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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


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