They were charged with a number of offences.
A motorist has been arrested after a foot chase with Gardaí in Laois.
Their vehicle was stopped by the county's Roads Policing Unit in Portlaoise after an alert signalled it had no insurance.
Officers pursued the car, before the driver abandoned it and fled on foot.
They were later found to be intoxicated, uninsured and disqualified from driving.
Gardaí arrested the motorist and charged them with multiple offences - their vehicle was also seized.
Man Accused Of Murdering His Wife In Laois Seeks Bail
Eugen Constantin from 25 Church Street, Portlaoise will appear before the court again on July 27th.
Emergency Services Attending Bogfire In Westmeath
The blaze broke out this morning.
Business And Commuter Survey For Westmeath Town Extended
People now have until Wednesday to fill out the Kinnegad Business and Commuter Survey.
Just Under Half Of Irish People Choosing 'Staycations' This Summer
A poll from Ireland Thinks shows 49% of people would reconsider holiday plans due to the current heatwave.
State Needs To Invest In Social Housing Investment - Micheal Carrigy
The Housing Committee Chair believes the Stock Condition Survey will play a role in updating social homes.
Offaly TD Questions Re-Turn Over Unredeemed Deposits
John Clenndennen feels there needs to be more support for retailers with the scheme.
Intel Announce €5b Investment In Irish Plant
Enterprise Minister and Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke is welcoming the news.
Nighttime Water Restrictions In Place For Midlands
Nighttime water restrictions now in effect across Offaly.
Funeral For Westmeath Teenager Taking Place On Thursday
Martin Greene passed away after getting into difficulty swimming in Westmeath's Lough Ree.
Laois TD Urges E-Scooter Licensing, Tax And Insurance Requirements
E-scooter injuries filled almost half of Temple Street ICU beds, including one Laois case.
Gardaí Seize Car After Young Learner Driver Caught Speeding On M7
The 17 year old driver was doing 174 km/h.
Laois TD Calls For Irish Unity To Move Up Political Agenda
Sinn Féin tabled a Bill urging preparations for Irish unity.
Westmeath Councillor Calls For Data Centre Policy Review
Appeals were recently submitted against plans for a €1 billion data centre in Westmeath.
Warm Weather Set To Continue In Midlands
Heat advisory's are in place.
Gardaí Appeal For Information After Criminal Damage At Westmeath Golf Club
The damage is said to have occurred between Friday evening and Saturday morning.
Laois Drug Raids: Two Men Still Held After €700k Seizure
11 military grade guns were seized.
Tributes Paid To Westmeath Drowning Victim
He's being described as 'a polite, respectful young man'.
Teenager Dies After Getting Into Difficulty In Lough Ree
Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene yesterday afternoon.
Sexual Assault Treatment Unit Attendances Rise 5% Nationwide In 2025
The unit in Mullingar saw a decrease in numbers.
Midlands Sees Major Nursing Home Funding Increases
Westmeath saw the largest increase in the midlands.
