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Meaning of "Portlaoise" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PORTLAOISE

Portlaoise  [ˌpɔːtˈliːʃə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PORTLAOISE

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Portlaoise is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PORTLAOISE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Portlaoise

Port Laoise

Port Laoise or Portlaoise (Irish, anglicised /pɔərtˈliːʃ/) called Maryborough (/ˈmær(ə)b(ə)rə/) from 1557 until 1929, is the county town of County Laois in the Midlands region of Ireland. The population in 2011 was 20,145. The town is known internationally as a location on the honeymoon of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian.

Definition of Portlaoise in the English dictionary

The definition of Portlaoise in the dictionary is a town in central Republic of Ireland, county town of Laois: site of a top-security prison. Pop: 12 127.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PORTLAOISE


aubretia
ɔːˈbriːʃə
aubrieta
ɔːˈbriːʃə
aubrietia
ɔːˈbriːʃə
Esher
ˈiːʃə
godetia
ɡəˈdiːʃə
Helvetia
hɛlˈviːʃə
magnesia
mæɡˈniːʃə
montbretia
mɒnˈbriːʃə
Naoise
ˈniːʃə
Rhodesia
rəʊˈdiːʃə
shisha
ˈʃiːʃə
Venetia
vɪˈniːʃə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PORTLAOISE

Portland
Portland cement
portlast
portless
portlier
portliest
portliness
portly
portman
portmanteau
portmanteau word
portmanteaux
portmantle
portmantua
Portnet
Porto
Porto Alegre
Porto Novo
Porto Rican
Porto Rico

WORDS THAT END LIKE PORTLAOISE

ambient noise
Amboise
Anglepoise
background noise
big noise
Boise
bourgeoise
centipoise
counterpoise
framboise
genoise
noise
pink noise
poise
porpoise
thermal noise
tortoise
turquoise
vichyssoise
white noise

Synonyms and antonyms of Portlaoise in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Portlaoise» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PORTLAOISE

Find out the translation of Portlaoise to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
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波特斯
1,325 millions of speakers

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Portlaoise
570 millions of speakers

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Portlaoise
510 millions of speakers

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Portlaoise
380 millions of speakers
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بورتلاويس
280 millions of speakers

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Portlaoise
278 millions of speakers

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Portlaoise
270 millions of speakers

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Portlaoise
260 millions of speakers

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Portlaoise
220 millions of speakers

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Portlaoise
190 millions of speakers

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portlaoise
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ポートリーシャ
130 millions of speakers

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포틀 라오
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Portlaoise
85 millions of speakers
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Portlaoise
80 millions of speakers

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Portlaoise
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पोर्टलाओईस
75 millions of speakers

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Portlaoise
70 millions of speakers

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Portlaoise
65 millions of speakers

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Portlaoise
50 millions of speakers

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Portlaoise
40 millions of speakers

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Portlaoise
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Portlaoise
15 millions of speakers
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Portlaoise
14 millions of speakers
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Portlaoise
10 millions of speakers
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Portlaoise
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Portlaoise

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PORTLAOISE»

The term «Portlaoise» is regularly used and occupies the 106.752 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PORTLAOISE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Portlaoise

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PORTLAOISE»

Discover the use of Portlaoise in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Portlaoise and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Ireland
GETTING AROUND LAOIS Although the county town of Portlaoise does not merit a visit in itself, it's a useful transport hub. Direct trains run from Portlaoise to Dublin (€21.50, one hour, 12 daily); Cork (€20 to €44, two hours, three daily); and  ...
Fionn Davenport, 2010
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Local Elections 2009 - Volume 1 City & County Councils
Elected to Portlaoise TC in 1985, 1994, 1999, 2004 and 2009. Contested 1997 Seanad election on Agricultural Panel. ALA1 HA1D (SF) 9 Castle Mews, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Co. Laois; Mobile: 085 7697595 Co-opted as replacement for Brian ...
Seán Donnelly
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Ireland
Portlaoise. and. around. be fading, as its quiet charms and proximity to Dublin attract a variety of people escaping the pressures of life in the capital. Some history Until the mid-sixteenth century, Laois remained under its traditional chiefs, the ...
Mark Connolly, 2003
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Adventure Guide to Ireland
Laois offers plenty of activities for visitors – riverside walks, charming villages and towns to discover, and lots of historic sites to visit. It's also popular for fishing and playing golf. Laois is pronounced “leesh” and Portlaoise, its county capital and ...
Tina Neylon, 2004
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Criminal Justice in Ireland
As the escalating conflict ensured that more paramilitaries were imprisoned, these were initially housed in Mountjoy. Following a major riot in 1972 and the escape of three prisoners by helicopter in 1973, Portlaoise prison was designated the ...
Paul O'Mahony, 2002
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GLOBETROTTER Travel Guide IRELAND
By Rail: Irish Rail trains connect Portlaoise, Mullingar, Longford and Athlone with Dublin and points south, east and west of the region. Luxuri Kinnitty Castle Demesne, Kinnitty, Birr, County Offaly, tel: (579) 137318, fax: (579) 137284.
Robin Gauldie, 2008
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From an Irish Market Town
Employed by Aldritt brothers, he had vivid recollections of early motoring days and was one of those who assisted in the work which led to the building of an aeroplane, portion of which is still held by Messrs Aldritts, Dublin Road, Portlaoise.
Joe Rogers, 2011
8
Ireland Pocket Adventures
Laoisoffersplenty ofactivities for visitors–riverside walks,charming villages and towns to discover, and lots of historic sites to visit. It's also popular for fishing and playing golf. Laois is pronounced “leesh” and Portlaoise, its county capital and ...
Tina Neylon, 2007
9
Georgina Campbells Ireland 07
RESTAURANT Old AIB Bank Main Street Portlaoise Co Laois Tel: 057 866 2500 Fax: 057 866 2700 Web: www.kingfisherrestaurant.com Situated in the centre of Portlaoise in the old AIB bank, this atmospheric and highly regarded Indian ...
Georgina Campbell, 2006
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Ireland
Ivyleigh House, Bank Place, Portlaoise, t (0502) 22081, www.ivyleigh.com ( moderate). Four tastefully decorated ensuite rooms in a luxurious Georgian guesthouse in the centre of town. Morrissey's Bar, Abbeyleix, t (0502) 31233 ( inexpensive).
Catharina Day, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PORTLAOISE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Portlaoise is used in the context of the following news items.
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Garda killer seeks immediate release from prison, High Court told
McHugh has served his sentence at the maximum security Portlaoise Prison. In High Court proceedings against the Governor of the prison, the ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
2
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after Limerick and Kerry accidents
Meanwhile, a man remains in a serious condition at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise following a single-vehicle crash in Athy, Co ... «Irish Examiner, Jul 15»
3
Video: Cancer survivors prepare for uplifting GAA charity encounter
It's the second time the game will be played, following last year's fixture at O'Moore Park in Portlaoise, and legendary commentator Micheal O Muircheartaigh will ... «SportsJOE, Jul 15»
4
Gardaí appeal to witnesses in fatal Kerry collision
Meanwhile, another man is in a serious condition in Portlaoise General Hospital following a single vehicle crash in Co. Kildare. It happened on ... «BreakingNews.ie, Jul 15»
5
Motorist rescued as car plunges into canal
A man believed to be in his early 40s is in a serious condition in Portlaoise Hospital after the car he was driving plunged into a canal near Athy, ... «Irish Examiner, Jul 15»
6
Man in serious condition following collision in Co Kildare
Emergency services attended the scene and the man was taken to Portlaoise General Hospital where he's being treated for serious injuries. Please enable ... «Newstalk 106-108 fm, Jul 15»
7
Police Taser armed intruder who went on rampage in mum's Lisburn …
Derek Brockwell, from Glasgow, attacked two prison officers escorting him from Portlaoise Prison to Tallaght Hospital in Dublin last February ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
8
Portlaoise teen is YouTube star
A Portlaoise teenager, who performed on last year's Late Late Show Toy Show has become an internet hit with his friends from the Irish ... «Leinster Express, Jul 15»
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VIDEO: Priest attacked during Portlaoise robbery
An Indian priest who was viciously attacked by thugs after arriving in Ireland only two weeks earlier has spoken about his ordeal. «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
10
Priest stabbed in horrific attack in Portlaoise
A PRIEST visiting Portlaoise was subjected to a horrific attack and stabbing when two men smashed in the door of the house where he was ... «Laois Nationalist, Jul 15»

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