Laois

/ ˈliːʃ /

noun

1. 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) Also calledLaoighisLeix Former nameQueen's County

Example Sentences

The prisoners were brought to the Midlands Regional Hospital, County Laois, on Tuesday afternoon.

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It later emerged he had driven to County Wexford where his team, Laois, were playing a match.

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Mr McNulty was appointed Laois manager last October.

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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.

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

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