Home just in time for Santa

ALICE Clarke is two years old and, like all little girls of her age, is really excited about Christmas.

But this year will be extra special for the Wicklow toddler and her family because after being diagnosed with leukaemia in July, and spending the last six months undergoing a gruelling treatment schedule, she will be allowed home for the holidays.

And for her family — mum, Aoife, who works as a secretary, dDad, Stephen, an accountant, and big brother Ben, 14 — the festive season will be made all the happier by having Alice with them on Dec 25.