Big Freeze: An Post flags five counties where homes are 'inaccessible' as postmen check on people living alone
Workers for An Post have been heroically checking on people who may be isolated in the arctic blast
Heroic An Post workers are checking in on people living on their own as Ireland is gripped by a big freeze.
An Post staff have been busy as always on their routes all over the country - but some areas have been inaccessible because of heavy snowfalls.
In an update this afternoon, An Post flagged five counties where some delivery routes have been impossible because of the weather.
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They include parts of Tipperary, Kilkenny, North Kerry, Limerick and Waterford remain inaccessible. A spokesperson for An Post said: "An Post will attempt letter and parcel deliveries wherever it is safe to do so.
"While road conditions have worsened in many areas as result of the low temperatures, ice and fog While more delivery routes are at least partially accessible today, many parts of Tipperary, Kilkenny, North Kerry, Limerick and Waterford remain inaccessible.
"As deliveries are attempted in the worst affected areas, An Post delivery staff will check in on customers living alone or in isolated areas, and will encourage anyone in need of assistance to call ALONE’s national contact number (0818 222 024).
"Almost all Post Offices are open albeit for reduced hours in areas still badly impacted by snow and icy roads. An Post will keep customers updated at anpost.com."
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