The community of Clonown has paid tribute to a local stalwart who is retiring. The South Roscommon community’s Facebook page thanked John Joe Shine for his years of service with Clonown Community Park, and wished him well in his retirement.

Gardaí and emergency services responded to the incident

They took home the gold medal yesterday

Fr. Hickey was given a guard of honour today as he departed

He had served as a curate in an area of South Roscommon for the last seven years

One parishioner described the priest as "an amazing man"