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
Late penalty denies Laois place in O’Byrne Cup semi-final
Laois 1-16 Meath 2-13
A dramatic-time penalty from Meath full-forward Kevin Ross saw the Royals book their place in the semi-finals of the O’Byrne Cup,...
Creedon upbeat despite O’Byrne Cup exit
Despite watching his side give up a two-point lead late in the game, Laois manager Peter Creedon was upbeat after Saturday night’s O’Byrne Cup...
Tributes paid as top Laois engineer moves to Kildare
Laois County Council has lost one of its most experienced engineers after she took up an offer of promotion in Kildare.
The move of Brenda...
Portlaoise AFC 2 Confey FC 0
Portlaoise AFC are now top of the Leinster Senior League Division 1B table following a 2-0 win over Confey in Rossleighen on Friday night.
With...
Laois 2-17 Wicklow 1-8
Ruairi O’Connor helped himself to 1-6 as the Laois senior footballers continued their unbeaten start in the O’Byrne Cup thanks to a 2-17 to...
10 changes for Laois footballers for clash with Wicklow
Laois manager Peter Creedon has made 10 changes to his side for Wednesday’s trip to Greystones to play Wicklow in the O’Byrne Cup.
Having used...
This week’s car deals in JK Autos
JK Autos based in The Heath, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, just two minutes off the M7 motorway (You will get directions to our garage here).
All...
Kingston hits 1-7 as Laois off to winning start in O’Byrne Cup
Laois 1-15 DIT 0-7
O'Byrne Cup Round 1
Donie Kingston helped himself to 1-7 and Sean Moore got 0-3 on his senior debut as the Laois...
Laois 3-18 NUI Galway 0-22
The Laois hurlers recovered from a slow start to give manager Eamon Kelly a winning start in the Walsh Cup in Rathdowney on Sunday.
NUI...
Port suffer big loss to Cill Dara
Cill Dara 44 Portarlington 17
Portarlington suffered a heavy loss to Cill Dara in their Leinster League Division 2A game in Kildare on Saturday night.
The...
Kelly pleased as Laois hurlers get up and running
New Laois hurling manager Eamonn Kelly was happy with the character shown by his side during Sunday’s Walsh Cup opening round win over NUI...
Keyes points the way as Laois Schools beat Meath
Laois Schools 3-17 Meath Schools 0-15
The Laois Schools hurling team got their Leinster Colleges SHC campaign off to a good start on Saturday thanks...
DCU Mercy 56 Portlaoise Panthers 51
There was disappointment for the Portlaoise Panthers U-18 girls team on Saturday morning as they were beaten by DCU Mercy in the National Cup...
Moment in Time: Stradbally gets its first ATM in 2003
You can't beat a bit of a shindig, a bit of razzamatazz.
In 2003 Simpson's Gala shop in Stradbally was celebrating five years in business....
Heartbreak for Kestrels as they bow out of President’s Cup
Kestrels 79 BFG Neptune 92
There was heartbreak for Kestrels basketball club this weekend as they lost to a strong BFG Neptune side in the...
Laois U-21s off to winning start in Peter McNulty Cup
Laois 2-13 Carlow 1-12
The Laois U-21 footballers got their competitive season off to a winning start thanks to a four-point win over Carlow in...
Kestrels in the big time as Cup semi-final awaits
Portarlington Kestrels face one of the biggest games since their formation on Friday night when they take on Neptune - the giants of Irish...
Dublin footballer brings Sam Maguire to Camross
Dublin Footballer, Denis Bastick and the coveted Sam Maguire visited Camross Hall to a warm welcome by local schools and GAA clubs.
The All Ireland...
Declan O’Rourke to play in Portlaoise this weekend
Dublin singer-songwriter Declan O’Rourke will be taking to the outdoor stage of Kavanaghs in Portlaoise this Friday, November 18.
A latecomer to the music scene,...
TV chef Rory O’Connell returns home to Cullahill
Renowned chef Rory O’Connell is to return to his native Cullohill this month where he will give a cookery demonstration to raise the awareness...
Go quick! Early Bird Electric Picnic deal ends on Friday
The Early Bird ticket offer for Electric Picnic 2017 will end at 12pm tomorrow Friday, November 18.
After this tickets will cost €230. You can...
Confirmed: Eddie Rocket’s is opening in Portlaoise!
The hugely popular American-style diner Eddie Rocket’s is to open in Portlaoise in early 2017.
The chain has begun the recruitment process for a new...
Laois girl helps Dublin club reach All Ireland final
Laois ladies senior footballer Laura Nerney helped Dublin’s Foxrock-Cabinteely to the All Ireland club final on Sunday afternoon.
Nerney - who is based in Dublin...
Mulhall agrees terms with Limerick FC for 2017 season
PORTLAOISE soccer player Chris Mulhall has re-signed with Limerick FC ahead of the 2017 SSE Airtricity League season.
Mulhall was a key figure in Limerick...
Top Laois hurler calls time on county career
The Laois senior hurlers have been dealt a major blow ahead of the 2017 season with the news that top forward Willie Hyland has...
Little Treasures Preschool in Portlaoise – now enrolling for FREE ECCE and Afterschool Homework Club...
Little Treasures Preschool and Afterschool, which is run by Portlaoise lady Elaine Gavin, is now celebrating having completed its first year in business.
Located on...
Laois team named for O’Byrne Cup opener
Peter Creedon has named his team for his first competitive outing as Laois senior football manager ahead of Sunday’s O’Byrne Cup clash against DIT...