Steven Miller
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
Box by box: Portlaoise, Abbeyleix, Ballyroan – How your area voted in the recent...
More than 45 years of experience as a local elected representative certainly paid off in style for Willie Aird in the Portlaoise area in...
Box by box: Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick – how your area voted in the recent General Election
Willie Aird's poll-topping success in the Laois constituency in the recent General Election was particularly evident in the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District according to the...
Box by box: Graiguecullen-Portarlington – How your area voted in the recent General Election
Willie Aird (Fine Gael) topped the poll overall in the Laois constituency in the recent General Election - but he had to play second...
Laois kitchen designer set to feature once again on Room to Improve
Well-known Laois kitchen designer Danny Hanlon, and his business Hanlon Kitchens, are set to feature on RTE's immensely popular Room to Improve programme again...
Sadness in Courtwood area at the death of Liam Kelly
There is sadness in the Courtwood area and its surrounds this weekend with the news of the passing of Liam Kelly, a highly-respected member...
Laois man appointed as the new CEO of national Housing Agency
Martin Whelan from Abbeyleix has been appointed as the new CEO of the national Housing Agency.
Mr Whelan will take up the position on March...
Massive Tractor and Truck run set for Stradbally in aid of new facility at...
Tractors and trucks making their way through the Little Town of Stradbally is a regular sight - but they'll be doing so in much...
Sean Fleming: ‘I’m available and look forward in serving in any position that Micheal...
It will take a while for all the small print to be finalised but it is only a matter of time before a new...
Camross turn to Cuddy once again as he returns to manager’s role
Camross have appointed David Cuddy as their senior hurling manager for the 2025 season.
Cuddy was over the club from 2021 to 2023, and guided...
Kerry man appointed as new Graiguecullen football manager for 2025 season
Kerry man Maurice Brown has been appointed as the new Graiguecullen senior football manager for the 2025 season.
He replaces Kevin Doogue who was in...
From the Archives – ‘Battle of Aughrim’ referee remembers the most infamous moment of...
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday in November 2020.
Aughrim. 1986. Laois v Wicklow.
There are few days in Laois GAA history that stand out...
Sinn Féin announce Maria McCormack as Seanad election candidate
Maria McCormack, the Sinn Féin candidate in the recent General Election in the Laois constituency, is to run for the Seanad as one of...
Laois Fine Gael councillor confirmed as Seanad candidate
Conor Bergin, a Fine Gael councillor in Laois for the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District, has been confirmed as a candidate in the upcoming Seanad elections.
Bergin,...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, December 28, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Felix Bennett
Glendowns, Portlaoise, Laois
Felix Bennett, Glendowns Portlaoise . 24th December, 2024.
Passed away peacefully after a...
Caroline Dwane-Stanley announces Sinn Féin resignation – as party now officially left with no...
Cllr Caroline Dwane-Stanley has resigned from Sinn Féin in the latest chapter in the long-running saga with the party following on from husband Brian,...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, December 26, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Marian Bonham (née Monaghan)
Balladine, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully in the care of Ballard Lodge Nursing Home. Predeceased...
LoveLaois Podcast: John Whelan, poetry and Pogueology’s Fairytale of New York
The hugely talented John Whelan joins us on the latest version of the LoveLaois Podcast where he tells us of his journey into writing...
Arles-Killeen appoint former Kildare star as new manager for 2025 season
Arles-Killeen have appointed former Kildare footballer Anthony Rainbow as their new manager for 2025.
Rainbow replaces the Wexford duo of Shane Roche and Aidan O'Brien...
Nine Laois players included in Fitzgibbon Cup panels
Nine young Laois hurlers have been included in their colleges' Fitzgibbon Cup panels for the 2025 competition which will get underway in January.
There are...
Paddy Buggy to be co-opted unopposed to Laois County Council replace Willie Aird
The process to replace Willie Aird on Laois County Council is set to be a straight-forward process.
Paddy Buggy is to be co-opted unopposed at...
Death occurs of Fionán Bracken, well renowned Portlaoise hotelier
The death has taken place of Fionán Bracken from Portlaoise, a hugely popular and highly-respected business man in the town.
In his 97th year, Fionán...
Calls made again for the establishment of additional GAA club in Portlaoise
A report to tonight's Laois GAA annual convention will again outline suggestions for the establishment of an extra club in Portlaoise.
Laois GAA appointed Adrienne...
General Election: Awards, quotable quotes, best dressed and the TG4 interview that never was
Now that it’s all over, we look back on this year’s General Election – and give out some very unofficial awards as well as...
Laois is a conservative, comfortable county – change will only ever come slowly
‘Once deemed utterly predictable, the Laois constituency is boring no more’. That was the headline on a LaoisToday piece on November 11, the first...
Stuff of dreams as young Stradbally boy performs on Toy Show
Talk about the stuff of dreams.
Bobby Kinsella from Stradbally and a 5th class student in St Colman’s NS, is not only a world champion...
Former Laois footballer appointed as new Stradbally manager for 2025 season
A former Laois footballer has been appointed as the manager of Stradbally ahead of the 2025 season.
Timahoe native Padraig Clancy will take charge of...
Eight Talking Points from the 2024 General Election campaign as focus now switches to...
As Government formation talks get under way, we reflect on some of the main Talking Points in this year's General Election campaign in Laois.
1...
Significant gain for Labour in Kildare South as Mark Wall elected – and Cathal...
They may not have had a candidate in Laois for the first time in history, but there is a significant gain for Labour in...
Caroline Dwane-Stanley: ‘I’ve no announcement today to make about my resignation. I’m going nowhere...
Sinn Féin councillor Caroline Dwane-Stanley has launched a blistering attack on the party following the election of her husband Brian as an Independent TD.
Brian...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the updates as counting resumes in the Laois General Election
The transferring of votes in the 2024 Laois General Election gets underway in Portlaoise this morning with two seats still remaining to be filled.
Fine...