Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8196Dangerous driving · Co. Laois

Gardaí respond to wrong-way driver on M7 in Laois

On 25 August 2026, Gardaí in Portlaoise confirmed they were responding to reports of a car travelling the wrong way on the M7 motorway westbound, between junction 21 at Borris-in-Ossory and junction 22 at Roscrea, in Co. Laois. Transport Infrastructure Ireland warned motorists about the wrong-way driver and urged them to slow down and drive with caution. The sources do not give the driver's name, age, sex or nationality, and the incident time is not stated. The case is classed as dangerous driving, and as of the latest report on 25 August 2026 no arrest, charge, court hearing or sentence has been reported.

  1. Reported25 Aug
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A car was reported travelling the wrong way on the M7 motorway.
Where
  • The wrong-way driver was reported on the M7/N7 westbound between junction 21 at Borris-in-Ossory and junction 22 at Roscrea.
  • One article places the incident in Portlaoise, while the location quoted is near Borris-in-Ossory, about 4 kilometres west of that area.
When
Reports were published on 25 August 2026, and the time of the incident is not given.
Investigation
  • Gardaí in Portlaoise confirmed they were responding to the reports.
  • Transport Infrastructure Ireland warned motorists that a driver was going the wrong way.
Charges
The case is classed as dangerous driving, and no charge has been reported.
Other details
  • Motorists were urged to reduce their speed and drive with caution when approaching the area.
  • The sources give no driver details and no outcome of the incident.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA car is travelling in the wrong direction on the M7 motorway in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatGardaí are responding to reports of a car travelling in the wrong direction on the M7 motorway. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe wrong-way driver is on the M7/N7 westbound. (leinsterexpress.ie, kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe driver is between junction 21 at Borris-in-Ossory and junction 22 at Roscrea. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe location given is between J21 Borris-in-Ossory and J22 Roscrea. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí in Portlaoise have confirmed they are responding to the reports. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationTransport Infrastructure Ireland warned motorists about the wrong-way driver. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherMotorists are urged to slow down and drive with caution. (leinsterexpress.ie, kildarenow.com)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 25 Aug2026
    Reportedkildarenow.com, first report
    Gardaí alerted to car driving against traffic on M7

    Reports a live wrong-way driver on the M7/N7 westbound, between J21 Borris-in-Ossory and J22 Roscrea. The article places the incident in Portlaoise, while the location quoted is near Borris-in-Ossory.

  2. 25 Aug2026
    Reportedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Gardaí alerted to car driving against traffic on motorway in Laois

    Reports a single wrong-way driver on the M7/N7 westbound between Borris-in-Ossory and Roscrea. No driver, offence or outcome is given.