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
‘IVF supports should not be limited to those on medical cards’ says local TD
Kildare South TD Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the news that the government will provide funding assistance for families needing IVF from 2019.
With one...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures
It's another busy week with big underage and adult games around the county.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 9
Midlands Park Hotel U-17 FC Semi Finals
(Extra time if necessary)
Emo-Courtwood-The...
A fiver a week is not a tax reform says Renua leader
Renua Ireland leader John Leahy has warned the Finance Minister and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar that the people who get up to go to work...
‘The Secret life of Crows’ a surprise hit for Laois birdman
When ornithologist and wildlife expert, Ricky Whelan, set about researching and studying the behaviour of crows in a rookery at the Downs in Portlaoise...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, October 9, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Margaret (Réid) Corbet (née Foley)
Ballykaneen, Clonaslee, Laois
Margaret (Réid) Corbet (nee Foley), Ballykaneen,...
8 Talking Points after the weekend GAA action
Another hectic weekend of GAA action and plenty of stuff to chew on with county finals and Leinster club games to the fore.
We've picked...
Flynn chosen to take charge of Laois senior football decider
John Flynn has been named as the referee for Sunday's Laois SFC final between Portlaoise and Ballylinan in O'Moore Park.
It means The Rock GAA...
All of this week’s CCFL soccer fixtures
The local CCFL soccer season is at full throttle now and there's another busy weekend of games coming up.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13
Division 1
Derry Rovers A...
Ploughing to return to Offaly in 2018
The National Ploughing Championships will take place in Screggan in Offaly again in 2018, it has been announced this afternoon.
The venue which is near...
McEvoy the hero as Ballypickas crowned junior hurling champions
Ballypickas 2-10 Rathdowney-Errill 2-9
Laois Shopping Centre JHC 'A' Final
Ballypickas are the Laois junior hurling champions following a thrilling win over Rathdowney-Errill in O'Moore Park...
All of Sunday’s sports results on a busy day of action
There's a huge amount of sporting action for Laois teams in hurling, football and soccer today and we'll do our best to keep you...
Live Blog of Sunday’s Laois junior and intermediate hurling finals
There are six grades in Laois adult club hurling, meaning each has up to 14 scheduled championship games. In total there was 83 games...
Portlaoise Panthers men get first win of the season but disappointment for ladies in...
Portlaoise Panthers 87 Scotts Lakers St Paul's Killarney 74
Basketball - Men's National League Division 1
There was mixed fortunes for the Portlaoise Panthers Basketball Club...
All of Saturday’s Laois GAA results
The GAA season is winding down but there was still a selection of important games down for decision both inside and outside the county...
All of Saturday’s results in local CCFL soccer action
There was a handful of soccer games down for decision on Saturday around the midlands with a number of Laois underage teams in action...
Castletown-Slieve Bloom march on in U-21 championship after strong second-half showing
Castletown-Slieve Bloom 0-18 Camross 1-12
Laois U-21 HC Quarter-final
Camross have got the better of Castletown-Slieve Bloom in minor and U-17 hurling finals this year but...
34 great pictures as Emo celebrate winning intermediate football county final
Emo GAA supporters paid hardly the slightest bit of notice to the teeming rain in O'Moore Park on Friday night as they celebrated winning...
Laois communities benefit to the tune of almost €1million as Town and Village renewal...
A number of Laois communities have benefited from new funding under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme which has been announced today.
In total €21...
Historical links brought to the fore as Portlaoise hotel looks forward to bright new...
The Midlands Park Hotel has a bright new future - as evident by a vibrant launch last Friday night - but there was a...
Friday Night Lights for intermediate football final as Emo and Portlaoise prepare for battle...
The drawn game was played out to a frantic finish in O'Moore Park last Saturday night and now Emo and Portlaoise will meet again...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, October 2, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
James (Jim) McEvoy
Bellair, Clonaslee, Laois
James (Jim) McEvoy, (Ex Timber Man), Bellair, Clonaslee,...
All of the CCFL soccer fixtures for the week ahead
The locla soccer season is continuing to pick up pace. Here are all of this week's fixtures.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7
All games at 2.30pm and first-named...
Sarsfields on top form to claim fifth Laois ladies football title in a row
Sarsfields 3-15 Portlaoise 0-3
Laois Ladies Senior Football Final
Sarsfields are the Laois ladies senior football champions for the fifth year in a row - and...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, October 1, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Peter (Peadar) Connolly
Swords, Dublin/Abbeyleix, Laois/Kilkenny
CONNOLLY, Peter (Peadar), (Swords & formerly of Sweetview,...
WATCH: The incredible finish to the Emo v Portlaoise intermediate football final
For 59 minutes it was an ordinary game but then it got the most extraordinary finish you could hope for.
Portlaoise looked to be on...
In Pictures: St Joseph’s celebrate winning Laois JFC ‘A’ title
There's certainly no doubting that St Joseph's are the deserving winners of the Laois JFC 'A' title.
Their results speak for themselves:
Round 1 - St...
‘Very proud of what has been achieved’ as owners official launch the Midlands Park...
A €7million investment, the complete renovation of 110 rooms, helping attract 60,000 visitors to Portlaoise over a 12-month period and an increase in staff...
Laois hurlers WON’T play in Leinster championship in 2018 after GAA vote to introduce...
The Laois hurlers will play in a Tier 2 championship and not in the Leinster championship in 2018 after a Special Congress of the...
Moment in Time: Kilcavan get the better of St Joseph’s in 2004 junior final
On Saturday evening they'll do battle for the Laois JFC 'A' title - St Joseph's second team taking on a Kilcavan side going for...
Busy time for Bermingham family as county finals keep coming
Some GAA families are never lucky enough to experience the thrill of a county final. Some get to savour it only all too rarely.
For...