News - post offices

Importance of post offices highlighted locally

A Dáil debate on Wednesday discussed the closure of post offices.

Mar 5, 2026 18:08

Roscommon Senator praises government support for post offices

An investment of €15 million per year was allocated to the post office network in Budget 2026

Nov 7, 2025 12:09

17 local post offices have closed in the past 10 years

The figures were released in response to a parliamentary question from Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane.

Jul 8, 2025 13:24

Local TD says Credit Unions must be given room to replace banks

The decision by AIB not to go-ahead with cashless banks move is seen by many as merely a temporary reprieve

Jul 22, 2022 17:36

Post Offices fear change to fortnightly payments could force branches to close

The switch to fortnightly social welfare payments has led to post offices losing a quarter of their business. The Irish Postmasters' Union says transactions were

Sep 22, 2020 08:21

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