Gardai issue parking tickets to Laois GAA county final fans in Portlaoise

GAA fans got an unpleasant surprise in Portlaoise on county final day.

Laois Offaly Gardai issued a statement on Sunday after Portarlington defeated Portlaoise.

"Following a number of complaints in Portlaoise today Laois Roads Policing Unit issued fixed charge notices to owners of vehicles who inconsiderately parked their vehicles causing major obstructions to pedestrians and wheelchair users in the town," they said.