Julie Anne Miller
LaoisToday's main photographer Julie Anne Miller is a graduate from GMIT. Despite her young age, Julie Anne has years of experience in the food industry. She has worked in Tynan's at the Storeyard in Portlaoise, Ballymaloe House in Cork and Beach Point Country Club in New York. She has also contributed a food column to the Irish Country Living section of the Irish Farmers Journal. She's willing to talk about anything - except football!
In Pictures: Family Fun Day in Borris-in-Ossory
There was a great turn out for the family fun day in Borris-in-Ossory on Saturday afternoon.
There was a wide variety of activities for families,...
In Pictures: All Fun and Games at Emo’s Family Fun Day
There was a big crowd and a great sense of fun at Emo GAA on Sunday afternoon for their Family Fun Day.
With lots of...
From South Africa to Ballinakill and back again – Brennan’s Old House Gin
This week for our food and drink series we headed over to Ballinkill and met with Brian Brennan and Carla Taylor, owners and managing...
In Pictures: Great atmosphere for the Laois walks festival in Fisherstown
The Laois Walks Festival is heading into the final stages but one of their most iconic walks drew a big crowd last week.
Over 80...
In Pictures: Cúl Camps continue this week in Stradbally and O’Dempseys
The Cúl Camps happening are in full swing around the county and this week we sent our photographer to get the best of the...
In Pictures: All out for 80s fundraiser in Stradbally
You have to hand it to them. There was an 80s-themed fundraiser in Stradbally on Saturday night in aid of the Teach Tom charity...
In Pictures: Cul Camp craic in Ballinakill and Emo
The GAA Cul Camps continue at full pace around the county and last week we made it to Ballinakill and Emo to photograph some...
Le Skinny Chef planning big things as he grows his business in Portlaoise
This week for the food and drink series we meet with Aymar Gourdet whose brand 'Le Skinny Chef' is gaining a foothold in the...
In Pictures: Massive crowds attend Portarlington’s French Festival
The Portarlington French Festival is on all this weekend in the town - and massive crowds have been attending the event since it got...
Paddy McDonald and the story behind 12 Acres Brewery
This week, we meet with Paddy McDonald from Killeshin. Paddy owns and runs 12 acre brewery which is based on his home farm.
Paddy took...
In Pictures: Cúl Camps in Portarlington and Portlaoise
Summer is in full swing and the GAA Cúl Camps are beginning around the county.
It's kind of an initiation for many of the stars...
In Pictures: Gerry Guthrie wows the crowd at Annanough’s Summer Country Night
It really was a night of music, dancing and craic at Annanough GAA Cummer Country night in Vicarstown on Friday.
Singer Gerry Guthrie rocked the...
Ed Sheeran fans already queueing for tickets in Portlaoise
Die hard Ed Sheeran fans have already begun camping out in Portlaoise in the hope of securing tickets.
The popular singer is playing gigs in...
In Pictures: Midlands Park Hotel Wedding Showcase
It was a busy evening on Friday at the Midlands Park Hotel for their wedding showcase which had live music, food samples,
The newly renovated hotel in...
In Pictures: Camross host charity run in aid of Red Cross
There was a great atmosphere in Camross on Saturday evening, as the local community turned out in force to support Laois Red Cross by taking...
In Pictures: Festival of the mountain in Rosenallis
Glamorous grannies, bonny babies, fancy dress and tog-of-war were just some of the attractions at the Festival of the Mountain in Rosenallis on Sunday...
In Pictures: Glorious day for Tractor Run in Fisherstown
There was a big crowd in Fisherstown on Sunday afternoon for the annual charity Tractor Run which started and finished at the Fisherman's Thatched...
In Pictures: Horse and Hound Show at Stradbally Hall
People attending the Horse and Hound show in Stradbally Hall on Sunday couldn't have asked for a better day as the glorious weather and the fabulous...
‘Heavy going, hard work … but we love what we’re doing’
We recently visited Rose Cottage Farm near Mountrath to meet with the Phelan family and hear their story of growing strawberries in Laois for the past...
Michael Onalimi needs your vote
Mountmellick man Michael Onalimi is in with a chance of winning a Nissan Generation jeep to use for the next week.
He has been nominated...
Casino night the highlight of Barrowhouse GAA week of fun
Barrowhouse GAA have had a busy week of activities this week filled with family fun days, sports days, treasure hunts and historical events.
The club...
In Pictures: Opening of new Ballyroan primary school
There was a great atmosphere in Ballyroan on Wednesday afternoon as the new primary school in the village was officially opened.
The students of Scoil...
More great pictures from the Old Fort festival in Portlaoise
The Old Fort festival in Portlaoise over the weekend was a roaring success - with thousands of people coming into the town over the...
In Pictures: Ballylinan primary school principal retires after 29 years
It was an emotional farewell to Ballylinan's for Fran Moloney on Friday as he retired after almost 30 years as principal of St Patrick's primary...
In Pictures: Sun shines on Old Fort festival in Portlaoise
The sun was shining as hundreds of people took to the streets this afternoon for the Old Fort Festival which is taking place all...
In Pictures: Plenty of colourful characters at Midlands Comic Convention
No, you weren't seeing things. No, it wasn't a nightmare! A part of Portlaoise town was taken over by comic book characters on Saturday...
Tributes paid to Ballylinan principal on his retirement
Tributes have been paid to Fran Moloney who has retired from his role as principal of St Patrick's NS in Ballylinan after almost 30...
In Pictures: Laois Athletics Summer League commences on sunny day in Vicarstown
The Laois Athletics Summer Track & Field League got off to a great start on Monday night, with athletes and parents enjoying a warm sunny evening...
In Pictures: Sun shines on O’Dempsey’s GAA Horse and Pony Racing
O'Dempsey's GAA certainly couldn't have hoped for a better day for their big fundraiser on Sunday - as the sun shone brightly and the...
In Pictures: White Horse Festival in Mountrath
The White Horse Festival took place in Mountrath over the weekend with a range of activities in Eddie Kirwan's pub.
Big crowds attended events on...