Motorists were caught operating vehicles without valid insurance, NCT, or tax documentation.
Gardaí in Laois have seized eight vehicles for a number of different reasons over the course of yesterday.
Laois Roads Policing Unit detected motorists without proper insurance, Certificates of Road Worthiness, NCT or tax.
Checkpoints in the county also caught drivers with bald tyres and in one instance no drivers license.
Storm Amy Leads To Postponement Of Popular Memorial Walk
The event will now take place on October 17th.
Midlands Ambassador Urges Older People To Stay Active And Engaged
Today marked International Day of Older Persons.
Delirium Awareness Flag To Be Unveiled At Offaly Hospital
The flag will be launched tomorrow.
Turn2Me Promotes Mental Health Boosts With Sober October Campaign
Improved sleep and lowered anxiety, are among the key benefits the charity highlights when giving up alcohol.
Westmeath Woman Still Living With Fear After Release Of Rape Accused Man
Mullingar's Hazel Behan is the founder an advocacy and support organisation for sexual assault victims.
New Online Application System Piloted For Secondary School Admissions In Offaly
Parents and guardians can apply for first-year and special class places through the system.
New Free Travel Scheme To Benefit Over 25k Midlands People
The new measures will allow for a free travelling companion.
Major Westmeath Housing Development Given Green Light
The development will feature 93 two-storey terraced homes.
Survivors Not Given Time They Deserve On Counselling Notes - Hazel Behan
A Justice Committee met yesterday in Leinster House to discuss allowing counselling session details in trials.
Concerns Over Falling Tourism Spend Taking Centre Stage For Industry Conference
Preliminary CSO data for 2025 shows an 11% drop in international arrivals.
Pet Theft Law Petition Makes It To Leinster House
Lisa O'Connor wants to see those who steal pets face tougher sentences.
Enterprise Minister Confirms Novo Nordisk Job Loss Numbers
Peter Burke is promising to protect affected workers.
'Mission Critical' Comms System Will Save Rural Lives - Offaly TD
The new government communications system will help emergency services work together.
Westmeath Library Closing For Three Months
The library is closed today and will re-open until the 24th of October.
Three Midlands Companies Recognised At Annual Deloitte Awards Ceremony
Mergon Group and Writech Industrial Services and Glenisk were honoured alongside 115 homegrown companies.
Two In Five Women Delay Doctor Visits Over Fears Of Not Being Taken Seriously
For men, the figure stands at one in five.
Counselling Notes Are Used To Undermine Victims - Hazel Behan
A bill put forward by TD Ruth Coppinger aimed at banning the practice has started.
Laois Priest Sees Renewal In Catholic Priesthood Despite Declining Numbers
13 men are set to begin their priesthood studies this autumn.
Plans Approved To Transform Disused Offaly Library Into Multi-Use Community Space
Shinrone Library has been vacant since 2009.
"Terrible" Presidential Debate Leaves Neutrals Cold
All three candidates were doing their best not to miss-step in their first tv debate last night.
