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
‘Significant snow’ expected in Laois according to Met Eireann
Laois is among the counties that have been issued with a warning from Met Eireann to expect "significant falls of snow" tonight and early...
Timahoe lights up for Christmas
There was loads of festive cheer in Timahoe on Saturday evening last as the Christmas lights on the Village green were officially switched on.
A large crowd...
Phelan returns from long injury lay-off as Laois hurlers go down to Tipp
Tipperary 3-27 Laois 0-12
Senior Hurling Challenge
Castletown's Conor Phelan made his first appearance for the Laois hurlers since tearing his cruciate knee ligament last year...
Laois man helps famous Limerick rugby club to top spot as All Ireland league...
Former Portarlington rugby club player Keith Kavanagh helped Shannon to a big win in their top of the table All Ireland league clash against...
Weather plays havoc with local sports fixtures as Sunday’s games are postponed
With temperatures set to fall even further overnight, sports fixtures in Laois for tomorrow have been badly hit, with the majority of the local...
Moving speech from Minister Flanagan as local Garda receive bravery medals for Garryhinch bombing
His late father Oliver J Flanagan was the intended target of an IRA bomb in Garryhinch in 1976 that killed a young member of...
13 business people do battle for Laois’s Best Young Entrepreneur award
Thirteen business people under the age of 35 are in the mix for the title of Laois's Best Young Entrepreneur Award - with a...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, December 8, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Jamie Brydone
New Inn, Emo, Laois
Died December 7th Peacefully. Predeceased by his parents...
In Pictures: Great night as Christy O’Brien DVD is officially launched
A very successful night was held at The Racket Hall Hotel, Roscrea on Friday night last, December 1. A DVD celebrating the achievements of...
WATCH: Portlaoise business owners feature in Christmas video urging shoppers to keep it local
The importance of shopping local this Christmas has been highlighted in a promotional video featuring a number of well-known Portlaoise business owners.
In a humorous...
Laois newspaper among regional titles set to be taken over by the Irish Times
The Laois Nationalist newspaper is one of a number of local newspapers set to come under the ownership of The Irish Times.
The owners of...
Portlaoise hang on to claim home win in Leinster Senior League
Portlaoise AFC 3 Arklow Town 2
Soccer - Leinster Senior League Division 1A
Portlaoise AFC claimed their second win in less than a week in the...
In Pictures: Curtain comes down on Laois Cross Country season
That's a wrap on another successful season for Cross Country.
The 2017 Downey’s Nissan/ Laois Athletics Cross Country season came to a close on Sunday...
Peter O’Neill elected the next chairman of Laois GAA
Portlaoise club man Peter O'Neill has been elected as the new chairman of the Laois County Board following a vote at tonight's County Convention.
O'Neill...
Former All-Star elected as Laois County Board for 2018 confirmed
The full Laois County Board for 2018 has been confirmed and a former All-Star footballer will be on it.
The big job on the night...
Laois GAA to drive in style after teaming up with Downey’s
Laois GAA will be more visible than ever on the roads following a deal with Downey's AutoStop that will see them drive in style...
Laois farmers are protesting in Guinness today at the price of barley
The Irish Grain Growers Group are returning to the Guinness storehouse today as they continue our campaign to highlight the challenges facing traditional malting...
First senior titles for Lupton and Nolan as Laois cross country season ends on...
The 2017 Downey’s Nissan/ Laois Athletics Cross Country season came to a close on Sunday with what is the main event of the season,...
Stanley up for the fight as he’s selected to contest General Election once again
Sitting TD Brian Stanley was selected as the Sinn Féin candidate in the next general election at their election convention on Friday night in...
In Pictures: Rapturous response to Gemma Guihan art exhibition
The Pantry Café on Main Street, Portlaoise is used to selling hot cakes, but on Thursday night last it was a new collection of...
Number of new players in the mix as Laois footballers prepare for new season
A number of new faces are currently involved with the Laois senior footballers as they prepare for the 2018 season.
Manager John Sugrue was appointed...
Remember the Game: Hurling heavyweights battle in 2001 football final
There's nothing like Division 5 of the Laois All County Football League to throw up some random and novel fixtures.
It's not a competition that...
In Pictures: Laois GAA stars gather for annual awards night
The faces were familiar but the dress code was very different as the Laois GAA stars of 2017 were honoured tonight in the Midlands Park...
Mountrath finish strong to see off Laois rivals and book sem-final place
Mountrath CS 2-17 Heywood CS 1-14
South Leinster Colleges SHC 'B'
Mountrath CS booked their place in the South Leinster Colleges SHC 'B' semi-final thanks to...
All Ireland glory for Laois tillage farmer
There's an All Ireland champion in Emo today, following the success of local famer Eddie Mulhall at the 2017 Irish Malting Barley Excellence Awards...
‘Heart’ photography exhibition to open in Stradbally Arthouse
As part of the 2017 Creative Ireland Programme the Laois Arthouse Gallery, Stradbally will host an exhibition of photographs titled ‘Heart’.
It comprises of a...
Portlaoise Blow Dry Parlour looking to the future with new home in town centre
Having already been the first person in Ireland to offer a walk-in Blow Dry Parlour, Portlaoise man David Finn has now moved to a...
€1million boost to Laois clubs as Sports Capital funding announced
Fifty two sports clubs in Laois have benefited from the 2017 Sports Capital Programme with over €1million in funding to be distributed around the...
Big news in the battle for the Laois GAA chairman’s role
After two withdrawals in less than a week, it has now been confirmed that we will have a contest for the Laois GAA chairman's...
Laois hurling legend to be subject of commemorative DVD
He's regarded as one of the greatest Laois hurlers of all time and now Christy O'Brien is to be honoured with a commemorative DVD...