NOT a single expression of interest has been made that would save a vital Gaeltacht service, it has emerged.
Annagry Post Office will close within days if a new operator cannot be found.
But hopes remains that the imminent closure will be temporary.
The Donegal News has reported for weeks that the service is to be lost because the outgoing postmistress Breid McCole retires next Friday, July 31.
Annagry postmistress Breid McCole is retiring.
An Post recently launched a campaign to find a replacement.
However, Dail TD Pat the Cope Gallagher has revealed that no-one has come forward.
He said: “I’ve been working behind the scenes, but unfortunately there have been no applications and it now looks set to close.
“But I have been assured that An Post wants to retain Annagry’s Post Office and wants to appoint a new postmistress or postmaster.
“Until then, An Post will move all accounts to Dungloe. But I am hopeful that this is a temporary closure because I am hopeful that someone will apply.”
An Post launched its “last minute” nationwide appeal on July 10.
A spokesperson said: “We have not yet given up hope.
“We remain open to expressions of interest even at this late stage. We want to keep the post office in Annagry and maintain the local service.
“An Post has launched a last-minute appeal for potential business partners to step forward to save the post office service in Annagry.”
The post office’s closure led to urgent appeals in the Dáil from Pearse Doherty TD.
He said: “Do not allow the post office in Anagaire to close down.”
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