He ran a bicycle shop and filling station in the town for many years.

However, it says in the year since December 2023, there's been an increase of 12 per cent.

They also say emergency moves are underway to rectify the issue today with the office open again from 9am-1pm tomorrow morning.

The count has revealed the odds are not looking optimistic for Independent Eugene Murphy and Fine Gael's Aisling Dolan.

It comes as thousands in the region are still impacted by the lack of electricity and water caused by Storm Éowyn.

Large parts of the county remains without power due to the damage caused by Storm Éowyn.

Cllr Paschal Fitzmaurice has repeatedly called for safety measures to be progressed there including crossing points and traffic lights.

Cllr Marty McDermott said a number of people remain without power in rural parts of the county and can't make contact with loved ones.