Bere Island Post Office Online Petition

Good News! Thank you to everyone who supported the online petition to upgrade the Post Office in Rerrin Village, Bere Island. We are delighted to announce that An Post have upgraded the Post Office and is currently in the process of switching to the electronic version. 

 As you are probably aware the Post Office in Rerrin, Bere Island faces possible closure if it is not upgraded and made automated. This would be a huge loss to the island. The community of Bere Island have decided to put this petition together in an effort to try and save the Post Office for the good of the local people.
All names received have been added and the petition is now closed.  
Thank you to everyone who emailed or helped in anyway to put this petition together.

PETITION SIGNATORIES

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Shirley McLoughlin, Bere Island
(975)

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Desmond O' Sullivan, Rerrin, Bere Island

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Brian Sullivan, Ballinakilla, Bere Island

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Gerard Sullivan, Ballinakilla, Bere Island

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Maurice Nelligan, Rerrin, Bere Island

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Cyril Murphy, Ardagh, Bere Island

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Cormac Sidley, Cloughland, Bere Island
Comment: "It's vital tot he community". 

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Marcel Schultz, Cabin, Bere Island

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Bernard Hallahan, Cloughland, Bere Island

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Gemma Hunt, Rerrin, Bere Island

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Michael Harrington, Bere Island

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David Elphick, Bere Island

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Michael McNamara, Bere Island

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Michelle Looney, Bantry, Co. Cork 

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Keelin Mooney, Bere Island

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Paul Mooney, Bere Island

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Brenda Sullivan, Ballinakilla, Bere Island

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Mary Mooney, Bere Island

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Raphael McCarthy, Bere Island

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Tony Mulhall
Comment: "Automation is for everybody".

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Vince Downey, Cloughland, Bere Island

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Anna Riddell, Rerrin, Bere Island

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Helen Riddell, Rerrin, Bere Island

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Michael K Sullivan, Rerrin, Bere Island

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Daniel Herda, Ballinakilla, Bere Island

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Patrick O' Sullivan
(950)

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Sam & Angela Roberts

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Michael Greville, 2 Lonehort Rd, Bere Island

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Alfred F. Orpen, Ballinakilla, Bere Island

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Marie Orpen, Ballinakilla, Bere Island
Comment:"We need our Post Office computerised".

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Donal Harrington, Bere Island

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Daniel Moriarty, Bere Island

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Tony O' Leary, Greenane, Bere Island

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Mary Carleton, Bere Island

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Kay Mullins, Bere Island
Comment: "We want to livein the 21st Century". 

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Danny McCarthy, Bere Island

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Mary Murphy, Rerrin, Bere Island

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Timothy Hanley, Greenane, Bere Island

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Catherine Carroll, Greenane, Bere Island

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AnnMarie Harrington, Rerrin, Bere Island
Comment: "Most houses have a computer so in this day and age our Post Office should have one too". 

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Irene O' Sullivan, Bere Island 

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Joanna Riddell, Bere Island 

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Lena Sullivan, Ballinakilla, Bere Island

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Mark Sullivan, Ballinakilla, Bere Island

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Catherine Sullivan, Ballinakilla, Bere Island

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John Sullivan (Seir), West End House, Bere Island, 

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Oliver Sullivan, Ballinakilla, Bere Island

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John Hunt, Ardagh, Bere Island

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Patricia Hunt, Ardagh, Bere Island

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James Orpen, Ballinakilla, Bere Island

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Dominic Orpen, Ballinakilla, Bere Island

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Michael O' Leary, Cloughland, Bere Island
Comment: "We need to keep our Post Office". 

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Mick J. Sullivan, Bere Island

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Paul Sidley, Bere Island
Comment: "We can't do without the PO". 

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Imelda Sidley, Bere Island
Comment: " We couldn't do without our local Post Office". 

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Michael Dennehy Jnr, Greenane, Bere Island

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Finola Crowley, Bere Island

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Ellen Mullins, Bere Island
Comment: "Bring us up to speed". 

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Pat O' Sullivan, 8 Coastguard Station, Rerrin, Bere Island

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Mike, Bernie, Amy & Michael Orpen, Bere Island 

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Catherine Orpen

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Gerald Orpen, Bere Island

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Mary Orpen, Bere Island

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Rachel O' Sullivan, Ardagh, Bere Island

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Bernie O' Sullivan, 62 Bere Island

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Fiona & Euan Munroe, Skerries, Dublin
Comment: "Post Office is essential to island life". 

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Anne, Marie & Dermot Kinsella, West End, Bere Island
Comment: "Please don not close the Post Office". 

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Mary & Frank Kinsella, Derricreveen, Bere Island
Comment: "Retain Post Office & automate". 
(901)

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Mary Mooney, Errigal Road, Dublin 12

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Margaret Harrington, Derricreveen, Bere Island
Comment: "How can an island community survive without a Post Office?". 

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Carolyn Flynn, Bere Island
Comment: "Best of luck with this". 

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Mark Wickham
Comment: "Post Office is communication and social 

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Kevin O' Sullivan, Bank, Bere Island

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Albert Walker, Bere Island

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Kitty Murphy Walker, Bere Island
Comment: "It would be very difficult to live on Bere Island without a Post Office". 

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Elenita O' Sullivan, Rerrin, Bere Island, Co. Cork 
Comment: "Automation would be good". 

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Liam Murphy, Droum South, Castletownbere

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Collette Murphy, Droum South, Castletownbere

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Ian Murphy, Droum South, Castletownbere

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Michael Murphy, Aokmount, Castletownbere

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Adrian Murphy, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
Comment: "Automate the Post Office & keep Bere Island alive". 

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Patrick Dennehy, Bere Island

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Michael Dennehy Snr, Greenane, Bere Island

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Mary Dennehy, Greenane, Bere Island
Comment: "Retain & automate the PO". 

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Noreen Dennehy, Greenane, Bere Island
Comment: "Retain & automate the PO". 

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Laura & Elizabeth Kinsella, Swords, Co. Dublin 
Comment: "The PO is the hub of island life". 

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Emer Shanahan, Swords, Co. Dublin
Comment: "Retain & automate the Post Office".

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Leo Orpen, Tralee

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Dellannah Harrington, Bere Island

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Cihan Harrington, Bere Island

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John Orpen, Bere Island

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Vincent O' Neill, Bere Island

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John J O' Sullivan, Ardagh, Bere Island

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Bryan Hodges, Allihies, Co. Cork 

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Catherine Orpen

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David Harte, Parc na Galan

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Michelle Sullivan, Ballinakilla

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Jonathon Tighe, Parc na Galan

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John K Sullivan, 62 Bere Island
Comment: "Must have". 

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Joanne Sullivan, Ballinakilla, Bere Island
Comment: " Would be greatly missed if no PO in Bere Island". 

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Con Sullivan, Ballinakilla, Bere Island
Comment: " We can't do without".

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Brenda Elphick, Bere Island

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Paddy & Margaret McCarthy, Ardagh, Bere Island

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Mary McCarthy, Cloughland, Bere Island

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Derek Toner

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Sheila O' Mulhall

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Mary Moylan

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Emma Sullivan

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Senan Sullivan

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Declan Sullivan

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Julie Crowley, Seattle USA

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John Harrington, WestEnd, Bere Island

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Patrick Sullivan
Comment: "The post office is a vital part of the Bere Island community.  We must do every thing possible to save it".

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Lesley Lawrence, Monkstown, Co.\Dublin

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Debbie Lowney Perelli

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Triona Nicholl, Ladby, Næstved, Denmark
(850)

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Ciaran O’Donnell, 25 The grove, Kinincha Raod, Gort, Co. Galway

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Eoin Derivan, Malahide, Co. Dublin

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Kathleen Twomey, Castletownbere

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Gerard Harrington, Glengarriff

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Paula White, Oldcourt hse, Manor Kilbride, Wicklow

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Sarah (nee Derivan), John and Cora Lee
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Dr Matt Murphy, Bantry Co Cork
Comment: "The closure of rural post offices is a death knell to local communities.The state has a duty of care to maintain equal access to services for both rural and urban dwellers. Please do not allow Bere Island Post Office to close".

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Ann Murphy, Bantry Co Cork
Comment: "Please keep the Post Office open - the local community needs it".

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Niamh Murphy, Bantry, Co Cork

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Eoin Wickham, Bantry, Co. Cork
Comment: 'Don't close the Post Office'

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Gráinne O'Sullivan, Castletownbere
Comment: " In a world that is becoming more generic every year, Bere Island still retains 'a special something' which should be held precious and nurtured. Do not limit Bere Island's possibilities in this 21st century by curtailing its use of technology and preventing it from flourishing. Anyone who has ever set foot in Bere Island knows that it is the jewel in Ireland's crown!".

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John Harrington Seattle USA & Derricreveen
Comment: "A functioning post office will be vital to the future development of Bere Island". 

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Fiona Harrington, Ferry Lodge, Bere Island, Co. Cork 

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Eilís Harrington, West End, Bere Island, Co. Cork 
Comment: "Upgrade the Post Office and develop a modern environment".

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Teresa Hall, Bere Island

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Marie Collins, Wellington Road Cork and Billeragh Garinish Beara

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Owen Boyden, Coomhola, Bantry, Co. Cork 

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Catherine & Martin Kingston, Ballyhoulahan, Rosscarbery, Co. Cork 
Comment: "We would be very annoyed and disappointed to see the closure of Bere Island post office and sincerely hope that it is retained. Lets see the use of some common sense and consideration for the islanders and visitors on this issue. It is a vital piece of infrastructure".

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Conor Derivan

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Gobnait Long
Comment: "I wish to add my name to this petition to get the Post Office on Bere Island computerised as soon as possible".

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P J Myers Farrankindry Cashel Co Tipperary

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Ann & Patrick Sullivan, Harbour View, Bere Island

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Joyce and Philip Bridge 8, Beechwood Grove, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Comment: "We support the saving and upgrading of the Post Office on Bere Island".

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Mike Paladini, 16784 Stanfiled ct. Castro Valley, CA 94552

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Caoimhin Mac Unfraidh, 3 Ferrypoint, Passage West, Cork

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Stéphanie Renaud Soubra 4bis rue Paul Vaillant Couturier 92300 Levallois Perret (France)
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Antoin Mac Unfraidh
Comment: "Is mian liom ar dtacaiocht a thabhairt do Ms Mary Murphy ata i mbun oifig an phoist sa Reidhrinn. Is ais don phobail agus seirbhis den scoth a shuireann si ar fail.
I wish to support Ms Mary Murphy who provides such an excellent service at the Post Office at Laurence's Cove".

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Jim O’Neill & Agnes Higgins
Comment: "We support the retention of Rerrin Post Office".

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Noel and Catherine Harrington and Family, Castletownbere Post Office
Comment: "It is imperative that the Post Office in Rerrin will be automated as soon as possible so that new and vital services are available to all that live and visit Bere Island. These services are not regarded as extras or luxuries any longer, they are necessities to support more isolated and rural communities. Best wishes and success to Mary and the Murphy Family".

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Marian O'Halloran, West Waterford
Comment: "Keep the post office open, such services are vital in any community particulary from a societal viewpoint, closure would be a retrograde step".

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Pat Meade, New Malden, Surrey, UK
Comment: "Please don’t close the local post office it’s important for the local community".

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Claire Shefford nee Stockley, Beacon Hill, NSW, Australia

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Harry Stockley, Slough, Berks, UK

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Fran Johnson, Sandymount, Dublin
Comment: "The local Post Office is a vital part of any community.Please RETAIN the Post Office".

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Barry Sidley, Greenane, Bere Island & Swansea

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Pat Lahart
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Kevin Mc Carthy
Comment: "It would be unthinkable to close such a vital  service to an island community. Someone must get sense and put a stop to this outrageous decision".

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Seamus O Meachair
Comment: "I wish to support the petition to upgrade and automate the post Office on
Bere Island".

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John McCarthy, 44 na banta,  Ladysbridge,  Co Cork

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Deirdre Humphreys, Heuston Square, Kilmainham, Dublin 8

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The Long Family, Grantstown, Waterford

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Oliver Gray, Lt. Col (retd), former OC 11 Infantry Battalion
Comment: "I hereby declare my support for the retention of the Post Office at Bere Island, Co. Cork".

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Noel & Leonora Kelly, The Lough Cork
Comment: "Please keep the Post Office open - the local community needs it". 
(800)

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Ryan Mullins, Bere Island

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Jeffery Mullins, Bere Island

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Mary Mullins, Bere Island

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John Mullins, Bere Island 

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Sarah Lundy Malahide,Dublin
Comment: "Retain the Post Office on Bere Island".

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Vincent Lundy, Malahide, Co. Dublin
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Grace Finn, Curriglass, Newtown, Charleville, Co. Cork

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Adria Finn, Flat 3 No. 10 Rathmines Rd, Rathmines, Dublin 6

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Moll Linehan, Garinish, Beara, Co.Cork

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Alexandra O' Connell, Flat 3, 10 Rathmines Rd Upper, Dublin 6
Comment: "Please keep the Post Office open, it would be very sad to have it go, we need to keep our Island life strong. This would be a major set back for the area. My Grandfather was Timothy Kelly, who was the postman on the Island years ago so this is something very dear to me".

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Morgan O' Sullivan, Derrymihan West, Castletownbere, Co. Cork 

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Paul Stockley, 32, Glenview Park, Dillons Cross, Cork 

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Clare and John Stockley, Cambridge, UK.
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Caitriona O Sullivan, Douglas, Cork

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Pat Gorry, Kilcoran Rd, Youghal, Co. Cork 
Comment: "Please automate the Post Office in Rerrin, Bere Island".

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John O' Sullivan, 17760 Sweetbriar Place, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Comment: "I am writing on behalf of my dad, John Joe O'Sullivan, who relies so heavily on the post office that he doesn't even bother with email. John stays in touch with his brother Oliver, who lives on the island, via the post and it would be a great loss to them both were it to be discontinued".

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Dan Sullivan, 1927 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
Comment: "I'd like to express my concern for the possible closure of the Post Office on Bere Island. Postal communication is both economically and socially vital for the health of the community. Should it be discontinued, it would be a crippling blow to the people of Bere Island. Please take into consideration both the young people who might be competing for jobs locally, and the elderly who look forward to hearing from distant loved ones. Moreover think of these elders who are not able to stroll down to the ferry (let alone in February) and spend their pension money going across to town for a letter that may not even be there. And of course there are the multitude of people and reasons between these two important, and very real, examples. Please remember the ramifications of your actions, and reconsider cutting off postal communication with the people of Bere Island. 

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Anne Twohig, Clogheen, Cork
Comment: "By closing the Post Office, the islanders will be cut off from the main land. Communication is a basic human right. Please RETAIN the Post Office".

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Mary Fitzgerald, Pine Crest, Meenane, Watergrasshill, Co. Cork 
Comment: "Please please do not let this Post Office close down as it would be a sad loss to the people of the island".

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Síle Harrington, Dalkey, Co. Dublin

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Alan Monnelly, Dalkey, Co. Dublin

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Stanley and Susan Mac Allister, Chetwynd, Cork
Comment: "The local Post Office is a vital organ in the body of any community. The island needs it just as you need your lungs".

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Mary Lock (nee Meade)  Ashtead Surrey UK
Comment: "Please keep the Post Office Open - the local community needs it".

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Eileen O' Sullivan O' Connor, "Beann Beara", Well Rd, Douglas, Cork (formerly of Ardra, Bere Island)
Comment: "The services provided by Bere Island Post Office are a vital necessity for the people of Bere Island. I support upgrading the facilities at the Post Office".

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Suzanna Cosgrave, Ballyshoneen, Berrings, Co. Cork

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Andrina Mc Carthy

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Mary-Anne Power, Castletownbere

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Dan O'Connell, The Glen, Glenbrook, Co. Cork
Comment: "I would like to lend my support to the people of Bere Island in their campaign to maintain and upgrade their Post Office.
The Island's infrastructure is important both to the local residents and the many visitors who travel there annually".

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Helen Kahn The Old Post Office Church Street Cloyne
Comment: "Please keep it open".

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Sean Sloyan, Charlotte Sloyan, Ian Sloyan, Barbara Sloyan & Karla Sloyan
Comment: "Keep Post Office Open".

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The Long Family, Ashford, Co. Wicklow

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Michael & Catherine Doherty, Artane, Dublin 

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Maire Lahart, Killenaule, Co. Tipperary

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Meadhbh Harrington, Mallow, Co. Cork

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Eilís Harrington, Terenure, Dublin 6W

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Pádraig Harrington, Manley, Sydney, Australia

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Marc Scully, Milton Keynes, England

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Thomas Newman Postmaster Schull

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Mairead Scully, Ballinhassig, Co. Cork 

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David Long, Clontarf, Dublin 3

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Eily Reid, Bonnyrigg, Scotland
Comment: "The post office provides vital services to the Bere Island community, especially those islanders who have difficulty travelling to the mainland.  It should be retained and upgraded to provide the services expected in the 21st century".

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Cormac Long, 57 Hanslough Rd, Middeltown, Co. Armagh, BT60 4HL
(750)

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Anne, Paul, Katie, Alice & Helen Murray, "Carrigmore", Golf Links Rd, Youghal, Co. Cork 

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Joanna Cox (nee Pratt), Holbeach, Lincs
Comment: "I have fond memories of the Post Office, and would be devastated if it were not to flourish and expand".

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Bob Crowley, Ballinikilla Bere Island

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Jennifer O' Mahony, 44 Na Banta, Ladysbridge, Co. Cork
Comment: "Have visited this wonderful island on a few occasions, the post office must be saved, its the heart of the island!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

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Mary O' Leary, pic du jer park, Ballinlough, Cork
Comment: "I wish to add my name to the petition against the closure of Bere Island post office".

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Aileen Crowley, Rosemount House, Farran, Co. Cork.
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Paddy and Ged Crowley, Rosemount House, Farran, Co. Cork

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Aideen Mcgrath, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny

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Ray, Ber & Shauna Kenny

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Diane Duggan -Derricreveen, Bere Island/Dublin
Comment: "The Bere Island community is more than the sum of it's people, it is a place whose history and spirit keeps generations of islanders coming home from all corners of the globe.  The Post Office is and will be central to that legacy continuing.  It is is vital that not only does the Post Office remain but that it is updated to serve the needs of 21st century Ireland".

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John Hickey, Danganmore, Dunnamaggin, Co. Kilkenny

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Aoife O'Connell and Keith Burns, Edinburgh
Comment: "Save the Post Office".

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Tamara O'Connell, 11 Castle Road, Dundalk, Co Louth
Comment: "I'd like to sign the petition for the retention of the postoffice. Good luck with the campaign".

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Seamus Murray, 6 Enniskerry Road, Phibsborough, Dublin 7 

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Eddie. O' Sullivan, Slough, England & Rerrin, Bere Island
Comment: "Maintain and upgrade the Post Office. As an islander (born and reared in the village old Post Office) I know that the Post Office is an absolute necessity for the community who do not have instant access to resources taken for granted on the mainland". 

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Helen & David Drinkwater, Manea, Cambridgeshire, England
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Mary and Gerard Humphreys
Comment: "Bere Island Post Office is an integral and central service in the life of this Island Community. It is with horror and total disbelief that I heard of the threat to close this Vital Community Service. Can I urge the Minister and those concerned to stop before they damage the fragile fabric of this small and isolated Island Community. Mary Murphy and all the Murphy family have provided a wonderful service which went beyond the call of duty, to the local people. To close the Post Office would be akin to a kiss of death to the community, which has survived despite all the trajedies and hardships they have met. I am sure I echo the views and sentiments of those of us who are lucky enough to have a connection to this great place and its wonderful people".

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Maureen & Michael Martowska, 2 Edgewater Dr., Lakeville, MA U.S.A
Comment: "We fully support keeping the Post Office open on Bere Island".

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Mick O'Brien, Dublin
Comment: "Please keep this post office open for the public ....".

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Brian Moran
Comment: "A chara, is mian liom mo mhíshásamh faoin chinneadh is déanaí maidir le Oifig an Phoist ar Oileán Bhéarra a dhúnadh. Táim ag súil go ndéinfear athbhreithniú ar an gcás go luath".

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Roberto Macias Escutia, Dundalk, Co.Louth
Comment: "This post office means a lot to the local people. Please do not close it down".

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Edward Walsh
Comment: "it will do a huge disservice to the islanders if this is closed

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Jana Cussen
Comment: "Dont close it".

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Deirdre Breen

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Michael McLoughlin, Bere Island
Comment: "We rely on Mary for many things, not least the Post Office service. Please support her with the upgrade".

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Bill Hurley, Lt Colonel, US Marines (Retired), Hyannis, MA, USA
Comment: "Please refrain from closing the present post office, I have family and friends in the area and would be disappointed if I was not able to avail of the PO".

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Elizabeth Cardone, Glen Mills, PA, USA

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Caoimhe Humphreys, Knocklyon, Dublin

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Colm óg Humphreys, Dublin

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Colm Humphreys, Dublin

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Michael Humphreys, Dublin

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Trish Humphreys, Dublin
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Ann-Marie O' Sullivan, Emmet House, Barrack Square, Ballincollig, Cork 

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Sandra O' Mahony
Comment:"Don't close the Post Office". 

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John Phelan, 18 millrace Road, Phoenix Park Racecourse, Castleknock, Dublin 15

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Josephine Derivan, Malahide, Co. Dublin

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Henry Tobin, Everton House, Newton Road, Bovey Tracey, Devon, UK, TQ13 9BB
Comment: "please add my name to the petition against closure of the post office.  We have seen the really negative impact of post office closures in rural communities in the UK and of course this would be so much worse on an island.  Good luck with the campaign".

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Vincent Harrington, West End, Bere Island, Beara, Co. Cork
Comment: "Please retain the Post Office". 
(700)

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Eibhlín Murray, Rostellan, Co.Cork

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Esther Power, Cork

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Maura and Robin O' Sullivan, Bishopstown, Cork
Ann-Marie and Adrian O' Keeffe and Family, Ballincollig, Cork
John and Sandra O' Sullivan and Family, Denver, Colorado, U.S.A.
Barry and Kim O' Sullivan and Family, Philadelphia, U.S.A.
Robin O' Sullivan and Gill Brohan, Grange, Douglas, Cork 
Tom O' Sullivan, Grange, Douglas, Cork 
Comment: "All the O'Sullivan family have the happiest memories of Bere Island over many years.  The post office at Rerrin (not to mention the Murphy family) was always a huge part of what made the island so special.  Don't allow the faceless bureaucrats to win this one  -  it must be retained". 

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Laurence Walsh, Bere Island

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Gráinne Murray, Whitegate, Co. Cork

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Scully Family, Ballinhassig

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Maria Campbell, Merrion Plaza, Fenian St, Dublin 2

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Éamonn Long, Middletown, Co. Armagh

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Frank, Sheila, Killian & Luke Walsh, 10 The Lawn, Westgrove, Donnybrook, Cork
Comment: "As regular visitors we fully support this upgrade of the post office which is vital to both the local community and visitors to Bere Island".

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Deirdre Long, Waterford

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Anne Marie Curtin, 5 Marble Hall Gardens, Ballinlough Road, Cork 

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Seamus and Rita Harrington, Cork and Bere Island

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Mary O'Shea Pic Du Jer Park, Cork

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John-Daniel Harrington, 15 Bakersfield, Crayford Road, London, N7 0LT

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Hilary Wakeman, Schull, Co.Cork

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Kevin, Eileen, Brian, Ian & Shane McCarthy, Rochestown, Cork 

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Kerry, Mary, Sarah, Morna & Kate Creedon, Vancouver, Canada

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Tara Hennessy- Bawnard, Midleton, Co.Cork.
Comment: "I think it's abundantly clear that updating this vital service would be progress, while closing it would be a step backwards. Best of luck in your campaign to keep the post office open".

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Connie Tobin nee Cahill
Comment:"As a former native of Bere Island,I had a very happy childhood there.I would like to give my support to keeping the post office open.I have passed this to my family here and they too will give their support.I hope it will be a success".

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Bram Risseeuw, Finaha, Castletownbere

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Aedamar Lennon, The Mews, Rear of 24 Leinster Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6

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Sheila O'Shea, Kilkenny

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Gertie O'Sullivan, The Shell, Castletownbere

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John Finbarr O'Sullivan, Gortamora, Ballinakilla, Bere Island

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Margaret Hyde
Comment: " Please upgrade the post office in Bere Island".

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Anna Murphy, EI Geraldo, Western Rd, Cork 

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Aongus Twomey

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William & Eva Daly, 32. Somerton Park, Ballinlough, Cork
(650)

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O' Riordan Family - London & Bere Island 

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William and Kitty Rooney, Malahide, Co Dublin
Comment: " Let's keep a community...please do not base all decisions on economics".

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Steve Herbert
Comment: "I have been a regular visitor to Bere Island for 40years and I have seen how the local community has battled to survive and how in recent times things have improved.  The Irish Government tries to play its part in supporting the islands of Ireland, but the community is fragile. Bere Island needs its Post Office if it is to thrive - it must be retained". 

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Brenda Herbert

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Ivan McCutcheon, West Cork Development Partnership, Clonakilty, Co. Cork 

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Una Kingston, Bere Island
Comment: "Save Our Post Office".

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Mary McKeever, 51 The Holly, Rockfield, Dundrum, Dublin 14

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Joe McKeever, 63 Rathborne Drive, Ashtown

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Sharon Knowles, 140 Beech Park, Ballincollig,Co Cork

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Noel & Phyllis O'Sullivan, Blackrock, Co Dublin

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Stephen Gallagher, Barrow Street, Dublin

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Ruth O’Donnell, London

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Conor Twomey, 2 Mount Prospect, Shanakiel, Cork 

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Mary Ryan & David Morrisroe, Greenane, Bere Island

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Shane O' Flynn, 5 Sussex Terrace, Donnybrook, Dublin 4

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Mairead McWhinney, Cork 

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Richie McKeever, 41 Granitefield Manor, Rochestown Ave, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

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Caroline Friedman, 2308 E. Carson Street, Pittsburgh PA
Comment: "My grandmother was born on Bere Island and my great uncle still lives there. Please keep the Post Office open". 

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Valerie O'Sullivan, Goulds Hill, Mallow, Co. Cork

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Eleanor Knowles, 140, Beech Park, Ballincollig, Co. Cork

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Conor Daly, Clapham, London (also Bishopstown, Cork) (Granny from Bere Island)

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Eileen Twomey
Comment: "Please retain".

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Breda O'Neill, Rath, Danesfort, Kilkenny
Comment: "Save local post office".

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John O'Sullivan Camp's Bay ,Cape Town ,South Africa
Comment: "I visited bere island when i was younger and my dad told me how important the post office is if you live on an island.Cannot understand why they want to close it".

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Emma-Jane Hyland - Dublin

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Karen McLoughlin, 19 Limelawn Glade, Clonsilla, Dublin 15

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Patrick Lovatt, Sydney, NSW, Australia

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Kathleen Lovatt, 42 Campbell Crescent, Terrigal,  NSW AUSTRALIA 

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Dominic Lovatt, Terrigal, Australia
Comment: "Definitely keep the post office on Bere Island". 

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James Lovatt, Publisher – Lovatts Publishing Group, Sydney, Australia
Comment: "Not having a post office will seriously disrupt my business while I am living on Bere Island". 

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Brenda, Nick, Rob, Katie Chohan, San Diego, California

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Graham Reid, Bonnyrigg, Scotland
Comment: "The island needs the post office. I hope this petition assists in retaining it".

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Muireann O'Sullivan, Sandyford, Dublin 16

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Clare Brennan, 18 Millrace Road, Phoenix Park Racecourse, Castleknock, Dublin 15

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Sean and Sara Crowley
Comment: "Bere Island post office must be retained and upgraded. Island people pay their taxes toooooooo".

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Gearóid O Sullivan, 14 Village Green, Omeath, Co. Louth
Comment: "Losing the post office would be a big loss to Rerrin and the island".

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Marcia McCord, 122 Ventura St, Vallejo, CA 94590, USA
Comment: "We love West Cork and Bere Island.  Please keep heaven open.  Don't close the gates".

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John P Kelly, 122 Ventura St, Vallejo, CA 94590
Comment: "The letters from and to Bere are the blood flow of the soul. The Post Office links families, lovers and friends from across the world. We must keep the memories, feelings, and thoughts flowing. 

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Kim Knowles, 140 Beech Park, Ballincollig, Co. Cork

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Pádraig McKeever, 10 Kilteragh Road, Foxrock, Dublin 18

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Clíona Ní Shúilleabháin, 84 Carysfort Downs, Blackrock, Co Dublin
Comment: "The post office should be saved!"

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Fiona & Ger O'Neill, Garnish
(601)

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Fidelma Ni Mhuirgheasa, Sandyford, Dublin 
Comment: "Please save Bere Island Post office".

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Diarmuid Claridge, Slieverue, Co. Kilkenny 

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Deirdre McNamara, Cheekpoint, Co Waterford

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Lukasz Gruszka, 6b Priory Close, N14 4AS London

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Margaret Thorp
Comment: "I support the retention of your post office and the upgrade required".

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Brendan O'Sullivan, Goulds Hill, Mallow, Co Cork

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Mary Power

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Evelyn O'Sullivan, 8 Highfields, Carrigaline, Co. Cork

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Sean O' Shea, 51 Cairn Woods, Mallow, Co. Cork 

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Peter McKenna, 15 Ballyogan Avenue, Carrickmines, Dublin 18

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Maura,Bob and Colm Lynch, Liverpool
Comment: "The Post Office is vital for the Island Community". 

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Maria Priebs, London, UK

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Maeve and Ekke Priebs-Harrington, Ballinakilla, Bere Island
Comment: "We support the cause to keep the Bere Island Post Office open. It provides an essential service to the community". 

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Kevin Kenneally 

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Barbara Kenneally

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Rory Kenneally

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Sorcha Kenneally

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Olan Kenneally

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Christine Lovatt - Terrigal, NSW, Australia
Comment: "I have a house on the island and come over for several months every year. The Post Office is an essential part of life for islanders and visitors too. Please save it".

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Kristey Harrington, (Caobach) Riverside Co, California, USA
Comment: "Please keep the Post Office open".

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Fergus Rooney, Malahide, Co Dublin

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Ute & Robert Passau, An St. Swidbert 34, Germany, 40489, Dusseldorf

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Cllr. Diarmaid Murphy, Bantry TC
Comment: "The autotmation of the post office on Bere Island is key to the tourist industry and visiting boats. Its a great idea and should be implemented".

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O’Donovan Family, 5 Hillcrest, Kinsale
Comment: "We visit the island every year and always send our postcards from the post office!!"

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Kathy Bacon, 4238 Holborn Avenue, Annandale, VA 22003
Comment: "Please keep this post office open".

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Eimear Aherne, 26 Pairc na Greine, Dromahane, Mallow, Co. Cork 

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Louise Aherne, 26 Pairc Na Greine, Dromahane, Mallow, Co. Cork 

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Cian Curran, Galway City

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Peter and Siobhan Power, Knockanore, Co. Waterford

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Coletta Darnall (of the O' Sullivan Family), 19550 N Grayhawk Dr. 2003, Scottsdale, Arizona, 85255 USA.

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David O' Sullivan Greene

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Anne,Jack,Sean,Kieran,Aidan,Liam and Aisling Sullivan, The Strand,Bere Island Co.Cork

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Inge Relph, Lynches Cottage, Dzogchen Beara
Comment: "A post Office is a vital service to the Bere community - Please save it and upgrade it". 

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Claire O Shea, Adrigole, Beara, Co. Cork

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Peter Evans, Flat 110, The Golden Residence, 340 Lamphun Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand 5000
Comment: "I visit the island every year my Mother Mary Cecilia Sullivan (Barule) was born there. My sister Christine Lovatt has a house there. The post office has always been the hub of community life". 

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Brendan Hall, San Francisco CA
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Maura & Padraic Cunningham,Westport Co.Mayo

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Owen Furniss, 40 Broadford Crescent, Ballinteer, Dublin 16
Comment: " I would like to give my support to the campaign to keep the Post Office on Bere Island open.
It would be a tragedy if this facility were to be removed and would cause great hardship for those forced to go to the mainland to conduct basic transactions". 
(550)

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Steve O' Sullivan, Cape Town, South Africa
Comment: "As I grew up in the post office in the Village and it was our life line to the outside world, I cant believe that the authorities are seriously considering closing the post office which means so much to the islanders. PLEASE KEEP IT OPEN!!"

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Nuala Dineen
Comment: "Please Keep". 

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Matt Padwick, Director, Dzogchen Beara Retreat Centre, Garranes, Allihies, West Cork

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Sarah Kate McSweeney, Aisling Geal, Coolea, Macroom, Co.Cork

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Muireann McSweeney, Aisling Geal, Coolea, Macroom, Co.Cork

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Danny McSweeney, Aisling Geal, Coolea, Macroom, Co.Cork

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Mairead McSweeney, Aisling Geal, Coolea, Macroom, Co.Cork

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Donna Sullivan, 828 Blair St.Huntington, WV 25704

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James Holland, Cork

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Darragh, Orla, Evelyn & Conall Kingston, Ballingarry, Belgooly, Co. Cork
Comment: "Bere Island needs an automated Post Office. Upgrade and maintain the existing basic services on the island instead of cutting them".

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Geraldine Casey, Gearhadiveen, Kenmare, Co. Kerry

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Richard E. Hegarty, Stoneham, Massachusetts, 02180, USA

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Una Cunningham, Kilmakenny, Corriga, Carrgallen, Co Leitrim

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Bill and Susan Griffith Co Cork
Comment: "As  frequent visitors we strongly support this petition to keep open and improve the  Post Office".

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Donal Cronin, Ballyduane, Mungret, Co. Limerick
Comment: "Should we all move to Dublin?!"

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Barry Duggan, Castletroy, Limerick

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The Kent Family, Ballygarron, Annestown, Co. Waterford
Comment: "Please upgrade the Bere Island Post Office to ensure the island community remains vibrant".

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Sheila Cronin, Apt. 5E, No. 4 Church Street, Cobh, Co. Cork

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Brid Callanan, 3 The Mews, Aherla, Co Cork

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Lisa Mullane, Mark Éire B.V. Coolea, Macroom, Co. Cork

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Sharon Burke, Cork
Comment: "A vital service to the community-please keep it open".

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Jean Glendon, Rerrin, Bere Island

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Jackie Gowran, 2 The Orchards, Kinsale

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Stephen & Anna Murphy-Sullivan, 20 Wilfred Road, Bournemouth, BH5 1ND
Comment: " As a pretty regular visitor, it’s been heartening to see the resurgence of life on the Island over the past 20 years.  I’m sure the closure of the Post Office would be a major blow and impact both locals and tourists".       

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Paul Sullivan, Upminster, England 
Comment: "It’s hard to see how a community would survive without a Post Office".

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James Hanley, Birmingham, England

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Anne Crowley, Rerrin, Bere Island, Co. Cork 

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Joe Aston, Horseshoe Cottage, Sherkin Island, Co.Cork
Comment: "A post office is a key component of any community, especially an island one....."
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Dominic & Margaret Sullivan, Shanagorth, Castletownbere

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Frances and Noel Johnston, Mallow

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Iris O'Ferrall, Cabinteely, Dublin 18
Comment: "How will the elderly get their pensions if the Post Office is not there".

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Séamus Ó Cnáimhsí, Árainn Mhór, Co. Dhún na nGall

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Ann O'Driscoll (Newcestown Co Cork)
Comment: "It is imperative to have a post office in all rural villages and towns and especially on an island. The community is reliant on this service and deserves to be provided with same. “Keep the Post Office Open”!

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Harold & Ruth Wann, "Rowington", South Place, The Burnaby, Greystones, Co. Wicklow

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Siobhán Hanley, Camden Rd., Crosshaven, Co. Cork
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Sarah Crowley, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork 

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Mary Jo Walsh, SouthWestWalks Ireland, 28 The Anchorage, Tralee, Co.Kerry, Ireland
Comment: Please keep rural and island life alive as without them we don't have a tourist industryon which many of these communities thrive.  For  modern living, public services such as the post office must be kept up to date as a social service for all communities which should be treated equally. All rural Ireland wants is EQUALITY which is being eroded every day by state penny pinching. Keep up the fight!

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Nuala Walsh,Derreceveen,Bere Island
Comment: "Post Bank is a top priority".

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James Anthony William Walsh(jimmy)Rerrin ,Bere Island
Comment: "The loss of modern facilities to acess money is a major problem here on the island  it entails having to go out to town ,its essential we have the facility on the island".

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James McCann
Comment: "Please add my name to the petition to keep the Post Office open. Even considering closure of this vital service is disgraceful".

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Patricia Lynch, Grange, Douglas, Cork 
(500)

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Ray Marshall, 3 Royal Terrace West, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin
Comment: "Have visited Bere Island twice this summer......please keep the post office open". 

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Katie (Killen) Verdon, 42 Milford, Old Yellow Walls Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin

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Margaret Harrington(Crowley), 68 Kingsway, Petts Wood, Kent

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Michael English, Ahabrock, Eyeries, Beara

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Anne Hurley, Cork
Comment: "It would be a great loss if the post office were not upgraded. We must do all we can to save such an important service".

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Mike Reid, Bere Island
Comment: " 'Because i need to post letters..."

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Michael & Sara Sullivan, 107 Chevron Crescent Whangamata New Zealand
Comment: "I wish to to sign the petition to keep the Bere Island Post Office open as I am sure its closure will have a very damaging effect on the residents of this isolated Island in particular the elderly".

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Nora Jean Hall, 20 Rockaway Ave, San Francisco CA

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Carmel Hall, 20 Rockaway Ave, San Francisco CA
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James (Sonny) Murphy

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Sheila Ashmore, High Wycombe, England
Comment: "The Post Office is vital to any rural community, please computerise". 

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Antonio Sosa
Comment: "We all know the Post Office is vital for any isolated community of this size. We sign for keeping it. We sign for community life to continue". 

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Carmel Kelly Palmer
Comment: "Please institute a computerised system within the existing Post Office in order to maintain this public service for the people of Bere Island and surroundings.  It is part of tradition and immersed in the landscape and its people. An important facility as well as the social aspect where everyone gathers and meets in this one place that binds its inhabitants together as one.  This is the main stay of the place and has to be retained at all costs.  Please do so".

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Mary English, Ahabrock , Eyeries , Beara

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Maurice O' Keeffe, Skibbereen

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Lindsey AllenMcCarthy Insurance Group, 2 & 3/4 South Mall, Cork
Comment: "I agree"

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Callan WatkinsMcCarthy Insurance Group, 2 & 3/4 South Mall, Cork
Comment: "I agree… save the post office!"

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Diarmuid Holly, Cork

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Denise Doolan, McCarthy Insurance Group, 2 & 3/4 South Mall, Cork

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Linda Byrne, Cork

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Yvonne Kelly, 1 Riverview Gardens, Ballyvolane, Cork

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Brendan Harrington
Comment: "I would like to add my name to the petition in favour of keeping the Post Office open I can't imagine the inconvenience it would bring to the Bere Island residents, especially the senior citizens. Please keep it open!!"

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Jim Hanley, 20 Geraldine Place, Albert Rd, Cork
Comment: "An automated post office is essential for locals and visitors to Bere Island". 

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John Hanley, Churchtown, Dublin 14

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Catriona Hanley, 4 Centenary Crescent, Greenmount, Cork 

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Val Jones, Seabury Pk, Malahide
Comment: "Save Bere Island Post Office". 

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Ian Glendon, Blackrock, Co. Dublin

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Sharon McKeon
Comment: "Yes to the computerised Post Office in Bere Island".

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Charles King, Brooks Hansen, WME Entertainment, LLC

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Michael Harrington Jack Bere island

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Amy Meade  Cloughland Bere Island

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Sarah Guenter-O'Sullivan, 924 2nd St. E, Saskatoon, Sask, Canada S7H 1R1
Comment: "As a frequent visitor with family on the Island, I know how important it is to keep this post office open"

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Deirdre Cunningham, Westport, Co. Mayo

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Una Crowley, Rerrin, Bere Island, Co Cork
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Gary Cunningham, Westport, Mayo

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Martin Walsh,Ballynaneening, Crosshaven. Co.Cork
Comment: "This post office is vital to the island and must be kept open". 

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Gill James, Glengarriff
Comment: " How can this be? There are people who live on this island. These people pay taxes, both on income and every time they spend money on food etc. Is it not a basic need to have a post office.... how can anyone consider it reasonable to deprive this community of such a vital service? Perhaps it si time to reconsider"

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Brendan and Dawn Meade  Richmond London

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Paddy & Josephine Harrington, Ballinakilla

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Suzanne & Aide O' Sullivan,  Castletownbere

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Jack Sullivan, Kissinger, St. Augustine, Florida

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Roger Ewing, P.O. Box 1323, Morro Bay, Ca. 93443, USA
Comment: "A Community's Post Office is what helps connect it to the outside world; and in this, the 21st Century, I see no reason to separate Bere Island from the rest of the world. Having visited there a number of times, I am honored to add my name to the petition to keep the Rerrin Post Office alive..."

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Grainne Rourke
Comment: "the island needs a post office!".

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Katie Hall, San Francisco, California
Aaron Molinari, San Francisco, California

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Jean Scott.71 Glenageary Park, Glenageary, Co Dublin
Comment: "I wish to sign the petition to have Bere Island Post Office upgraded and therefore kept open for the people of Bere Island". 

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Stellamarie Hall, San Francisco, California

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Timothy Caulfield, San Francisco, California

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Tim Brophy & Therese Burke 

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Shane O' Connor, Cork 

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Mark Grady, Kirknewton, Edinburgh

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Neil Hanley, Camden Rd, Crosshaven, Co. Cork 

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Marion O' Rourke, Rochestown, Cork
Comment: "Both my parents are from Bere Island and all my family love Bere Island.  Please don’t close the Post Office it is a vital lifeline for those people living there and depending on it. If you care to visit Bere Island you will understand why it’s so important to keep the Post Office open".

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Ronnie Simpson, Edinburgh

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Frank Lynch, Chelmsford Village, Model Farm Road, Cork 
(440)

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Peter and Beverly Killen, "Padua", Grove Rd., Malahide, Co. Dublin

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Susan Whitty, 5 Pembroke Heights, Pembroke Wood, Passage West, Co. Cork

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John & Alice O'Neill, Derrymihan West, Castletownbere, Co. Cork

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Sarah Walker
Comment: "The Post Office in Rerrin, Bere Island faces possible closure if it is not upgraded and made automated. This would be a huge loss to the island. The community of Bere Island need to save the Post Office for the good of the local people. Please upgrade and automate the Bere Isaland Post Office".

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Samantha Dockrell, Sandyford, Dublin 18

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Rebecca O'Sullivan London

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Jonathan Dockrell, Dublin

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Fina Dalton, Dublin / Ballinakilla

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Monica & Ashley O' Sullivan, Saskatchewan, Canada & Derrycreeveen, Bere Island (Granddaughter of Maria & Cornelius O' Sullivan, Condy)
Comment: "The Post Office is the commercial heart of the Island just as the Church is the soul. This can not be closed it must remain open and be upgraded to support the decent hardworking people of Bere Island".

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Anne Mc Nally

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Catherine Millard, Glenera, Garnish, Beara, Co. Cork 

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Martin Thorp, 70 Kill Abbey, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
Comment: "I wish to sign the petition to upgrade and to keep the Bere Island Post Office". 

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Pat & Josephine Walsh, Bray, Co. Wicklow
Comment: "The post office is a key facility on the island and even in these tough financial times, An Post and the government between them must find the resources to keep it going, if their commitment to maintaining island life is to mean anything".

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Sean Hanley, Crosshaven, Co. Cork
Comment: "Surely an island Post Office would be the last to be closed – It would make perfect sense to upgrade and automate the Post Office to provide services which are taken for granted on the mainland".

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Christina Hall, Cloughland, Bere Island, Co. Cork 

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Denis Hurley, Inchreaugh, Dunmanway, Co Cork
Comment: "Keep the bere island Post office opened every Community needs one. It's what a part of the community is".

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Noreen King (nee O'Sullivan) - Broad Lawn, New Eltham, London SE9 3XE
Comment: "The Post Office is vital for the local community & visitors to Bere Island".

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Mairead O' Reilly, Inis Oirr, Oileain Arann, Cuan na Gallimhe

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Noel Guinan, Santry Cross, Dublin 9
Comment: "I support the retention of Bere Island PO. We need to do whatever we can to preserve island life, both for the local community and tourists alike". 

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Anna King, 18 Charleston Avenue, Ranelagh, Dublin 6

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Marie Duffin, Dennistown, Murrintown, Co. Wexford

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Aidan Moriarty, 35 Avondale Court, Blackrock, Co. Dublin

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Dick Waide, St.Anthony's,Ardsallagh, Youghal

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Mary and Jeremiah Murphy, Roy St, Swampscott, Ma

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Jerry Murphy

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Katie and Dan Arrington, Salem, Ma

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Jeanine Morey
Comment: "I visited the island and was delighted with the service at the Post Office. PLEASE so many things are being set aside for the fast pace of life. I am signing the petition to KEEP THE POST OFFICE OPEN".

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Michael and Mary Downey,  Castletownbere
Comment: "Wishing you every success in your campaign".

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Oscar Daly, Ballinakilla, Bere Island

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Clive Scott, Glenageary, Co. Dublin

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Mel Cronin
Comment: "Please add my name to the petition to keep the post office open. It is an important part of village life for all communities and none more so than an island one".

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Randy Ralston, Glendasan Cottage, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow

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Dianna Wickern, 11015 Reyes Canyons, Helotes, Texas 78023 USA
Comment: " I would like to sign this petition to keep the post office open. It would be a great disservice to that community and to many who have roots there to lose it".
(400)

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Shane Cronin, 96 The Hibernian, The Gasworks, Barrow Street, Dublin 4
Comment: "Closing the post office will only serve to make a rural community even more remote when the island needs every service it can get".

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Gerarldine O'Neill
Natalie Brennan
Philomena O'Neill East End, Castletownbere Co Cork
Comment: "We would like to support to make the Bere Island post office automated as it would be both beneficial for the islander's use and the visitor's to the island".

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Dan and Anna mcAuliffe, Milton, Massachusetts, USA
Comment: "Please add our names to the petition to keep the post office open on Bere Island".

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Jean and Harold Brook, Lotamor, Killiney, Co. Dublin
Comment: "We think it is very sad to close the Bere Island Post Office.  It has been such a blessing to the people of the island especially the older inhabitants and we wish to petition for its retention".

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Aideen Cullen, Killiney, Co. Dublin

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Deirdre Harrington, Goulane, Eyeries

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Claudia Morgan, 2911 Sunset Blvd, Houston, Texas 77005, USA
Comment: "Please do not close the Rerrin Post Office on Bere Island. We are members of an international community that frequently holds weekend/weeklong meetings at our property on the island. As our community grows we expect our visits to the Island and consequently our use of the post office to grow. The post office is an important and necessary amenity. We need its continued services  to be able to maximize the  use of our Island  facilities".

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Dee Pieters
Comment: "The post office is vital for the island community".

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Aaron Byrne, The Web, Unit 2, The Courtyard, Castletownbere, Co. Cork 
Comment: "As I once lived on Bere Island and a post office is a vital and much needed facility. I wish you the best of luck with the Petition".

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Terry Cook
Comment: "I am sad that this beautiful place and its friendly people are threatened with the post office closure. It seems that there is no
where that can be isolated and kept free from the interference of the big picture schemes. Invariably developed by people who are not
directly affected by the plans that they put forward. I would be grateful if the powers that be, reconsider the proposal and
put the people and way of life of the island community first

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Kate Cook, Chester, England
Comment: "An essential part of the community. Having experienced the devastation of many of our post offices in England, it would be a crime to see the island's post office disappear".

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Cathy McCarthy Cottone - Michigan
Comment: " Please don't close the Post Office. For most - this is their link to the world". 

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Sile Byrne, 26 rue Lt Colonel Prévost, 69006, Lyon, France

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Colm O'Riordan, 26, rue Lt Colonel Prévost, 69006 Lyon, France

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John Walsh, Carrigaline ,Co. Cork

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Frank, Pauline, Aaron and Fionn Hanley, Ardagh, Bere Island

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Antonia Hall, 20 Rockaway Avenue San Francisco CA 94127

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Ian Holdship - Dalkey

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Theresa Hennessy, McCarthy Insurance Group, 2/3/4 South Mall, Cork 

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Caroline Holdship - Dalkey

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Derek Napier, Edinburgh

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James Grogan. McCarthy Insurance Gorup, 2 & 3/4 South Mall, Cork

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Ava Glendon, 21 Connaught Place, Wellington Road, Cork

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Cian O' Mahony, Douglas, Cork 

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Stuart Reid, Edinburgh
Comment: " The Post Office is essential to the Island community".

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Carmel O' Mahony, 170 Deerpark, Friars Walk, Cork City

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John Crowley, Rosemount House, Lower Curaaly, Farnanes, Co. Cork 

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Lee Cowie, 7 Durham Grove, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, Scotland, EH19 3EU

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John Harrington, Ferry Operator, Bere Island
Comment: "Its an essential to islanders & tourists alike ,passengers often come to island and ask for the cash point to be told there is none then they just leave again".

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Siobhán & Derek McGeehan Balbriggan Co Dublin

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Joe Sullivan{Doyle} 
Comment: "Bere island needs its Post Office". 

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Eoin O' Connor, Cork 
Comment: " A central part of the community services for the Island needs to be kept alive".

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Michael Dalton, Balinakilla, Bere Island, West Cork

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Oliver Richards, 47 Goldsborough Road, London

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Caroline O' Sullivan, 1927 Tremont Ave, Davenport, IA, 52803, USA
Comment: "My family lives on the island (John Walsh, Derrycreeveen) and we visit quite frequently, especially my parents, Monica and Ashley O'Sullivan.  As a displaced island descendent, I feel that closing the post office would be a terrible loss for the island and it's community". 

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Sheila Mc Nally, Paris, France
Comment: "I am in total support of this petition. What a shame it has to come to that". 

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David Kavanagh

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Denis Boyle, Bandon, Co. Cork 

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Peter O'Reilly, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14
Comment: "The Post Office on Bere Island must remain as it is a vital service for the local community". 

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Angela Sullivan, Derrycreeveen, Bere Island

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Sue Hymas, Wicklow
Comment: "The rural postoffice like any postoffice tends to be the hub of any community, where people meet, chat and communicate personally,locally, nationally and internationally. Post offices are becoming extinct! Save this species and sub-species".

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Marie Kennedy, Passage West, Co Cork
Comment: "Please keep the Bere Island Post Office open for the sake of the community".
(350)

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Ellen O' Leary, (daughter of John O'leary, Bere Island native), 15 Kearney St, Malden, MA 02148
Comment: "Please do not close this post office which is so important to the people of the island.  I have relatives on the island and know they would be devastated by the closure". 

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Dennis and Jane McAuluffe, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Comment: " Please do not close the Rerrin Post Office on Bere Island. We are members of an international community that maintains a hermitage on the island. As our community grows we expect our use of the post office to grow".

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Caroline Fleming

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Roger Layet
Comment: " Closure would not help our Christian meditation community decide to use the island more for retreats, meetings, quiet times".

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Kate Crowley, The Cross, Derricreeveen, Bere Island

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Rokie Thompson, 79 Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4, Ireland
Comment: " Wishing everyone involved with this petition every success with your endeavours". 

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Christine Brown, Ashcroft, 52 Huncote Rd, Narborough, Leicestershire

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Rob Tanner, Douglas, Cork 

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Marie Keaney, Douglas, Cork 

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Oliver Keaney, Douglas, Cork

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Joe Keaney, Douglas, Cork

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Dave Keaney, Douglas, Cork

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Fiona Keaney, Douglas, Cork

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Grainne Keany, Douglas, Cork

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Stephen R. Sullivan, 21588 Sarahills Drive, Saratoga, CA 95070

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Melinda Smallwood, Kingswear, Devon
Comment: "I strongly oppose the closure of Bere Island Post Office". 

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Cornelius Kelly
Comment: " Please keep PO open". 

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Maria Maney, Wright, Daniel Island, SC, USA 

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Maura Mansfield ( O’Sullivan)
Comment: "A Post Office is essential for a community. The effects of such offices being closed in villages throughout the UK is well known over here as the community slowly dies. They do not just act as a post office but also as a shop, a meeting place for all the residents and many other reasons besides, so don’t let them close Rerrin. A concerned ex resident". 
(330)

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Patrick Harrington, Lawrence Cove Marina, Bere Island
Comment: " A post office is a vital and much used facility in any area but even more so for an isolated island community. Please keep and upgrade our post office". 

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Rosie Murphy
Comment: " Please add my name to the petition to keep the Bere Island post office open". 

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Maeve Killen, 15, St. Sylvester Villas, Malahide, Co. Dublin

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Neil Lucey, Gougane Barra Hotel, Macroom, Co.Cork, Ireland
Comment: " Supporting you". 

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Finbarr O'Sullivan-Greene, Filane Middle, Castletownbere

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Danette Mulrine
Comment: " Please add my name to the petition to save the Bere post office.  Important to any community, it is vital to small communities".

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Pauline Peters WCCM, Australia
Comment: " As an Australian who has visited Bere Island and enjoyed the hospitality of the community I know how vital the PO is to the life and economy of the island and to visitors. The World Community for Christian Meditation has held international retreats for young people on the island and we hope to hold other retreats and meetings there in the future and a computerised post office is vital for overseas visitors. Our Director Fr Laurence Freeman OSB spends part of the year there and as an international community we need easy access for receiving and sending international documents and mail". 

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Sue Mullan, 1-3 Alexandra Road, Clevedon, North Somerset BS21 7QF
Comment: " I endorse the request that a Post Office should remain on Bere Island and be automated". 

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Mike & Mary Sullivan, Bere Island

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Richard Cahill, Waterford, Ireland
Comment: " The post office must be kept open as a vital service to the residents
and visitors to Bere Island".

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David Hall, Sydney, Australia
Comment: " "The upgrade of the post office to be automated is crucial to the economy and business of a small community like Bere Island". 

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Cllr. Danny Crowley, Faha West, Adrigole, Beara, Co. Cork 

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Claire & Shane Kenny, Greystones, Co. Wicklow

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Stephen and Jennifer Hunter ,Wicklow

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Remco Kranendonk, WUR - Alterra, Postbus 47, 6700 AA Wageningen
Comment: " I do support this initiative".

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John, Mary, Aisling, Aidan O'Shea, Rossmore, Clonakilty, Co Cork
Comment: " Closing down the Post Office in Bere Island would be devestating to the community.  We had our local Post Office closed recently in Rossmore with massive consequences, especially for the elderly in a rural community. It was the focal point in our village.  Perhaps An Post will rethink and automate this vital facility which is so important to the local people and visitors to Bere Island".

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John & Min Zhu Walsh, Derrycreeveen, Bere Island
Comment: " It is essential that the Post Office is Automated & kept open, if we are not to become second-class citizens".

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Adrian Wilde, Drogheda, Co Louth
Comment: " Perhaps some of the money used to re-lawn Leinster House or a small part of the millions blown storing the unused electronic voting equipment could be diverted to provide a vital service to a remote community’.

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Patricia Moore, 7323 11 Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117, USA
Comment: " Please retain this post office to serve the residents of Bere Island".

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Noreen C. Orlando, New Rochelle, NY 10801

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Andrew Killen, 6 Marino Park Avenue, Marino, Dublin 3

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Betsy Hall, 9 Brook Drive, Hope Valley, RI 02832

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Maureen McCarthy Gazzaniga and Donald Gazzaniga
Comment: " Please add our names to the petition. Every community needs a functioning
post office".
(300)

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Bill & Mary Lou Cahalane, Lynn, MA USA
Comment: " Please keep the Bere Island Post Office open for all the locals, visitors, and those who want to keep in touch with the island people".

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Joan McGrath Floegel, 2655 Ultra Vista Dr. Maitland, FL, US
Comment: "I want to add my name to the petition to keep the Bere Island post office open, my roots are there". 

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Deacon Francis B. Orlando, Lauragh, Cummers, Co. Kerry

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Alexx Henry (Grandparents Henry and Mary Maney, both born on the island.) 3934 Cumberland Ave, Los Angeles CA 90027

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Patrick J.O' Leary, Reading, Ma. 01867, USA

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Jane O' Connell

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Sean Lillis, Dublin

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Denis, Sinead, Sean, Cormac, Fionnuala and Caoimhuala Whelan, Rodeen Castletownbere, Co.Cork

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Anne Murphy, Hayes, Middlesex

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Mary O' Donncha, 10 Silverdale Rd, Ballinlough, Cork
Comment: "The closure of Bere island post office would be a severe blow to the people of this island.  Everything possible must be done to ensure that there will be a post office in existance as long as there are people on the island".

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Clive Barker, Le Noil, Mahe, Seychelles
Comment: " Post Offices are very important for small island communities. Keep the Bere Island Post Office open".

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Kathleen O' Brien Blair, 595 SW Ruby Court, McMinnville, OR 97128
Comment: " A rural community still needs Post Office, not just to receive mail, which is still the *only* avenue for such, but also as a hub for people to meet, discuss the latest local news and gossip, and in general preserve their local rural Island culture.   The Post master (or mistress) in a community knows a great deal of information about the local culture, people and so forth, which is never written down, but nevertheless, remains a vital (if unorthodox in the traditional sense) Tradition Bearer of the local corporate memory. Please keep this very important Post Office".

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Paul Forde, Kilmurry, Lissarda Co. Cork

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Margaret & John Dollard, Dangan, Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny
Comment: "P.O. has to be upgraded for the future generations!"
(280)

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Aisling Lillis, Dublin/ Ballinakilla

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Cliona Murphy, 39 Fernwood, Glyntown, Glanmire, Co.Cork

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Diane Harrington, Cork

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Peggy Harrington, New Jersey,  USA
Comment: " Please keep the Bere Island Post Office in business".

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Tara Vernon

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Tim and Liz Murphy and Family, Castletownbere

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Mrs Melinda Smallwood, Belmont, Lower Contour Road, Kingswear, Dartmouth, Devon TQ6 0AL.
Comment: "I strongly oppose the possible closure of Bere Island Post Office".

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Eileen McClelland, Marblehead, Massachusetts USA
Comment: "Please find a way to keep the post office on Bere Island open for both the residents and the visitors".

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Phil and Fionnuala Harrington Bere Island
Comment: " Please save our post office we would all be lost without it!"

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Dean Harrington Harte, Bere Island

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Aaron Harrington, Bere Island

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Lorraine Harrington, Bere Island

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Gary B. Sullivan, MD, Dunderry Chateau du Gravier, La Guerche sur L'aubois, 18150 Cher, France
Comment: "Closing the post office on an island is a death sentence to any island community. Why does the government want to depopulate Bere Island? Private investors have recently committed serious capital to the Castletownbere area. The world economy will reinvigorate and Bere Island will prosper. (If it has a post office!)"

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Clement Sauvé, 401- 55 Wellesley St. East, Toronto M4Y2T6, Canada
Comment: "I am writing to support your efforts to save the post office from possible closure. I am the Chair of the Guiding Board of the World Community for Christian Meditation. Our community maintains a small hermitage on the island for use by our leaders".

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Steve Campbell
Comment: " As a frequent visitor I am completely opposed to the closure of Bere Island Post Office. The needsof the community of this island should be considered seriously since there is a deep body of sea water between the inhabitants and the mainland, where the nearest Post office is situated in Castletownbere.The value of the Post Office goes far beyond that of processing bill payments, postage, savings and social benefits, since the island people and visitors here both enjoy and benefit from the community connection, communication and support that makes it an integral part ofisland life.The modernisation of the Post Office processing would increase the volume and value of transactions and I do not believe that the costs involved would be in any way comparable for any modern business model".

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Craig Gibbs, Swords, Co. Dublin

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Karen Harrington, Swords, Co. Dublin

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Gillian O Neill (nee Brennan)
Comment: " Keep the Bere Island Post office".

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Barbara Mahoney, 66 Main Street, Wakefield, MA USA

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Kathleen Stewrt, 40 Roy St, Swampscott, MA 01907, USA
Comment: "Hello, my mother was Elizabeth Harrington from Cloughland, Bere Island and I have many relatives on the island.  The island has an active community and needs the service the post office provides for them".

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John Hurley, San Francisco, California

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Rita Manning, New Rochelle, NY, USA
Comment: "Keep the hub of the community".

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Paudie & Christina O’Sullivan-Darb, Filane West, Castletownbere

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Roger and Maureen Maloney, Wakefield, MA USA 
Comment: " We are both descendents of Co. Cork and feel the Peninsula deserves to have an automated Post Office and is in tune
with the 21st Century!!  Thank you".

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John McAuliffe, 8 Link Rise, Markfield, Leicester, LE67 9TY
Comment: "Please do not close the Post Office on Bere Island. Communities deserve local facilities".
(250)

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Teresa Ellen Vaughn, Anaheim, California 92805

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David J. Creedon, Horgan Barrett & Co. Evergreen House, Congress Road, Cork 
Comment: "Please keep this post office open".

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Niall O'Reilly; Cork City

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Seán Brennan, Ardagh
Comment: "I fully support the drive to keep  the Post Office  on Bere Island as it is  vital link to the future  development of this  island community".

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Marie O' Shea
Comment: "Please save the Post office in Bere Island Co Cork. Rural Communities & especially the Islands depend so much on a Local Post Office. It is a vital service to all communities & should not be closed or down graded".

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Sean & Mary Harrington, Cloyne Co.Cork

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Marion Harrington, Cloyne Co.Cork

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Eileen Devereux, London

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Jimmy Crowley, Rerrin, Bere Island, Beara, Co. Cork

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Lorraine Callery, Clondulane, Fermoy, Co. Cork 

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Donal Waide & Family, Avon St, Somerville, MA 02143, USA
Comment: " As a child we visited the Island on many occasions and sending a post card home was part of the whole experience.  A Post Office can be the lifeblood of a small community.  The Irish Government should be preserving communities not destroying them.  It's a integral part of who we are".

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Frank Dollard Co. Kilkenny
Comment: "Bere Island needs a post office, simple as that".

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Tony and Nora Hall, Lawrence Cove, Bere Island
Comment: "Let's keep the island alive". 

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James Healy, 13 Abbey Park Grove, Clane, Co. Kildare

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Ruth O' Sullivan, Belfast

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Helen Waide, St.Anthonys, Ardsallagh, Youghal, Co. Cork
Comment: " Please upgrade and retain P.O. for the people and visitors on Bere Island".

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Paul Sidley, 24, Little Copse Chase, Basingstoke, UK

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Lynda Foley, Wicklow Town
(230)

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Anna Riddell, Bere Island

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Richard Boate of 81 Dale View Park, Ballybrack, Co Dublin
Comment: " I wholeheartedly support the local residences in their petition to keep their Post Office open".

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Kieran O Connell, Barnhill Park, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

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Mike Crowley, Rerrin, Bere Island

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Jim & Veronica Crowley, Rerrin, Bere Island 

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Jean O' Sullivan

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Rose Carr, Apartado 697, Vale do Lobo, Almancil, Portugal
Comment: "To many the lifeblood of any community is its Post Office. It is the key communication medium and focal point for its inhabitants. Telephones and the internet have their place but they cannot provide a solution for every requirement; you cannot electronically "post" every letter nor can you get cash. There are quite enough insidious pressures on people today; plenty of reasons why they are driven apart and to lose the services of a Post Office will only add greatly to those malign influences and , therefore, should be resisted by every lawful means possible. Bere Island is a wonderful jewel in Ireland's west coast and Rerrin Post Office should be retained for both local inhabitants and the many visitors to the island". 

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Patricia Daly
Comment: "I would like to add my name to the online petition to 'Save Bere Island Post Office'.  The Post Office along with the Church and the School is the heart of any community and it is unthinkable that anybody would even think of closing a Post Office - especially on an Island. GOOD LUCK".

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Barry and Mary Harrington, Scart, Rossmacowen, Beara

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Susan Murphy Castletownbere

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Norma O'Neill Collins & Denis Collins, Knockbrack, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick
Comment: "I strongly support the petition to have the post office in Bere Island automated.  It is crucial for the future growth and development for the island along with ensuring it’s sustainability for life on the island.  This is a basic right and everything must be done to ensure that this services remains on the Island.  It is forward we need to go, not backwards". 

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Vince Power & Family, Brandyhall, Castletownbere, Co. Cork 

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Aoife Finnegan, Kenmare

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Pat King, Mayo
Comment: "A post office is the heart of Island Life and must remain just that. Let Bere Island keep its Post Office".

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Siobhan Ahern, O' Donoghue Ring Hotel Group

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Tony Glavin, Kilmagner, Co. Cork
Comment: " I fully support efforts to have the PO automated. This will allow greater access to cash via the online banking and is essential in a modernj age". 

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Jane Lowe, PO Box 98, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6AN
Comment: "It would be tragic if this community were to be deprived of its Post Office.  This is an essential service both to the island's community and to its tourists and it is unthinkable to withdraw it".

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Siobhaun, Kenmare, Co. Kerry

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Josephine Mc Guinness

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Mary and Kevin Batie, Gloucester, England and Ardragh, Bere Island

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Richard Fitzgerald, Kerry

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Michael & Mary Martin-Sullivan, Castletownbere, Co. Cork

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Rebecca Brewin, World Community for Christian Meditation (came to Bere Island on retreat)

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Ken Miller, Romford, Essex, UK
Comment: "Small Post Offices are the hub of most rural communities. There loss can herald the loss of the communities identity". 

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Eamon O Maonaigh, Crawford street, Bruff, County Limerick
Comment: " A great Island for writing songs on. Yes the post office needs updating for all concerned". 
(200)

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R & S Scott, 66 Dorney Court, Shankill, Co. Dublin 

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Nick Widdows, 51 Russell Drive, Whitstable CT5 2RG, UK

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Julian Wilson, 80 Shipbrook Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7HB

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Jim O' Sullivan, Droum South, Castletownbere, Co. Cork 

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Brendan Lotty

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Louise Murphy, Castletownbere

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Antony Rose, Stonehill Way, Brixworth, Northamptonshire, NN6 9LW, England
Comment: "I should like to express my concern at the news that the Post Office on Bere Island faces possible closure. This is a most valuable service to the islanders but also visitors. I have used the service on my trips to the island and feel it would be sad if this facility was discontinued".

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Joanna Riddell, Lawrence Cove, Bere Island
Comment: "Please save this post office, this is a much needed service for Bere Island".

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Steve & Una White, Four Directions, Park,  Waterfall, Castletownbere

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Jennie & Greg White, The Stables, Milton House, Bandon, Co. Cork 

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Jane Pendlenton

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Jan O' Sullivan, 28 Mount Prospect Grove, Clontarf, Dublin 3

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Marc and Carina Jeisy, Garnish, Beara

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Rona Allen, The Admiral's House, Lawrence Cove, Bere Island, Co. Cork 

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Mark & Liana Forsyth, 3 Braganza, Athy Rd, Carlow, Ireland
Comment: " We support the upgrading and retention of Bere Island Post Office".

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Marie Noel Coleman, Rodeen, Castletownbere

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John Walsh, Bere Island
Comment: "Islands need every opportunity that they can get to ensure their survival into the future and the automation of the post office in Rerrin would give local people and businesses access to basic services that are taken for granted if you lived anywhere else". 

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Sheila Walsh, Bere Island
Comment: "Please automate the post office on Bere Island, we need it".

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Adam, Laura and Aoife Walsh, Bere Island
Comment: "We want to grow up on Bere Island and be able to have access to a Banklink machine like children living on the mainland".

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Maura Cronin, Mary Immaculate College, Limerick
Comment: "Closing the post office will kill the island". 

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Helen Riddell, Bere Island
Comment: "Please keep our post office!". 

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Regina Tully, Durrus, Co. Cork 
Comment: "Please keep the post office open".

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Gerard Harrington, Rivervalley Court, Swords, Co. Dublin
Comment: "An automated Post Office is essential to life on Bere Island to both locals & visitors alike". 
(170)

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John Liston, Chalet No 2, Bere Island 

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Catryn Power, Cork Co. Archaeologist, 31 The Cloister, Carrigrohane, Ballincollig
Comment: "Keep the island and the post office alive by automating it….".

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Tony Murphy,Bere Island

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Maria Sullivan, Bere Island

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Stephen Cawley  Ballincollig Co Cork
Comment: "i support this petition to keep the post office on bere island as it is part of the local heritage and a vital link for the elderly on the island who cannot travel to the mainland". 

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Carmel Murphy-Kotyan, 12 James St, Arlington, MA, USA

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Coryn Gooch. Victoria, Canada
Tony Gooch, Victoria, Canada
Comment: " Please add our names to the petition to save the Bere Island post office.....we feel it is necessary that the current post office be upgraded, not closed down.  Bere Island has a vibrant year round community and the post office offers a necessary service catering to all the residents". 

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Fiona McCafferty, Stranorlar, Co. Donegal

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Wolfgang & Ann Eckarty (nee Killen), Christophorusweg 7, 14476 Gross Glienicke, Germany
Comment:" We hope that the bere island post office will be retained and upgraded".

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Dr Aine Furlong, Lecturer in French and language education, Waterford Institute of Technology, Cork Rd., Waterford
Comment: "A computerised post office offers a wide variety of services to its customers, including banking, obtaining a passport,paying bills, TV
licence, rent DVDs, etc. Don't deprive Bere island of these services, they are part of our daily life". 

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Chris Furlong

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Kay Donnelly, Dolphin Square, Youghal, Co Cork
Comment: "I wish to support the people of Bere Island to keep their local Post
Office". 

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Lizann Gorman

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Trevor Leacy

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Greg Harrington 

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Lavina Harrington 

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Michael Harrington

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Julie Harrington
(150)

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Katie Murphy, Rerrin, Bere Island

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Hugh Barry, Kilbrittain & Greenane
Comment: "Although it serves a small permanent population, its role is considerably augmented during the tourist season. The availability of an expanded function, automated post office would be of real benefit to a relatively remote and isolated island community".

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Michael Killen, Malahide, Co. Dublin
Comment: "I wish to sign the petition to computerise the Post Office on Rerrin, Bere Island and to retain it on the Island. The Post Office provides an essential service to the Island community and its removal would have a terrible effect on that community. Island communities are already struggling in the downgrading of so many services in our present society, the loss of the Post Office and its services to the Island will make life so much more arduous for the Islanders".

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Sue Booth-Forbes, Eyeres, Beara, Co. Cork
Comment: " Please save this service!"

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Linda Searraigh, Comhar na nOileán Teo, Inis Oírr, Oileáin Árann, Co. na Gaillimhe

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Shane McCarthy, Rodeen, Castletownbere, Co. Cork 

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Emma Brennan, Cabra, Dublin 7

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Brian Murphy Crowthorne Berkshire, England

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Marie Hennessy, Ballylanders, Co. Limerick

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Noreen Angland, 40 The Cresent, Old Quarter, Ballincollig, Co. Cork 

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Noel Forde, Blue Sky GMAC Financial Services, Main Street, Castletownbere, Co. Cork 

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Paul J. Stevens, Castletownbere

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Aileen, Jane and Eoin O' Connell, Landsborough Close, Moneygourney, Douglas, Cork
Comment: "The economic and social existence of Bere Island depends on maintaining and upgrading Rerrin Post Office". 

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Mark McCarthy, Editor Marine Times Newspaper, Cranny Rd, Inver, Co. Donegal

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Aisling Murphy, Clonfadda, Macroom, Co. Cork 

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Mairead Mac Namara,Kenmare,Co Kerry

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Declan O'Connell, 8 Landsborough CLose, Moneygourney, Douglas, Cork

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Lorna Lee, Failte Ireland
(130)

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Liz Taylor, Skerries, Co. Dublin 
Comment: "I wish to support the call for automation of the Post Office in Rerrin village on Bere Island, a vital and necessary service for both locals and visitors". 

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David Taylor, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5SZ

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Brigetta Brannigan, Drakelands, Co. Kilkenny

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Orla Halligan. Mayo

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Iris van Zanten
Comment: "To close the postoffice in Rerrin Bere island would be a huge loss". 

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Ella Harrington, Church Gate, Castletownbere

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Paddy O Conor, Scoil Phobail Bheara, Castletownbere, Co. Cork

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Martin Sheridan
Comment: ", Martin Sheridan, Lower Drumhalla, Rathmullan, Co. Donegal, am signing this petition to have the Post Office in Rerrin maintained as it is crucial to keep the heritage of Island communities alive and the Post Office is a crucial part of the community in a rural environment but even  more so in a rural island community. To remove such a facility from an island community removes part of the heart of the community and thus makes it more difficult for it to survive". 

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Patrick J. Hurley
Comment: "As a frequent visitor to Bere Isl whose occupants I class as family, I would like to pledge my support to their plight! As a source of tourism and tranquillity and all of the locals are so friendly and welcoming, It is shameful that support is not automatic and without question on this subject!  Give them what they want. Every local I ever  requested support from always assisted". 

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Siobhan Ó Dúill, Gaelachas Teo, Gleann maghair, Co. Chorcaí

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Conor Baynes, Aquabroker Ltd., Tuam Road, Galway

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Alexandra, Conall & Abbie Kane, Rodeen, Castletownbere, Co. Cork

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Tracy Dillon, Shrone Cross,Rathmore, Co .Kerry.

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Alasdair and Margaret Ogilvie, 11 Gibsons Road, Stockport, England
Comment: "We have a holiday home at Filane but regularly visit Bere Island when we are home. To maintain and support any community an automated  Post Office is probably the No 1 service needed for all".

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Terena Mackey

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Con and Mary Harrington, 99 Langton Park, Newbridge, Co. Kildare
Comment: "The Post Office is a vital service for every community. An island community should be treated differently from the mainland in the streamlining of Post Office services. The Post Office is a vital part of the community in Bere Island and its closure would cause considerable hardship for many islanders, in particular the older members of the island community. Its automation is crucial to the islanders and those who are dependent on its survival for their livelihood".

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Michael Harrington, Apt 2, 11 Harcourt Terrace, Dublin 2
Comment: "The Post Office is an essential part of daily life on Bere Island and its loss would seriously affect the village and the island community as a whole. Closing the Post Office would be the most regressive step taken in the name of progress since the creamery closed – complete madness".
(110)

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Eugene Glendon, Ardagh, Bere Island, Co. Cork 

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Peter & Maureen O' Sullivan - Greene, Castletownbere
Comment: "Maybe, if the people making the decision on the future of the post office on Bere Island, spent some time on the island they would then have some understanding as to how life on an island and how essential an automated post office is. Having to organise your time around ferry schedules to get to and from the nearest town of Castletownbere must be so different to getting into your car to get about your daily/ weekly needs. Surly in 2009 its forward we need to aim not backwards".

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Karen Scott, Co. Dublin

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John Eagle, Castletownbere, Co. Cork
Comment: "The Bere Island Post Office in Rerrin badly needs to be computerised and kept going. It is vital that offshore islands are allowed proper communication with the shore. If the Post Office in Rerrin was allowed to be closed it would have devastating effect for the islanders there".

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Majella Ní Chríocháin, Bainisteoir/Manager, Comhdháil Oileáin na hÉireann/Irish Islands Federation, Inis Oírr, Árainn, Co. na Gaillimhe
Comment: "The Post Office is a vital focal point for business and social interaction in isolated rural communities, more so in island communities. It makes sense to upgrade the Post Office on Bere Isand so that it can facilitate islanders and visitors alike in banking and carrying out other transactions on the island. An Post should support island communities".

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Silvia Jones, Glenville Park, Glenville, County Cork
Comment: "My trip to Bere Island post office was a real practical delight. It is so nice to get your business done in a nice environment. There are so few postoffices and grocery shops all in one which have retained their character. Please don't get rid of Bere Island Post Office. It's convenient for the Islanders and an added attraction for tourists!". 

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Pamela Horgan

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Eleanor Hughes, Dublin
Comment: " Please keep the post office open it so important to the Island".

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Ned Murphy, Rerrin, Bere Island
Comment: " I believe it is vital that the Post Office be kept in existence on Bere Island . It is vital for both the economic and social fabric of society there".
(100)

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Brian Hayes, Cork

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David Murphy, Murphy's Ferry Service, "Anchorage", Lawrence Cove, Bere Island, Co. Cork
Comment: "I worked on the Murphy's Ferry all summer and the first question every visitor asks when they land on Bere island is "Where can I get cash"?   I have to tell them nowhere on Bere island, they'd have to go back to the mainland!  We need an Automated Post Office in Rerrin as a matter of urgency".

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Eimear Sugrue, Tylough, Kielduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry

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Kate O’Meara, Bray in Co. Wicklow

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Gina Sharpe

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Edel Coughlan, Church Cross, Skibbereen

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James O' Brien, Cork

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Anne Marie Cronin, Cronin's Hideaway, Castletownbere
Comment: " I would like to support the campaign to computerise Bere Island Post Office. The Post office on Bere Island provides a very valuable and essential service and it is vital to the Island community  that this service is upgraded and preserved".

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Deirdre Finn, Middleton

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June Galvin,  2 Kingsbury, Ballinlough Road, Cork
(90)

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Padraig Cleary, May Day Management Consultants Limerick
Comment: "I wish to support the call for the upgrading of this vital facility on the Island".

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Helen O'Halloran, Failte Ireland, 88-95 Amiens Street, Dublin 1

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Laura Crowley, 11 The Moorings, Hartys Quay, Rochestown, Cork

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Breda O Donnell, Killronan, Aran Islands, Co. Galway

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Sinead O Donnell, Killronan, Aran Islands, Co. Galway

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Enda Dirrane, Bungabhla, Inis Mór, Aran Islands, Co. Galway

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Neil Jeffries, 25 Oldcourt, Greenfields, Kilumney Rd, Co. Cork 

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Geraldine Gill, Kilronan, Aran Islands, Co. Galway

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Audrey Murphy, Rerrin, Bere Island, Co. Cork 
Comment: "The Rerrin Post Office is a vital link to services taken for granted as the norm by non Islanders. It provides a fantastic service for people who don't have access to banking and online services. Automation will improve on this

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Lorraine Downey, Super Valu, Castletownbere, Co. Cork 

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Cathy Ní Ghoill, Kilronan, Aran Islands, Co. Galway

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Irene O'Callaghan, Ardaragh West, Bere Island, Co. Cork

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Leonard O'Callaghan, Ardaragh West, Bere Island, Co. Cork 

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Christine O' Donovan, Clonakilty, Co. Cork 

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Michael & Winnie Murphy, Crowthorne, Berkshire, England

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Mandy Stapleton, 234 Blanchardstown Corporate Park 2, Ballycoolin, BlanchardstownDublin 15

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Brenda Corcoran, Mayfield, Cork

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Paul Donovan

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Martin Donovan
(70)

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Emma Donovan

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Helen Donovan

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Timmy Donovan

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Seán Ó Ceallaigh & Dorothee Uí Cheallaigh, Oileán Chléire

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Gail & Niall Mac Allister, West Cork Sailing & Powerboating Centre, Adrigole, Beara, Co Cork
Comment: "Adrigole lost it’s post office and it has made a massive impact on the efficiency of my business, I would hate to see the same thing to happen to an island community.  It would be devastating if it closed.  Improved communications by going computerised is essential for Beara and Bere Island to work effectively

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Annette O’Donoghue, Mallow, Co. Cork 

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Christy O' Sullivan, Waterford (Formerly Ardra, Bere Island)
Comment: "It seems so hypocritical for a government/department to be, on the one hand, stating that its policy is to preserve and help sustain island and rural life and their communities, while, on the other hand, slowly draining the life blood of such communities by severing the arteries that connect them to such vital services as a Post office!!

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Aoife Harrington. 17 Belvedere Road, Dublin 1

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Mairin Ni Fhearraigh, Comharchumann na nOileán Beag, Dún na nGall
Comment: " Is é Oifig an Phoist ceann de na neither atá mar chroílár do phobal tuaithe ar bith. Tá sé tabhachtach go gcoineoidh an Oifig Poist oscailte ar Oileán Bhéara

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Carol Murphy, Murphy's Ferry Service, "Anchorage", Lawrence Cove, Bere Island, Co. Cork 

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Sylvia Glendon, Ardagh, Bere Island

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Joe Cahill,17 Oakley Drive, Earls Court, Waterford

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Stefan Reynolds, 50 Nassau Road, London SW13 9JS
Comment: "Please Keep the Post Office Open, I visit the island regularly and always use it".

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Don Byrne & Ann Harrington Byrne, Jim's Place, Greenane, Bere Island, Co. Cork 
Comment: "We are disturbed to hear that the Bere Island Post Office, an essential part of island life, might be closed. We spend part of every summer on Bere Island, and family and guests use our house other times of the year. Along with our friends and neighbors, we are regular users of the island post office. Please do not take away this important community service".

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Ann Berry (daughter of Maggie Og), 2 Windmill Heights, North Leigh, Witney, Oxon
Comment: " The Post Office is the centre of every community, please don't take that away from the islanders. We lost ours from our small village two years ago, it took that time fighting to get it back, but we won!!!". 

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Nikki Shearer

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Louise Shearer

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Tom Shearer
(50)

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Peter Shearer

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Matthew Shearer

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Francis Shearer

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Sharon Martin Sullivan, Main Street, Castletownbere

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Gary Lowney
Comment: "Bere Island is a fantastic place, whose Post Office is of vital importance to the local people & its visitors. Its automation is crucial to the islands prosperity".  

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Catherine Charrière Meccio, Rue des Petites Buttes 16b, 1180 Rolle, Switzerland

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Pierre Corcoran, London, England

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Martin Egan, 26 Batford Road, Harpenden, Herts, AL5 5AT

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Oliver Todd, 32 Northhampton St, London, N1 2UX
Comment: "The community of Bere Island has been a real inspiration to me (contact via the meditation community). Part of this would certainly be lost without the Post Office as part of it". 

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Helen Lowe, Herts,
Comment: " Please add my name to the petition against the closure of the Post Office on Bere Island.  I strongly object to the proposed plans, which would have a serious and detrimental effect on the island's community and tourist services".

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Thom Kleiss & Family (Switzerland), The American House, Bere Island
Comment: " As frequent visitors of Bere Island, we think the presence of a local post officeis crucial (private mails, business
mails, etc) and we fully support the drive to keep it on Bere Island".

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André Mueller, Klarhorststraße 12, 33613 Bielefeld, Germany

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Esther O' Hara/ Burke, 21 North Street, North Weymouth, MA 02191
Comment: " My name is Esther O' Hara/ Burke....I was born on the island April 5th 1944. I am now living in the United States. I have gone back to visit the island many times, and would hate to see the Post Office closed........

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Annie Bossa, Norwell, MA USA

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Trish Macropoulos, Cork
Comment: "Trish Mcropoulos from Cork here. 100% behind keeping the Post Office on the island. The Post Office is an integral part of any rural and island community". 
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Brendan, Edel, Oisin, Billy, Breandan, Michelagh, Olan & Ultan Murphy, Lawrence Cove, Bere Island, Beara, Co. Cork
Comment: "It is vital for the existence of ourselves and our family that the Bere Island Post Office is kept open and automated. It is a vital link to the outside world and as a small island community trying to survive the Post Office plays a big role in this. 
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Vicki Power, Castletownbere

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Peter Camilleri, London, England

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Geraldine O' Sullivan, Bere Island
Comment: "I have only been living here a few weeks but can easily appreciate how valuable the post office is to Bere Island. It's the focal point of the village. I'm hopign to stay longterm and hope the Post Office will be too". 

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Mary & Tony Camilleri, Sliema, Malta

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Mary Power, Fast Fish 

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John Murphy, Fast Fish
(20)

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Danny Hurley, Fast Fish

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Donal Kelly, Fast Fish

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Catherine Helen Bossa


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Johnny & Theresa Hobbs, Bere Island 


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Fr. Laurence Freeman OSB
Comment: "We might be able to arrange some larger international mailings for our community from Bere Island"

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Laura Power, Development Worker for Bere, Whiddy & Dursey Islands. 


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Eileen Bossa, 20 Captain Vinal Way, Norwell, MA 02061, USA


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James T. Murphy


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Joanna Murphy, Bere Island
Comment: " Give Bere Island its Automated Post Office, its the least we deserve". 
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Patricia Williams, 39 Childwall Mount Road, Childwall, Liverpool, England, L16 7PJ
Comments: "I detail below my name and address and wholeheartedly object to the closure of the Bere Island Post Office, this is a vital part of the community, providing a much needed service.  We regularly visit the Island and am absolutely astounded that such a decision has even been considered!  The Bere Island community need that service"!

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Dawn Ely, aurora3362@yahoo.co.uk 
Comment: " I am completely opposed to the closure of Bere Island Post Office. The needs of the community of this island should be considered seriously since there is a deep body of sea water between the inhabitants and the mainland, where the nearest Post Office is situated in Castletownbere. 
The value of the POst Office goes far beyond that of processing bill payments, postage, savings and scoial benefits, since the island epople and visitors here both enjoy and benefit from the community connection, communication and support that makes it an integral part of island life. 
The modernisation of the Post Office processing would increase the volume and value of transactions and I do not believe that the costs involved would be in any way comparable for any modern business model. 

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Neil Street, 41 Score Lane, Liverpool L16 6AN
Comment: "I am a regular visitor to Bere Island. Amongst other reasons, I am attracted to the Island because of the unspoilt rugged countryside.  One of the reasons it has remained so unspoiled is because of the remoteness of the Island with only a ferry to gain access - no road bridges to bring lots of cars.  However, it is the remoteness of the Island that makes the Post Office such an important facility for residents & visitors alike.  To close the post office would be to deprive the local community & visitors of a very important service that, I assume would then only be available by taking a ferry journey across to the mainland – both expensive and possibly difficult for some of the Island’s elderly residents".

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MICHAEL SMITH, 16 HIGSON COURT, HUDDERSFIELD, HD5 9TG, ENGLAND
Comment: “Bere Island needs it’s Post Office both for the local people and visitors. We are regular guests on the island and always use the Post Office amenities“.

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Samantha Smith, 16 Higson Court, Dalton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 8TG
Comment: "As a frequent visitor to the Bere Island I have seen firsthand how valuable the post office is to the Island.  The people of Bere Island should not have to go to the Main Land for this service, money should be spent on the upgrade to allow the islanders to keep their independence"

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Louise Brazier, Quality Dept. Administrator, Admin For Brian Callan Quality Director, Admin For David Clarke Logistics Director, Boston Scientific, Business & Technology Park, Model Farm Rd, Cork, Ireland
Comment: "The loss of this Post Office would be detrimental to the Island and the tourism. A Post Office is a basic amenity that is required by all whom live and travel to the Island.  Are we going backwards in a world that is going forwards very fast!!!!!"

Adrian Moriarty, Greenane, Bere Island, Co. Cork
Comment: "We are not in the dark ages, give Bere Island its Automated Post Office so we can easily get money out and not have to travel to the mainland every single time we need money"