The individual later turned out to be disqualified.
A man has been arrested following reports of dangerous driving in Laois yesterday.
Investigations are continuing after Gardaí received a number of calls about the motorist, who turned out to be disqualified, between 5:30 and 6pm.
Any witnesses or those with dashcam footage of the M7 between junction 14 and 18 are being asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station.
Midlands University Secures Grant For Advanced 3D Printing Suite
The grant is worth €600k.
Westmeath Town At The Heart Of An Post’s €5m Christmas Operations
Over 2 million parcels have been delivered.
Westmeath Councillor Criticises Tánaiste And Justice Minister Over Immigration Stance
Harry’s Hotel in Kinnegad will continue as an IPAS centre for at least another year.
TUS Student Housing Issue Raised At European Parliament
President of TUS Athlone Student Union is raising the issue.
Laois TD Welcomes Strong Year For New Housing
Planning permission for houses in the county rose this year.
LOETB To Roll Out Sustainability Programme For Businesses In 2026
The first phase will commence on January 21st.
White Christmas Unlikely As Frosty Conditions Set In
We can expect good conditions for tomorrow.
Laois Discount Retail Store Confirm Closure
The Homesavers store in the Lismard Business Park in Portlaoise is closing in January.
Laois TD Calls For ESB To Start International Recruitment
Laois TD Sean Fleming is suggesting the ESB may need to do so to meet targets.
Laois Music Author Pays Tribute to Chris Rea
The Driving Home for Christmas singer passed away yesterday at the age of 74.
Midlands Remote Workers More Likely To Stay Put In Job
Excel Recruitment Salary Guide for 2026 shows one of five employees are looking to switch to a new role.
Offaly Woman Abroad Reflects On Australian Christmas Experience
Clonad's Keira Meacle is spending her third Christmas in Perth.
Plans Lodged For Offaly Padel Courts
The courts are planned for Edenderry.
"Full Of Life At Christmas" - Ashling Murphy's Family Reflect At Christmas
Her father Ray Murphy is remembering her love of music as Christmas approaches.
Westmeath Security Expert Weighs In On US Eying Up Greenland
Mullingar's Declan Power says Trump eying up Greenland doesn't add up.
Ryanair CEO Blasts Taoiseach For Passenger Cap
Mullingar's Michael O'Leary says Micheál Martin needs to explain why no progress has been made.
Midlands Motorists Caught Speeding On National Slowdown Day
The Garda operation runs until midnight tonight.
Laois Hospital Set To Get €16m Extension
Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise is also getting 48 extra beds.
Westmeath Residential Re-Development Gets Green Light
Westmeath County Councill is approving new residential units at Millmount House.
Gardai Issue Fresh Appeal For Offaly Arson Attack
Gardai say they're "determined" to bring those responsible before the courts.
