BALLYMULLEN Post Office will close its doors this Saturday.

All social welfare payments paid at the Post Office will be paid in the Edward Street Post Office from Monday.

The closure follows the passing of the postmistress, Noreen Quirke, a month ago and the family continued to operate the office in the short term only. The contract for Ballymullen Post Office is now being advertised.

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Sinn Féin Kerry Deputy, Pa Daly, has expressed his disappointment at the news of the closure and hoped a solution can be found soon.

“This office, under the management of the late Postmistress Noreen Quirke has served the people of the Mitchels, Manor and Farmer’s Bridge areas very well for years. The shop and office closing permanently would be an awful loss to the town,” he said.