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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Mr McNulty was appointed Laois manager last October.

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

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

In a statement issued to Irish broadcaster RTÉ, her aunt Pat Cooper from County Laois, described Ms Damti as "gorgeous, bright and intelligent with a big heart full of kindness and compassion".

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2023

The European event will allow some to flex their competitive muscles ahead of the World Ploughing Contest, which takes place on 21 and 22 September in Ratheniska, County Laois.

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2022

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