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Laois

British  
/ ˈliːʃ /

noun

  1. Former name: Queen's County.  Also called: Laoighis.   Leix.  a county of central Republic of Ireland, in Leinster province: formerly boggy but largely reclaimed for agriculture. County town: Portlaoise. Pop: 58 774 (2002). Area: 1719 sq km (664 sq miles)

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In recent years, she has been the director of a consultancy, now called Baxter Laois Limited, which is the registered owner of Farage's gin brand.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2025

It is understood the party had previously warned the assembly member that he had to chose between his assembly job and being Laois manager.

From BBC Feb. 3, 2024

He was on the sideline when his team took on Wexford in Division Four of the National League at 18:00 local time - Laois won by 10 points.

From BBC Feb. 3, 2024

Electric Picnic is an arts and music festival held in Stradbally Hall Estate, County Laois.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2023

They had come from the neighboring county of Laois to pray for their mother, who was gravely ill.

From New York Times Mar. 11, 2022

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