They were speeding at 180 kilometres per hour.
A motorist has been arrested after being clocked speeding at 180 kilometres per hour on a midlands motorway.
Laois Roads Policing Unit stopped a tourist speeding in a rental vehicle on the M7 yesterday.
They were then arrested and charged to appear before Portlaoise District Court.
Photos: Forest Fest 2025
Thousands of people descended on Laois last weekend for Forest Fest.
Decision Due On Major Laois Housing Development
The application was lodged in April.
Midlands Sergeant Retires
Sgt PJ O’Brien worked 35 years of service with An Garda Síochána.
Acts Announced For Croí Stage At EP
The hub will provide movement, music, and mindful connection.
Laois Councillor Labels Midlands "A Blackspot" For Children Needing OT Therapy
Fine Gael's Conor Bergin wants Laois County Council to write to the Minister for Children.
The Public Should Decide On The Future Of The Triple Lock - Laois TD
Independent rep Brian Stanley sits on the Oireachtas Defence Committee.
Offaly Robotics Programmes To Get €50k in Funding
The funds are under the Community Recognition Scheme for the VEX Robotics initiative in Offaly.
Drone Footage Captures Giant Concrete Beam Transported In Offaly
Banagher Precast had been exporting a bridge beam though Tullamore to go to Milton Keynes in the UK.
Multi Million Euro Westmeath Housing Complex Planning Filed
Mullingar's Andrew Construction is seeking to build 38 homes at Glenmore Wood.
Offaly Woman Advocates For More Neuro-Rehab Beds
Edenderry's Anne Marie Leonard is speaking out on her experience to improve neuro rehab care.
IPAV Urge Government To Pass Property Buyers Bill
It's following a CCPC report which found only 16% of consumers think housebuying is straightforward.
IFA and ICMSA Disappointed At Early Uisce Eireann Compensation Packages
The groups feel Uisce Éireann acted prematurely on compensation over the Eastern and Midlands Water Supply Project.
House Prices In Midlands Towns Up 12.5%
The Geowox Housing report shows Mullingar has shown the biggest price increase in the past year.
Offaly Arts Centre Receives Special Donation
A piano bought in Kilroy's in Tullamore which is now the Esker Arts Centre has been donated back to the building.
CIF Claim Planning System Slows National Infrastructure Progress
The CIF'S Midlands Director Justin Molloy says it's planning and not capacity issues slowing national builds.
Home Prices In Midlands Towns Continues To Rise
The latest Geowox Housing Report revealed the figures.
Urgent Action Needed For Nursing Home Care - NHI
It comes following revelations at private nursing homes in Laois and Dublin.
Westmeath Councillor Urging For Faster Delivery Of Residential Units
The local authority has responded.
Vatican Turns To ‘Hot Priests’ To Make Church Trendy Again
A Laois priest has revealed his thoughts on the matter.
Westmeath Man Taking On 'Crown Of Europe'
It is the highest peaks of each European country.
