title: Lord of Laois
text: # Lord of Laois
  
  Lord of Laois is a title that belonged to the historical rulers of the Kingdom of Laois in Ireland. It was held by the O'More family and later the More O'Ferralls who ruled the kingdom. The title is first recorded as existing in 1016, in the Annals of the Four Masters. After the O'Mores were dispossessed of their lands in the 16th century, they left Laois, after 600 years. Despite this, they continued to hold the title, Lord of Laois.
  
  ## History
  
  Notable Lords of Laois include Rory O'More.
  
  Coat of arms of Lord of Laois :
  
  * CoronetA Coronet of a Duke
  * CrestOn a ducal coronet Or a dexter hand couped Gules, epaumée
  * EscutcheonVert a lion rampant and in chief three mullets Or<
  * Motto'CU REU BHAID ("The hounds to victory")
  