Gardaí seized the vehicle on the M7.
A motorist in Laois has been detected driving at 181kmph.
The roads policing unit stopped them on the M7 earlier today.
The driver was arrested after it was discovered the learner permit holder was unaccompanied, had no L-Plates and didn't have tax on the car.
Their vehicle was also seized.
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Emergency Services Tackle Offaly Electrical Fire
The incident took place on William Street in Tullamore this evening.
Enoch Burke Officially Dismissed From Teaching Post
His dismissal from Wilson’s Hospital School in Westmeath has been made final.
New GAA Report Suggests Decline Of Rural Midlands Clubs
GAA Strategy Manager Dr. Peter Horgan delivered the findings before Offaly County Council.
BnM Awaiting Planning Process Outcome On Offaly Windfarm
BnM says the statutory observation period is currently underway for Leamanaghan Windfarm.
€290k Set To Go To Midlands In Local Biodiversity Action Fund
The local authorities in Offaly, Laois and Westmeath are all set to get funding for projects.
Midlands Families Highlighting Organ Donor Awareness Week
Both Killeigh's Carol and Willie Grennan and Mullingar's Orla Thornton have been sharing their stories.
Laois Councillor Proposes Multipurpose Community Hall
Councillor Tommy Mulligan feels one could be built next to Portlaoise Leisure Centre.
Housing Starts Surge 176% In First Three Months Of 2026
Over 2,600 new housing commencement notices were filed in the past month.
Westmeath Woman Calls For Public To Back Charity Ice Cream Fundraiser
Mullingar's Amanda Murphy now works with Down Syndrome Ireland.
Seas Suas Warns Department Of Children Plans Could Damage Childcare Services
The organisation is raising concerns following talks with the Minister.
€20k Funding Going To Laois Walking Schemes
The investment will support small-scale capital projects.
Midlands TD Questions If Kevin Bakhurst Is Right For RTÉ Role
RTÉ’s senior management are being questioned over presenter payments.
Former Laois Olympian To Compete At First Ever Enhanced Games
Shane Ryan will be one of the athletes involved at the event in Las Vegas.
Plans For Pipeline Project Across Midlands Progress To Next Stage
The project will run across Offaly and Laois, and is now in its procurement and tendering process.
Irish Penal Reform Trust Calls For Prison Security Review After Inmate Death Report
The man, identified as “Mr. D,” died on August 2, 2021.
Midlands Students Win Timber Design Awards
Rosemount's Jason McHugh Dolan and Killeshin's Bill Fitzgerald have picked up accolades at the Future Timber Design Awards.
Location Chosen For Westmeath Outdoor Pool And Boardwalk Project
Friary Strand has been selected in Athlone.
Westmeath Woman And Irish Detainees Returning Home After Israeli Detention
A Westmeath woman was part of the group.
Midlands To Receive Nearly €180k For Farm Safety And Wellbeing Projects
Laois will be the highest beneficiaries from the funding.
Midlands Set For Mini Heat Wave Next Week
Temperatures are set to rise from Sunday onwards.
