Well known hotelier and businessman Christy Maye dies
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.
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