A report from the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland showed that there are 2,000 fewer pubs today than in 2005.

It's after two burglaries of businesses in Knockcroghery and Roscommon town on Tuesday morning.

His funeral will take place in St Nathy’s Cathedral in Ballaghaderreen on Saturday at 12 noon, with burial afterwards in Kilcolman cemetery.

West Roscommon is particularly badly affected, with significant outages in Ballaghaderreen, Lisacul and Carrowbehy.

Investigations into this incident are ongoing. 

Auctioneer James Kilcoyne says he is talking to some interested parties about taking it over.

Cllr Micheál Frain says tougher enforcement is needed for what has become a major problem in the west Roscommon town.

He ran a successful tyre business in the area and was highly regarded throughout the region.