Definitions

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  • proper noun a light railway in Dublin, Ireland

Etymologies

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From Irish luas ("speed").

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Examples

  • Dublin's Luas tramline will soon be extended to Carrickmines from the city center, which Mr. Maslanka hopes will add value to his new home.

    Hardy Irish Souls Tiptoe Quentin Fottrell 2010

  • Coyle, walking home from the Luas stop in Milltown … attacked … dragged into a garden … screams alerted the householder and a passer-by … assailant ran off … victim suffered bruising … clothing ripped.

    The Priest Gerard O’Donovan 2011

  • A Luas driver charged in connection with the incident when the tram and a double-decker bus were in collision at O'Connell Street in Dublin, was sent forward for trial before a judge and jury.

    Top Stories: BreakingNews.ie 2010

  • The same evening and just a short stroll (or illegal tram ride) up the Luas tracks, you'll find this year's NCAD MFA

    Irish Blogs kDamo 2010

  • The Luas, which going in the direction of Lower Abbey Street, was also derailed in the crash.

    Top Stories: BreakingNews.ie 2010

  • Dublin District Court with dangerous driving of a Luas tram in a manner including speed, which was dangerous to the public and caused serious bodily harm to a woman named Suzanne Cribbon, on September 16 last.

    Top Stories: BreakingNews.ie 2010

  • Excellent integration with Luas and Metro at other points will lead to increases in passenger numbers using all modes, as ease of transfer will open up rail commuting options that do not exist today.

    Independent.ie - Frontpage RSS Feed 2010

  • Luas red line servicesopearted only as far as Smithfield from 11am to 2. 45pm.

    ireland.com Breaking News 2010

  • The leak, on Davitt Road, in Drimnagh - which links onto the Naas Road - caused the Luas

    RTÉ News 2010

  • The same evening and just a short stroll (or illegal tram ride) up the Luas tracks, you'll find this year's NCAD MFA

    Irish Blogs kDamo 2010

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