How many towns are in Laois?
1,162 townlands
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.
What are the main towns in Laois?
Laois Main Towns
- Abbeyleix. Abbeyleix is one of the finest planned estate towns in the country with spacious tree lined streets, picturesque period houses.
- Aghaboe. Home to St Canice’s Monastery dating from the sixth century.
- Ballacolla.
- Ballaghmore.
- Ballickmoyler.
- Ballinakill.
- Ballybrittas.
- Ballyfin.
What is the county town of County Laois?
Portlaoise
County Laois
| County Laois Contae Laoise | |
|---|---|
| Province | Leinster |
| Established | 1557 (as Queen’s County) |
| County town | Portlaoise |
| Government |
Is Laois a good place to live?
Laois was one of just four counties to have two representatives make it through to the Top 20 after a total of 470 locations were nominated by more than 2,400 people from all 32 counties for the title of ‘Best Place to Live in Ireland 2021’.
What is County Laois known for?
Laois, the Basics Between 1556 and 1920 Laois was officially known as “Queen’s County” in honor of Queen Mary (“Bloody Mary”). Cars registered in County Laois have the letters LS on their numberplates.
Why is Laois called the Queens county?
In 1556, the town was named Maryborough and Laois renamed Queen’s County in honour of the English queen, Mary Tudor. The queen also issued orders for the plantation of Laois with English settlers.
How many counties border Laois?
Laois is a county in the province of Leinster, Ireland. It is bordered by counties Tipperary (in Munster), Offaly, Carlow, Kilkenny, Kildare and Westmeath.
How do you pronounce Laois in Ireland?
Pronunciation
- IPA: /liːʃ/
- Rhymes: -iːʃ
- Homophone: leash.