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More post offices will close in rural Clare in the years ahead if a change in thinking at the highest level is not forthcoming. That is according to North Clare councillor and postmaster in Lahinch and Ennistymon, Shane Talty (FF), who said that rural Ireland has been “let down” by national politicians. Mr Talty, whose family have operated the post office in Lahinch for more than 60 years, announced this week that he is to step away from the Lahinch operation as a result of ongoing financial losses. He highlighted in particular the decision by An Post to centralise the sorting of mail to the Ennis office. He also highlighted a lack of political will to support the rural postal network. “We have been let down [by the national politicians] and over a long period of time. I acknowledge that there has been supports in the last budget but it simply took too long for the political will to come …
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