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: Rathdowney charity complete 220km cycle
Rathdowney was a hive of activity on Saturday morning as the Easy Rider cyclists set off on a 220km cycle to Waterford - and...
Man (22) dies in Portarlington car accident overnight
Gardai at Portlaoise are investigating a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred at Kilmullen, Portarlington Co Laois at approximately 3.50am this morning, Monday, August 7.
A 22-year-old...
Laois pub sparkles in the famous ‘Pub Spy’ in the Sunday World
The 'Pub Spy' in the Sunday World is a famous weekly column in one of Ireland's best-selling newspapers and this week it visited Laois...
Laois basketball players star as Ireland U-18 girls enjoy unbeaten start to European championships
Two young basketball players from Portlaoise are starring with the Ireland U-18 girls team at this week's European Championships which are being held in...
17 great photos from the Donkey Derby in Ballacolla
The rain didn't dampen the spirits at the Midlands Donkey Derby in Ballacolla on Sunday as those in attendance were treated to a whole...
All the recent results from Portarlington Golf Club
It's been a busy time in Portarlington Golf Club.
Here are all the results from recent weeks.
Seniors Results - Thursday, August 3
1 - M O'Loughlin,...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, August 7, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Tim Kearney
Lower Sconce, Mountrath, Laois
Tim Kearney, Lower Sconce, Mountrath, Co.Laois. – August...
Your full guide to The Heath Golf Club Open Week
The Heath Golf Club are holding their Open Week all this week, beginning on Saturday, August 5, and running until Sunday, August 13.
Entry fees...
Abbeyleix stun Camross to reach SHC semi-final
Abbeyleix 2-15 Camross 1-17
Laois Shopping Centre SHC Round 2
Prior to this game in O'Moore Park on Sunday evening, all seven games in this year's...
Ballinakill go through as Castletown face drop fears
Ballinakill Gaels 2-16 Castletown 2-15
Laois Shopping Centre SHC Round 2 Qualifier
Ballinakill Gaels are through to the quarter-finals of the Laois SHC after holding off...
Ballyfin and St Joseph’s advance to final after ladies football action
Ladies Football - Laois JFC Semi-finals
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It's a busy weekend of Laois ladies football...
All of Sunday’s Laois GAA results
It was a busy day of Laois GAA action once again - but in case you missed any result, here's every game plus links...
LIVE BLOG: Sunday evening’s Laois GAA club championship action
Laois Shopping Centre SHC/SHC 'A'
Good evening and welcome to our latest Live Blog.
It's another mad busy day of Laois club hurling action but we're...
Impressive Ballypickas march into semi-final
Ballypickas 1-15 Borris-Kilcotton 0-5
Laois Shopping Centre JHC 'A' Round 2
Ballypickas are safely through to the last four of the Laois JHC 'A' following a...
Roundup of Sunday morning’s Laois club hurling action
There was four club hurling championship games down for decision at 12noon today around the county with clashes taking place in the IHC and...
Be vigilant, warn Gardai, as cars broken into at three midlands cemeteries
Cars were broken into at three different cemeteries in the midlands on Saturday with handbags, cash and mobile phones all taken.
The incidents occurred at...
Our previews of all of Sunday’s Laois club hurling action
It's another busy day of Laois GAA club hurling action.
Here's our previews of all seven games.
Laois Shopping Centre SHC Round 2 – Qualifier
Ballinakill Gaels...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, August 6, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Tim Kearney
Lower Sconce, Mountrath, Laois
Tim Kearney, Lower Sconce, Mountrath, Co.Laois. - August...
All of Saturday’s Laois GAA results
Another busy day of action in the Laois club championships.
As well as big wins for Rathdowney-Errill and Borris-Kilcotton in the SHC, Ballyfin Gaels also...
Dunphy to the power of three as Borris-Kilcotton dominate Clough-Ballacolla
Borris-Kilcotton 5-18 Clough-Ballacolla 1-9
Laois Shopping Centre SHC Round 2
Well, well, well. That was quite the statement of intent from the county champions.
The clash of...
King and Purcell shine as Rathdowney-Errill see off Portlaoise
Rathdowney-Errill 2-29 Portlaoise 0-14
Laois Shopping Centre SHC Round 2 Qualifier
Rathdowney-Errill have a quarter-final to look forward to but Portlaoise are one loss away from...
This Laois Hen Party should get an award for their brilliant theme and costumes
You have to hand it to this group of women that set off from Mountmellick today for a Hen Party in Carrick-on-Shannon.
Mary Rose Melia...
LIVE BLOG: All of Saturday evening’s Laois club hurling championship action
We're at the height of championship season now and there's four big hurling games down for decision this evening.
We'll be keeping you up to...
Substantial damage caused to machinery in farm shed fire overnight
Gardai are preserving the scene of a farm shed at Quarrymount, Killeigh in Laois which was damaged by fire overnight.
Sometime between midnight and 1am...
Preview of Saturday’s Laois club hurling championship action
Laois SHC Round 2 Qualifier – Portlaoise v Rathdowney-Errill
Venue: O’Moore Park
Date: Saturday, August 5
Time: 6pm
Referee: John Lalor (Shanahoe)
Odds: Rathdowney-Errill 1/4; Portlaoise 3/1; Draw 11/1
The Curse of the Cruciate robs...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, August 5, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Máire Kissane (née Miller)
Main Street, Mountrath, Laois
Máire Kissane (nee Miller) Main Street,...
The Harps survive Shanahoe scare to book quarter-final place
The Harps 1-15 Shanahoe Gaels 0-15
Laois Shopping Centre SHC 'A' Round 2 Qualifier
The Harps have a SHC 'A' quarter-final to look forward to after...
Laois turn to former All Star to head up search for new football manager
Laois GAA have appointed former All Star goalkeeper Fergal Byron to spearhead the search for a new senior football manager, following Peter Creedon's decision...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, August 4, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Fiona Bergin (née Webber)
41 The Fairways, Abbeyleix, Laois / Cavan / Tipperary
Peacefully...
Port go the extra mile to see off Killeen in lengthy battle
Portarlington 3-14 Arles-Killeen 1-13
Laois Shopping Centre SFC Round 1 Replay
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Youth or experience? That was the big question ahead...