The post office in Clare first closed on July 17, with people unable to drop off and collect parcels in the town. A Post Office spokesperson said: "Clare Post Office has been temporarily closed since July 17 for operational reasons. We are working hard to restore Post Office services at Clare. Residents have said how the closure came "out of the blue" and a "serious loss for older people." Councillor Bobby Bennett, county councillor for Clare, explained how the post office is "vital" within the community as many locals relied on it.