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	Ireland Travel Guide: County Laois
		Laois is an inland county, one of the smallest at 664 square miles (1,726 square km), and is surrounded by Kildare, Offaly, Tipperary and Kilkenny.
		Laois was created out of a number of unrelated Gaelic territories and became Queen’s County in 1556, when Mary was on the throne of England.
		The county’s capital was founded by Queen Mary in 1555 as a walled fort to protect the southern end of the Pale, and was named Maryborough after her.
	www.authenticireland.com /travel_guide/laois.htm (1045 words)

	Omnipelagos.com ~ article "County Laois"
		County Laois (), also spelt Laoighis or Leix (), is a county in the midlands of Ireland.
		Laois was the subject of two Plantations or colonisations by English settlers.
		Finally, the county became home to a community of French Huguenots in the 1690s, who were settled in Ireland after their service to William of Orange in the Williamite war in Ireland.
	www.omnipelagos.com /entry?n=county_%4Caois (569 words)

	Laois
		Emo Court and Gardens date from the Georgian era and it is one of the most remarkable houses in Ireland.
		From the ancient Round Tower of Timahoe, the elegant magnificence of Emo Court or the wild and lonely isolation of the Slieve Bloom mountains, Laois boasts a diversity of remains and monuments to a varied and proud past.
		The rich, fertile lands of Laois passed to the new colonists, the delightful demesne and impressive houses still in existence, statements of the affluence and prosperity which the county afforded.
	www.brits-in-ireland.com /Laois.htm (902 words)

	Emo Court, County Laois
		The focus of the gardens is a monumental neo-classical country house by the celebrated Irish architect James Gandon, built in 1790 for John Dawson, the first Earl of Portarlington.
		Emo was sold in 1930 to the Jesuits who used it as a noviciate and later in 1969 and 1994 to private owners, who have not only carried out a remarkable restoration of the house but has restored the gardens admirably, planting a considerable number of new trees and shrubs.
		The front of Emo Court is not seen by visitors to the gardens.
	www.irelandseye.com /aarticles/travel/attractions/gardens/emocourt.shtm (546 words)

	County Laois (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		County Laois (IPA: [liËÊ]), also spelt Laoighis or Leix (Irish: Contae Laoise), is a county in the midlands of Ireland.
		Laois was the subject of two Plantations or colonisations by English settlers.
		Finally, the county became home to a community of French Huguenots in the 1690s, who were settled in Ireland after their service to William of Orange in the Williamite war in Ireland.
	www.wordinfo.co.za /wiki/County_Laois (970 words)

	County Laois
		Laois (pronounced Leash), also spelt Laoighis or Leix, is a county in the midlands of Ireland.
		Situated in the province of Leinster, this small county is the only one in Ireland not bordered by another county with a coastline.
		Created in 1556 by Mary I of England as "Queen's County", Laois received its present Irish language name following the War of Irish Independence.
	www.xasa.com /wiki/en/wikipedia/c/co/county_laois.html (86 words)

	Laois, Queens County, Leix History
		The county had a strong Christian establishment by the sixth century, but many of its monasteries fell prey to the Viking hordes, as evidenced by a re-discovered Viking longboat at Dunrally.
		Laois was established out of a number of unrelated Gaelic territories and earlier chiefdoms and referred to as the Queen’s County by a parliamentary act in 1556, during the reign of Queen Mary.
		In 1556 the "campa" known to the English as the Fort of Leix, or Fort Protector, was renamed Maryborough in honour of Queen Mary.
	www.brennan-laois.com /history.htm (1880 words)

	Laois County Ireland
		It is bounded on the north by Offaly (King's county), on the east by counties Kildare and Carlow, on the south by county Kilkenny, and on the west by counties Tipperary and Offaly.
		This county and Offaly (King's) received their names in recognition of the fact that they were constituted as counties in the reign of Queen Mary, after whom, and her husband King Philip of Spain, the towns of Maryborough (Portlaoise) and Philipstown (Tullamore).
		The Nore, entering the county from Tipperary, first forms a small part of the boundary, and then runs for 24 miles through county Laois before it disappears into Kilkenny near Ballyragget; the Mountrath River is one of the principal tributaries of the Nore, which it joins two miles from Mountrath.
	www.from-ireland.net /contents/laoisconts.htm (1029 words)

	Emo Court & Gardens, Co. Laois, Ireland - a photoset on Flickr (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Emo Court, located in the village of Emo in County Laois, Ireland, is a large neo-classical mansion, formal and symetrical in its design and with beautifully proportioned rooms inside.
		Emo Court was in its heyday in the final forty years of the 19th century.
		The gardens at Emo are magnificent and they too have been brought back to the splendour of their past, with formal areas, woodland walks, abundant statuary and a lake.
	www3.flickr.com /photos/tomcosgrave/sets/72157594252631690 (1003 words)

	Irish Association of Manitoba - About Ireland - Laois
		Laois was the subject of two Planations or colonisations by English settlers.
		There was a more successful plantation in the county in 17th century, which expanded the exisitng English settlement with more landowners and tenants from England.
		Portlaoise (older spelling Portlaoighise; former name Maryborough), the name is Irish for "Fort of Laois", however, a partially anglicised pronunciation as "Port Laois" is common, although the inland town is not a port.
	www.irishassociation.ca /counties/laois.html (347 words)

	County Laois - Information on Co. Laois, Ireland
		County Laois is one of Ireland's 12 inland counties with a population of 53,000.
		In the north-west of the county, the Slieve Bloom Mountains rise to over 1,700 feet forming an impressive landmark and challenge for the keen walker.
		County Laois is centrally located and has good access to the capital city Dublin and to the major urban centres and open countryside towards the west coast.
	www.justreservations.com /laois-hotels.asp (552 words)

	Dáil Éireann - Volume 576 - 09 December, 2003 - Written Answers. - Schools Building Projects.
		Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding Emo National School, Emo, County Laois, on the school building programme; the works which have been progressed to date; when it is expected that work will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
		The timing of when further large-scale projects, including that at Emo, can proceed is dependent on the financial allocation for 2004 and subsequent years and the competing priorities for that funding.
		Given the apparent scale and nature of the project required at Emo, it does not qualify for inclusion in the devolved building initiative for small rural primary schools.
	www.oireachtas-debates.gov.ie /D/0576/D.0576.200312090143.html (396 words)

	Laois
		Laois defender Brian McCormack popped over the match-winning point in a disappointing Division 1B clash against Galway in Portlaoise that ended 0-8 to 0-7 to the home side.
		Mickey Moran is one of a dying breed of county coaches
		Laois football boss Liam Kearns has caused a major surprise by not including attacking star Donie Brennan in his NFL squad.
	www.governpub.com /Capitals-L/Laois.php (914 words)

	Laois - Houses for sale in county Laois - sell your home in Laois (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Houses are in big demand in Laois - one of the most strategically located counties in Ireland.
		Portlaoise, the County town, is located at the junction of the National Primary Routes N7 and N8, both of which are of major importance in the country’s transportation network.
		The Census 2002 preliminary report recorded a total population of 58,732 persons in Laois County, which represents a 7% increase over the population recorded in 1996.
	www.irishlinks.co.uk /laois-houses-for-sale.htm (150 words)

	Laois history - Heritage and historical attractions in Laois
		The domed rotunda at Emo Court, inspired by the Roman Pantheon, must surely be one of the most impressive rooms in Ireland.
		The circular space is lit by a lantern in the coffered dome, which rests on the gilded capitals and Sienna marble pilasters.
		Donaghmore Museum, is an old workhouse, built as a result of the Great Famine, about 1,200 people of 10 per cent of the population of the area were doomed to be paupers and forced to take refuge there.
	www.countylaois.com /laois_heritage_emo.htm (1725 words)

	Emo Court House (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The attractive village of Emo is dominated by the works of James Gandon (1743-1823), the English-born architect who spent most of his professional life in Ireland.
		A lucrative commission from the 1st Earl of Portarlington enticed Gandon from the capital city to this rural corner of County Laois.
		In addition to Emo Court, Lord Portarlington's commission to James Gandon specified the building of a church at nearby Coolbanagher and an inn to service the stage coaches bringing guests to his noble home.
	www.travelpublishing.co.uk /HiddenPlacesIreland/Laois/IREEmoCourtHouse.htm (241 words)

	County Laois - Ireland Accommodation: Ireland-Ac.com
		County Laois (pronounced leash) is one of Ireland's 12 inland counties with a population of 53,000.
		Much of the county is flat and comprises fertile agricultural soils and peat bogs.
		The Irish peat industry harvests much of its peat from this county which feeds electricity generating stations and provides heat for homes throughout the country.
	www.ireland-ac.com /laois/laois.htm (200 words)

	Emo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		emo - short for "emotional." Emo is a broad title that covers a lot of different styles of emotionally-charged punk rock.
		Emo If scenes were soda, Emo could be Diet Goth.
		The melodic sounds of emo originiated from punk, except the lyrics are...
	www.xultimate.net /forum/about251.html (420 words)

	Portarlington: Emo estate, County Laois.
		The second Earl of Portarlington was not a fortunate man. He was late joining his regiment at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 and suffered disgrace.
		He hurled himself into debt by finishing Emo House.
		Pages from the 1852 sale catalogue of the Emo estate.
	www.frenchchurch.freeserve.co.uk /Book6.html (106 words)

	Tourism Accommodation Approvals Ireland - TAA Ireland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Laois is a place which reflects the more contemplative side of Irish life.
		Sometimes referred to as Queen's county, Laois Offaly was the first plantation in Ireland.
		Laois lays claim to a rather to a unusual boast - it is the only county in Ireland which doesn't touch another county that touches the sea!
	www.taaireland.com /county.php?c=Laois (261 words)

	Laois Ireland Laois Information Laois Information County Laois Tourist Information Laois Attractions County Laois
		The heritage of the County includes one of the finest celtic fortificatoins in Ireland - the Rock of Dunamase and numerous fine houses of architectural merit.
		The good humour and hospitality offered by the people of Laois through the numerous places to stay, places to eat and pubs in which to enjoy the Irish traditional music and fun will ensure you will have a wonderful visit to the county.
		Located close to Portlaoise, Emo Court was designed by the architect, James Gandon in 1790 for the first Earl of Portalington, and is a magnificent example of neo-classical style.
	www.ebookireland.com /laois.htm (1063 words)

	Laois Nationalist: Around County Laois
		COUNTY Laois jam-maker supreme Helen Gee was in the south of England this week showing off just how good her produce really is. more >
		LAOIS people who want to develop an environmental project but do not have the necessary funds to complete it can now apply to the Vodafone and Conservation Volunteers Ireland (CVI) nature fund for a grant.
		PUPILS in a number of national schools across the county had more than just schoolbooks on their minds for the last few weeks in school this year.
	www.laois-nationalist.ie /news/around_county.asp (383 words)

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		Emo Court was designed in 1790 by James Gandon, who was also responsible for the Custom House in Dublin as well as the church at Coolbanagher, near Emo Court.
		Emo Court was bequeathed to the State in 1994 by Major Cholmeley Harrison and has since become one of the country’s most prestigious and popular heritage sites.
		Emo Court, located 2.5 km from Emo village in County Laois, is open to the public from 8 June to 12 September but the magnificent gardens and parkland are open all year round during daylight hours.
	www.opw.ie /whatsnew/25thsept06.htm (314 words)

	Laois County Council - Laois Heritage Trail
		Laois, one of the Ireland’s most interesting counties, is also one of its least discovered.
		All through the county, the people at the sites, museums and tourist offices are there to help you pursue your interests.
		The Laois Heritage Trail booklet can be downloaded here, or contact the Laois Heritage Office to order a paper copy.
	www.laois.ie /heritagetrail (198 words)

	Laois
		Laois (etwa Liesch ausgesprochen) auch Laoighis oder Leix, ist eine Grafschaft (county) in der Republik Irland.
		Laois bildet zusammen mit dem County Offaly einen Wahlkreis, der 5 Abgeordnete in das Irische Parlament (Dáil Éireann) entsendet.
		Emo Court, neoklassizistisches Herrenhaus aus dem frühen 19.
	www.weblexikon.de /Laois.html (259 words)

	Laois Hotels - Laois Ireland Tourism - Laois Bed & Breakfast (B&B) and Accommodation - LaoisTourist.com
		Emo Court: A house surrounded by beautiful gardens and parkland which were first laid out i...
		Laois is bordered by counties Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Offaly, and Tipperary, in the midlands.
		Find out where you can smoke, what the star ratings mean, what currency is used and convert it to your own, what documentation and visas you may need, and more.
	www.laoistourist.com (464 words)

	Laois Ireland tourism - hotels, bed and breakfast,car rentals Laois, county maps... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Set in the midst of the rural tranquility of the Irish midlands, County Laois offers the visitor a myriad of places to visit and things to do.
		Visit Emo Court and Demesne to the northeast of Portlaoise - built in 1790, the house is open to the public during the summer and its grounds have attractive lakeside walks.
		Portlaoise was originally established as the Fort of Maryborough in 1556 under the reign of Queen Mary, and many elements of its garrison past are still evident throughout the town.
	www.countylaois.com (252 words)

	Laois Ireland / Ireland Laois / County laois Ireland / Hotels Laois, Restaurants Laois, Hotel Ireland, Travel Guide ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		But as with any Irish county, it is a wonderfully rewarding place to visit as soon as you move off the main roads.
		For Laois is the setting for Emo Court and Heywood, two of the great gardens of Ireland at their most impressive.
		Emo Emo Court (Gandon house and gardens) +353 (0)502 26573
	www.ireland-guide.com /counties/co_laois.740.html (384 words)

	Dáil Éireann - Volume 243 - 10 December, 1969 - Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Laois-Offaly Housing.
		O.J. Flanagan asked the Minister for Local Government if the draft plans for a further scheme of ten houses at Mountrath, County Laois were submitted to him for sanction on the 6th November, 1969; and if he will now give sanction to this urgent proposal.
		O.J. Flanagan asked the Minister for Local Government if he received proposals from Laois County Council on the 18th November, 1969, for the erection of 26 houses urgently required to meet the housing demands on Mountmellick; and if he will give the necessary approval to the council to proceed immediately with this scheme.
		O.J. Flanagan asked the Minister for Local Government if he has received proposals from Offaly County Council for the erection of six cottages at Shannon Bridge, County Offaly; and if he will state the cause of delay in giving his sanction to this urgent proposal in view of the great housing shortage in the area.
	www.oireachtas-debates.gov.ie /D/0243/D.0243.196912100027.html (541 words)

	Laois Nationalist: Old tools made new for third world
		THE tranquil and idyllic setting of Hillview Farm in Emo, County Laois, between the towns of Portlaoise and Portarlington, was transferred into a hive of activity by ten foreign students for the past two weeks.
		This was their second year to bring their workshops to Laois.
		While those present at Hillview Farm in County Laois took all these issues on board they were also of the opinion that the work on repairing old hand tools is a practical way of directly assisting communities in need.
	www.laois-nationalist.ie /news/story.asp?j=2431 (1192 words)

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