Hotelier and well known businessman Christy Maye has died.
Mr Maye owned the Bridge House Hotel and the Bridge Centre in Tullamore, Co Offaly and the Greville Arms Hotel in Mullingar, Co Westmeath.
He was one of the founders of the popular Tullamore Show.
He is also known for bringing the first ever disco to Ireland.
In the 1960s, Mr Maye came up with the idea of “Disc A Go Go”, which began in Mullingar Parochial Hall.
Mr Maye is survived by his wife, Eileen and their three children and families.
The Chairman and the committee of the Tullamore Show paid tribute to Mr Maye.
John Keena described Mr Maye as a visionary and a man of ideas.
“He was hugely inspirational and always willing to share his wealth of knowledge and ideas which was of huge benefit to the success that Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show has become.”
“He will always be remembered by the past and present members of the committee for his generosity of his time and knowledge.”
