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
Details confirmed for Laois TDs’ meeting with Minister Harris on hospital future
The three Laois TDs are to meet Minister for Health Simon Harris tomorrow to discuss the proposed downgrading of the Midlands Regional Hospital in...
All of this week’s sports fixtures as 2017 draws to a close
After widespread cancellations at the weekend due to the weather, the local sporting action should resume this Saturday and Sunday.
There is a reduced soccer...
Why we should stick together and shop local this Christmas
We're now into the final two weeks of the mad countdown to Christmas and we're all making our lists and checking them twice.
We all...
UPDATED: The list of schools that are closed as the county remains covered in...
A number of schools around the county are closed today because of the snow and ice, although more have announced that they are opening...
‘Extreme caution’ urged on the roads in treacherous condition
Road users and pedestrians are warned to take extreme care with “treacherous conditions” on roads and slippery paths, where ground snow has frozen as...
Portlaoise U-17s record another win to lead Leinster League
Portlaoise 21 Kilkenny 0
Rugby - Leinster U-17 League
Portlaoise welcomed Kilkenny to Togher on Saturday and secured a three-try win to continue their 100% record...
New to the Area: Leaving Greece to set up business in Mountmellick
Greek native Chris Sempos is the subject of this week's New to the Area interview as he tells us how he left behind his...
Laois covered in snow as cold spell takes hold as temperature set to drop...
The people of Laois are waking up to a blanket of snow this morning following a heavy snowfall over night around the county.
Laois has...
‘All of us have carried the memories and scars of that night to this...
One of the Gardai who received a Scott Medal for bravery in Templemore last Friday made a moving speech in the Killeshin Hotel in...
Who’s who on the new Laois GAA County Board
Laois GAA Convention on Monday night brought the curtain down on the GAA activities in the county for 2018 - and it leaves us...
‘Significant snow’ expected in Laois according to Met Eireann
Laois is among the counties that have been issued with a warning from Met Eireann to expect "significant falls of snow" tonight and early...
Timahoe lights up for Christmas
There was loads of festive cheer in Timahoe on Saturday evening last as the Christmas lights on the Village green were officially switched on.
A large crowd...
Phelan returns from long injury lay-off as Laois hurlers go down to Tipp
Tipperary 3-27 Laois 0-12
Senior Hurling Challenge
Castletown's Conor Phelan made his first appearance for the Laois hurlers since tearing his cruciate knee ligament last year...
Laois man helps famous Limerick rugby club to top spot as All Ireland league...
Former Portarlington rugby club player Keith Kavanagh helped Shannon to a big win in their top of the table All Ireland league clash against...
Weather plays havoc with local sports fixtures as Sunday’s games are postponed
With temperatures set to fall even further overnight, sports fixtures in Laois for tomorrow have been badly hit, with the majority of the local...
Moving speech from Minister Flanagan as local Garda receive bravery medals for Garryhinch bombing
His late father Oliver J Flanagan was the intended target of an IRA bomb in Garryhinch in 1976 that killed a young member of...
13 business people do battle for Laois’s Best Young Entrepreneur award
Thirteen business people under the age of 35 are in the mix for the title of Laois's Best Young Entrepreneur Award - with a...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, December 8, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Jamie Brydone
New Inn, Emo, Laois
Died December 7th Peacefully. Predeceased by his parents...
In Pictures: Great night as Christy O’Brien DVD is officially launched
A very successful night was held at The Racket Hall Hotel, Roscrea on Friday night last, December 1. A DVD celebrating the achievements of...
WATCH: Portlaoise business owners feature in Christmas video urging shoppers to keep it local
The importance of shopping local this Christmas has been highlighted in a promotional video featuring a number of well-known Portlaoise business owners.
In a humorous...
Laois newspaper among regional titles set to be taken over by the Irish Times
The Laois Nationalist newspaper is one of a number of local newspapers set to come under the ownership of The Irish Times.
The owners of...
Portlaoise hang on to claim home win in Leinster Senior League
Portlaoise AFC 3 Arklow Town 2
Soccer - Leinster Senior League Division 1A
Portlaoise AFC claimed their second win in less than a week in the...
In Pictures: Curtain comes down on Laois Cross Country season
That's a wrap on another successful season for Cross Country.
The 2017 Downey’s Nissan/ Laois Athletics Cross Country season came to a close on Sunday...
Peter O’Neill elected the next chairman of Laois GAA
Portlaoise club man Peter O'Neill has been elected as the new chairman of the Laois County Board following a vote at tonight's County Convention.
O'Neill...
Former All-Star elected as Laois County Board for 2018 confirmed
The full Laois County Board for 2018 has been confirmed and a former All-Star footballer will be on it.
The big job on the night...
Laois GAA to drive in style after teaming up with Downey’s
Laois GAA will be more visible than ever on the roads following a deal with Downey's AutoStop that will see them drive in style...
Laois farmers are protesting in Guinness today at the price of barley
The Irish Grain Growers Group are returning to the Guinness storehouse today as they continue our campaign to highlight the challenges facing traditional malting...
First senior titles for Lupton and Nolan as Laois cross country season ends on...
The 2017 Downey’s Nissan/ Laois Athletics Cross Country season came to a close on Sunday with what is the main event of the season,...
Stanley up for the fight as he’s selected to contest General Election once again
Sitting TD Brian Stanley was selected as the Sinn Féin candidate in the next general election at their election convention on Friday night in...
In Pictures: Rapturous response to Gemma Guihan art exhibition
The Pantry Café on Main Street, Portlaoise is used to selling hot cakes, but on Thursday night last it was a new collection of...