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
Laois team named for opening Allianz Football league game
The Laois team has been named for Saturday's Allianz Football League Division 3 opening round game for Louth.
The game marks Peter Creedon's first league game...
Scoil Chriost Ri add Leinster junior title to collection
Scoil Chriost Ri, Portlaoise 4-13
Loreto, Wexford 2-3
Leinster Ladies Football JFC 'A' Final
Scoil Chriost Ri have retained the Leinster Ladies Football junior title thanks to...
All Ireland final referee appointed manager of home club
Former All-Ireland football final referee Eddie Kinsella has been named the new manager of his home club Courtwood.
The ex-inter-county whistler will turn 50 this...
The RSVP Bride of the Year is a Laois woman
Deirdre Luttrell who has been crowned the RSVP Magazine bride of the year.
Deirdre, who is from The Rock and daughter of Danny and Dorothy...
Laois entrepreneur through to national final of IBYE
Kelly Ging from Kelly Lou Cakes has won the Best Established Business at the regional section of Ireland's Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE) this afternoon...
Laois have a new Rose co-ordinator after Anne Marie steps aside
Tributes have been paid to Anne Marie Bowe, who has stepped down as the Laois Rose co-ordinator after over a decade's involvement.
Her role is being...
Double up for Laois schools at South Leinster cross country
Athletics: South Leinster Schools Cross Country
Laois athletes did a senior double at the South Leinster Schools cross country finals in Stradbally on Wednesday afternoon.
Louise...
VIDEO: Watch the highlights from the Towns Cup clash between Portlaoise and Portarlington
Portarlington hosted near neighbours Portlaoise in the opening round of the Bank of Ireland Towns Cup on Sunday with the away side advancing to...
LaoisToday.ie move into new offices
The LaoisToday team were delighted to get the keys to their new office facilities in the Portlaoise Enterprise Centre today.
Steven Miller, owner and...
New group seeking to connect Laois people around the world
A new group is being set up by Laois County Council with the aim of engaging and connecting with Laois people around the world.
The...
Laois women behind foster care service for dogs
Check out just some of the animals at the Cara Rescue Dogs adoption day on Sunday in Pet World in the Laois Shopping Centre....
All the talking points after Portlaoise advance in Towns Cup
Portlaoise proved too strong for neighbours Portarlington in the opening round of the Towns Cup on Sunday afternoon.
Steven Miller picks out some of the...
Nicholson guides Portlaoise past Portarlington
Portlaoise 23 Portarlington 15
New Zealander Logan Nicholson was the match winner for Portlaoise in his first experience of Towns Cup rugby as he helped...
Some great pics from The Great Heath 10KM run
Almost 300 hardy souls braved the wind and rain this morning to run The annual Great Heath GAA 10Km run.
Check out some of the images...
Remembering 2003 saga and looking forward to Portlaoise v Port Towns Cup clash
It’s a dirty aul day out there today but that shouldn’t deter a large crowd showing up in Portarlington Rugby Club this afternoon for...
Laois Hire illuminating Dublin Airport
A Laois company is lighting up Dublin Airport.
Laois Hire, one of Ireland’s leading plant and tool hire companie, recently completed the sale of 14...
Minister Flanagan set for US visit
Minister for Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan will visit Washington DC next week for the first time since Donald Trump’s election as President of the...
Laois bow out of Peter McNulty Cup
Limerick 1-8 Laois 0-6
LAOIS’ interest in the Peter McNulty Cup came to an end last night as they went down by five points to...
Laois food producer strikes deal with Ireland’s largest hotel group
Local food producer Paddy O’Connell has agreed a deal with Dalata - Ireland’s largest hotel group - to be the sole supplier of porridge...
Laois actor Byrne picked out by Hot Press as a rising star in 2017
Ballyroan native Emmet Byrne - who is currently starring alongside Amy Huberman in acclaimed RTE drama Striking Out - has been included in Hot...
Laois football clubs to discuss reducing SFC to eight teams
Laois GAA’s football clubs will meet next Monday night to discuss proposals that would reduce the local senior championship to eight teams in 2018.
The...
Leinster glory for Scoil Chriost Ri Portlaoise
Scoil Chriost Ri Portlaoise 3-6 Colaiste Iosagain Stillorgan 1-7
SCOIL Chriost Ri Portlaoise were crowned Leinster Ladies SFC ‘A’ champions in Clane on Tuesday afternoon...
Former Portlaoise star included in Ireland U-20 rugby squad
Steven Miller
Former Portlaoise rugby player Sean Masterson has been included in the Irish U-20 squad for the upcoming Six Nations.
Masterson - who is...
Laois hotel listed in Ireland’s Top 25
There has been another boost for Laois hotel Castle Durrow after it was named in Trip Advisor’s list of Ireland’s Top 25 Hotels.
The Laois...
Draws made for Kelly and Palmer Cup competitions
The draw for the Laois GAA pre-season competitions were made at Monday night’s January County Board meeting.
Eleven teams will take part in the Kelly...
Eight ‘Gaels’ teams into 2017 Laois GAA championships
Steven Miller
Laois GAA last night (Monday) agreed to allow a number of amalgamated teams compete in their championships in 2017.
Last year saw the re-introduction...
Here are all of this week’s CCFL soccer fixtures
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28
All games at 2pm unless stated; first-named team at home
U-17 Premier Division
Portlaoise v Edenderry Town; Hodson Bay v Willow Park
U-17 Division 1
Abbeyleix...
Final quarter surge not enough for Kestrels in Belfast
Kestrels 86 UUJ Elks 94
Mens Division 1
Kestrels three-game winning streak was brought to an end on this afternoon as they went down by eight...
Thousands turn out for Ballyfin GAA run
Alan Hartnett
An estimated 2,000 people braved the cold conditions on Sunday morning to take part in the Ballyfin GAA 6km run - through the...
Edenderry cling on for derby win
Portarlington 12 Edenderry 18
Alan Hartnett
Edenderry emerged victorious from this Division 2A encounter with neighbours Portarlington but they had to withstand a tremendous late fightback...