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
Construction work set to start shortly on new library in Portlaoise
The construction of the long-awaited new library on Main Street in Portlaoise is on course to start in the coming months following news today...
New Laois U-20 football manager and backroom team revealed
Courtwood man Eddie Kinsella is set to be announced as the new Laois U-20 football manager, filling the vacancy left following the departure of...
7 Talking Points from the Laois senior hurling finals
The curtain came down on the Laois club hurling scene at the weekend with Rathdowney-Errill winning their sixth Laois SHC title and Rosenallis completing...
In Pictures: Glory days as Rathdowney-Errill claim sixth Laois senior hurling title
The Rathdowney-Errill hurlers claimed their sixth Laois SHC title in O’Moore Park this afternoon when they got the better of Borris-Kilcotton on a scoreline...
Kavanagh points the way as Rathdowney-Errill crowned champions again
Rathdowney-Errill 0-17 Borris-Kilcotton 1-9
Laois Shopping Centre SHC Final
Rathdowney-Errill have been crowned Laois SHC champions for the sixth time in their short history after getting...
Double up for Rosenallis as they hold off The Harps to secure senior hurling...
Rosenallis 1-12 The Harps 1-11
Laois Shopping Centre SHC 'A' Final
The Rosenallis hurlers have completed another memorable season for the club by winning the Laois...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the action from the Laois SHC and SHC ‘A’...
County final day is upon us and four lucky clubs are the last ones left standing.
The Laois SHC 'A' and SHC finals take place...
Big battle in store as Borris-Kilcotton and Rathdowney-Errill face off in Laois SHC final
Laois SHC Final - Borris-Kilcotton v Rathdowney-Errill
In O'Moore Park at 4pm
The biggest day in the Laois hurling final is upon us.
Neighbours Borris-Kilcotton and Rathdowney-Errill...
The Harps and Rosenallis seeking to glory and senior status in Sunday’s curtain raiser
Laois SHC 'A' Final - Rosenallis v The Harps
In O'Moore Park at 2pm
The opening game in O'Moore Park sees Rosenallis and The Harps meet...
Major change on the way for 2020 All Ireland football championship as Tier 2...
The 2020 All Ireland football championship will see a major change introduced - with Division 3 and 4 counties no longer permitted to play...
In Pictures: Mighty craic in Borris-in-Ossory and Killadooley ahead of county final
There's nothing like county final season to bring the best out in local communities.
When that county final is against one of your nearest and...
Planning submitted for 21 new housing units in Portarlington
Planning permission has been submitted for 21 new housing units on the Station Road in Portarlington beside the Odlum's Factory where a development was...
Glynn thrilled to be back in the thick of it as he puts injury...
2019 had for the most part been a frustrating year for Brian Glynn, one that saw him twice undergo a serious ankle operation, but...
Laois GAA to decide on Tier 2 proposals for 2020 All Ireland football championship
A GAA Special Congress will take place in Cork this coming Saturday - with a number of motions to be voted on that will...
Portlaoise ring road opening pushed back again as November 1 now set as completion...
The new ring road around Portlaoise - which will link the Timahoe Road to the Abbeyleix Road - has been hit with further delays...
Big club successes for former Laois managers in Kilkenny and Offaly
There was two significant club results in the Offaly and Kilkenny club championships this afternoon with strong Laois involvement in both.
Ferbane won the Offaly...
First win of the season for Portlaoise rugby while Portarlington win again
Portlaoise 25 Newbridge 18
Rugby - Leinster League Division 2A
After opening their league season with two losses, Portlaoise got their first win of the season...
Portlaoise claim 35th Laois SFC title but pushed all the way by Killeshin
Portlaoise 0-14 Killeshin 2-7
Laois Shopping Centre SFC Final
Portlaoise have been crowned Laois SFC champions for the 35th time following their narrow win over first-time...
Emo-Courtwood claim minor glory in thrilling final
Emo-Courtwood 2-13 Ballyroan-Abbey 2-12
Midlands Park Hotel Laois MFC Final
Emo-Courtwood are Laois minor football champions for the third time in four years following a thrilling...
Killeshin looking to down the Town as club football season reaches its climax
Laois SFC Final - Killeshin v Portlaoise
In O'Moore Park at 4pm
For all of Portlaoise's dominance of the local senior football championship in Laois, the...
Laois hurler nominated for Joe McDonagh Player of the Year award
Laois hurler Paddy Purcell has been nominated for the Player of the Year award in the Joe McDonagh Cup following his performances in Laois's...
End of an era in Camross at passing of Fint Lalor
The death has occurred in Camross of Fint Lalor, the man who captained the local GAA club to their first senior hurling title in...
Sadness in Portlaoise and beyond at death of Kevin Culleton in Spain
There was widespread shock and sadness in Portlaoise this week when word came through of the sudden death of Kevin Culleton while on a...
Strong Laois representation in first weekend of All Ireland League rugby season
There was a number of Laois players involved on the opening weekend of the top two divisions of the Energia All Ireland League.
Laois players...
6 Talking Points following as Laois SHC final pairing is confirmed
After two Laois SHC semi-finals in O'Moore Park on Sunday afternoon, we look back on some of the big talking points from the two...
Sadness in Ballybrittas and surrounding areas at the passing of Billy Murphy
The death has occurred of Billy Murphy from Belgrove near Ballybrittas, a man who was hugely well-known and liked in the area.
Billy was from...
Laois footballers learn Leinster championship opponents for 2020
The Laois footballers will play Longford or Louth in the Leinster championship in 2020.
The provincial draw was made this morning on RTE Radio 1...
Connacht rugby debut for young Laois man Masterson
Sean Masterson, a product of the Portlaoise rugby club youth system, made his senior Connacht debut at the weekend in their big win over...
The Week that Was: The most read stories on LaoisToday over the past seven...
Every Sunday, we look back on the top stories of the previous week on LaoisToday.
And as always, it was another wide and varied week....
WATCH: The incredible Ross King injury time goal that sent Rathdowney-Errill into Laois SHC...
The game itself was very disappointing - but the finish couldn't have been any more dramatic.
As the Laois SHC semi-final ticked into injury time,...