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Bookmark or Share- County Laois - WikipediaCounty Laois (/ liːʃ / LEESH; Irish: Contae Laoise) is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Eastern and Midland Region and in the province of Leinster. It was known as Queen's County from 1556 to 1922. [3] . The modern county takes its name from Loígis, a medieval kingdom. Historically, it has also been known as County Leix.
- What You Need to Know About County Laois - TripSavvyNeed to know some facts about County Laois? Well, here's help: The Irish name of County Laois is Contae Laoise, literally translated this would be identifying " (The Men of) Lugaid Laígne". Between 1556 and 1920 Laois was officially known as "Queen's County" in honor of Queen Mary ("Bloody Mary").
- Have you met County Laois? - Ireland.comHome to Europe’s oldest mountain range, early Christian forts, and one of the biggest music festivals in Ireland, why haven’t you been to County Laois yet? County Laois is full of surprises – here’s what makes it so special!
- County Laois - Enjoy IrelandSet in the midst of the midlands of Ireland, County Laois offers the visitor a myriad of places to visit and things to do. The Rock of Dunamase, one of the finest Celtic fortifications in Ireland, looms dramatically above the plains east of Portlaoise.
- County Laois - Stats and facts - IrishCentralAll the basics and some fun facts about County Laois. From the famous folks who call Laois home, to the county's history and the top events and attractions in County Laois.
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