Offaly had been in the top spot for 28 consecutive days.
Covid 19 incidence rates are falling in the midlands.
Offaly had the highest 14-day incidence rate in the country for 28 days in a row but is now behind Kildare and Donegal.
Its rate is now 187 per 100,000 people, while it's 135 in Westmeath and 124 in Laois.
The national figure is 114.
23 new cases were confirmed in the region yesterday - 7 in both Laois and Offaly and 9 in Westmeath.
Planning Permission Approved For New 800 Pupil Secondary School In Midlands
The Coláiste Phobal in Roscrea has been given the green light.
Annual Rose Of Tralee Tour Underway
Westmeath Rose Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh is one of this year's contestants.
Longford-Westmeath TD Urges Action On Vacant HSE-Owned Buildings
120 HSE-owned buildings have been vacant for over 12 months, including 11 in Westmeath.
Taoiseach Backs Offaly Camino Proposal
The initiative would aim to develop the Grand Canal Greenway into a tourist destination.
Laois Pride Launch Writing Competition In Memory Of Joe Drennan
The annual competition will honour the memory of Joe Drennan.
Laois Truck Driver Arrested For Driving Overweight Truck Under Influence
The driver was arrested with the vehicle seized and court proceedings are underway.
Offaly Business Closed Over Food Safety Breach
11 food businesses were issued closure notices nationwide.
Gardai Continuing Laois Meadow Fire Investigation
It took place in Mountmellick on July 30th.
