The pursuit was instigated when the driver turned away from a Garda checkpoint.
A Garda chase in the midlands resulted in driver being arrested.
It's after a motorist turned away from a Garda checkpoint in Offaly.
Gardai pursued the driver for a short distance and they were then arrested for drug driving.
Cannabis herb was also found in the vehicle.
Health Warnings Now Being Reconsidered For Alcohol Products
Enterprise Minister Peter Burke says our competitiveness on the market must be maintained.
Event On Navigating Enduring Power Of Attorney Taking Place In Laois This Week
The Decision Support Service is running the open information events today and tomorrow.
Midlands House Prices Rise Amid Global Uncertainty Over Trade Wars
The cost of a house is up in all Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath when compared to last year.
Laois Leisure Centres To See €1.7m Investment
This investment will boost the 'quality of life aspect' for locals.
Westmeath Credit Union Now Offering Affordable Retrofit Loans
Just under 65,000 people are serviced in the region.
64% Of People Exceeding Alcohol Limit Said They Were Going To Drive
It comes as a new RSA pilot project showcased the figures.
Laois Financial planner Gives Investment Advice Following Trumps Tariffs
Some retaliation on the tariffs have been seen already.
Firefighters Attend Westmeath Bog Fire
A local councilor is warning of the dangers.
Kildare Man Receives Life Sentence For Murder
The mother of his victim has spoken out.
Gardaí Attend Scene Of Laois Crash
The collision happened in Portarlington.
Hold Onto Investments Following Stock Market Crash - Laois Financial Planner
Shane Tobin is the Chief Executive of True Wealth in Portlaoise.
RSA Pilot Project Finds Over Half Of People Who Exceeded Alcohol Limit Intended To Drive
The pilot project launched at Electric Picnic and the Ploughing Championships last year.
Laois County Council Sets Target Of Delivering Over 1,000 New Homes
New Chief Executive of Laois County Council Michael Rainey believes it can be achieved.
North Midlands Region May Benefit From "Collective Strength" In Mortgage Market
North Midlands Credit Union is joining the Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme.
Revenue Seize Over €400k Of Contraband Across Midlands, Dublin And Rosslare
Investigations into all seizures are ongoing.
Electric Picnic Officially Sold Out
The Laois music festival is expecting a full crowd as tickets sell out.
Westmeath Link Road Closed Until Next Month
The closure is on the Robinson Link Road from April 7th to May 2nd.
Emergency Services Attend Westmeath Crash
The incident occured at around 1.20pm yesterday.
New Housing Development Approved For Midlands
The development has been approved for the Slí An Choiste estate in Monksland.
High Noon - One Last Chance For Electric Picnic Tickets
The final round of public sale tickets will go on sale at 12pm today.
