Opposition to post office closures grows as appeals lodged

Conradh na Gaeilge considers appealing decisions

Farming and Gaeltacht organisations have joined the chorus of disapproval over the imminent closure of almost 160 post offices, with Irish language body Conradh na Gaeilge saying it is considering appealing some of the closures.

The agreement between An Post and the Irish Postmasters’ Union will see 159 post offices close, with Co Galway hardest hit. Most of the post offices are likely to close before the year-end with the retirement of postmasters and postmistresses.