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
Cooper family and Our Duke to be honoured by Laois County Council
The honours and recognition keep coming for the Cooper family from Coolrain and their Irish Grand National-winning horse Our Duke.
They are to be honoured...
Clough-Ballacolla do enough to see off Portlaoise
Clough-Ballacolla 2-12 Portlaoise 0-12
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1
Goals from Sean Corby and John Dwyer made the difference as Clough-Ballacolla maintained their unbeaten start...
Laois team named for Leinster championship opener
Brought to you in association with DS Sports
Brendan Quigley has been named in the starting Laois team for the first time this year for Sunday's...
Killeshin-Crettyard claim minor football league title
Killeshin-Crettyard 6-15 Clonaslee-St Manman's 3-11
Laois Shopping Centre MFL 'B' Final
Colin Fitzgerald helped himself to three goals as Killeshin-Crettyard claimed the Minor Football League 'B'...
All square as O’Dempsey’s and Portlaoise finish level
Portlaoise 1-8 O'Dempsey's 0-11
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1A
There was no separating O'Dempsey's and Portlaoise in Rathleague this evening as they played out a...
All of Friday night’s Laois GAA results
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1A
Portlaoise 1-8 O’Dempseys 0-11
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1
Clough-Ballacolla 2-12 Portlaoise 0-12
Laois Shopping Centre Minor ‘B’ Football League Final
Clonaslee St Manmans 3-11 Killeshin...
Some great photos as Portarlington students take to the streets for annual 5km run
The long-term weather forecast for Friday was dreadful with thunder and lightning storms predicted.
However once more the sun shone down on what is believed...
In pictures: Laois women in business networking event
Almost 70 Laois business women attended a Bank of Ireland networking event in the Midlands Park Hotel on Thursday.
Organised by Emily Cruise, Premier Advisor...
Winners announced in LaoisToday Laois v Longford ticket competition
Brought to you in association with DS Sports
With the Laois senior footballers taking on Longford in the opening round of the Leinster SFC this...
Funeral of Canadian woman in Laois this weekend
A Canadian woman who died in 2015 at the age of 95 will have her ashes scattered in Laois this weekend.
Margaret Mary McAllister (nee...
The personal information you give away is staggering … and businesses need to be...
You’d be amazed how much personal information you give away on a daily basis.
As consumers we often sleepwalk into sharing our data, via social...
In Pictures: Check out the new-look Midlands Park Hotel
The creation of 50 new jobs, a €7m investment and months of development work, the former Portlaoise Heritage Hotel officially re-launches as the Midlands Park...
Dangerous roads to be addressed in Durrow, Borris-in-Ossory and Rathdowney
Long-standing road issues in Durrow and Borris-in-Ossory were addressed at Thursday morning's Municipal District meeting in Laois County Hall.
Motions from Cllr James Kelly called...
Here are all of Thursday’s Laois GAA results
Timahoe and Ballyfin slipped up in their promotion from ACFL Division 2 on Thursday evening while Park-Ratheniska boosted their survival hopes.
St Joseph's recorded their...
Scoil Chriost Ri complete historic Leinster treble
Scoil Chriost Ris 6-20 Loreto SS Wexford 2-5
Leinster U-14 'A' Ladies Football Final
Scoil Chriost Ri underlined their status as the dominant force in Leinster...
Gear presentation for Portlaoise underage rugby teams
Portlaoise Rugby Club enjoyed another busy and successful season at underage level with a number of teams competing in area and Leinster finals.
And there...
Relief as lighting issue at Mountrath CS to be resolved
Laois County Council have confirmed that the street lights at Mountrath Community School will be working within a couple of weeks.
The May meeting of...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, May 18, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Martin Mulhall
Emmett Terrace, Mountmellick, Laois/Mountrath, Laois
Formerly of Roskelton, Mountrath. Martin died peacefully...
Charlie Flanagan pays tribute as Enda Kenny steps aside
Laois Fine Gael TD and Minister for Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan has said political history will remember Enda Kenny's spell as Taoiseach very kindly.
Speaking...
All of Wednesday night’s Laois GAA results
Here are tonight's Laois GAA results.
ACFL Division 3
Ballylinan 3-15 Timahoe 3-5; Graiguecullen 5-12 Stradbally 0-7
ACFL Division 4
Ballyroan-Abbey 4-16 Emo 1-4
ACHL Division 3
Ballinakill 0-17 Mountrath 1-10;...
In pictures: Enda Kenny in Laois – the Taoiseach is stepping down
Enda Kenny is to step down as leader of Fine Gael at midnight tonight.
He will stay on as acting leader of the party and...
GAA suspension anomalies raised as Rosenallis speak out following recent U-16 controversy
The biggest controversy to hit Laois GAA this year has been the abandonment of an U-16 hurling game between Clonaslee-St Manman's and Rosenallis following...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Nora Bassett (née Fitzpatrick)
Clonmore, Templemore, Tipperary/Mountmellick, Laois
Bassett (nee Fitzpatrick), Springvalley, Clonmore, Templemore,...
Here are Tuesday night’s Laois GAA results
There was a number of GAA games down for decision on Tuesday night across Laois.
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1B
Portlaoise 3-12 Killeshin 1-12
Laois Shopping Centre...
Staunton and Lawless star as Portlaoise dent Killeshin’s promotion hopes
Portlaoise 3-12 Killeshin 1-12
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1B
Martin Staunton and Scott Lawless scored 3-8 between them as Portlaoise picked up another win in...
21 reasons to head to BARE in the Woods
BARE in the Woods is a music festival that has grown in popularity enormously in recent years.
Situated in the serene setting of Garryhinch Woods in...
Bear in the Square: Our guide to the All Ireland hurling championship
The hurling championship has been up and running for the last month for the lesser lights in the Leinster championship (and the guests from...
A top Laois hotel is changing its name
One of the top hotels in the midlands region is undergoing a name change.
The Portlaoise Heritage Hotel will become known as the Midlands Park...
Rain fails to dampen the spirits at Laois Track and Field
Day 2 of the Downey’s Nissan Track and Field went off last Friday as once again, the athletics community made the journey to St...
Some great photos from the Laois hurlers trip to Kerry
Brought to you in association with Hanlon Kitchens
The road from Laois to Tralee is a well worn one for Laois hurling supporters in recent...