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
‘It is sometimes forgotten by our urban elite that property tax is paid by...
RENUA Ireland leader John Leahy has called for immediate and total clarification by the government on its property tax proposals.
Mr Leahy said, ‘‘Home-owners, particularly...
Revealed: Winner announced of recent LaoisToday competition
And we've had another massive response to a LaoisToday competition.
With thanks to Fifty Seven Boutique and Gift Emporium we had a beautiful hamper filled...
We’re heading for October which means Cross Country season is upon us
On Sunday next, October 1, the Cross Country season commences in Laois, with the Downeys Nissan Novice Men and Women, and the even-ages for juveniles:...
The last surviving member of the Laois hurling team that reached the 1949 All...
The death has occurred of Rathdowney man Paddy McCormack, the last surviving member of the Laois hurling team that won the Leinster title and...
From Portlaoise to Portugal – Blind Date set for Irish debut
Are you ready for love? The world’s greatest TV dating show Blind Date has conquered audiences all over the world and will be broadcasting on...
In Pictures: Supporters at the Laois Hurling County Finals
We took a few hundred photos at the Laois senior A and senior hurling finals at the weekend.
And inevitably, some have managed to slip...
Portlaoise College launch 2017 Career and College exhibition
Portlaoise College, in association with People First Credit Union, are hosting a Career and College Exhibition on Tuesday, October 24.
There will be over 25...
Fruit ‘n Nut Place Portlaoise offering great value on probiotics all this week
Feeling bloated/excess wind/sluggish/poor digestion?
Have you been on antibiotics recently?
Probiotics can aid proper digestion, promote immune function, aid the build up of good bacteria and...
Gold for Abbeyleix as Tidy Towns results are announced
Abbeyleix have retained their gold medal in the Tidy Towns competition, it has been announced at the national awards ceremony in Dublin.
"Super result and...
Portlaoise College Open Night for 2018 students is on this Thursday
The Portlaoise College Open Night takes place this Thursday, September 28, from 6.30pm to 9.30pm.
All parents and students of 5th and 6th class are...
Man killed in Kildare road accident
A motorcyclist has been killed following a crash at 1am this morning, September 25, in Kildare.
The single vehicle crash happened on the R413, Nicholastown...
Camross crowned kings of Laois for 25th time
Camross 3-14 Clough-Ballacolla 1-19
Laois Shopping Centre SHC Final
The Bob O'Keeffe Cup will spend the winter in Camross for the 25th time after they got...
Camross claim U-17 title in thrilling fashion
Camross Gaels 2-14 Castletown-Slieve Bloom 1-14
Laois U-17 HC Final
It took a 62nd minute goal from Joseph Ryan to separate Camross and Castle Slieve Bloom...
Your guide to Sunday’s Laois SHC final
Laois Shopping Centre SHC Final
Camross v Clough-Ballacolla
Venue: O'Moore Park
Time: 4pm
Referee: Anthony Stapleton
Odds: Camross 5/6; Clough-Ballacolla 6/5; Draw 9/1
This is it then, the showpiece of Laois club hurling. Camross...
In Pictures: Davis and Cooney lead the way for Laois at Ploughing 2017
Karl Davis's success in the intermediate reversible class and second place finishes for Pat Cooney and David Walsh were the Laois highlights at this...
Bob Flavin: WATCH – Kia aiming for the top spot with the new Stonic
Apparently, Kia decided to mix the words “speedy” and “tonic” together to make Stonic making it something “new and fresh” in the compact SUV...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, September 24, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Nan Maher
Athy Road, Stradbally, Laois
Nan Maher, Athy Road, Stradbally, Co Laois passed...
Goals key as Camross regain camogie crown
Camross 2-12 O'Moore's 1-11
Laois Camogie Final
Having been denied the five-in-a-row last year by an O'Moore's team claiming their first title, Camross have regained the...
Live Blog of Saturday’s Laois GAA games
September in Ireland can only mean that the GAA championships are coming to a conclusion.
This afternoon it's a busy one across a number of...
Witnesses sought to fatal Carlow road crash
Gardaí investigating a fatal road traffic collision on the R725, Castledermot Road, Tullow, in Carlow at approximately 4.30am this morning are appealing for witnesses.
A pedestrian, a man in...
The Blackwater to Ballybrittas cycle is underway
After weeks of training, weeks of planning and loads of fundraising the Courtwood GAA Blackwater to Ballybrittas Cycle is is underway.
A group of 30...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, September 23, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Patrick O'Regan
Grennan, Attanagh, Laois/Attanagh, Kilkenny
Peacefully, in the loving care of the nurses...
Bear in the Square: A Camross-Ballyfin double is 6/4 but it’s a volatile championship
As championship goes, the Laois Senior Hurling Championship should come with a health warning.
It's one of the most competitive around and has a habit...
All of Friday evening’s Laois GAA results
There was a handful of games down for decision on the Laois GAA scene this evening at underage and adult level with important games...
Free takers to the fore as Rathdowney-Errill reach junior final
Rathdowney Errill 0-15 The Harps 0-10
Laois Shopping Centre JHC 'A' Semi-final
Rathdowney had their two free takers, Paddy Whelan and Conor Madden, to thank as they...
Deadline looming for young entrepreneurs in Laois to be in with chance of taking...
There's a €50,000 prize fund available to young entrepreneurs in Laois this year - but the deadline for applying is now just one week...
Outrage in Portarlington as tireless community worker is fined for littering
The community of Portarlington is rallying behind a local community man, who has been fined for littering, despite getting up at 5am every day...
Over €260,000 for Local Improvement Schemes in Laois
€264,000 in funding has been secured for Local Improvement Schemes in Laois, according to Laois TD and Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan
The...
Mountrath Community School Open Night for 2018 students
The students are barely back in their classrooms for the 2017-2018 school term and plans are already being made for next year.
Mountrath CS are holding...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, September 22, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Anne Magee (née Tully)
Ballymena, Antrim/Glenamaddy, Galway/Ballybrittas, Laois
Late of Meelick, Glenamaddy, Co. Galway....