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
Portlaoise Cemetry Sunday set for live broadcast
Portlaoise Parish is arguably one of the most progressive in the country.
For a number of years now they have been live-streaming big events from...
97-year-old Laois supporter drops in on training ahead of big game
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The Laois football team had a special visitor to training on Friday night when 97-year-old Jack Kelly...
Ladies look to set up clash with Dublin
It's a significant day for Laois ladies football this afternoon as for the first time ever they will play a championship game as a...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, June 3, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Ellen Redmond (née Dillon)
102 Castletimon Road, Coolock, Dublin/Stradbally, Laois
Funeral arrangement to follow...
All of Friday night’s Laois GAA results
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1A
The Harps 4-23 Borris in Ossory Kilcotton 0-17
Clonaslee St Manmans 4-7 Rosenallis 0-23
Clonad 1-9 St Fintan’s Mountrath 2-17
Rathdowney Errill...
Funeral details announced for the late Daryl Dargan
Funeraldetails have been announced for the late Daryl Dargan who died tragically almost two weeks ago in Portugal.
Daryl was found dead in his apartment...
Laois name team for Leinster SFC clash with Kildare
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The Laois team to face Kildare in Sunday's Leinster SFC quarter-final has been named.
It shows no change...
Tributes flow for former Councillor on return to chamber
Laois County Council chamber was packed on Thursday evening for a reception for the Cooper family from Coolrain, owners of the Irish Grand National-winning...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, June 2, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Elizabeth (Lilly) Slevin (née O'Loughlin)
Corrig, Portarlington, Laois /Kill, Kildare
Lilly, passed away peacefully...
Farm contractors under pressure as debt mounts up
Contractors are continuing to fund huge levels of farmer debt, as the silage harvest begins putting further pressure on the viability of many Irish...
Wins for Camross, Clough-Ballacolla and Rathdowney-Errill in ACHL Division 1
Camross 2-19 Abbeyleix 0-19
Second-half goals from Andrew Collier and Darren Gilmartin helped Camross to a hard-earned six-point win over Abbeyleix on Thursday evening.
Abbeyleix led...
Ballyroan 5km run and BBQ to kick off festival weekend in Ballyroan
The final run of the Ballyroan Abbeyleix & District AC's 'Run For Your Life' series takes place on Friday night and starts a very busy...
Commuters and students to be hit by reduced bus services in east Laois
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley is calling on the Minister for Transport to place a Public Service Obligation (PSO) on the bus route from...
Champions do enough to see off Portlaoise
Borris-Kilcotton 2-17 Portlaoise 1-15
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1
County champions Borris-Kilcotton fielded arguably their strongest side of the season on Thursday night as they...
Late Ramsbottom goal seals Kelly Cup win for St Joseph’s
St Joseph's 1-12 Emo 0-11
Kelly Cup Final
A Ciaran Ramsbottom goal in the dying minutes eventually decided an entertaining Kelly Cup decider in St Joseph's...
Here are Thursday evening’s Laois GAA results
There was a full round of games in ACHL Division 1 while the Kelly Cup was also decided this evening.
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division...
Abbeyleix woman wins €25,000 prize
Abbeyleix mother of two, Valerie Bergin, has been announced as the winner of a €25,000 prize, having entered a competition open to customers of...
M7 motorway closed following serious collision near Ballybrittas
The M7 motorway is closed following a serious collision in the northbound lane near Ballybrittas.
Traffic is being diverted off the motorway at Junction 15...
In Pictures: Ballyroan family fun day proves a big success
Good weather, a great atmosphere and a fine crowd - the Ballyroan Family Fun Day on Sunday was a big success.
There was a good...
Serious lineup confirmed for Laois v Kildare preview night
We have a star-studded lineup for our first ever LaoisToday live event - a championship preview night ahead of the Laois v Kildare Leinster...
The Portlaoise Old Fort Festival returns – with a range of cool new elements
The streets of Portlaoise will come to life this June 23, 24 and 25 with the Old Fort Quarter Festival making a welcome return for its...
Some useful advice from the Gardai for the summer ahead
Homeowners are being advised to lock up over the summer months as new figures from An Garda Síochána show that almost one in every...
Laois Cumann na mBunscol chief steps down following controversy
The chairperson of Laois Cumann na mBunscol, Monica Kennedy-Phelan, has stepped down from her position following the controversy surrounding one of the games at...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, June 1, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
James (Jim) Connolly
62 Broomville, Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Laois/Killeshin, Carlow
James (Jim) Connolly of...
Portlaoise end minis and youth rugby season with awards night
Portlaoise RFC held the minis (U-7 to U-12) and youth (U-13 to U-18) awards last Friday with special guest for the night being former...
Laois U-21 hurling team named for championship opener
The Laois U-21 team to take on Westmeath in tomorrow's Leinster championship opener.
Highlighting the incredibly low age profile of the senior county team, eight...
20 new jobs for Rathdowney as Outlet Centre hopes for new lease of life
The operations manager at the 'Rathdowney Hub', formerly the Outlet Centre, is hoping that the decision by a big company to open a Mr PRICE...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Joseph (Joe) Phelan
Old Borris, Castletown, Laois
Joseph (Joe) Phelan, Old Borris, Castletown, Portlaoise,...
Mountmellick end Rosenallis’s winning run
Mountmellick took a big step towards promotion back to ACFL Division 1B thanks to an 11-point win over a previously unbeaten Rosenallis side this...
LaoisToday preview night of Laois v Kildare in O’Loughlin’s Hotel
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Ahead of this weekend's Leinster SFC quarter-final between Laois and Kildare in O'Connor Park, LaoisToday is hosting...