The driver has also been arrested for driving while under the influence of drugs.
Laois gardaí have issued a number of fines to the occupants of a car found to be 90km from home.
Officers initially stopped the learner driver for travelling at 156kmph on the M7.
The motorist also failed a roadside drugs test for cocaine and was arrested.
The four passengers were all from different households and couldn't give legitimate reasons for their journey.
Fixed penalty notices have been given to them.
NASA Artemis II Mission Begins Journey Back To Earth
Seanie Morris from the Midlands Astronomy Club says it was a good time to send the mission out.
Westmeath Boy To Be Laid To Rest After Devastating Road Accident
Dara O'Connor died on Monday March 23rd.
Laois Man To Hold Charity Raffle And Open Day This Weekend
Gordan Gee is raising funds for the Jack and Jill Foundation which helps his daughter Maddie with round the clock care.
Westmeath Cycleway Bridge To Be Named After Late Mary O'Rourke
Taoiseach Micheal Martin will attend the official naming ceremony next month.
Former Oireachtas PAC Chair Urges Direct Answers From State Bodies
Inland Fisheries Ireland is revealing it paid around €60,000 euro to a communications company.
Westmeath Family Appear In Court Over Violent Row
The incident happened on Athlone's Church Street in the early hours of February 1st.
Revenue Seize Contraband Worth Over €352K
Seizures were made in the Midlands, Dublin and Rosslare Europort
Farmers Vow To Continue Fuel Protest
Convoys of trucks, buses, and cars have gathered in Dublin.
Three Midlands Garda Stations Left Without Dedicated Officers
Certain stations have lost their sole officer workers.
Midlands Fire Stations To Benefit From Fire Services Capital Programme
€328.5 million euro is being allocated for stations across the country.
Midlands Motorists Clocked Speeding Over Bank Holiday Weekend
Drivers across Laois and Offaly were spotted exceeding speed limits.
Gardaí Seek Witnesses Following Westmeath Burglary
The incident took place in Tyrellspass on Saturday evening.
Teacher Pay, AI And Staffing Crisis To Dominate Union Conferences
The teaching unions will gather across the country for their conferences.
Electric Picnic Organiser Sees UK Festival Cancelled After Kanye West Booking
Wireless Festival has received criticism for the inclusion of the 48 year old.
Missing Offaly Man Found Safe And Well
Bernard Westman was last seen on Thursday.
Man Dies Following Midlands Crash
A man has died five days after being involved in a serious collision in Longford.
Storm Dave Leaves Hundreds Of Midlands Homes Without Power
A yellow wind warning remains in place for Laois, Offaly and Westmeath until 2am Sunday.
Laois Dairy Farm Submits Planning Application To Retain Onside Accommodation
Beechill Farm went into dairy farming in 2021.
Westmeath’s Musical Link To Sinead O’Connor Highlighted By Wax Museum Update
Paddy Dunning was good friends with the late singer.
Moneygall To Feature On New US Presidents Trail Celebrating Irish Roots
Barack Obama visited Moneygall during his visit to Ireland in 2011.
