Concern is continuing to be expressed over the future of local post offices in the county.
It follows the publication of a report recommending that branches look to offer a broader range of services in order to survive.
However, some postmasters feel the suggested measures will not be enough.
The Post Office Business Development group report suggests a range of methods to secure a future for post offices.
These include establishing basic bank accounts, new channels for paying motor tax and more business services, while there is also a proposal that struggling branches could receive state subsidies.
However, representatives feel local branches will not be able to survive without the contract to provide social protection services, which currently makes up around 55% of their revenue.
Fianna Fail general election candidate Michael McDonagh claims it's the latest example of the government's disregard for rural communities.
He says if the Post Office disappears other services will follow.
The social impact of rural post offices should also be encouraged according to the report, while co-location with shops or other services has also been suggested.
Clarecastle-based postmaster Tom O'Callaghan says they would be willing to offer a range of services including banking, drivers licence and medical card adminstration.
Without the social protection contracts, though, he fears widespread closures.
