Portlaoise

British

/ ˌpɔːtˈliːʃə /

noun

a town in central Republic of Ireland, county town of Laois: site of a top-security prison. Pop: 12 127 (2002)

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Portlaoise Panthers have said replaying the final 0.3 seconds of the game would be in "nobody's interest"

From BBC

Portlaoise Panthers have said they will refuse to replay the final 0.3 seconds of their match against Limerick Sport Eagles because it would be "completely against the spirit of basketball".

From BBC

Portlaoise appealed on the grounds the free throws should not have been allowed as the clock had expired at the same time the foul was called.

From BBC

The ordeal at the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise on Saturday began with one inmate being taken hostage by two other inmates who barricaded themselves in a cell.

From Fox News

He was admitted to the Provisional IRA wing at Portlaoise Prison.

From BBC

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