Garda investigations into the incident are continuing this afternoon.

The popular pub was badly damaged by a fire in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Traffic is now moving through the town as normal.

The fire took place overnight at the popular bar.

Temperatures in the Shannonsid region are set to reach almost 30 degrees Celsius.

Investigations are ongoing.

The blaze occurred at an unused building off the N4.

Judge Keenan Johnson was shocked to hear the victim of the arson attack was billed for the call-out.