Port Laoise

Laoighis, Ireland

Also known as: Maryborough, Portlaoise

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History

Port Laoise, county town (seat) of County Laoighis, Ireland, on the River Triogue. Established as Fort Protector during the reign of Mary I (1533–58), it was granted a charter in 1570. The main industries of the town are flour milling and the manufacture of worsteds and sports equipment. The Rock of Dunmase, just to the east, was the seat of the ancient kings of Leinster. Pop. (2006) 3,281; (2011) 3,639.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Jeff Wallenfeldt.