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Campaigners in North Sligo are hoping to submit their case tomorrow (Wed) for retaining their local post office in Maugherow. People in the area have been working for some time on the submission, details of which were outlined at a public meeting in the local hall last night. The submission…

Protesters are taking to the streets of Dublin later to demand a reversal of rural post office closures. An Post recently announced details of the almost 160 post offices earmarked to close. But a coalition of groups is rallying today outside the Dáil to demand a U-turn on the policy.…

The Communications Minister has been defending the closure of post offices, saying the consolidation plan will sustain the network into the future. A group of TDs have been questioning Denis Naughton and An Post about the closure of 159 post offices around the country, 27 of which are in the…

A Sligo councillor says a new post office is to be established the village of Coolaney. A limited service is currently available there at present. But Independent Councillor Marie Casserly says An Post is now advertising for a new post master or post mistress to run a full-service post office.…

Local residents and young people are being urged to use the services provided by their local post offices. Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy says it’s one way people can ensure the offices remain open. He says An Post’s €50m investment plan should save post offices, such as Ballygawley and Easkey…