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
LISTEN: Collapsing stages, celebrity customers and an annual cycle – it’s our Electric Picnic...
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It's nearly here. Electric Picnic week is upon us and the excitement is bubbling nicely.
To look ahead,...
Looking ahead to Sunday’s Laois club championship action
Another day, another busy championship schedule.
The latest phase of club football championship games in Laois concludes today (although will resume on Tuesday night) with...
Previews of Saturday’s Laois GAA action as SFC continues
Following two dramatic draws in the Laois SFC during the week, the action resumes in O'Moore Park this evening with an attractive double header...
Quarter-finalists confirmed in Laois JFC following wins for Killeshin, Camross and Ballyroan-Abbey
The quarter-finalists in the Laois JFC are now known following this evening's championship action around the county.
Camross, Killeshin and Ballyroan-Abbey all booked their places...
O’Dempsey’s fancied to book quarter-final place
The latest game in the Laois SFC takes place tonight when league champions O'Dempsey's take on last year's beaten finalists Ballylinan.
Laois SFC - Ballylinan...
Arles-Kilcruise and Ballyroan-Abbey have to do it all again after thrilling – and eventful...
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Arles-Kilcruise 0-14 Ballyroan-Abbey 1-11
Laois Shopping Centre SFC Round 3
Arles-Kilcruise and Ballyroan-Abbey will have to meet...
Grain growers call again for minimum price of €250 per tonne for malting barley...
The Irish Grain Growers Group - who have a considerable presence in Laois - have called for a minimum price of €250 per tonne...
Updated Laois club hurling rankings after Round 3 of the action
It was a week more so of consildation rather than big movers - but after Round 3 of the Laois hurling championships we've updated...
Chris Conway on ‘Gaels’ teams, challenging Portlaoise and how a move to make one...
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Former Laois footballer and long-serving Arles-Kilcruise star Chris Conway has said he is not a fan of...
All of Monday’s Laois GAA results as Rosenallis reach another final
Rosenallis GAA club have another county final to look forward to after their junior football team got the better of Arles-Kilcruise in the Laois...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, August 20, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
John (Jack) Ryan
Churchfield Hights, Castletown, Laois/Rathdowney, Laois
John (Jack) Ryan, Churchfield Hights, Castletown,...
All of this week’s CCFL soccer fixtures as local season gathers pace
The local soccer season moves into its third round this weekend and we have all of the CCFL Fixtures listed below.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 24
Division 1
Clonaslee...
All of this weekend’s CCFL results as Stradbally and Portlaoise Shamrocks book cup final...
The CCFL soccer season is up and running and there was a busy schedule of games over the weekend.
Mountmellick Utd were beaten 4-3 by...
The Laois Twitter reaction as Limerick claim thrilling All Ireland hurling success
Limerick GAA supporters have known no end of heartache since their last All Ireland final success in 1973.
With the exception of Waterford, no other...
Moment in Time: Graiguecullen Family Fun Day in 2010
From the middle of August the countdown to 'Back to School' is well and truly on.
But it's still an important time to enjoy the...
Rathdowney-Errill ease through as they blitz Castletown
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Rathdowney-Errill 4-26 Castletown Gaels 0-12
Laois Shopping Centre SHC Group B Round 3
After a slow start to their championship campaign...
Camross safely through thanks to 11-point win over Clough Ballacolla
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Camross 3-18 Clough Ballacolla 1-13
Laois Shopping Centre SHC Group B Round 3
After a disappointing start to the championship, last...
Abbeyleix do enough to book quarter-final place and send Ballyfin Gaels into relegation decider
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Abbeyleix 2-15 Ballyfin Gaels 1-16
Laois Shopping Centre SHC Group A Round 3
Abbeyleix are through to the quarter-finals of...
Bid being prepared to bring the Fleadh to Laois
Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann is a traditional music event that brings hundreds of thousands of visitors to the host towns - and now a...
Breaking: €50,000 of cocaine seized near Laois town
Gardai recovered a quantity of cocaine believed to be worth in the region of €50,000 near Abbeyleix last night, Thursday, August 16.
Two men were...
Draws made for Leinster club hurling and football championships
We may be less than halfway through the Laois GAA championships at the moment - but the draws were recently made for the Leinster...
Top marks as Laois student gets 600 points in Cistercian Roscrea
A Laois student has got 600 points in Cistercian College Roscrea, following in the footsteps of his brother who got a similarly impressive result...
Moment in Time: Leaving Cert results from around the county in 2001
It's that time of year again. Middle of August, Back to School signs everywhere and the evenings drawing in.
As sure as night follows day,...
76 homes sell in Laois in July – here’s the full list
A total of 76 properties changed hands in Laois in July, continuing a busy trend on the property front in the county.
Once again two...
All of Monday evening’s Laois GAA results
The Laois GAA schedule continued unabated this evening with a number of games - mostly underage - down for decision this evening.
The Portlaoise Junior...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as Round 3 of hurling championships take...
It's another hectic week of local GAA action with Round 3 of the Laois SHC taking centre stage on Thursday, Friday and Saturday in...
All the opening round CCFL results as well as this weekend’s fixtures
The local CCFL soccer season got underway at the weekend with a number of games across all the divisions.
All of the results are listed...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, August 13, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Philomena (Phil) Maloney (née Casey)
Tonafarna, Vicarstown, Laois
Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise....
Draw made for Round 3 and relegation semi-finals in Laois SFC
After two rounds of action in the Laois SFC, the competition is now down to 16 teams.
Four teams - Portlaoise, Killeshin, Emo and St...
St Joseph’s impress with win over Portarlington to reach SFC quarter-finals
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St Joseph's 1-15 Portarlington 0-10
Laois Shopping Centre SFC Round 2 Winners
St Joseph's have booked their place in...