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
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,...
Your recent local news from the Timahoe community
Thanks to Roghan Headen for sending the Timahoe community notes our way.
If you would like to see your community notes feature on LaoisToday.ie then...
Abbeyleix school honoured for health initiative
Abbeyleix South National School received a Flag for their Involvement in The HSE’s Health Promoting School Initiative.
Abbeyleix South National School decided to become involved...
All your news from the Durrow and Cullohill areas
All the recent news from the Durrow and Cullohill areas
THIRD LAOIS DURROW SCOUTS
On Friday 9th June the Beaver group of nineteen kids and four...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Paddy Hyland
Lucan, Dublin/Portlaoise, Laois/Ballynacargy, Westmeath
HYLAND Paddy (Lucan, Co. Dublin and formerly of...
The Rock make the drop as Timahoe lose ground in promotion race
There were two games down for decision in ACFL Division 2 this evening with the results having an impact on both ends of the...
Captain Attride hoping Laois can learn from Wicklow lapse
Laois senior football captain Stephen Attride says they will have to learn from their second-half performance against Wicklow ahead of the next round of...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Paddy Culleton
Pallas Big, Portlaoise, Laois
Culleton, Pallas Big, Portlaoise and late of Clonagown...
A new Laois GAA ‘bible’ listing thousands of names is about to be published
In what had to be a monumental task for author John Phelan, a Laois GAA 'Bible' is to be launched next week.
The Borris-in-Ossory man...
Assaulted in his own car in Portlaoise attack
A local man in his 30s suffered serious injuries following a vicious assault while sitting in his own car in Portlaoise at the weekend.
The incident...
Here are Monday night’s Laois GAA results
There was five games down for decision on Monday night on the Laois GAA scene.
In ACFL Division 1A, Portlaoise kept their league final hopes...
Draw made for Round 2 of the All Ireland SFC Qualifiers
The Laois footballers will face Clare in the next round of the All Ireland SFC Qualifiers after the draw was made on RTE Radio 1...
Timahoe students the first engagement for Charlie Flanagan in new ministerial role
Friday was a very special day for the students of Timahoe NS, as they had the honour of being the focus of the first...
Here are all of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures
The Laois senior hurling and camogie teams and the ladies senior football team are all in action this weekend - as well as the...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, June 19, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Seamus Connolly
Ash Grove, Mountmellick, Laois/Coolderry, Offaly
Seamus (formerly of The Leap, Coolderry). Deeply...
Laois footballer makes Wicklow trip memorable for one young supporter
A young Laois supporter will remember the trip to Aughrim on Saturday for a long time as he came home from the Wicklow venue...
All of the weekend Laois GAA results
The Laois footballers advanced in the All Ireland SFC Qualifiers while there was also a number of other significant results.
Ballyfin are into the ACHL...
Some great sporting pics to celebrate Father’s Day in Laois
In case you didn't know it, today is Father's Day. Maybe not as big a deal as Mother's Day but an important one nonetheless.
To...
Ruby sets a new record as Laois athletes impress at Leinster Track & Field
A great day's action took place on Saturday in Day 1 of the Leinster Athletics Juvenile Track and Field.
The throwers were represented by Gerard Kelly...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, June 18, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Andy Culliton
Rearybeag, Rosenallis, Laois
Andy passed away peacefully in the loving care of...
Talking Points as Laois see off Wicklow
They were made to endure a nervous final few minutes but Laois saw off the challenge of Wicklow in Aughrim on Saturday evening.
We've picked...
Chinese vase that sold in Durrow for €740k had a reserve of €800
Arrangements are being made to ship the vase that sold for €740,000 at auction in Durrow on Saturday to its new owner in Paris.
The...
Who can Laois play in the next round of the Qualifiers?
Laois booked their place in Round 2 of the All Ireland Qualifiers on Saturday evening as they got the better of Wicklow in Aughrim...
Laois advance in All Ireland Qualifiers
Laois 2-16 Wicklow 3-10
All Ireland SFC Qualifier Round 1
Laois have an All Ireland SFC Round 2 Qualifier to look forward to thanks to an...