It occurred late last night.
A motorist will appear in court after gardai caught him travelling at almost double the speed limit in South-West Offaly.
The driver in question was clocked at 112kmph in a 60kmph zone near Birr.
Gardai say there was very low visibility and poor driving conditions at the time the motorist was stopped.
Proceedings will now be taken against the culprit.
Midlands Sports Set For €1.1m Funding Allocation In 2026
Laois will receive the highest amount of funds in the midlands.
Midlands Mental Health Charity Marks Six Years Of Support
Accessible Counselling Tullamore operates as a community counselling centre in Tullamore.
Ryanair CEO Urges Government Action On Anonymous Accounts On X
Michael O'Leary spoke during a Ryanair press conference earlier today.
Over 40 Cans Of Laughing Gas Found In Offaly Shopping Centre
The discovery was made on Sunday.
Laois Electricity Network Doubled In Capacity Following ESB Upgrade
The project aims to strengthen the grid and supports renewable energy growth.
Work Resumes On Footpath And Cycle Lane Construction In Laois Town
The second stage runs from today until the end of April.
IRHA Urges Councils To Pass No Confidence Motions Against RSA
185 lives were lost on the roads last year.
Lidl Store In Laois Faces Further Planning Delays
Emmett Street buildings in Mountmellick are set to demolished for a two-storey Lidl.
Calls For Bord Bia Chair To Step Down Over Brazilian Beef
IFA President, Ballinakill's Francie Gorman has called an emergency meeting with Bord Bia this afternoon.
Midlands Man’s ‘Zero Remorse’ For Assaults And Sharing Intimate Images Of Ex
The man is not being named to protect the complainant's anonymity.
Mercosur Trade Deal Referred To European Court Of Justice
MEP's voted in the European Parliament today for the move.
'No Chance' Musk Is Buying Ryanair- Michael O'Leary
The CEO says he doesn't regret starting a row with Mr Musk and is launching a 'Big Idiot Sale.'
Family Of Midlands Woman Crushed By Horse Criticise HSE Apology
Bryonny Sainsbury's mother Alison says the HSE took too long to admit responsibility for the fatal incident.
Westmeath Man Facing Trial On Dangerous Driving Charge
The incident took place Rathowen village in the early hours of March 23rd last year.
Midlands Hospitals Under Severe Pressure As Admissions Surge
Hospitals have expanded bed capacity to cope with rising demand.
Michael O'Leary Calls Press Conference Over Musk Spat
The two have come head to head on social media.
Electric Picnic Residents Committee To Hold AGM
Committee elections will be held at the meeting.
Westmeath Gardai Looking To Reunite Items With Owners
Both items were found in Mullingar.
Gráinne Seoige To Address Oireachtas On Deepfake Abuse
She had fake explicit images shared of her.
ODVSS Calls For Mandatory Risk Assessments Under Jennie’s Law
They want statutory footing for Operation Encompass.
