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Familiar face is the new postmaster in Dingle
A post office in one of Kerry’s busiest tourist towns has been saved from the threat of closure by the appointment of a new postmaster.
The contract to run Dingle Post Office has been awarded to Niall Kelleher, a native of Rathmore and now living in Killarney, who already operates a busy post office business at Fair Hill, Killarney.
He took up the Dingle role on July 1 and the PO is based at Fitzgerald’s HomeValue Store on Main Street.
The previous operator, Eileen Fitzgerald, had tendered her resignation to An Post and the contract was advertised on two occasions before An Post approached Mr Kelleher.
The previous occupant agreed with An Post to a short transition period to facilitate the successful applicant with the existing premises should they wish to avail of it..
Niall Kelleher comes from a family that is steeped in the business of running a post office as his mother, Julie, has been the postmistress in both Rathmore and Millstreet since 2015.
He opened the post office branch at Fair Hill, Killarney in March 2023 and it has been a big hit with customers, offering a very important and accessible service to a huge population on the eastern side of Killarney.
The new Dingle Postmaster, who has been a member of Kerry County Council since 2014, said the post office has a vital role to play, particularly in rural communities.
“It is a significant responsibility to operate a post office but, very often, it is one of the last commercial lights remaining switched on in many communities,” he said.
“Dingle is a thriving, attractive place where the population multiplies dramatically in the summer months and a town of its stature and importance most certainly deserves its own post office,” he added.
The post office, which will open Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.30pm and from 9.00am to 1.00pm on Saturdays, has been located at the rear of Fitzgerald’s HomeValue Store since 2007.
It is understood that the post office is likely to move to a new location in a number of months.
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€1m EuroMillions win at Centra The Reeks
Celebrations are underway in Killarney after Centra at The Reeks Gateway on Tralee Road sold a EuroMillions ticket worth €1,005,000 in the Friday, August 21 draw. The lucky winner secured […]
€1m EuroMillions win at Centra The Reeks
Anthony O’Connor, Ciaran Culloty, Conor Healy, Elizabeth Nagle, and representatives from the National Lottery
Celebrations are underway in Killarney after Centra at The Reeks Gateway on Tralee Road sold a EuroMillions ticket worth €1,005,000 in the Friday, August 21 draw.
The lucky winner secured the life-changing sum through the special Ireland Only Raffle event after purchasing a Quick Pick ticket on the day of the draw.
Store owner John Bowler, who has operated the shop for over 20 years, expressed his delight after receiving the news from the National Lottery.
“There’s a great buzz around the store and we’re absolutely delighted,” Bowler said. “We have a mix of local customers and visitors coming through our doors every day, so the winner could be anyone. While we’ve sold fantastic prizes over the years, this is by far the biggest. It’s wonderful news for Killarney.”
National Lottery spokesperson Emma Monaghan urged anyone who bought a ticket at the store on Friday to check their numbers carefully. The ticket holder is advised to sign the back of the ticket, keep it safe, and contact the National Lottery prize claims team to arrange collection.
All photos: Eamonn Keogh
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