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
In Pictures: Big Laois crowd enjoy top hospitality on Day 1 of Punchestown festival
Day 1 of the Punchestown Festival saw incredible drama and the annual National Hunt meeting drew thousands to the Kildare venue once again.
There's any...
Referendum Watch: How Laois-Offaly voted in the 1986 Marriage Referendum
In less than a month, the country will go to the polls for another referendum as we're asked to vote on the hugely emotive...
All of this week’s golf results from around the Laois clubs
All of the golf results from around the clubs.
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5 Talking Points from the weekend sporting action
One of the quieter weekends on the sporting front but nonetheless, a number of Laois teams were in action across different sports.
We had football,...
Residential property sales down in Laois in March – but two houses break the...
A total of 47 residential properties changed hands in Laois in March, making it the quietest month in almost a year.
It was down from...
All of this weekend’s Laois GAA Fixtures
It's another busy week of action on the Laois GAA pitches with a full round of Division 1A and B football on Thursday night,...
Keep track of all of Sunday’s local sports results here
There isn't a massive amount of high-profile sports action around the county - but we'll ensure to keep you updated on what is happening.
We'll...
Abbeyleix keep Palmer Cup alive with win over Camross
Abbeyleix 1-18 Camross 0-15
Palmer Cup Round 3
The hurlers of Abbeyleix and Camross met for the second Sunday in a row - with Abbeyleix claiming...
Sadness at passing of well-known Laois publican
The death has occurred of James (Jim) Crean senior, owner of the well-known family pub in Vicarstown.
Jim, who was originally from Wexford, and his...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, April 22, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
John France
Cannonswood, Rathdowney, Laois/Newbridge, Kildare
Formerly of Morristown Billar, Newbridge. Ex- SSU. Cook...
Portlaoise at their ease in 19-point win over Portarlington
Portlaoise 4-15 Portarlington 0-8
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1A
It's only April and it's only the league but the gap between Portlaoise and the rest...
Wins for Ballyroan-Abbey, Killeen and Kilcruise in 1B while Courtwood and Barrowhouse win in...
Crettyard defeated Emo on Friday night, and the remainder of the Division 1B games were played this evening.
While in Division 2, Courtwood are gone...
All of Saturday’s Laois GAA results on a busy day of action
There was number of games down for decision on the Laois GAA scene this evening and we'll be bringing you all the results as...
Top 25 Tweeters, thunder thighs and toilet issues – it’s the social media comments...
This week we eventually did what we'd been planning on doing for a while: updating our list of Laois's Top Tweeters.
Just like our initial...
The Big 5: Some of the most interesting games to watch out for this...
There's an incredibly long list of fixtures this weekend across all codes - but we've picked out five of the most interesting, with two...
Laois player aiming for prestigious All Ireland rugby glory while big game comes to...
A young rugby player from Portlaoise is bidding for All Ireland glory this weekend when he lines out in the prestigious Fraser McMullen Cup...
Here are all of Friday’s local sports results
There was a number of games down for decision this evening across the county at adult and underage level.
Crettyard Utd’s hopes of winning five...
Laois girls part of award-winning student journalism team
There was two strong Laois links as the editorial team behind the University of Limerick's newspaper The Limerick Voice claimed the top prize at...
Food retailer Iceland set to open in Portlaoise next week
Food retailer Iceland will open its newest store in Gandon Court, Mountmellick Road, Portlaoise on Tuesday, April 24. This marks the third Iceland store opening...
First win for Crettyard, Park-Ratheniska continue winning run and all of tonight’s Laois GAA...
Crettyard 2-11 Emo 2-8
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1B
After losing their first three games, Crettyard are up and running in Division 1B after an...
Timeline emerges for demolition of vandalized Portlaoise primary school
The vacant building which was home to St Paul's Primary School on the Borris Road in Portlaoise will be demolished in the coming months.
The...
150 not out as Tuohy in line for landmark Australian Rules appearance
Laois man Zach Tuohy will hit another significant landmark in his Australian Rules career this weekend when he makes his 150th AFL appearance.
He has...
Strong second-half showing sees Camross get the better of Abbeyleix
Camross 2-14 Abbeyleix 1-11
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1
A goal in each half from last year's minor star Oisin Bennett helped Camross to a...
WATCH: Old Portlaoise primary school set on fire
Emergency services are at the scene of a fire at the old Portlaoise CBS/St Paul's primary school on the Borris Road in Portlaoise after...
All of Sunday’s local sports results on another busy day
It was another busy day of local sport around Laois - and we'll bring you all the results as we get them right here.
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Moment in Time: Ballylinan girl crowned Laois Rose in 2008
It's hard to believe but this time 10 years ago Ballylinan girl Stephanie Farrell was crowned Laois Rose.
It was the fifth hosting of the...
In Pictures: Commemoration in Portlaoise for historic Colonel Fitzmaurice
Commemorations were held in Portlaoise, Dublin and Germany this week to mark the first airplane flight across the Atlantic from Europe to North America.
In...
A Round and About with Liam Delaney from The Heath Golf Club
The weather may have delayed it somewhat but the golf season is up and running around the county now and we've started a new...
O’Dempsey’s get the better of neighbours Portarlington as Ballylinan and St Joseph’s finish all...
St Joseph's 1-7 Ballylinan 1-7
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1A
Ballylinan, inspired by county man Gary Walsh, looked to be on their way to their...
All of Saturday’s local sports results on a busy day of action
The Laois GAA season has had a disrupted first couple of the weeks, mostly due to the weather, but there was a busy schedule...