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
Looking back in pictures at a great Laois win in O’Connor Park
This Sunday the Laois footballers will make the short trip to Tullamore for a must-win game in the final round of the Allianz Football...
WATCH: Ukulele nights are coming to a venue in Portlaoise – and it looks...
Kavanagh's Pub in Portlaoise has always tried to keep ahead of the game and from next Tuesday night, April 4, they are starting a...
All your Laois GAA fixtures for the coming week
The clocks have come forward and there is, as always at this time of year, a grand stretch in the evening.
The Laois GAA fixtures...
Laois man Moloney helps Buccaneers clinch promotion to top tier of Irish club rugby
The various rugby competitions around the country are reaching their critical stages at the moment and last weekend Athlone-based club Buccaneers clinched promotion to...
WATCH: ‘Booming goal’ from Tuohy helps Geelong get season off to winning start
Portlaoise man Zach Tuohy got his Geelong career off to the best possible start yesterday as he scored a goal in their 115-73 win...
‘Disappointed not to get something out of it,’ says Laois hurling boss Eamonn Kelly
After losing their last two games by big margins, the Laois hurlers very nearly snatched a draw against Wexford on Sunday which would have...
Laois hurlers push Wexford all the way in thriller
Wexford 2-24 Laois 2-20
Allianz Hurling League Division 1B
The Laois hurlers produced their best performance of the season in Wexford this afternoon but were narrowly...
Here are all of this weekend’s Laois GAA results
It was a busy weekend of Laois GAA games. Here are the results we have in so far.
We'll update as the day goes on.
Allianz...
Bergin goal helps The Heath beat Portlaoise
The Heath 3-10 Portlaoise 2-11
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1A
A late Aidan Bergin goal was the crucial score as reigning league champions The Heath...
Offaly win to set up football relegation showdown with Laois next Sunday
Next Sunday's Allianz Football League Division 3 clash between Laois and Offaly in O'Connor Park will be a relegation decider after Offaly got the...
Campion on the double as St Joseph’s win again
St Joseph's 2-8 O'Dempsey's 0-10
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1A
St Joseph's got their second win in six days in ACFL Division 1A thanks to...
Fenlon and Reilly claim Laois senior road race gold
The Laois Athletics Senior Road race was held in Kilcavan today with John Fenlon (St Abban's) and Grace Reilly (Portlaoise) taking gold in their...
WATCH: Very impressive video promoting Laois as a place to do business
A new promotional video - highlighting why Laois is an ideal place to do business - has been produced by Connect Ireland in association...
It’s Mother’s Day so here are some great pics of Laois people with their...
You can't escape it no matter where you go.
Today is Mother's Day and you'll be getting constant reminders of that fact everywhere you turn.
We're...
The Sunday Interview: Paddy O’s story – from his mother’s kitchen to one of...
When Paddy O’Connell was a student in Dublin, studying auctioneering in DIT, he went on a J1 summer of a lifetime to Hawaii.
Always one...
Plenty to talk about as Laois give themselves a fighting chance
There has been plenty to talk about after every Laois game this year but Saturday's win over Longford was only their second win in...
LIVE BLOG: Laois v Longford in Allianz Football League Division 3
We're live from O'Moore Park for this evening's Allianz Football League Division 3 clash between Laois and Longford.
A Longford win, coupled with a win...
Stradbally see off Arles-Killeen in 10-goal clash
Stradbally 7-11 Arles-Killeen 3-4
ACFL Division 1A
Stradbally got their first win of the ACFL Division 1A campaign in Killeen this afternoon as they hit seven...
Our Wedding Story: Patricia Ramsbottom and Daniel Kelleher
Timahoe GAA may claim lots of victories but one of its games led to a match of a different kind – the wedding of...
Saturday’s Laois GAA results
Allianz Football League Division 3
Laois 1-13 Longford 0-13
ACFL Division 1A
Stradbally 7-11 Arles-Killeen 3-4
ACFL Division 2
Barrowhouse 1-13 Clonaslee-St Manman's 1-8
Rosenallis 3-10 St Joseph's 2-11
The Heath...
Driver escapes injury after car catches fire on M7 motorway crash
The M7 motorway at Portlaoise was closed between Junction 15 and 16 heading for Dublin late on Friday night following an incident that saw...
Saturday Sports Interview: Tuohy ready for the next chapter in his Australian adventure
As Zach Tuohy begins the latest phase of his Australian Rules career this weekend, he is hoping he can become only the second Irish...
Going out this weekend? Here’s your guide to What’s On …
Welcome to the first LaoisToday 'What's On' guide - where we list what is scheduled for the local pubs and clubs around the county...
The Killeshin community are putting forward THREE contestants for this year’s Laois Rose
Most areas in Laois would be proud if there was one girl from their locality in the Laois Rose selection night but the Killeshin...
Two Kilkenny men jailed for incident in Ballacolla
Two Kilkenny men were this week convicted of possession of house-breaking implements which Gardai believe may have been used for farm burglaries.
Rick Smith (35) of...
A Portarlington shop is holding its 14th annual Daffodil Day fundraiser this Friday
For the 14th consecutive year, Fifty Seven Boutique in Portarlington will hold its Daffodil Day Coffee Day in aid of the Irish Cancer Society.
"We've...
Kelly looking to get defensive house in order
After losing their last two games by a combined margin of 58 points, Laois hurling manager Eamonn Kelly knows that improving the defensive side...
Lovely video of the Rathdowney St Patrick’s Day parade
We're not over St Patrick's Day just yet.
Last week we brought you unbeatable coverage of the parades around the county and the hits keep...
Laois girls fund-raising for latest half marathon on Aran Islands
Laois girls Olwyn Hanson and Orla Dunne are holding a fundraiser in Portlaoise tomorrow night ahead of their latest half marathon in the Aran...
Ireland rugby coach Joe Schmidt is coming to Portlaoise
Fresh from beating England in the Six Nations in the Aviva Stadium last weekend - and stopping a Grand Slam and all sorts of...