Leitrim councillor calls on An Post to replace stolen post boxes
Calls are being made on An Post to replace a number of post boxes that have been stolen across parts of Co. Leitrim. Fine Gael Cllr, Enda McGloin, is highlighting the theft of a number of post boxes. The Cathaoirleach of Leitrim Council claims these green painted, cast iron boxes…
Local postmasters voice opposition to plans to tender contract for TV licenses
Local postmasters are voicing their opposition to plans to tender the contract for the renewal of TV Licences. The Irish Postmasters’ Union say the collection of TV Licence fees is worth three million euro to the network annually – and very important business for Post Offices. If this business is…
Minister requested to visit Kilcar to witness effects of post office closure
The Minister for Communications Richard Bruton is being asked to visit the village of Kilcar in Co Donegal to witness first-hand the effects the closure of the local post office will have on the community. The request was issued during a topical debate in the Dail by Donegal Deputies, Pat…
An Post requested to extend closing date for Kilcar Post Office
An Post has been requested to extend the proposed closing date for Kilcar Post Office. Three Donegal TD’s, Fianna Fail’s Pat the Cope Gallagher, Sinn Fein’s Pearse Doherty and Independent Thomas Pringle have sent an letter to An Post seeking the closure be extended by 6 months. They say this…
An Post accused of ignoring rural Ireland with its new ad campaign
An Post has been accused of ignoring its rural Ireland service with it’s re-branding which is solely focused on the company’s urban city users. That’s according to local election candidate Thomas Walsh who claims An Post is supporting the roll-out of its rejuvenated brand with an extensive advertising campaign which…
Gurteen Post Office to close at the end of the month
An Post says the decision to close the Gurteen Post Office is not one it wanted to make, but it was necessary for the sustainability of other post offices in the area. The post office in the South Sligo village will now close its doors on February 28th. Local people…
Group campaigning to save a post office in north Sligo appeals for support
A group campaigning to save a post office in North Sligo is appealing to people to attend a public meeting in the area tonight. Ballinful Post Office was closed last August and members of the community in the Maugherow area have been campaigning since then for An Post to reverse…