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Coordinates: 53°00′N 7°24′W. 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.
County Laois is in the East Coast and Midlands region of Ireland. Historically it was on the western fringe of Leinster, but modern transport puts it within commuting distance of Dublin, only an hour away.
There are approximately 1,162 townlands in County Laois, Ireland. A plain version of this list showing townland names only is also available for easy alphabetical navigation and convenient overview. Duplicate names occur where there is more than one townland with the same name in the county.
TownlandAcresBaronyCivil ParishTownCullenaghAbbeyleixAbbeyleix Demesne1,321CullenaghAbbeyleixAcragar647PortnahinchArdeaAddergoole103ClarmallaghAghmacartA map of County Laois from the Atlas and Cyclopedia of Ireland, 1900.
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!
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Sep 2, 2022 · Map of Laois County, Ireland showing the administrative divisions, county boundary, major cities, major roads, and Laois capital.
Laois County Council Áras an Chontae, JFL Ave., Portlaoise, Co. Laois R32 EHP9 (057) 86 64000
