Twenty-two branches and sub-offices of the Ulster Bank are due to close across Ireland, the bank has confirmed.

BBC: Ulster Bank

Ulster Bank has said it will close "in the region" of 20 branches and sub-offices on the island of Ireland this year.

BBC: Ulster Bank set to close 20 branches

Crown offices are Post Office branches directly managed by the company - as opposed to locally-run by sub-post offices - mainly based in major High Streets.

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