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 TD calls for greater urgency in relation to progess of Abbeyleix hospital
Laois TD Sean Fleming has called for greater urgency to be shown in relation to the progress surrounding Abbeyleix Hospital.
A Steering Group is...
Political rivalry, departed friends and a new perspective as Fine Gael set out their...
The Fine Gael Local Election selection convention for the Portlaoise Municipal District was held in the Killeshin Hotel on Wednesday night - with the...
Last five years the most difficult says long-serving local councillor as housing crisis deepens
Cllr Willie Aird has been a member of Laois County Council since 1979 but he says the last five years have been the most...
No contest needed as Fine Gael select their Portlaoise Local Election team
The late withdrawal of one of the candidates meant that there was no need for a vote at this evening's Fine Gael Local Election selection...
In Pictures: Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre Graduation
The style was high in the Heritage Hotel last week at the LOETB Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre Graduation Ceremony for 2018.
Portarlington Further...
In Pictures: Huge crowd in Portlaoise for annual Blessing of the Babies
The annual Blessing of Babies service drew huge crowds to Portlaoise at the weekend.
Babies were blessed in Portlaoise Parish Church, as part of the...
Four Fine Gael candidates set to contest in Portlaoise in Local Elections
It looks like Fine Gael will run four candidates in the Portlaoise Municipal District in this year's Local Elections.
The party are holding their selection...
Croke Park outing for Laois footballers as home league game is moved
There was huge controversy late in 2018 when the Laois footballers were found guilty by the GAA of breaking the training ban last April ahead...
Shock as Laois mart announces decision to close
The long-running Mountrath Mart has ceased trading as of today, according to the leading farm website Agriland.
According to Sylvester Phelan's report, staff were informed...
Sean Kelly ready for the challenge as Laois moves to the South for European...
2019 will be a year for going to the polls - with both the Local and European Elections scheduled to take place in Ireland...
Local rugby man inducted into Leinster Junior Hall of Fame
Athy Rugby Club were a dominant force on the local club junior scene in the late 1970s and early 1980s and one of their...
Killenard home sells for €560,000 while two more residential properties exceed €400,000 in November
A total of 69 residential properties changed hands in November in Laois - with one house breaking the €500,000 barrier and two more exceeding...
Brennan enthused with Laois effort as tricky league start comes into focus
The Laois hurlers pushed Dublin all the way in the Walsh Cup in O'Moore Park on Sunday - with manager Eddie Brennan pleased afterwards...
Spirited Laois hurlers go down to Dublin in Walsh Cup
Dublin 1-18 Laois 1-16
Bord na Mona Walsh Cup
The Laois senior hurlers went down to Dublin in their concluding Walsh Cup game in O'Moore Park this afternoon - but...
The Heath GAA gather for 25th anniversary of last Laois senior football success
Christmas is a great time for catching up with old friends - and that's exactly what The Heath GAA did on December 28 when...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 3, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Mary Bishop (née Conroy)
St Joseph’s Terrace, Mountmellick, Laois/Clonaslee, Laois
Mary Bishop (née Conroy)....
WATCH: Anna May and Anna Marie McHugh reflect on Ploughing 2018 – and what...
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We've had a wide range of guests in with us for our Christmas Video Interview Series and...
Rathdowney-Errill past and present to meet in fundraising game
There's always a great selection of fun games on around Christmas - and the lads in Rathdowney-Errill are gathering on Sunday for a game...
WATCH: Laois Yes campaigner Gearoidin McEvoy looks back on historic referendum
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It was the story that dominated the early part of 2018 - the people of Ireland being...
2018 Remembered – Ploughing cancelled due to Storm Ali
The last 18 months have brought all sorts of weather. Storm Ophelia in October 2017, incredible floods in November 2017, The Beast from the...
WATCH: Laois musician Damien Bowe in our Christmas Video Interview Series
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May you live in interesting times is an old proverb - and Laois musician Damien Bowe certainly...
Damien Bowe to feature today on our Christmas Video Interview Series
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The LaoisToday Christmas Video Interview Series continues today with another big sit-down piece with a well-known Laois...
Great day promised in Coolrain for Clonenagh Tractor Run
It promises to be a great day in Coolrain on December 28 when Clonenagh National School hold their Annual Tractor Run and Monster Auction.
After...
Laois v Kildare football match in Athy set to raise funds for charity
There's a long-running tradition of a Laois v Kildare game being played in Athy every Christmas - one that sees players from neighbouring clubs...
Big occasion for Borris-in-Ossory GAA club this Sunday
It's a big occasion for Borris-in-Ossory GAA Club this Sunday, December 30, as they officially turn on their new floodlights for the first time.
O'Keefe...
WATCH: Laois footballers Ross Munnelly and John O’Loughlin in our Christmas Video Interview Series
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Ross Munnelly has been playing for the Laois senior footballers since that magical summer of 2003 and...
Laois GAA visit hospital while Bishop drops into Portlaoise prison on Christmas Day
Christmas is a time for visiting and that tradition was kept very much alive this Christmas morning with a number of well-known local people...
Christmas Greetings from all in LaoisToday
What a year that was!
It has been another incredibly diverse and entertaining year in Laois - and here in LaoisToday we're delighted to have...
Tributes paid to Laois man tragically killed in road accident
The young man who was killed in a tragic road accident on Sunday morning near Borris-in-Ossory has been named as 31-year-old John Brennan.
Mr Brennan...
Man (31) killed in early morning Laois car crash
A 31-year-old man has been killed in an early morning car crash in Laois today.
A collision was reported to Portlaoise Gardai at 9.10am this morning...