News - Post Office

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

From February 3rd, it will be located in a former cafe and restaurant beside Kelly's Supervalu.

Jan 21, 2026 13:33

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

Current postmaster Paul Forde has run the business from Shop Street for nearly 20 years

Nov 6, 2025 07:28

The new office will open on February 3rd next year.

Nov 5, 2025 12:48

Postmasters previously shared a pot of €30 million in funding in 2022 over three years to help save them from closure.

Sep 11, 2025 14:15

Paraic Brady has called for Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan to address the issue.

Apr 4, 2025 13:19

The post office first opened in 1912 at what is now a landmark building in the town.

Mar 12, 2025 07:26

It was based in St George's Terrace in the town centre for decades.

Feb 4, 2025 11:50

They also say emergency moves are underway to rectify the issue today with the office open again from 9am-1pm tomorrow morning.

Jan 31, 2025 17:24

The post office will remain in place but the building itself is being sold.

Oct 15, 2024 08:30

He is a highly regarded mediator with the Workplace Relations Commission, where he served as director-general.

Jul 30, 2024 13:41

The historic building is hosts a significantly smaller work force today then in previous years according to one Councillor.

Jul 25, 2024 17:51

An Post recently announced plans that the service will be run by a contractor and most likely move from its current location on the Square.

Feb 6, 2024 14:31

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