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Boyle Post Office to close its doors today

Jan 30, 2026 07:38
By Shannonside News
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Boyle Post Office to close its doors today
Paul Forde has been working in the post office

An Post last year confirmed that the postal service will continue at a new location from Tuesday next.

The historic Boyle Post Office will close its doors for the final time today after over a hundred years in operation.

An Post last year confirmed that the postal service will continue at a new location from Tuesday next.

Paul Henry Kelly of Kelly's SuperValu will become the town's new postmaster, taking over the role from Paul Forde.

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Mr Forde is retiring after 30 years' service to Boyle Post Office and 18 years as its postmaster.

Local councillor Sean Moylan is wishing Mr Forde and his wife Maureen well in their retirement:

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Independent councillor Valerie Byrne says today is the end of an era for Boyle:

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