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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The latest search, in County Laois, is just across the county border from where another search concluded in County Offaly on Tuesday.

From BBC • May 28, 2025

He's also now the manager of the Laois senior GAA football team.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2023

As thousands of music lovers depart the Electric Picnic festival in County Laois, work is set to get under way to transform the site into tented accommodation for refugees.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2023

Both contenders have been in County Laois practicing for the competitions since last week, according to Mr King, who said competitive ploughing was judged on 10 technical criteria.

From BBC • Sep. 20, 2022

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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