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
Laois band The Finns get American tour underway
Laois band The Finns - comprised of Rathdowney brothers Hugh and Ciaran - have brought their original folk music to America this month where they are...
Laois JFC ‘B’: Picture becomes clearer as Stradbally and Portarlington go through
Benny Lawlor scored 3-6 as Stradbally recorded a big win over Portarlington this evening to book their place in the Laois JFC 'B' semi-final.
Stradbally...
Strong Laois link to Mona McSharry’s thrilling Olympic swimming success
A nation held its breath this evening as Irish swimmer Mona McSharry claimed an Olympic bronze medal in thrilling circumstances in the women's 100m...
LaoisToday QuizCast set to feature at Electric Picnic – and we’re looking for one...
Having covered Electric Picnic every year since LaoisToday's inception in 2017, this year we are proud to performing at the iconic festival.
The very popular...
Laois Football Podcast: 10 minutes on Rosenallis
Along with Portlaoise, Rosenallis are one of of just two dual senior clubs in Laois.
They won an intermediate double in 2019 and have remained...
Laois Football Podcast: 10 minutes on Clonaslee-St Manman’s
The Laois senior football championship is underway this week and Clonaslee-St Manman's are in the final games.
They face Emo in Mountmellick on Saturday evening...
Laois Football Podcast: 10 minutes on Stradbally
Can last year's Senior 'B' football champions Stradbally go one step further this year?
That is the question and the answer will unfold over the...
Laois SFC: Portarlington hold off O’Dempsey’s comeback to continue winning streak
Portarlington 1-16 O'Dempsey's 2-10
Laois SFC Round 1
Portarlington’s long winning streak against their neighbours O’Dempseys continued in the Centre of Excellence in Portlaoise after they...
Ministerial climbdown as farming bodies welcome re-instatement of straw chopping scheme
After a week of talks, farming bodies have welcomed a decision by Minister Charlie McConalogue to reinstate in full the Straw Incorporation Scheme that...
Laois Football Podcast: 10 minutes on Ballyfin
Ballyfin reached back-to-back semi-finals in 2019 and 2020 and had Portlaoise on the ropes in the 2021 championship.
There has been a regression of sorts...
Laois Football Podcast: 10 minutes on Timahoe
Inaugural Laois Intermediate 'B' champions in 2023, can the Timahoe footballers go a step further this year?
That will be the question that they will...
Conor Bergin officially puts his name forward to seek Fine Gael nomination for General...
Laois Fine Gael Councillor Conor Bergin has announced his intention to put his name forward for the upcoming Fine Gael convention to select a...
Laois IHC: Trumera dig deep to come from behind and see off The Harps...
Trumera 2-14 The Harps 1-16
Laois IHC Group B Round 1
Trumera just never know when they're beaten.
One of the county's smallest clubs and specialists at...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from Saturday’s Laois club hurling championship action
The first round of action in the various Laois club hurling championships come to a conclusion around the county this afternoon.
With no games on...
Laois JHC ‘B’: Kyle strike late to earn draw with Ballyfin
Kyle 3-10 Ballyfin 3-10
Laois JHC 'B' Group A
A last-minute penalty from Conor Quinlan earned Kyle a draw with Ballyfin this evening in their opening...
Portarlington show of support as Alanna heads for the Olympics
The Portarlington sporting community came together this week to give local girl Alanna Fitzpatrick a considerable show of support as she get set to...
Profiled: The Laois players going in search of Tailteann Cup glory in Croke Park
The Laois senior footballers are set for the Tailteann Cup final in Croke Park on Saturday against Down.
The game throws in at 3pm and...
Tailteann Cup Final: Minor thrillers, league breakthroughs, club clashes and All Ireland Qualifiers –...
With Laois and Down meeting in the Tailteann Cup final next week, we looked back on six previous standout clashes between teams from the...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, July 11, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Willie Doyle
Green Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
William (Willie) Doyle. Green Road Portlaoise, Co. Laois (and formerly ESB...
Laois GAA on the look out for a new senior hurling manager as Willie...
Laois GAA will begin the search for a new senior hurling manager in the coming weeks following the news that Wille Maher has stepped...
Captain O’Carroll honoured to be leading Laois into Croke Park battle
For all of Evan O'Carroll's adult life, playing football for the Laois seniors has been a constant.
Brought into the panel in Justin McNulty's first...
How the club leagues will look in 2025 as standings finalised in this year’s...
The guts of 500 league hurling and football games have taken place in Laois in 2024 - and with the exception of the ACFL...
Laois GAA Fixtures: Tailteann Cup, ladies football relegation clash and start of Junior football...
It's another busy week of Laois GAA action with a range of games across all grades and codes down for decision.
The big game of...
Drainage work to O’Moore Park means senior hurling and football championship matches fixed for...
The opening round of both the Laois senior hurling and football championships will be played in club grounds and in the Centre of Excellence...
Cruel blow for Laois footballer as cruciate curse strikes
Laois footballer Mikie Dempsey is facing a long spell out injured having torn his cruciate knee ligaments in training in recent weeks.
The St Joseph's...
County Final Memory: Clonad claim famous success in 1992
Clonad 0-16 Portlaoise 2-7
1992 Laois SHC Final
From 1976 to 1991 only two clubs won the Laois senior hurling championship: Camross and Portlaoise.
In 1992, however,...
Tailteann Cup: Justin McNulty on Down challenge, Laois focus and Croke Park opportunity
There may not be an historic rivalry of note between the Laois and Down footballers - but manager Justin McNulty knows Saturday's Tailteann Cup...
Courtwood seek historic first Division 1 title, St Joseph’s aim to keep up winning...
ACFL Division 1 Final - Courtwood v St Joseph's
In the Centre of Excellence at 7pm
Courtwood go in search of an historic first Laois Shopping...
Talking Sport Podcast: The Down perspective ahead of Tailteann Cup final
The Laois footballers head to Croke Park next Saturday to take on Down in this year's Tailteann Cup final.
As well as national silverware in...
Column: Nobody remembers the league – but it’s where the hard yards are made
Nobody remembers who won the league.
That is a harsh reality of the GAA. Indeed, ‘Who did win the league’ is a question that will...