Laois, Leinster

Laois: county in Ireland

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Laois at a glance

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Quick Facts about Laois

Country Ireland
State Leinster (Ireland)
Plate code LS
Area 1720 km2
Latitude & Longitude 53.0000,-7.4000
Legislative body legislative body of Laois County Council
Capital Port Laoise
Establishment January 01, 1556
Time Zone UTC±00:00
Local time 12:38:21 (23rd April 2026)

Geography

Laois is located at 53°0'0"N 7°24'0"W (53.0000000, -7.4000000). It has 3 neighbors: Tiobraid Arann, Uibh Fhaili and County Carlow.

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Official website of Laois

Official Website
  • Portlaoise
  • Borris-in-Ossory–Mountmellick
  • Graiguecullen–Portarlington
Contae Laoighise, Contae Laoise, County Laois, Laoighis, Leix, Queen's County