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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

Eight big moments in the Laois-Offaly football rivalry in recent times

Brought to you in association with The Cellar Pub, Mountmellick The Laois and Offaly footballers do battle in Bord na Mona O'Connor Park tomorrow afternoon...

Generational change as ‘marked difference’ in social housing needs explains leading council official

There is a "marked difference from a previous generation" in terms of social housing needs, according to Donal Brennan, Director of Services in Laois...

‘Door always open’ to help as Local Enterprise Week proves a big hit again

Local Enterprise Week was held all across the country last week - with numerous events held in Laois from Monday to Friday. Free one-to-one mentoring...

Middle of next decade before housing market settles, says AIB economist

A senior economist with AIB believes it will be the middle of the next decade before the housing market settles. John Fahey, a senior economist...

MEP Deirdre Clune visits Laois as European Elections come into focus

It's not just for Local and General Elections that the constituencies have been re-drawn. The same is the case for the upcoming European Elections, with...

Six Talking Points as Laois hurlers go down to Limerick in league quarter-final

Brought to you in association with The Brewery, Rathdowney The Laois hurlers went down to Limerick in the National Hurling League quarter-final in O'Moore Park...

Weekend Read: Strikes, hype and never-ending drama – how the Limerick hurlers went from...

Brought to you in association with The Brewery, Rathdowney Tonight All Ireland hurling champions Limerick roll into town. While the Laois and Limerick hurlers have...

Winners announced for the Laois Enterprise Awards

Ballacolla business Hanlon Woodcraft have been named as the Laois Enterprise of the Year at the Laois Enterprise Awards which were held today, Friday...
Garda

Cannabis grow house discovered in Carlow town

Gardaí at Carlow Garda Station are investigating the discovery of a suspected cannabis grow house on the Tullow Road area of Carlow Town today. Approximately...

Fine Gael select their team for Europe as Marcella Corcoran-Kennedy missses out

Over 1,000 Fine Gael members gathered in the Minella Hotel in Clonmel on Sunday afternoon for the party's European Election convention for Ireland South...

Election Diary: Launches, big support and a call for help

It was a busy week of campaign launches - but it was really only the start of it. On Thursday night, Renua officially kick-started Dom...

Four candidates for three positions as Fine Gael to select team for European Elections

Fine Gael members from vast swathes of the southern half of the country will gather in the Minella Hotel in Clonmel on Sunday evening...
The Laois Ladies senior footballer championship has been delayed following an appeal

Early season joy for Arles-Killeen as they claim Kelly Cup title

Arles-Killeen 3-10 St Joseph's 0-6 Kelly Cup Final Arles-Killeen have got their 2019 season off to a good start thanks to a big win over St...
Football General

Draws have been made for 2019 Laois football championships

The draws have been for this year’s Laois football championships. Portlaoise will begin their quest for three-in-a-row with a meeting with Ballylinan, a repeat of...

Some big clashes in store as draws made for Laois hurling championships

Defending Laois SHC champions Camross will meet Borris-Kilcotton, Abbeyleix and Clough-Ballacolla after the draws were made for this year's championship in the Laois Shopping...

All of this week’s CCFL soccer fixtures

It's another busy weekend of CCFL soccer action with a number of games down for decision across the various league and cup competitions. The big...

Local Fianna Fáil councillor to seek nomination to contest European Elections

A local Fianna Fáil councillor is to throw his name in the hat to represent the party in May's European Elections in the new Ireland...

Explained: What the Laois hurlers must do to reach the league quarter-finals

The Laois hurlers played out a thrilling draw with Carlow in Netwatch Cullen Park this afternoon, a result that sees Eddie Brennan move onto...

Rosenallis and Stradbally win to keep soccer title hopes alive

The number of Laois teams in CCFL soccer action today may have been down - but there was still a couple of hugely important...

Laois-Offaly Fine Gael TD to seek nomination for European Elections

Laois-Offaly Fine Gael TD Marcella Corcoran Kennedy is seeking the party’s nomination to become an MEP in the Ireland South constituency. The European Elections take...

Neighbourly dispute over ‘poaching’ allegations rumbles on into County Board meeting

Graiguecullen GAA have accused their neighbours Killeshin of 'poaching players' and 'bringing the GAA into disrepute' and Killeshin have said Graigue have 'totally over-reacted'. The...

Laois to vote against motion allowing U-17s play adult GAA

GAA Congress takes place this weekend when delegates from around the country - and from the association's overseas units - gather to vote on...

Jobs in Laois: All the recent job vacancies as advertised on LaoisToday

There is a number of jobs in Laois being advertised on LaoisToday at the moment. Below we have listed all of the roles advertised on LaoisToday in...

Remember the Game: Portlaoise defeat the mighty Crossmaglen Rangers in 2005

Portlaoise 0-8 Crossmaglen Rangers 0-7 2005 All Ireland Club SFC semi-final Last weekend saw the All-Ireland club football semi-finals take place and they were certainly two...

Laois footballers return to winning ways with league win over Sligo

Laois 2-18 Sligo 2-10 Allianz Football League Division 3 The Laois footballers got their promotion hopes back on track thanks to an eight-point win over Sligo...

19 caps for Ireland, the Barbarians and a junior hurling title with Clonaslee –...

The career of Clonaslee's Gerry Culliton is one of the great Laois sports stories. Not long after Gerry Culliton finished his school days in Cistercian...

Wholesale changes to Laois football team for Sunday’s clash with Sligo

Laois manager John Sugrue has announced the starting 15 to play in his side's first home game of this year's Allianz Football League. Sugrue has...

As LaoisToday celebrates its 2nd birthday we look back on the stories we had...

And just like that we are 2!! LaoisToday celebrates its second birthday today, our site having gone live this day two years ago - February...
House Prices are on the rise

Busy December ensures 2018 property sales in Laois show an increase

There was a total of 79 houses sold in Laois in December, making it one of the busiest months of the year for transactions...

‘Hard working’ community man enters election race in Portlaoise as Renua snap up former...

Renua will have a candidate in the Portlaoise Municipal District Area in this year's Local Elections, following the decision of well-known community activist and...