A Chara, - I am the compiler of the Monday column "Where's That", concerning the origin and meaning of placenames. I note that a number of radio station and television newsreaderscall the Midlands capital Portlaoise, while others call it Portlaois.
Which is it? Does it matter? Or do newsreaders have a choice? Is there a correct way of mispronouncing this? Might one revert to Maryborough? - Is mise,
FLANN Ó RIAIN,
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