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
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the action as Portlaoise take on Kilmacud Crokes
The big day has finally arrived for the Portlaoise footballers as they are here in Parnell Park.
It promises to be a great game as...
U-19 hurling honours for Abbeyleix as they see off Clonaslee in ‘B’ final
Abbeyleix 3-13 Clonaslee-St Manman's 1-13
Laois Shopping Centre U-19 'B' HC Final
The hurling season in Laois continued tonight with the first U-19 final - with...
Junior minister to attend Grain Growers AGM
The Irish Grain Growers Association - which has a considerable Laois membership - are holding their AGM next week, which will be attended by...
€1.2m boost for Emo Court under government scheme
An additional €1.2m in funding will be made available for ongoing works at Emo Court, a much-needed boost for one of Laois's favourite locations.
Laois-Offaly...
‘Never seen it as negative’ says local mart manager about beef crisis
Glen Cooper, the manager in Mountrath Mart, says there is a level of negativity around beef farming at the moment that he has never...
Gardai on the scene as road closed following crash on Laois-Offaly border
Road closures are in place and Gardai are at the scene of a crash on the Laois-Offaly border.
Gardai are attending the incident this Thursday...
Laois girls in the mix as Macra presidential races kicks off
One Laois girl has officially declared her intentions and another is also thought to be in the mix ahead of next year's Macra na...
Laois farmers speak passionately as huge crowd attend Beef Plan meeting
There was standing room only in the Community Hall in Ratheniska as over 300 beef farmers from Laois and surrounding counties attended the Laois...
Portlaoise v the Dublin champions: Some great battles but a long tale of woe...
This Sunday, the Portlaoise footballers will board their team bus and head for Parnell Park for a mouth-watering Leinster Club SFC semi-final against Dublin...
Late opening on Friday as Telfords Black Friday sale set to end on Sunday
The team in Telfords in Portlaoise and Mountrath were fast out of the traps with their Black Friday sale this year - starting as...
In Pictures: Medals galore at annual Portlaoise GAA Juvenile Awards
Over 250 medals were handed out at the Portlaoise Juvenile Awards on Sunday evening in the Killeshin Hotel.
Members of the Portlaoise Senior Football team...
Fine Gael General Election candidate announces where she’ll run in 2019 Locals
In the 2016 General Election, Fine Gael candidate Thomasina Connell polled over 4,000 first preference votes - an impressive haul for a young rookie...
All of this week’s fixtures as busy soccer season continues
The local soccer season continues at full steam this coming weekend as the clubs return to league action.
The big local game is the clash...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, November 19, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Fint Coffey
New row, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully in the loving care of his family...
Penalty drama for local soccer clubs as Paddy Cotter Cup gets underway
It was a dramatic day of local soccer action with the opening round of the Paddy Cotter Cup seeing a number of tight clashes,...
Laois beef farmers urged to attend public meeting this week
Laois farmers are being encouraged to attend a meeting in Ratheniska this coming Tuesday, November 20, as the organisers behind a new Beef Plan...
House sales decline in Laois in August and September – but one house breaks...
The number of residential properties that changed hands in Laois in August and September was down on previous months, but one property did break...
Healy torn on county future as hurlers and footballers keen to have him on...
Portlaoise dual player Cahir Healy says he is torn on what Laois senior team to play with in 2019 - with both football manager...
Job Alert: All of the recent job vacancies in Laois
There is a number of job vacancies being advertised in Laois at the moment.
Below we have listed all of the roles advertised on LaoisToday...
In Pictures: John Whelan launches new book celebrating 40 years in journalism
Forty years is a mighty long time and it's that significant milestone that was the inspiration for John Whelan to put together a collection...
Portlaoise rugby back to winning ways with win over New Ross
Portlaoise 24 New Ross 18
Rugby - Leinster League Division 2A
Following their first league loss of the season last week, Portlaoise returned to winning ways...
Gardai appealing for information after two people attacked at knife point in Portlaoise
Gardai in Portlaoise are appealing for information after two people were robbed during which a knife was produced on Saturday evening.
During the incident a...
Wexford champions show their class as Camross bow out of Leinster club
Naomh Eanna (Wexford) 3-18 Camross 2-16
Leinster Club SHC quarter-final
Camross's interest in this year's Leinster club championship ended at the first hurdle as they were beaten...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Camross take on Wexford champions in Leinster...
After a month of controversy since winning the club a 26th Laois SHC title and a first back-to-back since 1994, Camross are back in...
Well-known Laois man wins big on Winning Streak after Spinning the Wheel!
There's hardly a programme on the television that is as widely watched on weekly basis as Winning Streak and there was a strong Laois interest this...
Leinster success in 1996 a stand out Camross memory as current generation look to...
On each of the last two Laois hurling county final Sundays, a Camross captain has stood in the stand in O'Moore Park - surrounded...
In Pictures: All systems go as Portlaoise Musical Society set for epic Titanic production
The Dunamaise Arts Centre was a hive of activity this evening as the Portlaoise Musical Society launched their latest production - a suitably ambitious...
Cowen selected again in Offaly as Fianna Fail look towards General Election
Fianna Fail members in Offaly have chosen Barry Cowen to represent the party once again in the next General Election following their Selection Convention...
Five candidates in the mix as Fianna Fail to select General Election candidates in...
Fianna Fail members in Offaly will have five candidates to choose from at the General Election Selection Convention which is being held in Tullamore...
Picture becoming clearer in Leinster club championships as Laois opponents now known
With the dust settled on all the Laois championships, the Leinster club campaigns are now coming fully into focus - and even more so...