BUSINESS: Locals in Glencolumbkille have expressed relief after An Post officials confirmed that the Post Office will remain open.
Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher moved to allays fears regarding the future of Glencolumbkille Post Office and the prospect of its closure.
He told Donegal Daily, “Having been contacted by numerous residents from the Glencolumbkille area regarding the future of their local Post Office.
“I have been in direct contact with An Post officials, who in turn have given me a guarantee that the post office in Glencolumbkille will remain open.”
An Post have confirmed that they are currently seeking a new Postmaster/ Postmistress to operate the Glencolumbkille post office and that they are currently publically recruiting for same.
When the new appointment is made, the Post Office in Glencolumbkille will operate with the full support of An Post and it’s future will be secure.
Any service disruptions or temporary closure during the appointment of the new postmaster/postmistress will be kept to a minimum to avoid any inconvenience to An Post customers in the Glencolmbkille area.
Pat the Cope concluded by saying, “It is essential that An Post commit fully to areas such as Glencolumbkille, as the local post office is an integral and important part of any rural community’s life.”
He added that he hoped there would be no delay in filling the vacancy at the Post office in Glencolumbkille.
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