One post office in Barna, Co Galway is reporting a 70% increase in the volume of letters and parcels.
Many said they would normally conduct most of their business online, but were using the post office now more than ever before.She said small businesses, like beauticians and booksellers, were relying hugely on the postal network.Rural post offices have been long been a lifeline for elderly people, but the Covid-19 pandemic has seen postmen like Kevin McNama go beyond the call of duty.They recently took their first spin outdoors after six weeks cocooning.
Emails etc are practical and quick. But there's nothing like post or getting post. 😊
RTE getting unnecessarily close to people for banal soundbites.
The post office is lifeline to people in rural communities Yes there is an argument that they are not financially Viable That’s up to the government to decide