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County 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.
May 16, 2024 · County Laois is one of those beautiful Irish counties. It is often overlooked by tourists as a result of the hype surrounding the Wild Atlantic Way or the buzz around the country’s capital...
May 16, 2024 · All 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.
Home 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!
Rich in history, Laois has been home to the Vikings, Quakers, French Huguenots to name but a few. All have left their mark around the county making it a wonderful place to step back in time. Discover lavish country estates and woodlands, climb ancient castles and visit a round tower.
One of Ireland's midland counties, Laois is the only county in Ireland not bordered by a county with a coast and much of the county is covered by blanket bog. County Laois was established in 1588 by the Queen of England Mary I and was originally titled Queens County.
Discover fascinating historical sites, beautiful scenery and impressive gardens in County Laois. With so much to explore, you won’t be short of things to do.
