Westmeath still has more than 5,000 people registered.
12,900 people are receiving the Pandemic Unemployment Payment in the midlands this week.
That's a drop of 1,300 from last week, as more people return to work.
Westmeath still has the highest number of those in receipt of the payment with 5,200.
That's followed by 3,900 in Laois and 3,800 in Offaly.
In total, 287,000 people will receive the payment in Ireland this week.
Press Photographer Of The Year Exhibition Returns To Offaly
This year's event taking place in in Oxmantown Hall, Birr.
Laois Home Prices Up Nearly 27%
The median house price in the county is now €345,000.
Over 50% Of 1M Vehicles Clocked Speeding At Westmeath Speed Signs
The data found speeding at every monitored location.
Offaly Lotto Winner Lands €8.2m Jackpot
Saturday's winner is the fourth jackpot winner of the year.
Doctor Spared Jail After Defective Tyre Triggered Crash Which Fatally Injured Daughter
Babak Meshkat was charged following a Garda investigation into a motorway crash in Westmeath in 2024.
€13,750 Awarded To Midlands Festivals Under Government Funding Scheme
The scheme aims to support local cultural events that may not qualify for other funding programmes.
Midlands MEP Seeks Gender-Focused CAP Reform
MEP Maria Walsh recently proposed that gender equality be made a core principle of the 2028–2034 CAP.
Countdown On For Ireland's Biggest One-Day Agri Show
The Tullamore Show takes place Sunday August 9th.
