72
Paróistí
1,800
Bailte Fearainn
114,230
Taifid Daonáirimh
23,865
Teaghlaigh
2
Bliana Daonáirimh
- Daoine
- 58,406
- Teaghlaigh
- 12,254
- Daoine
- 55,824 -4.4%
- Teaghlaigh
- 11,611 -5.2%
Maidir Liom
Laois is a county in the Midlands region of Ireland, located in the province of Leinster. Situated in the central part of the island, it is bordered by several counties including Offaly, Kildare, Carlow, and Kilkenny. The county town is Portlaoise, which serves as the administrative center. The landscape is predominantly characterized by rolling farmland, woodland, and the foothills of the Slieve Bloom Mountains along its western edge. The River Nore and other waterways flow through the county, contributing to its agricultural character and natural environment.
Laois has a rich historical background spanning millennia. The area was home to various Gaelic kingdoms in medieval times and later became part of the Pale, the region of English control in Ireland. During the 16th and 17th centuries, the county experienced significant settlement and plantation, with English and Scottish settlers establishing themselves in the region. Like much of Ireland, it was affected by the Great Famine in the mid-19th century, which resulted in population loss through death and emigration. The county's history is reflected in its archaeological sites, castles, and historic buildings that dot the landscape.
Laois is noted for several notable features and attractions. Stradbally Hall hosts the Electric Picnic, an annual music and arts festival that draws visitors from across Europe. The Slieve Bloom Mountains offer opportunities for hiking and outdoor recreation, and the area contains several historical sites including monastic ruins and medieval structures. The county also has a strong association with traditional Irish culture and heritage, with various communities maintaining traditional music and language practices.
For the local community, Laois represents an important agricultural and residential area within the Irish Midlands. While historically rural and farming-focused, the county has undergone development, particularly around Portlaoise and other towns. The community values its cultural heritage and natural environment, working to balance economic development with the preservation of local traditions and the landscape that has defined the region for generations.
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Dlínse
Poblacht na hÉireann
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Ainm Gaeilge
Laois
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Bliana Daonáirimh
1901, 1911
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Ceantair
104 ceantar daonáirimh
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Annals of the Four Masters
Historical references from O'Donovan's edition (1848–51)
24 places in this county are recorded in the Annals of the Four Masters.
Clonmore
The Annals of the Four Masters record Clonmore (Irish: Cluain-mhor-Maedhog) in 64 entries between AD 724 and AD 3656.
Boyle
The Annals of the Four Masters record Boyle (Irish: Buill) in 46 entries between AD 1196 and AD 1602.
The Annals of the Four Masters record Mayo (Irish: Mayo) in 12 entries between AD 1206 and AD 1487.
*Rahin*
The Annals of the Four Masters record Rahin (Irish: Raithin) in 12 entries between AD 631 and AD 1166.
Mayo
The Annals of the Four Masters record Mayo (Irish: Magh-eo) in 11 entries between AD 726 and AD 1478.
Source: Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland by the Four Masters, ed. John O'Donovan (1848–51). Public domain.
Luacháil Griffith
Cartlann Náisiúnta na hÉireann (timpeall 1830idí-1850idí)
Taifeadadh 1,322 sealbhóir i Luacháil Griffith ar fud 83 baile fearainn (1830idí-1850idí).
Príomhshloinnte
Foinse: Leabhair Oifig na Luachála, Cartlann Náisiúnta na hÉireann. Taifid phoiblí.
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