Bank of Ireland to close three Tipp branches

Bank of Ireland is announcing changes to branch services in Tipperary, with the closure of its Cahir, Cashel and Templemore branches from September and a new partnership with An Post providing banking services locally. The changes are in response to significant trends in how people are banking – Bank of Ireland is closing a number of branches nationwide and footfall at the closing branches is down on average by c60% since 2017, while digital usage has increased by one third.

The new partnership with An Post means that Bank of Ireland customers can now avail of banking services at their local post office – Cahir, Cashel and Templemore all have a post office and there are 32 more in the county.

From September, the number of Bank of Ireland branches nationally will reduce by 88, the first significant change in numbers in almost a decade. The bank will continue to operate one of the most extensive branch networks in the country, with 169 branches, including six in Tipperary. This will be complemented by the new partnership with An Post, offering Bank of Ireland customers services at more than 900 locations across Ireland, including over the counter cash and cheque lodgements, withdrawals, and balance enquiries. To further support over-65s and carers the Bank has a dedicated support line on 1800 946 146 (open 9.30am to 4.30pm, Mon-Fri).