News - An Post
New traffic system planned for Boyle could have 'significant' impact on postal services
In its submission, An Post has raised concerns about the changes planned to two junctions.
Jul 14, 2026 13:07
Leitrim pensioners forced to travel 20 miles to collect pensions, Dáil told
The government is giving An Post €15 million a year until 2030 to try to prevent more post office closures.
Jul 8, 2026 09:17
Ballintubber left without post office for first time in a century
Popular postmistress Mary Lennon shut her door for the final time after 20 years' service last Friday.
Jun 29, 2026 18:02
Future of Knockcroghery postal services secured
The current postmistress Mary Dolan is set to retire after serving the village since 1986.
Jun 26, 2026 17:24
Padraig McNamara elected cathaoirleach of the Granard MD
He was nominated by his Fine Gael colleague Garry Murtagh, and seconded by the outgoing cathaoirleach, Turlough McGovern.
Jun 22, 2026 17:03
Retired An Post workers protest in Longford town
They're against current financial penalties imposed on retired An Post workers.
May 8, 2026 17:36
Retired An Post staff to protest in Longford today over pensions
The Post Office Pensioners Union says their pension increases have been capped at 2 per cent since 2013.
May 8, 2026 07:44
Importance of post offices highlighted locally
A Dáil debate on Wednesday discussed the closure of post offices.
Mar 5, 2026 18:08
New Boyle Post Office officially opens
Located at the Supervalu Shopping Centre on Elphin Street, it replaces the previous Shop Street premises which operated for over 100 years.
Feb 3, 2026 12:59
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
Boyle Post Office to close its doors today
An Post last year confirmed that the postal service will continue at a new location from Tuesday next.
Jan 30, 2026 07:38
Cabinet signs off on new €75 million funding package for An Post
A local TD and postmaster says it's crucial to sustain the network.
Jan 13, 2026 16:57
Stamp price increase criticised locally
An Post says the cost of sending letters nationwide and abroad will increase from February 3rd, with a national stamp rising to €1.85.
Jan 12, 2026 13:15
Stamp prices set to rise again from next month
An Post says the cost of sending letters nationwide and abroad will increase from February 3rd, with a national stamp rising to €1.85.
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