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
Winner announced of recent LaoisToday and Cuddy Hurleys competition
We love a competition here in LaoisToday and over the last couple of evenings we have had a couple of great prizes to give...
Minutes of Laois GAA Hearings Committee explain county hurling final decision
It has been the controversy of the year and the fallout from the Laois senior hurling final continues to dominate.
Camross won their 26th title...
Out of my comfort zone but Wine Appreciation course goes down a treat
There are some places where I'm very much in my comfort zone. Generally at football matches, County Board meetings, Council meetings, official openings or...
Local clubs learn their opponents in opening round of Towns Cup
The draw for the opening round of this season's Bank of Ireland Provincial Towns Cup was made at the weekend - with the two...
From Buckingham Palace to the Wembley Arena – Laois musician remembers life as a...
Brought to you in association with Expert Laois
He played everywhere from Buckingham Palace to Wembley Arena and was a rising star on the British...
75-acre Laois farm sells for €1.15million while 21 acres goes for €260,000
Two Laois farms were recently sold by local auctioneer Hennessy Auctioneers - with a 75-acre holding in Emo going for €1.15million, a substantial price...
Cora Staunton remembers 2001 All Ireland final defeat to Laois in new autobiography
It's one of the greatest days in Laois's sporting history - the September Sunday in 2001 when the county's ladies football team won the...
Former Dublin manager Lyons recalls famous 2003 loss to Laois in new book
One of Laois's most memorable football wins is the 2003 Leinster semi-final triumph over Dublin, a triumph that stunned the Dubs and sent Laois...
New map shows the areas in Laois supplied by water source at centre of...
A Laois community group locked in conflict with Eirgrid over the proposed development of a substation in their area say that the site is...
Warm welcome for social housing in Stradbally
Local Councillor Tom Mulhall has welcomed the announcement of €1.2m funding to Laois County Council for the provision of six new social homes at...
In Pictures: Huge crowds turn out as local priest brings to book his incredible...
The GAA Centre in Portarlington is a big place but it was packed on Friday night as local priest Fr Sean Hyland launched a...
Ballinakill and Abbeyleix hurling amalgamation bid fails as club members have their say
The proposed hurling amalgamation between Ballinakill and Abbeyleix won't be going ahead as it failed to get sufficient support from the club's Extraordinary General...
All of this week’s CCFL soccer fixtures as things begin to wind down for...
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas alright - the soccer fixtures are getting considerably lighter.
The CCFL leagues will take a break after...
New faces in the mix as Eddie Brennan names first Laois hurling team
The Laois hurlers begin their 2019 competitive campaign with a Walsh Cup game against Offaly in Birr on Sunday and new manager Eddie Brennan...
Gardai appeal for information following hit and run in Portlaoise
Portlaoise Gardai are making an appeal for information following a hit and run in the tow on Monday of this week.
"At around 1pm on...
New candidates welcomed into the fold as Fianna Fail target gains in 2019 Local...
A high-profile battle, three new candidates welcomed into the fold, TDs from two different constituencies, a selection of their stalwarts from the past, news...
Huge potential in Portlaoise says Supermac’s owner Pat McDonagh – but planning delays continue...
Pat McDonagh, the Galway businessman behind Supermac's and owner of a number of hotels around the country including the Killeshin in Portlaoise, has said...
Madigan and Ormond added as Fianna Fáil finalise General Election candidates
The political parties are busy getting ready for three elections at the moment - Local, European and General.
While the Local and Europeans are set...
Fianna Fail complete their team for 2019 Local Elections
The Fianna Fail team for the 2019 Local Elections in Laois is now complete following their selection convention for the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick and Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal...
Laois football team named for O’Byrne Cup opener against Meath
The Laois football team to take on Meath in the opening round of the 2019 O'Byrne Cup has been named.
Laois take on Meath this...
Goals the key as Clough-Ballacolla march on in U-21 hurling
Clough-Ballacolla 3-13 Portlaoise 2-7
Laois Shopping Centre U-21 HC Round 1
Clough-Ballacolla were beaten after a replay in last year's U-21 final but they made a...
Gardai investigating after forestry workers discover body of missing man outside Portlaoise
Gardaí are investigating the discovery of the body of a man in Straboe outside Portlaoise on Tuesday morning.
At 8.55am on Tuesday, Gardaí received...
Back to the future as popular hotel manager takes charge in the Killeshin Hotel...
Anyone dropping into the Killeshin Hotel in recent times will notice a familar face knocking around the place as Michael Murphy has recently been...
In Pictures: Festive spirit as lights go on in Timahoe
There's a great little community in Timahoe and that was evident again when the Christmas lights were officially switched on by Cllr Paschal McEvoy...
Ballyroan 10 mile and Santa Fun Run us on this weekend
The Ballyroan 10 Mile is back for another year!
The race, which is on this Saturday, December 8, will be run over 10 miles along...
Heritage Hotel in Killenard has been sold for €9m
The five-star Heritage Hotel in Killenard has been acquired by FBD Hotels & Resorts for around €9m.
FBD Hotels and Resorts runs four hotels in...
Camross ease past Borris-Kilcotton to book U-21 semi-final place
Camross 3-19 Borris-Kilcotton 0-11
Laois U-21 HC Quarter-final
Three first-half goals helped Camross book their place in the Laois U-21 HC semi-final as they proved too...
Social welfare waiting times are unacceptable, claims local TD
Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare South Fiona O'Loughlin has expressed huge concerns over the delays in processing social welfare payments.
“Through a series of Parliamentary...
Over €200,000 in funding awarded to Mountmellick Development Association for new business centre
Mountmellick Development Association have been awarded funding of over €200,000 from the Regional Enterprise fund for the establishment of a business centre that will...
All of this weekend’s CCFL soccer fixtures
The weather hit last weekend's games hard but there is another busy schedule of CCFL soccer games on this weekend.
You can check out the...