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
Election Diary: Rural Ireland, Portlaoise Hospital and INTO forum
Every day between now and Election Day on Saturday, February 8, we’ll be bringing you a daily bulleting from the campaign trail – from...
In Pictures: A selection of classic images from the Laois-Offaly 2011 General Election count
There's something so classicly timeless about election count photos.
And even though it's only nine years ago, the photos from the 2011 Laois-Offaly General Election...
Seven Talking Points as Laois start league on positive note
The Laois footballers began their Allianz Football League Division 2 campaign away to Roscommon today when two injury time goals earned Laois a 2-14...
Injury time goals from Lillis and O’Carroll rescue thrilling draw for Laois footballers
Roscommon 2-14 Laois 2-14
Allianz Football League Division 2
A new era got underway for Laois football this afternoon with Mike Quirke's spell as manager beginning...
Six Talking Points as Laois hurlers lose to Wexford
The Laois hurlers began their league campaign with a 2-27 to 2-16 loss at home to Wexford in MW Hire O’Moore Park on Saturday...
Wexford do enough to see off brave Laois effort
Wexford 2-27 Laois 2-16
Allianz Hurling League Division 1B
The Laois hurlers made their first appearance in O'Moore Park since that magical win over Dublin last...
What you need to know as the Laois hurlers get league campaign underway against...
The Laois hurlers get their 2020 Allianz Hurling League campaign underway this evening when they welcome Davy Fitzgerald's Wexford side to MW Hire O'Moore...
LISTEN: We’re joined by Laois football manager and Joe Mallon motors brand ambassador Mike...
In a special bonus Talking Sport Podcast, Steven Miller is joined by Laois football manager Mike Quirke who was recently unveiled as brand ambassador...
Pauline Flanagan seeking breakthrough success as she launches election campaign
Pauline Flanagan is seeking a number of firsts in the upcoming General Election - as she bids not only to be the first female...
Fine Gael rally the troops and point to their record as they seek a...
The Fine Gael faithful from across the Laois-Offaly constituency turned out in large numbers in Mountmellick last night as the party launched their General...
Death occurs of much-loved Portarlington man Niall McElwaine
The death has occurred of Portarlington's Niall McElwaine, a much-loved community man and a former principal of St John's, the town's 'Tech'.
Mr McElwaine was...
Big battle in store in Kildare South as Laois and Offaly voters cross the...
This day three weeks we'll almost certainly be near the end of the General Election count - and from a Laois point of view...
Blow for Laois hurlers as experienced defender opts out of panel
The Laois hurlers will have to plan without Joe Phelan for the upcoming campaign after the experienced defender opted not to return to Eddie...
Brian Cowen’s influence still strong as Fianna Fáil launch Laois-Offaly campaign with big push...
It may be 13 years since Brian Cowen last fought a General Election but the former Taoiseach's standing among the Fianna Fáil ranks in...
Weekend Read: 10 reasons to be positive in Laois as new decade stretches out...
In this age of social media - and the constant negativity that goes with it - it would be easy to think that the...
LISTEN: John Whelan joins us on the Talking Politics Podcast to look ahead to...
Brought to you in association with Midlands Park Hotel
With the General Election now called and the date set for Saturday, February 8, we take...
Laois U-20 football team named for clash with Dublin
The Laois U-20 footballers will bring the curtain down on their pre-season John Kerins Cup competition tomorrow afternoon when they welcome last year's All...
Emo turn to club stalwart ahead of 2020 season
Emo GAA club have appointed John Strong as their senior football manager ahead of the 2020 season.
Strong takes over from Paul Lawlor who had...
Talking Politics: Fianna Fail TD Fiona O’Loughlin on constituency changes, her father’s influence and...
Brought to you in association with Midlands Park Hotel
In the latest LaoisToday Talking Politics episode - brought to you in association with The Midlands...
30 years and growing – Centrepoint Carpets celebrate significant birthday as sale now on
Centrepoint Carpets in Portlaoise are celebrating 30 years in business next month with the family business first opening their doors in February 1990.
And they...
Laois U-20 football team named for clash with Meath
The Laois U-20 team to face Meath in Saturday's John Kerins Cup game shows a number of changes from the side beaten by Kildare...
Laois hurling team named for Walsh Cup clash with Dublin
The Laois hurling team to take on Dublin in Parnell Park on Thursday night has been named and shows a number of changes from...
‘We’re off the pace at the moment’ says Laois hurling boss as Dublin next...
The Laois senior hurlers are back in action on Thursday night when they travel to Parnell Park to take on Dublin in their re-fixed...
New Laois hurling team for 2020 as neighbouring clubs vote to amalgamate fully
Laois GAA will have a new club for the 2020 season following the decision of Colt and Shanahoe to fully join forces, similar to...
LIVE BLOG: Laois hurlers take on Westmeath in Walsh Cup
Good afternoon and welcome - to the first LaoisToday Live Blog of 2020!
The Laois hurlers are in Borris-in-Ossory this afternoon as they take on...
Laois hurlers, Borris-in-Ossory and a host of big games, big names and shock wins
The 2020 hurling year gets underway for Laois in Borris-in-Ossory this afternoon when Eddie Brennan's side host Westmeath in the Walsh Cup.
It'll be the...
WATCH: 10 men sharing a bedroom with no windows – video footage shows cramped...
Video footage has emerged of the accommodation being shared by asylum seekers in Portarlington which shows as many as 10 men sharing a bedroom...
Traffic being diverted in Portlaoise as ANOTHER lorry crashes into railway bridge
It must be the most crashed-into bridge in the county - if not further afield.
Traffic is being diverted in Portlaoise this Thursday lunchtime following...
REVEALED: Our selection of the best Laois football team of the past 20 years
That was hard!
Picking any team is a tough challenge but when we decided to select the best Laois football team of the past 20...
New Year’s Day parkrun in Vicarstown – get 2020 off to the best possible...
The Vicarstown parkrun - a free, weekly timed 5km run on the banks of the Grand Canal - has become a staple of the...