An Post Staff To Check In On Elderly Citizens During Coronavirus Closure Period

It's just one of a number of ideas An Post workers suggested as a way they could help in their local communities.

Postmen and women will check-in on the elderly during the coronavirus outbreak.

It's just one of a number of ideas An Post workers suggested as a way they could help in their local communities.

An Post workers are often known and trusted by the elderly on their delivery route.

An Post also want to make sure the elderly can stay in touch during this period of isolation.

It will also start delivering both local and national newspapers straight to peoples homes.

Every home in the country will receive post cards they can send for free just to say hello to someone they can't meet in person for the time being.