Gardai were forced to direct traffic due to the tailbacks.
There was bedlam in Birr today, with hundreds of people taking advantage of a special offer on fuel.
Gardaí were forced to direct traffic around queues of cars outside Apple Green in Birr from 1 o'clock this afternoon.
The filling station franchise is lowering the cost of fuel at its branches around the country today, to celebrate its birthday.
Birr Gardaí said traffic was congested from the Roscrea and Tullamore sides of town.
Missing Man's Boat Found On Midlands Lake
A man in his 20's is still reported missing in Westmeath's Lough Ennell.
Laois Village Facing Water Disruption Today
Uisce Eireann is carrying out scheduled works in Camross at 9 am to 5 pm.
Offaly School Fundraising For Astro Turf Pitch In Memory Of Ashling Murphy
Sacred Heart School in Tullamore will name it 'Pairc Ashling' in memory of their former pupil.
Gardaí Searching For Missing Man On Midlands Lake
A man in his 20s is missing in Westmeath.
Enterprise Minister Downplays Government's Ability To Help On Home Heating Oil
The Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke is cautioning against big Budget 2027 expectations.
Midlands Prison Hit By Mass Overdose Incident
The Irish Prison Service says its working with the HSE after a reported toxic drug drone drop off.
Offaly Man To Complete Marathon Challenge In Honour of Ashling Murphy
John Healy is set to complete his 26th marathon to support the Ashling Murphy Memorial Foundation.
Recruitment Of First-Ever Professors For Ireland's Technological Universities Launched
The initiative was launched by Minister James Lawless.
