The driver has been arrested.
A HGV has been seized by Gardai in the midlands.
Laois Road Policing Unit stopped the truck on the M8 yesterday.
The lorry, which was travelling with an unsecured load, was displaying a false tax disc and had not been taxed in 970 days.
The driver was also disqualified from driving.
They were arrested and have been charged.
Midlands School Principal Calls For More Inclusive Education During Sacraments
Principal of Carlow Educate Together and podcaster Simon Lewis feels it should reflect a modern Ireland.
New CSO Figures Show Decline In Births Registered Across the Midlands
Laois saw the highest decrease in the midlands.
Overnight Water Restrictions Lifted In Laois
For several days, customers connected to the Ballyadams Reservoir were affected by the restrictions.
Midlands Post-Primary Schools Benefit From Heritage Programme
The programme seeks to deliver learning experiences.
Midlands MEP Wants 10% Of CAP Guaranteed For Young Farmers
Only 7% of farmers are under 35 years old.
New EV Car Registrations Surge In Midlands
Nationally, EV registrations more than doubled in May.
Teagasc National Sheep Conference 2026 In Ballinasloe
No prior booking is required and there is no charge to attend this event.
Uisce Eireann Carrying Out Planned Interruption To Water Supply In Westmeath
Around 600 customers around Athlone and its surrounding areas will be affected.
Laois Councillor Calls For Traveller Action Group To Address Cemetery Brawl
Councillor Caroline Dwane Stanley feels the community needs to have their voices heard.
Counting Deer Population Is Expensive - Laois CEO
The deer population seems to be increasing every year.
Founders Friday Event In Offaly To Feature Midlands 103's And South East's Will Faulkner
Mr Faulkner will be sharing his expertise from his role as Managing Director for the two roles.
Students Across The Midlands Set To Begin Leaving Certificate Exams Tomorrow
The first exam begins at 9:30am tomorrow.
Gardai Locate Missing Laois Teenager
Mountrath's Mark Brady has been found safe and well.
Crime Levels Up In Westmeath Town Over Past Five Years
The number of recorded offences is up 20% in Athlone since 2021, according to the Irish Independent.
New Employment Programme Launched For Those With Criminal Convictions
HR professionals will volunteer people with convictions, mentoring them to secure employment.
Forecasts Show Increased Risk of El Niño This Summer
It typically takes place every two to seven years and lasts around nine to 12 months.
Attacker Of Three Midlands Men Ordered To Surrender Passport
20 year old Mohammed Al Hassan of 99 Abbeylands, Mullingar, Westmeath is facing three separate counts of assault causing harm.
Midlands MEP Warns Farmers Shouldn't Be Buried Under EU Red Tape
He believes EU budget reporting proposals could lead to more inspections.
Laois School Dental Scheme In "The Dark Ages" - Brian Stanley
Over 6,600 children in Laois are waiting for their first exam.
Three People Lost Their Lives On Roads This Bank Holiday Weekend
Gardaí also detected Midlands speeders.
