Gardaí also seized their car.
A Laois driver is facing a court appearance after being arrested on suspicion of drunk driving.
The motorist was allegedly stopped for driving erratically near Portarlington.
The roads policing unit seized the car in the early hours of this morning after they discovered it had been out of tax for 700 days.
Gardaí are reminding people never to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Road Safety Authority Defends Progress On Driver Test Backlogs
IRHA President. Rosenallis's Ger Hyland, feels there's too many learner permits on the roads.
Westmeath Councillor Criticises Lack Of Spending On Rail Services
The Killucan Train Station project is one of the services in the county.
Westmeath Gardaí Seize E-scooters, Knuckle Duster And Cannabis
They are targeting the unlawful use of e-scooters.
Condron Concrete Confirms Midlands Hospice Appeal Withdrawal
An Coimisiún Pleanála granted planning permission last week.
Midlands TD Urges Action On Street Safety Following Serious Knife Attack
A man sustained serious injuries to his face, neck and back in a knife attack in Antrim last night.
Westmeath Students Honoured In Junior Painter Of The Year Competition
Muhammad Ali and Ryan Mahon were recognised.
Westmeath Councillor Calls For Housing Land Zoning Review Over Flood Risk Concerns
Calls are being made for the local authority to consider National Catchment-Based Flood Risk Assessment.
Newly Elected Municipal District Mayor "Optimistic" For Year Ahead
Liam McDaniel is taking over the role of Mayor of Athlone-Moate Municipal District.
Planning Approval Granted For New Wellness Centre At Westmeath Hotel
The plans are for Castlepollard's Castle Varagh Hotel.
Midlands TD Condemns Belfast Stabbing
The British Prime Minister has labelled the knife attack as "horrific".
Midlands Students Awarded At Future Timber Design Awards
The awards encourage sustainable and innovative timber design.
Niall Gaffney Elected Mayor Of Municipal District In Westmeath
Mr Gaffney takes over from Mick Dollard.
1926 Census Exhibition Comes To The Midlands On National Tour
Visitors to “The Story of Us” exhibition can gain insight into life in Ireland 100 years ago.
Government Set To Increase Fines For Deliberate Forest Fires
Ireland reported 99 individual fire incidents last year.
Environmental Inspections On The Rise Across Midlands Farms
Across the country, local authorities inspected 4,315 farms.
Midlands Residents Invited To Explore Careers In Home Care
Dovida will host a national hiring day next Thursday.
Offaly Man Jailed For Threatening Teenage Girls Set For Release
Liam Finlay's due for release from Midlands Prison this week after serving his sentence.
Midlands MEP Brazil Beef Concerns Backed By Food Safety Expert
Authorities there have until September 3rd to get products back onto a safe export list.
New Laois Gastro Pub Set To Launch
The Old Canal is the new and refurbished Turley’s Bar.
Ministers Set To Approve Plans To Remove Triple Lock
The UN's mandate to send Irish troops abroad would not be needed under the new system.
