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THE father of four-year-old Megan Malone, who has stunned doctors in her fight against a rare form of cancer, has described his delight that the family are set to return home to Ireland this weekend.

One of the country’s best-known footballers and soldiers, the late Dermot Earley, will remain in the public eye in his beloved County Roscommon thanks to the skills of a West Clare artist.

CLARE County Council has been asked to review its policy concerning who is entitled to submit wastewater treatment plans, following a recent ruling by An Bord Pleanála.

AER Lingus published its results for the first half of the year this week, claiming the axing of transatlantic routes from Shannon was a positive for the airline, even though the industrial action by Impact more than negated it.

The Irish Coast Guard Helicopter Search and Rescue service based in Shannon is having its busiest year to date, according to the unit’s chief pilot.

THE average income of between €18,000 and €20,000 that will be generated by a new windfarm on the western slopes of Mount Callan for 35 landowners, will help stem the scourge of rural depopulation.

Ennis Chamber has announced the finalists in this year’s FBD Clare Business Excellence Awards 2011.

THE development of a large food store or district centre at a site on the outskirts of Ennis could have the potential to deter small and medium-sized enterprise, as well as lead to increased levels of air pollution, a report has outlined.