Legendary Roscommon barber Paddy Joe Burke retires

Well known barber and Roscommon GAA super fan Paddy Joe Burke is retiring today after 52 years. He opened the barber shop on Church Street in 1972 and has been a prominent figure in Roscommon town ever since.

Tributes have been pouring in for the popular local barber over the past few days from people across Ireland. The Joe Finnegan Show broadcasted from Paddy Joe's Barber shop in Roscommon Town this morning to capture the atmosphere:

Paddy Joe thanked everyone who came into the barber shop over the years:

RTE GAA broadcaster Marty Morrissey also paid tribute to Paddy Joe, saying he's been a gift to the people of Ireland over the years: