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Steven Miller is owner and managing editor of LaoisToday.ie. Husband of Emily, father of William, Lillian and John, he's happiest when he's telling stories

Laois GAA back motion to end preliminary quarter-finals and extend Joe McDonagh Cup

Laois GAA will bring a motion to next year's annual congress to do away with the preliminary quarter-finals in the All Ireland SHC and...

From Castletown to Camross to Croke Park – the jewel dual Sarah-Anne Fitzgerald

Ahead of this year's Laois senior hurling final, Camross great Mattie Collier joked on the Laois Hurling Podcast that Rob Tyrell was "our Teddy...
Knockbeg College

Leinster Colleges SFC ‘A’: Knockbeg battle the elements to book quarter-final place

Knockbeg College 0-13 Good Counsel (Wexford) 0-4 Leinster Colleges SFC 'A' Preliminary Round Knockbeg College have a Leinster Colleges SFC 'A' quarter-final to look forward to...

Over 140 local residents near Ballybrittas seeking change to road junction

As rural landmarks go, the 'Farmyard Cross' at Belgrove near Ballybrittas is a noteworthy one. But the priority at the junction has been an issue...

Laois GAA to look at minor age grade returning to U-18 for 2027 season

A motion to return the minor age grade to U-18 in Laois was ruled out of order at Monday's annual convention - but Laois...

Ballylinan turn to former Laois U-20 boss as they target intermediate success in 2026

Ballylinan have appointed former Laois U-20 boss Eddie Kinsella as their new manager for the 2026 season. Kinsella guided his native club Courtwood to intermediate...

Portarlington on the lookout for new manager as Pat Roe steps aside after two...

The Portarlington footballers are on the lookout for a new manager following Pat Roe's decision to step aside at the end of their recent...

Laois GAA Convention: New faces at the top table as votes needed for Treasurer...

The Laois GAA convention was held in the Midlands Park Hotel this evening where a number of votes were needed for the executive positions.  There...

Camross look to former captain as new manager confirmed

Camross have appointed former player Tomas Burke as their new senior hurling manager for the 2026 campaign. Burke replaces David Cuddy, who stepped back from...

Sean Fleming on Jim Gavin debacle: ‘He was the wrong choice for a variety...

Laois Fianna Fáil TD Sean Fleming has said that he voted for Billy Kelleher in the party's selection convention for this year's Presidential Election...
O'Moore Park

Laois GAA chief hits out at ‘dodgy box brigade’ and says streaming of games...

Laois GAA secretary Niall Handy has questioned the value of local club games being streamed live and says he's of the opinion that it...

Willie Aird: ‘If we are serious about sustaining rural life, planning policy must reflect...

Laois Fine Gael TD Willie Aird has called for planning rules to be reformed to make it easier for farming families to build homes...

Laois bypassed by National Development Plan claims Stanley

Laois Independent TD Brian Stanley told the Tánaiste Simon Harris, during Leaders Questions in the Dail this week that 'the county was bypassed for...

Laois GAA Convention: New faces expected as treasurer and vice-chair while possible contest for...

A certain level of change will be confirmed at next week's Laois GAA annual convention. While chairman PJ Kelly is unopposed for the fifth and...

Sadness at the death of highly-regarded Portlaoise man Paddy Connolly

There is sadness in Portlaoise this week with the news of the death of Paddy Connolly, a man who made a huge contribution to...

Big appointment for The Harps as attention switches to 2026 season

The Harps have appointed Ken Hogan as their senior hurling manager for the 2026 season. The Tipp man comes with a wealth of experience, including...
Pat Roe Portarlington

Roe disappointed but proud as Port campaign comes to an end

The Portarlington footballers bowed out of the Leinster club championship at the weekend when they went down to Athy in Newbridge. Port manager Pat Roe...

LIVE BLOG: U-20 ‘A’ football title up for grabs while Camross camogie seek to...

All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise It's one of the quietest Sundays of the...

Laois U-20 FC: Killeshin going for historic first; Stradbally Parish Gaels seeking to go...

All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise Laois U-20 'A' FC Final - Killeshin v...

Leinster Club SFC: Impressive Athy bring Portarlington’s Leinster club run to a halt

All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise Athy 0-19 Portarlington 0-11 Leinster Club SFC Semi-final Portarlington's Leinster...

LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Portarlington seek to book Leinster club final...

All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise The latest stop on the Portarlington football journey...

Leinster Club SFC: Portarlington face Athy with historic provincial final place up for grabs

Leinster Club SFC - Portarlington v Athy (Kildare) In St Conleth's Park, Newbridge, at 2pm A Leinster club final place - in Croke Park next Saturday...

Ratheniska set to host the Dubs in O’Byrne Cup as National League fixtures also...

The Park-Ratheniska GAA grounds have secured a glamour fixture early in the New Year with confirmation that Laois's O'Byrne Cup clash against Dublin is...

Laois Chamber president: ‘We are shifting the perception from a county that is overlooked...

Dr Michelle Byrne, the new president of Laois Chamber Alliance, says that the mission of the chamber is to build a stronger, more resilient,...

St Joseph’s appoint Athy native as new senior football manager

St Joseph's have appointed Athy native Brian Cardiff as their new manager ahead of the 2026 season. Cardiff's appointment was ratified at a club meeting...

Local derby for Laois as draw made for 2026 Leinster senior football championship

The Laois senior footballers have been drawn to play Offaly in the opening round of the 2026 Leinster championship. That game will likely be in...
Public lighting

Overgrown trees, lights, paths and walls causing ongoing frustration in Graiguecullen

Trees growing so high that they obscure public lighting and the roots causing issues with nearby walls were two connected issues raised in Laois...

Laois GAA Fixtures: Saturday lunch time throw in for Portarlington v Athy while U-20...

The Portarlington footballers face a third away game in a row this weekend in the Leinster club championship but it's a short trip this...

Big day in Camross as dignitaries set to arrive for official opening of the...

The red carpet will be rolled out in Camross this Friday for the official opening of the Poet's Cottage Community Cafe. Located in the heart...

Laois Football/Hurling Podcast: Clough-Ballacolla go down fighting, U-20 update and management news

The Laois Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB There will be a mixture of massive disappointment and immense pride in...