Laois

British

/ ˈliːʃ /

noun

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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