News - retirement

More than letters and parcels: Paul Forde’s last day at Boyle Post Office

The building has stood on Shop Street for over 100 years.

Jan 30, 2026 15:05

Local councillor calls for retirement villages in Roscommon

The county's ageing population is growing faster than national average

Sep 23, 2025 08:24

Longford man killed in workplace accident was planning retirement to France

His funeral has been taking place in St Brigid's Church, Ardagh, in the past hour.

May 20, 2024 13:19

Tidal wave of Garda retirements expected by 2025

The organisation is also predicting a 20% increase in resignations from the force in 2024.

Mar 25, 2024 08:44

Retirement age for Gardaí and Defense Forces members increased

It's rising from 60 to 62 for those working as Gardaí or prison officers.

Mar 5, 2024 17:10

Ryan Tubridy to step down from the Late Late Show

In a statement this morning, Tubridy said he's "grateful for the loyalty" of viewers over the years

Mar 16, 2023 11:36

Major increase in resignation and early retirements among HSE staff

It's a 15 per cent increase on 2021.

Feb 20, 2023 09:55

Popular west Roscommon Post Office to close next month

LIDL staff to be offered choice to work beyond retirement age

The move coincides with changes being made to the pension system.

Aug 5, 2022 09:46

State pension age to remain at 66, with new rates to be introduced

Workers could get a higher rate for working beyond pension age.

Jul 23, 2022 10:23

Former Leitrim Judge frustrated over retirement rules

Judge Kilraine served across the Northwest.

Mar 23, 2022 08:18

Leitrim Active Age group gets new home to host meetings and activities

The group had to find a new home after St Mary's Hall was reclaimed as a classroom.

Aug 31, 2021 13:36

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