Locals urged to play role in saving West Cork post office

A West Cork community has been urged to play a meaningful role in securing its village post office, following the death of a postmaster last month.

A public meeting in Ballineen was addressed by Marion O’Driscoll, widow of postmaster Florrie O’Driscoll, whose death on January 20 led to An Post immediately placing a notice, warning the company was considering the future of the post office.

An Post has since appointed a family member, on a temporary basis, to maintain the service amid local fury over the company’s insensitivity.