County Laois name derives from Loigis, of which the modern county is only a part.
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10 Facts About County Laois
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County Laois received its present Irish language name following the Irish War of Independence.
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County Laois was known as Queen's County Laois from 1556 until its name was informally changed on the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922.
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County Laois is the 23rd in both in area and population of Ireland's 32 counties.
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The constituency of County Laois–Offaly existed from 1921 to 2016, and again since 2020.
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County Laois has a mixture of castles, mansions, forts and old structures that are now in ruins but are still worth visiting.
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Population of County Laois is expanding, given its easy commute to the employment centres of Kildare and Dublin.
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County Laois has a strong tradition of Gaelic games, with success at both Gaelic football and hurling.
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County Laois are one of few counties to contest an All-Ireland final in both Gaelic football and hurling.
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County Laois is a participant in the Twin Towns program and has a relationship with the following municipalities:.
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