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   County Laois (/ l iː ʃ / 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 ]

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_counties_in_IndianaList of counties in Indiana - Wikipedia

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   There are 92 counties in the U.S. state of Indiana. Each county serves as the local level of government within its borders. Although Indiana was organized into the United States since the Northwest Ordinance in 1787, its land was not always available for settlement.

   County	Fips Code [7]	County Seat [3][8]	Est.[3][8]
   Adams County	001	Decatur	Feb 7, 1836
   Allen County	003	Fort Wayne	Dec 12, 1823
   Bartholomew County	005	Columbus	Jan 8, 1821
   Benton County	007	Fowler	Feb 18, 1840

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4. www.irishamericanmom.com › county-laois-the-landCounty Laois - Land of the Cow | Irish American Mom

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   May 18, 2016 · The ruins of old medieval stone castles dot the countryside, together with the isolated remains of once great monasteries. Laois is home to meandering country roads, picturesque villages and towns, lonely bog landscapes, red sandstone mountains and lush green pastureland.

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5. visitingmyirishhomeland.com › the-enchantingThe Enchanting Castles and Ruins of County Laois: A Must ...

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   Jan 4, 2024 · County Laois, located in the heart of Ireland, is a land of enchantment and mystery. The county is home to several castles and ruins that have stood the test of time and bear witness to the region’s rich history.

6. discoverireland.info › information › laois-countyHistory & Culture - County Laois

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   Situated deep in the heart of Ireland, County Laois weaves a tale into the very fabric of Ireland's evolving narrative, from ancient settlements and medieval fortresses to modern-day cultural rejuvenation, embodying the resilience and spirit of Irish heritage.

7. www.irishcentral.com › travel › county-laoisCounty Laois - Stats and facts - IrishCentral

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   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.

8. www.irishcentral.com › county-laois-places-visitThe top five places to visit in County Laois - IrishCentral

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   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 city,...

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   Where is County Laois?

   • by Sean O'Brien | Jan 4, 2024 | About Ireland, Don't Miss Visiting, Plan Your Visit, Popular Places County Laois, located in the heart of Ireland, is a land of enchantment and mystery. The county is home to several castles and ruins that have stood the test of time and bear witness to the region’s rich history.

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   Why is it called Laois?

   • Previously known as Queen's County, the name Laois comes from the medieval kingdom of Loígis. Another name for the county is the "O'Moore County" in recognition of the ancient Celtic clan who originally ruled the land. The green pastureland of Laois is dotted with the ruins of ancient monasteries.

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   What to do in County Laois?

   • The best places to in County Laois, Ireland's only completely landlocked county. The Rock of Dunamase and Dunamase Castle. Tourism Ireland 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 city, Dublin..

   The top five places to visit in County Laois - IrishCentral

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   How do you pronounce Laois?

   • Phonetically it’s pronounced “Leeesh” with a long, drawn out -eeee in the middle. Previously known as Queen’s County, the name Laois comes from the medieval kingdom of Loígis. Another name for the county is the “O’Moore County” in recognition of the ancient Celtic clan who originally ruled the land.

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   Where did Laois County get its name?

   • The modern county takes its name from Loígis, a medieval kingdom. Historically, it has also been known as County Leix. Laois County Council is the local authority for the county, and is based in Portlaoise. At the 2022 census, the population of the county was 91,657, [ 2 ] an increase of 56% since the 2002 census.

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   What is Laois known for?

   • The ruins of old medieval stone castles dot the countryside, together with the isolated remains of once great monasteries. Laois is home to meandering country roads, picturesque villages and towns, lonely bog landscapes, red sandstone mountains and lush green pastureland.

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