People and Places

	Traditional deliveries were carried out on remote islands by Donkey Post! This image was taken on Achill Island in 1918.
	The Blessington Mail Car parked opposite the GPO Telegraph Office in 1890. The journey was also a popular means of transport for people on business in the city or on excursion to Blessington.
	Members of staff in Clones Post Office in 1904. An Post has a proud tradition in rural Post Offices where in some cases we have 3rd and 4th generation postal staff working in the same postal area.
	Postmen ready to go on their postal deliveries in Galway circa 1920.

Limerick Post Office – Memories of Forgotten Times

This is the title of a new book written by Frank O’Connor, a retired Limerick postman and postal sorter, who has spent several years researching the postal history of Limerick city and county. It’s packed full of interesting details about the people and places of Limerick and the Post Office’s involvement in daily life over many generations. Frank has gathered together stories and photographs which will fascinate all who have an interest in the Post Office and in Limerick. The book is available through the author’s website, www.limerickpostoffice.com