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
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, September 9, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Mary Castles (née Connor)
Mill Street, Birr, Offaly/Portlaoise, Laois
Mary Castles, formerly of Mill...
Weather forces cancellation of Clonaslee Show
The Clonaslee Show, which was due to be held this Sunday, has been cancelled due to the bad weather conditions.
And the show organisers have...
All of Friday evening’s Laois GAA Results
There was no adult GAA action in Laois this evening but there was plenty of games down for decision in the underage competitions.
Neighbours Rosenallis...
Valuable antique signs stolen from well-known Portlaoise business
Gardai are appealing for information following a break-in at a well-known Laois business on Wednesday night which saw a valuable collection of antique enamel...
In Pictures: Back to School at Scoil Mhuire in Timahoe
The students of Scoil Mhuire in Timahoe are delighted to be back to school and were more than happy to take the time to...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, September 7, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Kevin Higgins
Knocknamoe, Abbeyleix, Laois
Kevin, husband of the late Rosemary (nee Spaine) peacefully...
Portlaoise go down to Naas in opening round of Hosie Cup
Naas 22 Portlaoise 14
Hosie Cup Round 1
The local rugby season is up and running with Portlaoise going down to Naas in the second round...
All of Wednesday evening’s Laois GAA results
There was five Laois GAA games down for decision this evening with final places up for grabs in the U-14 hurling competitions.
In what is...
Two new farms come on the market in Laois
A 100-acre farm just outside Portlaoise and a 60-acre residential holding in Ballylinan have just come on the market and will be sold by...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Rugby Club all set for new season
Portlaoise RFC launched the upcoming 2017-18 season in their club grounds in Togher last week. With playing numbers growing year on year and the...
All of this week’s CCFL soccer fixtures and results
The local CCFL soccer season heads into its third round of games this weekend.
Last week was a quiet one for the Laois clubs due...
Relive our Snapchat story from last week’s junior hurling final and All Ireland camogie...
The LaoisToday Snapchat account is something that has really taken off.
For some reason our inane ramblings on a variety of topics is of interest...
All the Laois GAA fixtures for the next week
The Laois GAA championship season is really down to the business end now.
Almost every day of the week sees a championship semi-final or final...
All of Monday evening’s Laois GAA results
The schools are back and the evenings are drawing in but there was still a handful of championship games down for decision this evening.
Midlands...
In Pictures: Curtain comes down on another wonderful Electric Picnic
That's a wrap for another year at Electric Picnic in Stradbally. And talk about seeing it out with a bang.
Duran Duran closed the show...
Heroic Laois girls celebrate All Ireland camogie triumph
Laois 3-6 Antrim 1-10
All Ireland U-16 'B' Camogie Final
The Laois U-16 Camogie team are on top of the world following their All Ireland final...
Six of the best acts to see at the Electric Picnic today
With the weekend fastly drawing to a close, the final day has a great lineup and it will be a great way to finish...
Pogueology handed Sunday evening slot in the Salty Dog
Laois band Pogueology have been rescheduled to appear in the Salty Dog section of Electric Picnic on Sunday night following the bizarre abandonment of...
Laois crowned All Ireland U-16 camogie champions
Laois 3-6 Antrim 1-10
All Ireland U-16 'B' Camogie Final
The Laois U-16 camogie team will have an enjoyable trip home from Inniskeen in Monaghan following...
The full list of everything that’s on at Electric Picnic today
It can be a tough job figuring out what to do, what to see and where to go at Electric Picnic.
So we've compiled this...
WATCH: Floor collapses during Laois band’s performance at Electric Picnic
Portlaoise band Pogueology made their Electric Picnic debut in the early hours of Saturday morning.
But their gig had to be cancelled after just 15 minutes...
In Pictures: The sun sets on Day 1 of Electric Picnic
Day 1 is done and dusted. And another great day for the Electric Picnic memory book.
Among the highlights on Day 1 were Jenny Greene...
Electric Picnic and I: Clare Coleman
Clare Coleman, the owner of CoCo's Hair Salon, the closest hairdresser to the Electric Picnic is the subject of today's Electric Picni and I...
In Pictures: Strong Laois contingent at launch of National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore
Given that the National Ploughing Championship is run by a Laois family the connections with the annual event run deep in the county.
Today the...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, September 1, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Christopher, John, (Ivan, Johnny, Jack) Meredith
Cullenagh, Portlaoise, Laois
Peacefully, at Portlaoise Midland's Regional...
Impressive Kilcavan see off Spink to book semi-final place
Kilcavan 1-15 Spink 0-10
Laois Shopping Centre JFC 'A' Quarter-final
An impressive Kilcavan side are into the last four of the Laois JFC 'A' thanks to...
Laois JFC semi-final lineup known after this evening’s action
The semi-final pairings in the Laois Shopping Centre JFC 'A' are known following this evening's quarter-final action around the county.
Kilcavan will play O'Dempsey's in...
Portlaoise tough it out to book intermediate semi-final place
Portlaoise 1-11 The Rock 1-10
Laois Shopping Centre IFC quarter-final replay
Portlaoise will play Rosenallis in the Laois IFC semi-final following tonight's hard-earned replay win over...
All of Wednesday evening’s Laois GAA results as Portlaoise and Clonad march on
Clonad and Portlaoise have championship semi-finals to look forward to following their replay wins in the intermediate hurling and football respectively this evening.
Clonad were...
In Pictures: IFA Protest in Portlaoise as farmers march on Dunne’s and Aldi
From three-year-old Tom O'Loughlin from Monasterevin to IFA President Joe Healy, there was a serious turnout in Portlaoise on Wednesday at the farmers protest...