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  • proper noun Ireland A county in the Republic of Ireland, formerly known as Queens County.

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Examples

  • The relationship between the two tunes is evident and brings up the which-came-first question: Cumha Dhonnchaidh Mhicrath or The King of Laois?

    Some Piping for the Weekend. . . John 2009

  • Followed up by one of my favourite tunes, Marseail Rí Laoís, of The March or the King of Laois.

    Some Piping for the Weekend. . . John 2009

  • The latest data show a strong geographical divide, with eastern counties, including Laois and Cavan, around the Dublin capital, recording the largest population increases.

    Irish Emigration Exodus Fails to Materialize Eamon Quinn 2011

  • Followed up by one of my favourite tunes, Marseail Rí Laoís, of The March or the King of Laois.

    27 July -- Bl Titus Brandsma, O. Carm. John 2009

  • The relationship between the two tunes is evident and brings up the which-came-first question: Cumha Dhonnchaidh Mhicrath or The King of Laois?

    27 July -- Bl Titus Brandsma, O. Carm. John 2009

  • The third confirmed pilgrimage is to the village of Vicarstown, Co. Laois, on Saturday, 25th April, 2009, where Mass will be celebrated in the Gregorian Rite at 11 a.m. in the Church of the Assumption.

    Archive 2009-01-01 2009

  • He was born in Dublin and Tom Parlon - a fellow Progressive Democrat TD who lost his seat in Laois/Offaly - tells us in 'The Irish Times' today of the euphoria in the pub he was having a consolation pint in when it was announced McDowell had lost his seat in Dublin South-East.

    Archive 2007-05-01 Johnny Guitar 2007

  • He was born in Dublin and Tom Parlon - a fellow Progressive Democrat TD who lost his seat in Laois/Offaly - tells us in 'The Irish Times' today of the euphoria in the pub he was having a consolation pint in when it was announced McDowell had lost his seat in Dublin South-East.

    FFuckers. Johnny Guitar 2007

  • Laois were guilty of two missed goal chances from Brendan Quigley and Brian McCormack during the opening half but still held enough composure to hold a 0-5 to 0-3 interval lead although goalkeeper Fergal Byron saw his penalty kick go over the bar before the break.

    What's Wrong With This Picture? 2006

  • From that point on Offaly were unable to establish a comeback as Laois captured their third qualifier win in succession.

    What's Wrong With This Picture? 2006

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