The incident took place over the Bank Holiday Weekend.
A motorist has been arrested after testing positive for cocaine in Longford.
The incident took place over the Bank Holiday weekend at a high visibility speed checkpoint in Edgeworthstown.
The driver was stopped initially for using their mobile phone behind the wheel, and later tested positive for cocaine at the roadside.
They have been arrested with court proceedings to follow.
€18,000 Of Funding Awarded To Midlands Universities
SETU and TUS Midlands have received funding for community and government projects.
People Are Still Realising Damage Done By Storm Eowyn - Irish Rural Link
92,000 applications have been made to the humanitarian assistance scheme.
Westmeath Hotel Takes Home Top Employer Prize
Castle Varagh Hotel in Castlepollard won the award at Fáilte Ireland’s Employer Excellence Awards.
Private Nursing Homes Forced To Accept High Fees - Nursing Homes Ireland CEO
It follows the closure of small Laois nursing home Ballard Lodge last month.
Crash Claim Duo See Offaly Case Dismissed Over Misleading Evidence
Tullamore Circuit Court heard both men had failed to disclose previous claims.
"Migrants Are Close To His Heart"
Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, Denis Nulty believes the new Pope will work for the poor.
Nearly 200 Civil Servants Gather In Laois For Annual Conference
It's the first time the annual delegate conference is taking place outside Dublin.
Westmeath Man Charged With Alleged Longford Arson Still Struggling With Book Of Evidence
The accused is awaiting an audio translation of the book of evidence for the case.
Papal Conclave Elects Pope Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost is the new Pope.
Offaly TD Calls for Review Of Current Long Term Illness Scheme
Offaly TD Carol Nolan is making the call especially in relation to adding fibromyalgia to the list.
Practical Help Is Key To Beating Postnatal Depression - Laois Psychotherapist
It affects one in seven people in Ireland.
Laois Senator Appointed To Oireachtas Committee
Laois rep Maria McCormack will be on the Housing and Social Protection Committee.
Laois OPW Site Holding Free Events This May For Senior Citizens
It's part of the OPW'S Bealtaine Festival.
Irish Farms Future Rely On EU Understanding Over Land Use - Barry Cowen
The Midlands MEP wants the next CAP agreement to be more flexible.
OPW Opens Heritage Sites To Senior Citizens
OPW Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran is calling TFI Local Link a "magnificent service".
National Nature Association Accuses State Of Miss-Information Over Nature Restoration Law
The Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association wants the Minister of State to provide clarity on the issue.
Small Nursing Homes Need Support To Meet HIQA Regulations - Caroline Dwane-Stanley
Ballard House in Portlaoise closed last month due to the current regulations.
Man Who Viciously Beat Woman In Longford Jailed For Three Years
The incident took place last August in the Mall in Longford.
Energy Company Planning For 52 Hectare Midlands Solar Farm
BNRG will be running a public information event in Portarlington in the coming weeks.
Westmeath Hosting Start-Up Summit Today
Enterprise Minister Peter Burke will be in attendance at the Radisson Hotel in Athlone.
