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THE Minister for Transport, Noel Dempsey has done a partial climb down in his nominations for the new Shannon Airport Authority but has not as yet gone back on the decision to reduce worker-director representation, which has held up the formation of the new board since mid-September.

BUSINESSES in County Clare have been buoyed by the news that Clare County Council, in a conscious effort to stimulate economic activity, will not be increasing commercial rates next year.

ENNIS singer Maura O’Connell has been nominated for a prestigious Grammy Award for her latest album, Naked with Friends.

SMALL businesses and young people were among the first to express their anger at Wednesday’s budget.

THE faltering tourism industry in the Mid-West should get much-needed additional support through greater Shannon Airport Authority board representation.

Second-level pupils are being called upon to get their creative writing skills ready for the fourth annual Clare Champion Short Story Competition.

WHEN auctioneer Brendan Considine strikes his gavel at Sixmilebridge Mart next Saturday to close the last deal of the day, it will also signify the closure of the mart, which has been in operation for almost 40 years.