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
Elections 2019: Your full list of the 19 Laois County Councillors following three incredible...
After three days of incredible drama, the 19 Laois County Councillors for the next five years are now known.
The marathon count came to a...
Witnesses sought following serious crash between Mountmellick and Tullamore
Gardaí at Tullamore are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious road traffic collision on the N80 Tullamore - Mountmellick road at approximately...
Kelly reflects on massive success as he’s returned with huge vote in Borris-Mountmellick
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Independent candidate James Kelly from Mountrath has reflected on another successful campaign that has seen...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the action from Day 2 of the Local Election...
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And we’re back. After a long day of sorting the votes yesterday in St Mary’s...
Candidates with strong Laois links set to be elected in Kildare
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A number of candidates with strong Laois links have been elected - or are well...
In Pictures: Slow progress as Day 2 of Election Count is underway
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The Local Election Count is well into Day 2 - though there is still no...
LIVE BLOG: Laois footballers take on Westmeath in Leinster championship quarter-final
The big day for the Laois senior footballers has finally arrived.
With all Laois teams who have competed in championship action so far - senior...
Laois Local Election count to be adjourned until Sunday morning
The Laois Local Election count is going to be adjourned until Sunday morning, with Returning Officer Donal Brennan set to make the announcement in...
Battle for the last seat in Portlaoise set to go right down to the...
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Six of the seven seats in the Portlaoise Municipal District are set to be won...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of our coverage from Day 1 of the Local Election...
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The big day is finally here. After months of planning, campaigning, canvassing and finally voting...
Fleming set to top the poll, Barry shows strongly – but Graiguecullen-Portarlington to return...
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Padraig Fleming looks set to top the poll for Fianna Fáil and take the first...
Laois minor hurlers ease into Leinster quarter-final following big win over Westmeath
Laois 3-30 Westmeath 0-6
Leinster MHC
The Laois minor hurlers have a Leinster championship quarter-final to look forward to after they proved much too strong for...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois minor hurlers bid to reach Leinster...
The Laois minor hurlers take on Westmeath in O'Moore Park this evening bidding to win their fourth game of this year's Leinster championship and...
Wedding bells, voting, the Skies oer Ballyroan and championship countdown
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A wedding, an election and a Leinster championship football match.
This is certainly no ordinary weekend...
Comment: Give out about politicians all you want but take your chance to vote
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This time five years ago - Friday, May 23, 2014 - a total of 33,333...
Graiguecullen candidates in the mix as Carlow set to vote in changed areas again
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As the country gets set to go to the polls this week in the European...
Nine candidates in the mix for six seats in Graiguecullen-Portarlington
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In keeping with the lower number of candidates this year putting themselves forward for election,...
Double blow for Laois footballers ahead of championship opener
The Laois footballers look set to be without two defenders who played in this year's league for Sunday's Leinster football championship quarter-final against Westmeath.
Laois...
Remember the Game: O’Dempsey’s claim U-16 football honours in 2009
O'Dempsey's 3-8 Portlaoise 2-9
2009 U-16 Football League Final
Portlaoise are the top dogs in Laois club football at the moment - as they have been...
Sadness in Emo as much-loved Eileen Kirwan passes away
For the second time in a couple of days, the Emo community has been hit with a sad death with the passing of the...
Big changes across the border in this year’s Kildare Local Elections
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In the final week of the Local Elections campaign, we’re keeping an eye on what’s...
From Rathdowney to PayPal and on – the incredible story of Louise Phelan
It’s a Friday evening in Glebe House, the Phelan family home at Donaghmore just outside Rathdowney and a number of members of the extended...
Changes on the way in Offaly Local Elections – as women seek to make...
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The political interests in Laois and Offaly have almost forever been intertwined, the two counties...
Ballylinan hit Stradbally for seven while Courtwood stay in promotion hunt
Ballylinan 7-15 Stradbally 2-1
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Cathall Dunne got three goals and Gary Walsh got two as Ballylinan maintained their 100% record...
Death occurs of well-known and popular local taxi driver
The death has occurred of Frank Langford, the well-known and hugely popular taxi driver from Emo.
Mr Langford passed away on Friday after a short...
Big plans in motion to transform Outlet Centre in Rathdowney in to working hub
The Retail Outlet Centre in Rathdowney was a hive of activity this morning as politicians, business people and council officials all attended a forum...
Renault Zoe leading the way as electric cars here to stay
Did you know that in the first three months of this year there were more electric cars sold in Ireland than in all of...
Deep sadness in Castletown at death of young mother
There is deep sadness in Castletown and surrounding areas this evening at the news of the heartbreaking death of Aoife Mullaney (nee Doocey) at...
Haughey/Gregory drama proves an entertaining trip back in time
The political drama of the early 1980s was well before my time but as someone who has always had an interest in both history...
Courtwood stay in promotion hunt – and all of tonight’s GAA results
Courtwood 2-13 Arles-Killeen 1-10
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Courtwood moved into outright second place in Division 1B this thanks to a six-point win at...