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 push Galway all the way in Walsh Cup
Galway 1-19 Laois 0-16
LAOIS’S interest in the Walsh Cup ended in Rathdowney on Sunday afternoon but not after a very good battle from Eamon...
Kelly pleased with newcomers as Walsh Cup run ends
Laois hurling manager Eamonn Kelly says that a number of new players have put themselves in the frame for selection following an encouraging Walsh...
Portlaoise come up short in relegation battle in Mullingar
Portlaoise 21 Mullingar 26
Alan Hartnett
A blistering final 20-minute display by Mullingar saw them claim a crucial win in the Leinster League Division 1B relegation...
All the results from the Laois Secondary Schools Cross Country finals
Almost 250 athletes from around the county took part in the Downeys Nissan Laois Secondary School Cross Country finals on Thursday afternoon.
On a lovely...
Laois soccer star joins Waterford Utd ahead of 2017 season
Stradbally’s Garry Comerford has agreed terms with Waterford Utd ahead of the 2017 SSE Airtricity League First Division campaign.
Comerford - who scored a crucial...
Top Laois honour for Minister Charlie Flanagan
Laois County Council is to bestow its highest honour on local TD and Government Minister Charlie Flanagan.
The local authority is hosting an event on...
Gardai appealing for information following attack in Portarlington
The gardaí are appealing for information after an assault on a 18-year-old man in Portarlington in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The local man...
Hurling boss Kelly looking for improvements ahead of Galway clash
Laois hurling manager Eamonn Kelly was happy with his side’s big win over DIT in the Walsh Cup in Rathdowney on Sunday but says...
Portlaoise ease relegation fears with big win over closest rivals
Portlaoise 27 Suttonians 5
Portlaoise boosted their survival hopes in Division 1B of the Leinster League in Togher on Sunday afternoon thanks to an impressive...
Laois hurlers make it two from two with big win over DIT
Laois 4-27 DIT 1-17
Laois eased to 19-point win over DIT in the second group game of the Walsh Cup in Rathdowney on Sunday afternoon.
Following...
Panthers push champions Glanmire all the way
Portlaoise Panthers 51 UCC Glanmire 55
Portlaoise Panthers new year began with a narrow loss away to last year’s champions UCC Glanmire on Sunday afternoon.
The...
Moore on song again as Laois U-21s continue winning ways
Laois 2-15 Tipperary 1-11
The Laois U-21 footballers continued their unbeaten start to 2017 thanks to an impressive win over Tipperary at the Laois GAA...
Late penalty denies Laois place in O’Byrne Cup semi-final
Laois 1-16 Meath 2-13
A dramatic-time penalty from Meath full-forward Kevin Ross saw the Royals book their place in the semi-finals of the O’Byrne Cup,...
Creedon upbeat despite O’Byrne Cup exit
Despite watching his side give up a two-point lead late in the game, Laois manager Peter Creedon was upbeat after Saturday night’s O’Byrne Cup...
Tributes paid as top Laois engineer moves to Kildare
Laois County Council has lost one of its most experienced engineers after she took up an offer of promotion in Kildare.
The move of Brenda...
Portlaoise AFC 2 Confey FC 0
Portlaoise AFC are now top of the Leinster Senior League Division 1B table following a 2-0 win over Confey in Rossleighen on Friday night.
With...
Laois 2-17 Wicklow 1-8
Ruairi O’Connor helped himself to 1-6 as the Laois senior footballers continued their unbeaten start in the O’Byrne Cup thanks to a 2-17 to...
10 changes for Laois footballers for clash with Wicklow
Laois manager Peter Creedon has made 10 changes to his side for Wednesday’s trip to Greystones to play Wicklow in the O’Byrne Cup.
Having used...
This week’s car deals in JK Autos
JK Autos based in The Heath, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, just two minutes off the M7 motorway (You will get directions to our garage here).
All...
Kingston hits 1-7 as Laois off to winning start in O’Byrne Cup
Laois 1-15 DIT 0-7
O'Byrne Cup Round 1
Donie Kingston helped himself to 1-7 and Sean Moore got 0-3 on his senior debut as the Laois...
Laois 3-18 NUI Galway 0-22
The Laois hurlers recovered from a slow start to give manager Eamon Kelly a winning start in the Walsh Cup in Rathdowney on Sunday.
NUI...
Port suffer big loss to Cill Dara
Cill Dara 44 Portarlington 17
Portarlington suffered a heavy loss to Cill Dara in their Leinster League Division 2A game in Kildare on Saturday night.
The...
Kelly pleased as Laois hurlers get up and running
New Laois hurling manager Eamonn Kelly was happy with the character shown by his side during Sunday’s Walsh Cup opening round win over NUI...
Keyes points the way as Laois Schools beat Meath
Laois Schools 3-17 Meath Schools 0-15
The Laois Schools hurling team got their Leinster Colleges SHC campaign off to a good start on Saturday thanks...
DCU Mercy 56 Portlaoise Panthers 51
There was disappointment for the Portlaoise Panthers U-18 girls team on Saturday morning as they were beaten by DCU Mercy in the National Cup...
Moment in Time: Stradbally gets its first ATM in 2003
You can't beat a bit of a shindig, a bit of razzamatazz.
In 2003 Simpson's Gala shop in Stradbally was celebrating five years in business....
Heartbreak for Kestrels as they bow out of President’s Cup
Kestrels 79 BFG Neptune 92
There was heartbreak for Kestrels basketball club this weekend as they lost to a strong BFG Neptune side in the...
Laois U-21s off to winning start in Peter McNulty Cup
Laois 2-13 Carlow 1-12
The Laois U-21 footballers got their competitive season off to a winning start thanks to a four-point win over Carlow in...
Kestrels in the big time as Cup semi-final awaits
Portarlington Kestrels face one of the biggest games since their formation on Friday night when they take on Neptune - the giants of Irish...
