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
End of a political era as Charlie Flanagan announces decision not to contest next...
Long-serving Laois-Offaly Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan has announced that he will not contest the next General Election, thus bringing an end to his...
‘Being elected a TD is a great privilege and I am truly honoured to...
Long-serving Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan has said it has been a 'great privilege' to represent Laois-Offaly for more than 30 years - and...
LoveLaois Podcast: Pat Critchley on his new book ‘A Coaching Way’
The latest Love Laois Podcast sees us joined by Pat Critchley following the publication of his latest book 'A Coaching Way - Insights, Strategies...
Laois Premier IHC: Ballyfin goals key as they see off Ballinakill to book final...
Ballyfin 3-12 Ballinakill 2-10
Laois Premier IHC Semi Final
Ballyfin are into their second Laois Premier IHC final in three years after getting the better of...
Laois JHC Final: Tynan on the double as Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe too strong for Camross
Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe 3-18 Camross 2-12
Laois JHC Final
Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe have claimed the Laois Junior 'A' hurling title for the second time in five seasons after getting the...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from the Junior A final plus Premier IHC...
It is another extremely busy Saturday on the hurling front with a final plus three semi finals to look forward to on our Live...
Gorman hugely enthused as IFA presidential campaign hits top gear
Francie Gorman, the Laois man who is hoping to become the next president of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA), says he is hugely enthused...
Legendary Laois coach Pat Critchley publishes new book ‘A Coaching Way’
All-Star Hurler and renowned coach Pat Critchley captures a
lifetime of coaching experience in his new book ‘A Coaching
Way’ which will be launched in the...
Laois IFC: Ballylinan see off Mountmellick to set up final date with Crettyard
Ballylinan 1-14 Mountmellick 0-12
Laois IFC Semi-final
Eight points from Gary Walsh and a man-of-the-match performance from Ryan Brady helped Ballylinan get the better of Mountmellick...
Traffing calming measures called for in Abbeyleix
Traffic calming measures are needed in Abbeyleix, according to local councillor John Joe Fennelly.
Cllr Fennelly was making the call at this week's Portlaoise Municipal...
Laois councillors keen to support calls to make Portlaoise an autism-friendly town
A couple of small changes could help make Portlaoise an autism-friendly town, according to a presentation made to a meeting in Laois County Council...
In Pictures: Huge support as Francie Gorman officially launches his IFA presidential bid
Over 350 people were in attendance at the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel on Friday night as Laois farmer Francie Gorman officially launched his campaign to...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from Saturday’s Laois GAA club hurling championship action
Electric Picnic is over and done with, the schools are back and September is in.
And with that comes the real knockout club GAA championship...
Francie Gorman: ‘There are enough people outside rural Ireland prepared to knock farming and...
The Laois man that is seeking to become the next president of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) says that the biggest challenge he will...
LoveLaois Podcast: Francie Gorman on his bid to become the next IFA president
IFA presidential candidate Francie Gorman is the latest guest on our Love Laois podcast.
The Spink native is set to launch his presidential campaign this...
2024 Electric Picnic switch is temporary as festival director chats farming and Stradbally being...
The earlier Electric Picnic date for 2024 is a temporary one with it set to revert to its traditional slot in 2025, according to...
Laois to return to a three-seater constituency as Dáil set to increase to 174...
Laois will be a three-seater constituency for the next General Election, following the recommendations of the Electoral Commission which have been made public this...
Laois set to support abolition of All Ireland hurling preliminary quarter-finals, ending link to...
Laois GAA are set to support a proposal from Croke Park to abolish the All Ireland hurling preliminary quarter-finals, a move that would remove...
Laois IFC: Crettyard see off Arles-Kilcruise to book semi-final place
Crettyard 2-12 Arles-Kilcruise 1-9
Laois IFC quarter-final
Crettyard are through to the semi-final of the Laois IFC after seeing off Arles-Kilcruise in a tough battle in...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Interview with Niall Treacy, Manager of Treacy’s Bar & Restaurant – ‘A real family restaurant’
Our Business Briefing interview with Niall Treacy, manager...
Electric Picnic set to take place two weeks earlier in 2024
Electric Picnic is set to take place two weeks earlier than its normal date in 2024, according to a social media post published by...
Laois IFC: Late Brown goal the winner as Portlaoise edge Arles-Kilcruise in thriller
Portlaoise 5-8 Arles-Kilcruise 3-13
Laois IFC Round 2
It's never over until it's over. An injury time goal from Jack Brown helped Portlaoise to a dramatic...
Remember the Game: When Ballyroan Gaels and Arles-Killeen did battle for a county title...
Ballyroan Gaels 0-10 Arles-Killeen 0-7
2006 Laois SFC Final
In our latest Remember The Game, we look back at the 2006 Laois SFC final, arguably one...
Ballylinan see off Crettyard in seven-goal intermediate thriller
Ballylinan 3-12 Crettyard 4-7
Laois IFC Round 1
For the first time in 50 years, the Ballylinan footballers aren't playing senior football and they began life...
Murphy goal crucial as depleted Portarlington survive Ballyfin battle
Portarlington 1-10 Ballyfin 0-9
Laois SFC Round 1
They may have started without nine of the team that began last year's county final but Portarlington did...
Over €900,000 funding announced for non-public roads and lanes in Laois
A total of €926,415 in additional funding has been announced for repairs and improvement works on rural roads and laneways in Laois.
The funding is...
In Pictures: Vision, imagination and generosity praised as Carrigmeal Woodland Walks is officially opened
The vision, imagination and generosity of landowner James Deegan on Monday afternoon as Minister Heather Humphreys officially opened the Carrigmeal Woodland Walks, a stunning...
Civic reception confirmed for local basketball legend
Laois County Council have confirmed that a Civic Reception is being held to honour the contribution of Seamus Dooley, a man who has made...
Portlaoise, Mountmellick, Timahoe, Portarlington and Carrigmeal – Minister Heather Humphreys set for whistle-stop tour...
The life of a government minister is a busy one - and the schedule for Minister Heather Humphreys in Laois today is certainly a...
The Laois GAA players transferred to US and Canadian clubs this summer
Gone to America for the summer. On a J1.
It's that time of year when club GAA conversation touches on who is and isn't available...