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
Two Laois farmers set to go centre stage at annual Irish Grassland Association dairy...
Laois farmers David Fennelly from Emo and Paul Hyland from Ballacolla will be among the guests set to speak at this year's annual Irish...
Laois Hurling Memory: Magnificent win over Wexford in 1985 remains a cherished moment
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday in May 2021.
Laois 1-18 Wexford 2-13
1985 Leinster SHC Semi-final
In living memory the Laois hurlers have often put...
‘What do I do? Go out and stand on my own?’ fumes local councillor...
Frustration over road repairs - and the the salting programme in icy weather - was a major topic of conversation at this week's meeting...
Graiguecullen turn to former Kildare and Wexford manager for 2023 season
The Graiguecullen senior footballers will be managed by former Kildare and Wexford manager Jason Ryan for the 2023 season.
Ryan, a Waterford native who guided...
Burke lands the winner in thrilling cup tie as Portlaoise Panthers advance to semi-final
Portlaoise Panthers 74 East Cavan Eagles 72
Women's Division 1 National Cup
The Portlaoise Panthers have a Women's Division 1 National Cup semi-final to look forward...
Cup weekend as Portlaoise Panthers seek semi-final places on the double
The magic of the cup applies to the local and national basketball scene this weekend with Portlaoise Panthers seeking to qualify for semi-finals of...
Portarlington on the lookout for a new boss after three-in-row winning manager steps down
Portarlington GAA club are on the lookout for a new senior football manager following the decision of Martin Murphy to step down after four...
Laois County Council set to honour legendary local athlete Martin McDonald
Legendary Laois athlete Martin McDonald is set to be honoured by Laois County Council for his recent success in the world masters mountain running...
U-20 ‘B’ football championship final places up for grabs with semi-finals down for decision
There are now only three Laois GAA club games left to be played in the 2022 season.
Following the U-20 'A' final on Friday evening,...
Ballyroan-Abbey putting the building blocks in place for senior success
There’s no guarantee that underage success will translate to senior level but the young footballers and of Ballyroan-Abbey and their mentors are really putting...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Musical Society bring the house down with stunning Irish premiere of...
What a show!
All this week in the Dunamaise Arts Centre, the Portlaoise Musical Society are performing to a full house with their brilliant production...
Laois County Council urged to CPO vacant properties that have ‘never been lived in’
In the midst of a housing crisis, the image of vacant homes in the centre of Portlaoise is something that has angered local councillors...
Laois GAA report surplus of over €370,000 in latest annual accounts
Laois GAA have reported a surplus of €376,037 in their annual accounts that will be presented to the clubs of the county at convention...
Top Laois GAA administrator stepping down from his role after 13 years
One of Laois GAA’s longest-serving administrators and a key man on the top table is stepping down from his position after 13 years.
Treasurer Martin...
Laois men appointed managers of senior clubs in Kildare and Wicklow
Two recent club football managers in Laois have been appointed to roles outside the county for the 2023 season.
Eddie Kinsella, who was over both...
‘The Laois teams in Leinster have always been the most problematic’
Leinster Club SFC Semi-final - Portarlington v Kilmacud Crokes (Dublin)
In Croke Park at 7pm (Live on RTE)
Former Dublin and Kilmacud Crokes player Mark Vaughan...
Last hurling silverware of 2022 up for grabs as Na Fianna and Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe do...
Laois U-20 'B' HC Final - Na Fianna v Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe
In the Laois GAA Centre of Excellence at 3pm
Another long Laois hurling season will come...
Nine considerations for Laois GAA Fixture review forum as attention turns to 2023
This coming Monday evening, Laois GAA are holding a forum in the county board offices where clubs are invited to attend and air their...
All Ireland ladies football winners set to be honoured by Laois County Council
The Laois ladies football team that memorably claimed All Ireland honours in Croke Park this year are set to be honoured by Laois County...
Free Saturday parking agreed in Portlaoise throughout month of December
There will be free parking available in Portlaoise town centre on the four Saturdays in December in the leadup to Christmas.
It was announced at...
Death occurs of John Conway, legendary figure in Laois GAA circles
The death has occurred of John Conway from Arles, widely regarded as one of the best Laois footballers of all time and a man...
Laffan to consider his future involvement as Ballacolla journey comes to an end for...
Clough-Ballacolla manager Declan Laffan is to decide in the coming weeks if he'll stay involved with the club again in 2023 and if he...
Clough-Ballacolla bow out as Kilmacud Crokes make the most of crucial first-half period
Kilmacud Crokes (Dublin) 2-18 Clough-Ballacolla 1-12
Leinster Club SHC Quarter-final
Clough-Ballacolla's 2022 season came to an end in Parnell Park this afternoon as they were knocked...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from the Leinster Club SHC as Clough-Ballacolla take...
The Leinster club hurling championship gets underway this weekend, meaning Laois champions Clough-Ballacolla are in action once again.
They’re in Parnell Park to take on...
Clough-Ballacolla to do battle with Kilmacud Crokes again as they bid to repeat Leinster...
Leinster Club SHC - Kilmacud Crokes (Dublin) v Clough-Ballacolla
In Parnell Park at 2.30pm
It's been six weeks since Clough-Ballacolla swatted Camross aside to win their...
Massey Ferguson remains Laois’s most popular tractor brand
The total number of tractors taxed in Laois in 2021 increased to over 3,000, according to figures released recently in the Irish Bulletin of...
Laois County Council urged to increase serviced sites offerings, particularly in Portlaoise area
Laois County Council should greatly increase the number of serviced sites offered for sale.
That was the view expressed by a number of councillors at...
Portarlington lead the way once again on LaoisToday senior football Team of the Year
Portarlington lead the way once again on the LaoisToday Laois senior football Team of the Year.
The three-in-a-row champions have eight players included though their...
In Pictures: John and Sally McKenna visit Portlaoise to support local food producers Laois...
Renowned food writers John and Sally McKenna were in Portlaoise on Sunday morning for an event in The Pantry Cafe and Walled Garden to...
Cup joy on the double for Portlaoise Panthers as men and women march on...
After five weeks of league games, basketball attention turned to national cup action this weekend.
And for Portlaoise Panthers, it was another successful weekend as...