Court proceedings have begun in both cases.
Two motorists in Laois are facing court appearances after being stopped by Gardai.
The Laois Roads Policing Unit stopped one motorist along the M7 yesterday using a mobile phone while driving.
Officers then discovered they also had no insurance.
In a separate incident in Portarlington a driver stopped also had no insurance and had two very warn front tyres.
Gardaí seized both vehicles.
Drennan Family "Disgusted" At Sentence For Man Who Killed Laois Student In Hit And Run
Kieran Fogarty has been handed down two sentences which will run concurrently.
Westmeath Man Says Washington DC Plane Crash Was Visible To Many
Roscrea's Mark Kirwan is a former member of the Metropolitan Police Harbour Patrol in Washington.
Tax Payers Need Value For Money From OPW Projects - Longford-Westmeath TD
Kevin 'Boxer' Moran has been appointed as Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW.
Storm Éowyn Causes Extensive Damage To Westmeath Mushroom Farm
Equipment and covers have been left unusable.
Westmeath Senators To Learn Re-Election Fate After Golfgate
A number of politicians involved in Golfgate four years ago have been appointed Junior Ministers.
Laois Family Facing Deportation Have Original Order Revoked By Department Of Justice
Lucy Adabowale and her sons will still face a final appeal hearing in February.
Gardaí Appeal For Help In Locating Missing Midlands Man
The 27-year-old is missing from Limerick and originally from the midlands.
1 in 5 Schools Forced To Drop Subjects Due To Lack Of Teachers
The vast majority of schools across the country have had recruitment difficulties in recent months.
Westmeath Woman Unable to Sleep Without Power Due To Medical Condition
Moate's Ann Lynam cannot use her machine to help her sleep apnea.
Two People Arrested In Relation To Cannabis Seizure In Westmeath
The drugs are worth more than €15,000.
€500k For A Wall Unacceptable - Enterprise Minister
The OPW project follows on from the bike shed and security hut controversy.
Free Bereavement Support Service Taking Place In Laois
It is for those who have been bereaved or impacted by suicide.
Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme Open For 2025
This grant will help reinforce and conserve older farm buildings.
SIPTU To Meet With Members On Proposed Sale Of Bord Na Mona Recycling
The company is currently the last remaining public waste collection provider.
Carlow Town Residents Call For More Social Spaces, Street Lights And Improved Accessibility
A new survey has been carried out in the town.
Trump's Election To Have Impact On EU's Work With Big Tech Companies - Former EU Ombudsman
The Offaly woman has worked as the EU Ombudsman since 2013.
Longford-Westmeath TD Appointed As Junior Minister
An Independent in the same constituency will also serve as a Minister of State.
Portiuncula Hospital Review Is Worthless Unless It's Acted On- Maternity Services Expert
Reviews have already taken place for incidents in 2018, and 2023.
Thousands Of Midlands Premises Remain Without Power
Storm Éowyn left it's mark on Laois, Offaly and Westmeath with extensive damage to many power sources.
Clubhouses Can Provide Severe Weather Refuge - St Brigid's GAA
The idea was suggested to the Taoiseach yesterday.
