Irish Post Offices & Postmarks

Allistragh, Armagh,

Allistragh / Armagh Earliest known date - Latest known date - 18 JY 1994 Postmark type - Circle, Double Ring, Thick arcs at side. Codes Known - DR (27/16mm)

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Allistragh / Armagh Earliest known date - Proof Latest known date - Proof Postmark type - Single Circle, No Code at top, Date on one line. Codes Known - SR (27mm) Proof Example shows 22 MAR 1904

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Sketch Map prepared bt A W Graham, 7 Jun 1994. Note the comment that the Post Office has been robbed three times.

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Post Office and Petrol Station, 7 Jun 1994.

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History

8 APR 1884, Post Office opens (reported Jan-Jun1884). Postmaster: Mrs Sarah Jane Maguire
Source PRONI GPO 4/3/1, Armagh Staff Book
Bassetts Directory: 1888: Mrs S.J, Maguire

In 1994 the Post Office was recorded at the Petrol Station address, 63 Moy Road, BT61 8DW, Grid Ref H864.493
In 2010 this office was still listed and noted as providing vehicle re-licensing.

 

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