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
The Beo girls are coming to Laois
The BEO show is coming to Laois!
It was announced last night by BEO on their various social media channels that the Heritage Hotel in...
Man due in court today after Abbeyleix car robbery this week
A man is due in court in Portlaoise today following an arrest on Wednesday for stealing a car from a house in Abbeyleix.
The car...
Six new faces in Laois football team for league opener
Laois football manager John Sugrue has named his side for the opening round of this year's Allianz Football League, which begins with a home...
Laois man included in Ireland U-20 rugby squad for Six Nations
A young Laois rugby player will play in his second U-20 Six Nations campaign, having been selected in the Ireland squad for this year's...
Try the brand new weekly LaoisToday quiz for a chance to win a €100...
We're always on the lookout for new ideas here - so this week we've decided to launch our brand new weekly LaoisToday quiz -...
Local group ready to blockade site of Eirgrid development if it goes ahead
A local community group in Laois have said they are prepared to blockade the site of a proposed EirGrid substation development - and have...
‘Foolhardy for Eirgrid to continue’ as ministers meet local Laois community over controversial substation...
Minister for Communications Denis Naughten and local TD and Minister Charlie Flanagan met with a local community group in Ratheniska on Thursday afternoon to...
Young man with strong Laois connections involved in U-19 Cricket World Cup
The U-19 Cricket World Cup is taking place in New Zealand at the moment and a young man with strong Laois connections is one...
JOB VACANCIES: Laois-Offaly Education and Training Board are looking for part-time tutors
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board invites applications for the following part-time tutor posts which may arise in 2017/2018:
Basic Literacy
Maths
ESOL
...
JOB VACANCY: Kilkenny School of Food looking to fill a key role
The Kilkenny School of Food, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny are offering an exciting opportunity for Cookery Tutors on their upcoming 'Modern Skills for Modern Chefs' Commis Chef...
Drivers urged to be patient as M7 roadworks lead to considerable frustration
The ongoing roadworks at the M7 Motorway near Naas are causing considerable frustration for commuters - but Gardai are urging drivers to remain vigilant...
JOB VACANCY: A busy Portlaoise business are recruiting for a receptionist/bookkeeper
Fingleton White is recruiting a Receptionist/Bookkeeper to be located in their offices in Portlaoise.
Fingleton White provides Engineering services to the energy industry throughout Ireland...
Portlaoise Further Education and Training Centre to hold enrolment nights for their Night and...
Portlaoise Further Education and Training Centre are holding enrolment nights next week for a variety of new courses that will commence in the coming...
JOB VACANCIES: Oakdale Nursing Home are looking to hire
Oakdale Nursing Home in Portarlington are looking to fill the following roles:
Health Care Workers
Required for:
Part-time Positions
Day/Night Duties
Requirements
Passionate about Caring for...
All of this weekend’s sports results
There was action across a range of sports this weekend with games down for decision in local soccer, basketball, rugby competitions as well as...
Another weather warning in place as ‘severe’ frost forecast for Laois
A Status Orange weather alert is in place for Laois tonight as temperatures are expected to plummet to as low as -6°.
The low temperature warning...
In Pictures: Bishop on hand for blessing of the babies ceremony in Portlaoise
Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin Denis Nulty was in attendance as over 300 people - of all ages - were in St Peter and...
Prepare for a mad new scenario if Laois and Westmeath can’t be separated in...
The O'Byrne Cup in January is never to be taken too seriously but it should be a good occasion today in Stradbally as Laois...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, January 7, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Tom Fitzpatrick
Derrylusk, Mountrath, Laois
Tom Fitzpatrick, Derrylusk, Mountrath, Co.Laois, (ex Ever Ready) Died 6th...
€4.5m allocated to roads in Laois from Transport Infrastucture Ireland
Over €4.5m is being allocated for improvement and maintenance works in Laois for 2018 - with €2.5m alone for road realignment on Portlaoise-Carlow N80...
RTE are looking for singletons for their Valentine’s Day Late Late Show
RTE are looking for guests for the Late Late Show Valentine's Special show in February - their hugely entertaining live TV show that plays...
Three debutants, 15 changes and a 16th season for Ross Munnelly – Laois team...
Ross Munnelly will begin his 16th season and there will be first senior outings for Robbie Piggott, Ciaran McEvoy and Aaron Forbes when the...
All the recent results from Portarlington Golf Club
See all the recent results from Portarlington Golf Club from the Christmas and New Year period.
PORTARLINGTON
New Year’s Day 12 Hole Scramble
1st - Joe...
Camross turn to Offaly man as they appoint new manager for 2018
Camross have turned to a former Leinster club-winning manager to guide them in 2018 - with news that Offaly's Danny Owens from Kilcormac-Killoughey in...
Kilkenny too strong as Laois hurlers bow out of Walsh Cup
Kilkenny 6-24 Laois 1-11
Bord na Mona Walsh Cup
Laois's interest in this year's Walsh Cup was ended this evening as Kilkenny proved too strong in...
Major roadworks to start on M7 as extra lane to be added to motorway
If you're driving to Dublin from Laois, you'll have to allow extra time for your journey as considerable roadworks get underway to add an...
15 Laois people to watch out for in 2018
There's any amount of talented young Laois people making strides in various fields and we've picked out 15 of them to keep an eye...
House prices in Laois continue to rise
Laois house prices in the final three months of 2017 were 6% higher than 12 months previously, according to the latest report from Daft.ie.
The...
Over 100 properties without electricity in Laois
Over 100 properties remain without electricity in Laois this morning.
A fault initially affecting almost 1,000 homes and businesses in Rathdowney emerged at around 5:30am.
Crews...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 1, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Martin Dunne
Trumera, Mountrath, Laois
Martin Dunne, Trumera, Mountrath, Co. Laois - Died 31st...