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
Coronavirus: Two further deaths and 21 new cases as Laois continues Covid free streak
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that two people with Coronavirus have died and there has been a total of 21...
Portlaoise Hospital services need to be secured by new Government, says Stanley
Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has called on the new Government to commit to a plan that "gives certainty regarding the emergency department...
‘Crowd restriction capacity … not a nice situation’ for clubs or county says Laois...
Laois GAA secretary Niall Handy has said that the 200 person capacity at club games "is not a nice situation" for clubs or the...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Two Laois GAA clubs caught up in Coronavirus situation after Carlow player tests positive
On Thursday, we broke the story that Killeshin and...
Much-loved Rathdowney character remembered in stunning mural in local pub
Claire and Glyn Jenkins had only taken the lease on the Brewery pub in Rathdowney five weeks before they were forced to shut due...
Coronavirus: 34 more cases and three new deaths
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that three people with COVID-19 have died while there have been a further 34 confirmed...
‘You’re Welcome’ – new brand for Laois Tourism is officially launched
The CEO of Laois County Council John Mulholland has praised the stakeholders in Laois Tourism for their "dogged pursuit of excellence" as they launched...
Second Laois GAA club suspends activity amid Coronavirus fears
Arles-Kilcruise have become the second Laois GAA club to suspend activities until further notice after players from their club came in contact with a...
Calls for old railway track in Portlaoise to be turned into Greenway to link...
A new Greenway walking and cycling route could be developed linking Portlaoise to the new business park and Togher Woods.
The proposed route would use...
Portlaoise Courthouse is letting the town down, claims local councillor
Portlaoise Courthouse "is a poor reflection of our principal town in Laois" according to Cllr Thomasina Connell, who called on Laois County Council to...
Killeshin soccer club also pause activities as players come in contact with Coronavirus case
Killeshin FC have also decided to pause all club activities after some of their players came in contact with a confirmed Coronavirus case while...
Tough task for Laois camogie as new draw made for All Ireland championship
The Laois camogie team were placed in the only four-team group in the All Ireland intermediate championship when the draw was made on Thursday...
Laois GAA club pause all activities for ten days following close contact with positive...
Killeshin GAA club have paused all activities for ten days, until Monday, July 27, following a close contact with a confirmed Coronavirus case.
Killeshin's junior...
Coronavirus: One further death and 21 more cases as ‘R Number could be as...
There are 21 new confirmed cases of Coranavirus and one further death according to figures released this evening.
There has now been a total of...
Two Laois GAA clubs caught up in Coronavirus situation after Carlow player tests positive
Two Laois GAA clubs have found themselves in the middle of a Covid-19 situation after playing practice matches against a team who have had...
Laois County Council urged to up their social media game
Laois County Council's use of social media "needs attention", according to Fine Gael councillor Thomasina Connell, the new chairperson of Portlaoise Municipal District.
She brought...
Concerns expressed over new developments in Portlaoise – as well as anger over a...
It's not that often that you'll have local councillors in full agreement on a topic - but the seven elected representatives for the Portlaoise...
Laois pubs express their frustration as re-opening delayed until August 10
Two Laois pubs have expressed their frustration at the Government's decision to delay their re-opening until August 10.
Pubs and nightclubs were due to open...
Laois Hurling Memory: Kilkenny let off the hook in 1998
Kilkenny 3-11 Laois 1-14
1998 Leinster SHC Semi-final
Of all the Laois hurling near misses over the years, this one cuts as deep as any of...
#LoveLaois: Class video of Sheeran’s in Coolrain will have you missing the craic of...
One of the first things to close and the last to re-open during this Coronavirus pandemic have been the pubs of the country.
And the...
Coronavirus: Two more deaths and 14 new cases as re-opening of pubs to be...
The Government are set to announce a postponement to plans to re-open pubs until August 10 over concerns about the increase in new Coronavirus...
Profile: Steeped in Fianna Fáil, long-serving Laois TD appointed a Minister of State
Long-serving Laois Fianna Fáil TD Sean Fleming has been appointed a Minister for State at the Department of Finance.
Deputy Fleming’s elevation to the Junior...
Warm welcome as Laois County Council secure landmark building in Portarlington
Laois County Council has taken a long-term lease on the landmark Market House building in the square in Portarlington, one that operated as Ryan's...
Proposals in place for a Portlaoise town bus service – with plans for two...
Preliminary designs are in place for a Portlaoise Town Bus Service for two bus routes which would run on a half-hourly basis.
A recent meeting...
Laois GAA predicting a deficit of over €200,000 for 2020
Laois GAA are predicting that they will take in €700,000 less in 2020 than what they had budgeted for at the start of the...
#LoveLaois: ‘Glamping under the Stars’ – an experience to be recommended
"Are we there yet?" asked the five-year-old as we approached Sheffield Cross outside Portlaoise.
It's a staple question, heard by parents on fraught car journeys...
Gate receipts to be down €120,000 as Laois GAA prepare for new championship season
The gate receipts for the upcoming Laois GAA championships are expected to be €120,000 lower than originally budgeted for at the start of 2020.
The...
New appointments and retirements in Kildare and Leighlin Diocese
Bishop Denis Nulty has announced a number of appointments and retirements of priests in the Kildare and Leighlin Diocese.
Locally, Fr Paddy Byrne is to...
Coronavirus: 32 further cases announced today – the highest figure in a month
There were no new deaths of people with Covid-19 and 32 new cases reported in the State by the National Public Health Emergency Team...
Calls for lorries to be banned from using Mountmellick Road in Portlaoise
Large articulated lorries should not be allowed to use the Mountmellick Road and come through Portlaoise town centre - and instead should be forced...