News that two Bank of Ireland branches, less than 12km apart, are to close in Co Roscommon was met with anger and disappointment in the towns of Strokestown and Elphin. ‘Very sad day’Shane Lynskey is a local solicitor and chair of Strokestown Town Team. In rural towns like Strokestown and Elphin, we need to see more services being introduced, not seeing them withdrawn,” he added. He feels that the stripping of services from rural towns makes them unattractive for prospective dwellers. “ Yes, there has been more of a move to online services, I can understand that.

Source: The Irish Times March 01, 2021 19:33 UTC