Cork postmaster retires after delivering to communty for 61 years

Mary and John Murphy outside the post office in Kiskeam, Duhallow, Co Cork; Mr Murphy is retiring after 61 years as postmaster in the North Cork town. Picture: Larry Cummins

A community in North Cork has come out in their hundreds to honour their postmaster who has retired after an astonishing 61 years in the job.

The local brass band struck up as John Paddy Joe Murphy, dubbed the 'King of Kiskeam' left the post office for the last time over the weekend, with tributes pouring in for the 86-year-old's incredible contribution to his community.