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
LIVE BLOG: Follow the action as Laois meet Wicklow in All Ireland Qualifier
We're in Aughrim this evening.
It's a glorious evening, with the yoke in the car saying it was 26 degrees as we arrived.
There's no wifi...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, June 17, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Judy (Julia) Walsh (née Shanley)
Loughteague, Stradbally, Laois/Sallins, Kildare
Judy passed away peacefully surrounded...
Late Mullaney goal saves Castletown
An injury time goal from James Mullaney helped Castletown to a 3-9 to 1-14 win over Abbeyleix this evening - and it has a reserved...
The Harps impress to book league final place
The Harps 2-24 Clonaslee-St Manman's 0-11
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1A
The Harps confirmed their place in the Division 1A final thanks to a comfortable...
Five-year-old girl suffers broken leg in hit and run in Portlaoise
Gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a five-year-old girl suffered a broken leg after being hit by a car in a...
In Pictures: Laois Hunt launch Fair and Hound Show in considerable style
The Laois Hunt know how to do things in style and that was certainly the case on Tuesday evening of this week when they...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, June 16, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Margaret (Peggy) Cantwell
Church Street, Rathdowney, Laois
Cantwell, Church Street, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. June...
Ballacolla win to clinch league final place
Clough-Ballacolla 4-15 Ballinakill 3-10
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1
Two goals each from Damien Bergin and John Dwyer helped Clough-Ballacolla into the O'Brady Cup final...
Borris-Kilcotton take step closer to league semi-final with win over neighbours
Borris-Kilcotton 2-10 Rathdowney-Errill 0-12
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1
Two quick-fire goals before half-time made all the difference here as Borris-Kilcotton got the better of...
Looking Back: Who fears to speak of ’86?
It will never be forgotten. No matter what happens on Saturday evening, no matter what way this year plays out for Laois or what...
22 great photos as Mountmellick is yarn bombed to within an inch of its...
For the last couple of years now, at this time of year, the town of Mountmellick has been taken by storm by the Yarn...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, June 15, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Michael Carroll
Mount Eagle, Ballyroan, Laois
Michael Carroll, Mount Eagle, Ballyroan, Co. Laois and...
Teenage boy seriously injured in road accident near Monasterevin
Gardai are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury to a 14-year-old boy in a collision near Monasterevin this afternoon.
At approximately 12.30pm a 14-year-old...
Laois against proposed hurling championship reform
Laois GAA are against the proposed changes to the provincial and All Ireland hurling championships - which will be discussed at this weekend's Central...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Dolores Brennan
Maryborough Village, Portlaoise, Laois/Ballyadams, Laois
(Late of Parkhill, Ballyadams, Co. Laois) Reposing...
All Ireland recognition for Portlaoise-based Le Skinny Chef
A French man, in business in Portlaoise, was among the winners at the recent All Ireland Farmers Market competition held in Wexford.
Aymar Gourdet, who...
In Pictures: Irish Farmers Journal visit Vicarstown to meet local businesses
The Irish Farmers Journal visited Vicarstown on Friday last to meet a number of local people in business for an upcoming feature in their...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Jane Quinn (née Coone)
Chapal Park, Clontuskert, Ballinasloe, Galway/Ballyroan, Laois
Died 10th June, in...
Tributes keep coming as Tuohy’s Aussie Rules season goes from strength to strength
Because Australia is so far away and the Aussie Rules games aren't easily accessible on TV, Zach Tuohy's excellent season with Geelong would be easy...
Ranked and Filed: The top 25 hurling teams in Laois
We've ranked the Laois football teams and the Laois soccer teams - now it's the turn of the club hurling teams in the county.
It's...
Fixture details confirmed for Laois’s hurling qualifier clash with Carlow
Laois will have home advantage for their All Ireland SHC Preliminary Round Qualifier against Carlow.
The game will take place in O'Moore Park on Sunday...
Woodenbridge Paddlers aim for Guinness Book of Records
The well-known Woodenbridge Paddlers club are aiming get into the Guinness World Book of Records as they embark on a 24-hour Canoe Polo extravaganza...
Dunphy injury blow for Laois hurlers as Carlow await in All Ireland Qualifiers
Just days after having his red card rescinded and his suspension lifted, Laois hurler Willie Dunphy is due to have a hand operation that will...
Here are all of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures
The Laois senior football team are back in action this weekend while there's also a big game in O'Moore Park on Sunday as well...
In Pictures: Portarlington Lions Club honoured with Council reception
The Portarlington Lions Club were honoured by Laois County Council last week for their ongoing community and charity work.
President of the club, Gerry Dunne,...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, June 12, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Jane Quinn (née Coone)
Chapal Park, Clontuskert, Ballinasloe, Galway/Ballyroan, Laois
Died 10th June, in...
Fleming hits out at home help hours reduction
Fianna Fáil TD for Laois Sean Fleming has criticised the Government for forcing the HSE to slash home help hours in Laois.
Deputy Fleming made...
14 great photos from the Laois Garden Festival in Spink
The Laois Garden Festival took place in the Spink Community Field on Sunday afternoon where exhibitors and visitors came from far and wide.
The event...
Portlaoise pack too much power to stay in hunt for final place
Portlaoise 2-11 Arles-Killeen 0-6
ACFL Division 1A
Portlaoise kept their hopes of reaching the league final alive thanks to an 11-point win over Arles-Killeen in Rathleague...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, June 11, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Billy Hennessy
Shaen, Portlaoise, Laois
Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Portloise. Deeply regretted by...