Locals are very unhappy at the decision taken An Post.

The branch will close in a matter of weeks which is a major shock to locals.

It was announced in recent days that Transport Infrastructure Ireland has given the go ahead for the installation of traffic lights at a dangerous junction in Frenchpark

The area has been described as one of the worst traffic blackspots in the Shannonside region.

The notice was served today.

The issue has been raised on numerous occasions.

The case was heard at Roscommon Circuit Court.

Gardaí discovered a cannabis cultivation operation at the property in Frenchpark last year.