of...
A first for Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise as it offers a new program for...
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...
Portlaoise set to hold two-day St Patrick’s Street Festival this year
After two successive years without a St Patrick's Day parade, Portlaoise will hold a two-day festival in the town this year.
The Portlaoise St Patrick’s...
In Pictures: Stunning creations assembled as seven Scoil Chriost Ri entries confirmed for Junk...
Junk Kouture is back for another year and the Transition Year students in Scoil Chriost Ri have been extremely busy over the last few...
Laois Councillor pledges that historic Laois bridge will remain wooden following renovation works
A Laois County Councillor has pledged that The Woodenbridge will remain in its original state after renovation works have been completed.
Fine Gael Councillor John...
Laois involvement in ‘Freezbury Challenge’ aiming to raise funds for Pieta House
A group of young men are putting their bodies to the test this February in a bid to raise money for the suicide prevention...
Laois students launch project aiming to highlight harmful effects of vaping and smoking on...
A group of Laois secondary school students are creating a project that aims to highlight the harmful effects of vaping and smoking on young...
Snow, wind and rain expected as Laois County Council issue Storm Eunice warning
Laois County Council have issued a warning ahead of the arrival of Storm Eunice which is set to batter us on Friday.
The Atlantic Storm...
CCTV schemes vital as rural robberies ‘putting real fear’ into Laois people
The rolling out of CCTV schemes across the county have been described as 'vital' as the impact upon those who are the victims of...
Action finally on the way to deal with ‘disgusting eyesore’ in the middle of...
Action is finally set to be taken to tackle a 'disgusting eyesore' that has blighted the centre of a Laois town for many years.
The...