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
Laois Hire illuminating Dublin Airport
A Laois company is lighting up Dublin Airport.
Laois Hire, one of Ireland’s leading plant and tool hire companie, recently completed the sale of 14...
Minister Flanagan set for US visit
Minister for Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan will visit Washington DC next week for the first time since Donald Trump’s election as President of the...
Laois bow out of Peter McNulty Cup
Limerick 1-8 Laois 0-6
LAOIS’ interest in the Peter McNulty Cup came to an end last night as they went down by five points to...
Laois food producer strikes deal with Ireland’s largest hotel group
Local food producer Paddy O’Connell has agreed a deal with Dalata - Ireland’s largest hotel group - to be the sole supplier of porridge...
Laois actor Byrne picked out by Hot Press as a rising star in 2017
Ballyroan native Emmet Byrne - who is currently starring alongside Amy Huberman in acclaimed RTE drama Striking Out - has been included in Hot...
Laois football clubs to discuss reducing SFC to eight teams
Laois GAA’s football clubs will meet next Monday night to discuss proposals that would reduce the local senior championship to eight teams in 2018.
The...
Leinster glory for Scoil Chriost Ri Portlaoise
Scoil Chriost Ri Portlaoise 3-6 Colaiste Iosagain Stillorgan 1-7
SCOIL Chriost Ri Portlaoise were crowned Leinster Ladies SFC ‘A’ champions in Clane on Tuesday afternoon...
Former Portlaoise star included in Ireland U-20 rugby squad
Steven Miller
Former Portlaoise rugby player Sean Masterson has been included in the Irish U-20 squad for the upcoming Six Nations.
Masterson - who is...
Laois hotel listed in Ireland’s Top 25
There has been another boost for Laois hotel Castle Durrow after it was named in Trip Advisor’s list of Ireland’s Top 25 Hotels.
The Laois...
Draws made for Kelly and Palmer Cup competitions
The draw for the Laois GAA pre-season competitions were made at Monday night’s January County Board meeting.
Eleven teams will take part in the Kelly...
Eight ‘Gaels’ teams into 2017 Laois GAA championships
Steven Miller
Laois GAA last night (Monday) agreed to allow a number of amalgamated teams compete in their championships in 2017.
Last year saw the re-introduction...
Here are all of this week’s CCFL soccer fixtures
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28
All games at 2pm unless stated; first-named team at home
U-17 Premier Division
Portlaoise v Edenderry Town; Hodson Bay v Willow Park
U-17 Division 1
Abbeyleix...
Final quarter surge not enough for Kestrels in Belfast
Kestrels 86 UUJ Elks 94
Mens Division 1
Kestrels three-game winning streak was brought to an end on this afternoon as they went down by eight...
Thousands turn out for Ballyfin GAA run
Alan Hartnett
An estimated 2,000 people braved the cold conditions on Sunday morning to take part in the Ballyfin GAA 6km run - through the...
Edenderry cling on for derby win
Portarlington 12 Edenderry 18
Alan Hartnett
Edenderry emerged victorious from this Division 2A encounter with neighbours Portarlington but they had to withstand a tremendous late fightback...
Laois push Galway all the way in Walsh Cup
Galway 1-19 Laois 0-16
LAOIS’S interest in the Walsh Cup ended in Rathdowney on Sunday afternoon but not after a very good battle from Eamon...
Kelly pleased with newcomers as Walsh Cup run ends
Laois hurling manager Eamonn Kelly says that a number of new players have put themselves in the frame for selection following an encouraging Walsh...
Portlaoise come up short in relegation battle in Mullingar
Portlaoise 21 Mullingar 26
Alan Hartnett
A blistering final 20-minute display by Mullingar saw them claim a crucial win in the Leinster League Division 1B relegation...
All the results from the Laois Secondary Schools Cross Country finals
Almost 250 athletes from around the county took part in the Downeys Nissan Laois Secondary School Cross Country finals on Thursday afternoon.
On a lovely...
Laois soccer star joins Waterford Utd ahead of 2017 season
Stradbally’s Garry Comerford has agreed terms with Waterford Utd ahead of the 2017 SSE Airtricity League First Division campaign.
Comerford - who scored a crucial...
Top Laois honour for Minister Charlie Flanagan
Laois County Council is to bestow its highest honour on local TD and Government Minister Charlie Flanagan.
The local authority is hosting an event on...
Gardai appealing for information following attack in Portarlington
The gardaí are appealing for information after an assault on a 18-year-old man in Portarlington in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The local man...
Hurling boss Kelly looking for improvements ahead of Galway clash
Laois hurling manager Eamonn Kelly was happy with his side’s big win over DIT in the Walsh Cup in Rathdowney on Sunday but says...
Portlaoise ease relegation fears with big win over closest rivals
Portlaoise 27 Suttonians 5
Portlaoise boosted their survival hopes in Division 1B of the Leinster League in Togher on Sunday afternoon thanks to an impressive...
Laois hurlers make it two from two with big win over DIT
Laois 4-27 DIT 1-17
Laois eased to 19-point win over DIT in the second group game of the Walsh Cup in Rathdowney on Sunday afternoon.
Following...
Panthers push champions Glanmire all the way
Portlaoise Panthers 51 UCC Glanmire 55
Portlaoise Panthers new year began with a narrow loss away to last year’s champions UCC Glanmire on Sunday afternoon.
The...
Moore on song again as Laois U-21s continue winning ways
Laois 2-15 Tipperary 1-11
The Laois U-21 footballers continued their unbeaten start to 2017 thanks to an impressive win over Tipperary at the Laois GAA...
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...