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: Massive turnout in The Swan to welcome Laois’s new Cathaoirleach
Cllr Padraig Fleming was elected as the new Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council on Monday and his home community in The Swan turned out...
Winner announced in LaoisToday Kelly’s Steakhouse competition
Thanks to the Midlands Park Hotel, we had a wonderful prize to give away - a meal for two to the award-winning Kelly's Steakhouse...
Tributes paid as Cllr Tom Mulhall finishes up in his role as Cathaoirleach
Tributes were paid to Tom Mulhall as he finished up in his role as Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council on Monday afternoon.
The Emo man,...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
James Duggan
Clondalkin, Dublin/Mountrath, Laois
DUGGAN, James (late of Clondalkin, Mountrath and Portlaoise), June...
Great start for Laois ladies at National Track & Field League
The first rounds of the National Track & Field League took place on Sunday, in venues in Athlone and Tallaght.
The National League is a...
Here are all of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures
The Laois GAA leagues are almost all down to the semi-final and final stages and this weekend sees a raft of club games fixed.
There's...
Here are all of this evening’s Laois GAA results
There was five Laois GAA games down for decision this Monday evening with a hurling league semi-final as well as four games in the...
Cllr Padraig Fleming assumes role of Laois Cathaoirleach
Cllr Padraig Fleming has been elected as the Laois Cathaoirleach for the next 12 months at Laois County Hall this afternoon.
The Fianna Fáil councillor,...
Wedding Showcase on this Friday in the Midlands Park Hotel
The All New 4 Star Midlands Park Hotel invites you to view their Newly Designed Ballroom, Bedrooms and Suites - at their Wedding Showcase...
Ireland’s youngest priest ordained and appointed to Portlaoise as curate
Ireland’s youngest priest, 25-year-old Fr David Vard, was ordained in Newbridge yesterday and will take up a position as a curate in Portlaoise.
Fr Vard...
Laois athletes impress at Leinster Track & Field
Eight Laois athletes travelled to Leixlip on Friday night to compete at the Junior Leinster Track & Field championships. Despite having relatively low numbers...
Abbeyleix primary school raise over €1500 for charity
Abbeyleix South National School pupils raised a staggering €1586.76 at their the recent annual Sale of Work for charity.
The money raised will go towards...
Witnesses sought as woman in her 50s found unconscious in Carlow
Gardai in Carlow were alerted to the discovery of an unconscious and injured woman in her 50s on the grounds at Pollerton Castle, Pollerton...
Youngsters impress as Ballyroan-Abbey claim league honours
Ballyroan-Abbey 0-15 O'Dempsey's 1-8
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 4 Final
Ballyroan-Abbey claimed some early-season honours in Stradbally today when they proved too strong for O'Dempsey's...
LIVE BLOG: Laois v Carlow in All Ireland SHC Qualifier
We're in O'Moore Park for the afternoon, bringing you minute by minute updates of the All Ireland SHC preliminary round between Laois and Carlow.
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, June 25, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
James Duggan
Clondalkin, Dublin/Mountrath, Laois
DUGGAN, James (late of Clondalkin, Mountrath and Portlaoise), June...
Your guide to Laois v Carlow in All Ireland hurling qualifiers this afternoon
Laois and Carlow clash in the preliminary round of the All Ireland hurling qualifiers this afternoon at 3.30pm in O'Moore Park.
Laois haven't played since...
Laois racehorse owner enjoys biggest win to date
A Laois racehorse owner enjoyed his biggest win to date at the feature race in Gowran Park on Saturday afternoon.
Kevin Miller, from Moyanna near...
Here are all of Saturday’s Laois GAA results
There was a number of games down for decision in two Laois football leagues this evening as well as the Laois camogie team playing earlier...
Two Laois clubs looking forward to All Ireland Féile semi-finals
Two Laois clubs will be aiming to reach an All Ireland Féile football final tomorrow after impressive campaigns to date this weekend.
Portlaoise are flying...
All square as Laois camogie side draw away in Down
Laois 1-15 Down 2-12
Liberty Insurance All Ireland Intermediate Camogie Championship
The Laois camogie team are still waiting for their first win in this year's All...
Strong second-half showing earns Rathdowney-Errill league glory
Rathdowney-Errill 5-9 The Harps 5-3
Midland Park Hotel U-14 Hurling League Division 1 Final
Two goals in less than a minute midway through the second half...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, June 24, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Raymond (Ray) Fitzpatrick
Aughafan, Castletown, Laois
Raymond (Ray) Fitzpatrick, Aughafan, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois....
Meet the Laois man with the cool job behind-the-scenes with the Lions in New...
The first test between the British and Irish Lions and New Zealand on Saturday morning will be one of the biggest global sporting events...
The Meeting – A group exhibition curated by Muireann Ní Chonaill and Olivier Cornet
Laois Arthouse and The Olivier Cornet Gallery are delighted to present 'The Meeting’ a group exhibition featuring work by David Fox, Aileen Hamilton, Darina...
Local TDs argue that EirGrid should ‘abandon’ substation project in Laois
Laois TDs Charlie Flanagan, Sean Fleming and Brian Stanley were united in their calls for EirGrid's planned substation in Laois to be abandoned, following recent...
With only four ambulances in Laois (compared to nine in Offaly), calls are being...
Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley is calling for increased resources for the Ambulance Services in Laois. He was reacting to the disclosure that...
Popular Laois soap business in a change of a hands
Don’t get yourself into a lather, but, Rose & Alice soaps is changing hands. Happily though they are remaining in Laois and staying in...
Ballyroan runner answers Ireland’s call
Cian McDonald from Ballyroan-Abbeyleix and District AC will be competing for Ireland this Saturday in Gagliano del Capo Italy.
He will be running the youth...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, June 22, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Gemma Bergin (née Bergin)
Garron, Ballybrophy, Laois
Bergin, Gemma (née Bergin), Scarbhóg, Garron, Ballybrophy,...