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
Sinn Féin announce Maria McCormack as Seanad election candidate
Maria McCormack, the Sinn Féin candidate in the recent General Election in the Laois constituency, is to run for the Seanad as one of...
Laois Fine Gael councillor confirmed as Seanad candidate
Conor Bergin, a Fine Gael councillor in Laois for the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District, has been confirmed as a candidate in the upcoming Seanad elections.
Bergin,...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, December 28, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Felix Bennett
Glendowns, Portlaoise, Laois
Felix Bennett, Glendowns Portlaoise . 24th December, 2024.
Passed away peacefully after a...
Caroline Dwane-Stanley announces Sinn Féin resignation – as party now officially left with no...
Cllr Caroline Dwane-Stanley has resigned from Sinn Féin in the latest chapter in the long-running saga with the party following on from husband Brian,...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, December 26, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Marian Bonham (née Monaghan)
Balladine, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully in the care of Ballard Lodge Nursing Home. Predeceased...
LoveLaois Podcast: John Whelan, poetry and Pogueology’s Fairytale of New York
The hugely talented John Whelan joins us on the latest version of the LoveLaois Podcast where he tells us of his journey into writing...
Arles-Killeen appoint former Kildare star as new manager for 2025 season
Arles-Killeen have appointed former Kildare footballer Anthony Rainbow as their new manager for 2025.
Rainbow replaces the Wexford duo of Shane Roche and Aidan O'Brien...
Nine Laois players included in Fitzgibbon Cup panels
Nine young Laois hurlers have been included in their colleges' Fitzgibbon Cup panels for the 2025 competition which will get underway in January.
There are...
Paddy Buggy to be co-opted unopposed to Laois County Council replace Willie Aird
The process to replace Willie Aird on Laois County Council is set to be a straight-forward process.
Paddy Buggy is to be co-opted unopposed at...
Death occurs of Fionán Bracken, well renowned Portlaoise hotelier
The death has taken place of Fionán Bracken from Portlaoise, a hugely popular and highly-respected business man in the town.
In his 97th year, Fionán...
Calls made again for the establishment of additional GAA club in Portlaoise
A report to tonight's Laois GAA annual convention will again outline suggestions for the establishment of an extra club in Portlaoise.
Laois GAA appointed Adrienne...
General Election: Awards, quotable quotes, best dressed and the TG4 interview that never was
Now that it’s all over, we look back on this year’s General Election – and give out some very unofficial awards as well as...
Laois is a conservative, comfortable county – change will only ever come slowly
‘Once deemed utterly predictable, the Laois constituency is boring no more’. That was the headline on a LaoisToday piece on November 11, the first...
Stuff of dreams as young Stradbally boy performs on Toy Show
Talk about the stuff of dreams.
Bobby Kinsella from Stradbally and a 5th class student in St Colman’s NS, is not only a world champion...
Former Laois footballer appointed as new Stradbally manager for 2025 season
A former Laois footballer has been appointed as the manager of Stradbally ahead of the 2025 season.
Timahoe native Padraig Clancy will take charge of...
Eight Talking Points from the 2024 General Election campaign as focus now switches to...
As Government formation talks get under way, we reflect on some of the main Talking Points in this year's General Election campaign in Laois.
1...
Significant gain for Labour in Kildare South as Mark Wall elected – and Cathal...
They may not have had a candidate in Laois for the first time in history, but there is a significant gain for Labour in...
Caroline Dwane-Stanley: ‘I’ve no announcement today to make about my resignation. I’m going nowhere...
Sinn Féin councillor Caroline Dwane-Stanley has launched a blistering attack on the party following the election of her husband Brian as an Independent TD.
Brian...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the updates as counting resumes in the Laois General Election
The transferring of votes in the 2024 Laois General Election gets underway in Portlaoise this morning with two seats still remaining to be filled.
Fine...
‘No matter what way it ends, I feel really proud’ says Sinn Féin’s Maria...
If you'd told Maria McCormack last June that she'd be Sinn Féin's candidate in the next General Election, would poll just under 5,000 first...
Aisling Moran: ‘I’m disappointed for the fact that we have no change and we’re...
A General Election campaign isn't for the faint-hearted but you could certainly never accuse Aisling Moran of that.
The Independent candidate, who has been a...
LIVE BLOG: General Election 2024 – follow all of the updates from the Laois...
The big day is finally here. After weeks (and years in some cases) of planning, campaigning, canvassing and finally voting - we can now...
In Pictures: Day 1 at the General Election count in Portlaoise
It has been a hectic day in the Nano Nagle sports hall in Portlaoise for Day 1 of the 2024 Laois General Election count.
In...
General Election: Final Tally – Aird to top poll, Fleming safe and Stanley in...
The final tally from the Laois General Election count centre shows that Fine Gael candidate Willie Aird will top the poll - and fall...
General Election: Aird on his way to the Dáil with Stanley currently holding off...
Willie Aird (Fine Gael) looks set to top the poll
Maria McCormack performs well for Sinn Féin - but currently behind Brian Stanley
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Election Diary: War of words with Mary Lou, hospital picket line and a call...
Stack calls on Mary Lou McDonald to withdraw remarks on IRA murders
Fianna Fail General Election candidate, Austin Stack, has called on Sinn Fein leader...
In Pictures: Mary Lou McDonald visits Portlaoise and declares ‘huge confidence in Maria McCormack’
Better late than never.
The official itinerary for the visit of Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald listed her arrival at St Mary's Hall in...
Charlie Flanagan: ‘I had a very good career, a very fulfilling career … I...
Elections are rightly about the people who are running in them.
But in Laois on this occasion, it's also notable for who doesn't have their...
Meet your Candidates: Your General Election hopefuls on social media, sporting preferences, pet hates...
As well as podcast interviews and attending a canvass of the General Election candidates, we also asked them a selection of light-hearted questions.
Here are...
General Election: Details of Mary Lou McDonald visit to Portlaoise confirmed as Sinn Féin...
For the second time in less than a month Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald will be in Portlaoise on the campaign trail ahead...