Gardaí stopped the motorist on the M7 yesterday morning.
A Learner Driver, who was over the limit and driving dangerously, has been arrested in Laois.
Gardaí stopped the motorist, who was drunk and failed the road side breath test, on the M7 yesterday morning.
The vehicle, which was out of tax since 2019, was seized and the driver was charged to appear before Portlaoise District Court.
Laois County Council Warn Motorists of Ongoing Localised Flooding
It comes from the Severe Weather Assessment Team as flooding worsens.
Laois Woman Praises Crew Of Documentary On Her Life
'The Slightest Touch' is a documentary on Abbeyleix's Emma Fogerty and actor Colin Farrell's preparations for the Dublin Marathon in 2024.
Westmeath Only Midlands County With Above Average Vacancy Rate
The latest GeoDirectory shows the vacancy rate for Westmeath stands at 4.6%.
Former IPAV Chair Backs Property Sales Proposal
The proposals will provide key information upfront when property sales collapse.
Laois Boxer Returns To Ring After Suspension
Portlaoise's Michael O'Reilly is looking to move on from being sent on from the 2016 Olympics.
Laois Mother Expresses Frustration Over Inability To Place Child In Special School
A young Laois child with Charge Syndrome is unable to get the care needed to attend school.
Westmeath Business Chamber Reassures People Amid Job Losses
It follows Ericsson announcing the loss of 29 jobs in Athlone.
Active Lice Outbreak Found In Offaly Disability Care Centre
Four children were living in the facility on the day of the inspection.
Offaly F2 Star Supports Local GAA Club’s Gym Fundraiser
Clonbullogue GAA are hosting a relay walk this weekend.
Offaly TD Raises Concerns Over Lack Of School Places Ahead Of New Academic Year
Parents are worried about not having school places sorted for the 2026/27 school year.
SIPTU Set For Talks Over Westmeath Job Losses On Tuesday
SIPTU reps will discuss with Ericsson's Athlone plant the details of their redundancy package.
Latest Property Report Confirms Continued Midlands House Price Increases
Laois has seen the largest rise, followed by Westmeath and Offaly.
Laois Secondary School To See Progress On New Building After Years Of Delays
Coláiste Íosagáin received planning permission in 2024.
Pedestrian Killed In Laois Crash
The incident involved a pedestrian and car in Abbeyleix last night.
Westmeath Man Jailed For Eight Years Over Assaults, Death Threats And Intimate Image Sharing
Blaine Parker admitted assault causing harm and sharing intimate images of his former partner.
Midlands Heritage Sites Set For €350k In UNESCO Funding
Westmeath's Hill of Uisneach and the Birr Telescope in Offaly are included in the funding.
24 Hour Garda Station Needed For Portarlington - Willie Aird
The Fine Gael TD says a part time station is too small to service the town and its surrounding areas,
Laois Senator Backs Call for Supervised Detox Beds
Sinn Fein's Maria McCormack is repeating calls for the detox beds for Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Laois And Offaly Schools Make School Building Plan
New buildings and extensions in Birr, Portarlington and Portlaoise are earmarked to be tendered or built by the end of 2027.
Around 30 Job Losses Expected At Westmeath Company
Ericsson in Athlone is set to let go of some of their employees.
