PROPOSALS to build an €85 million power plant in Shannon, Co Clare, has received a favourable response in the region since a presentation to local councillors.

SMALL and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) throughout Clare and Limerick were told yesterday they risk going under if they fail to control energy bills.

YOU know you're in trouble when the five-year-olds start to question your chances. Underdogs captain Mairtin Ó Cinnéide was accepting a presentation from the under-fives he coaches in St Brigid's, Castleknock.

John Hunt is to stay on as Meath senior hurling manager, but it's believed that not everyone is pleased with the appointment.