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More than 2000 pubs closed across the country since 2005 with rural towns worst affected. But despite the headlines, there are signs of recovery in rural Ireland as previously closed premises are reopening to help provide important services in rural towns and villages. RTÉ reporter Sally-Ann Barrett went to County Tipperary to find out more.