Mayo banks to undergo upgrades and refurbishment

AIB has begun a strategic investment programme in its branch network, investing €40 million by the end of 2025 in a range of upgrades to branches and ATMs. 

In Mayo, the Ballinrobe branch will receive a full refurbishment, while Castlebar, Swinford and Westport branches will have interior and exterior improvements made.

Mayo County Regional Retail Director, Barry Cooley said “AIB has a longstanding commitment to communities across Mayo, and we’re proud to continue that by refurbishing our Ballinrobe branch, with improvements made to our Castlebar, Swinford and Westport branches. While our customers are availing of our digital services more, they also like to be able to come and talk with us for financial advice and for we’re looking forward to meeting them in our newly upgraded branches.” 

Managing Director of Retail Banking Geraldine Casey said “We are delighted to announce this major €40 million investment in our nationwide branch network. While the vast majority of our customers manage their day to day finances, when they want and where they want digitally, we recognise that they also value the face to face service provided in our branches, particularly when it comes to important financial decisions and support. Our branches will be places where all our customers are comfortable discussing their finances with us in a welcoming environment. That’s why we’re investing €40 million to upgrade these locations and supporting AIB’s strategy to further lower our carbon emissions. We remain committed to these communities and look forward to making further investments in our branch network in the future.” 

The 35 branches which are to be refurbished by the end of 2025 on a phased basis include:

Phase One: Clifden, Dunmanway, Ennistymon, Killarney, Killorglin, Letterkenny, Millstreet, Tallaght, Tubbercurry, Tullow 

Phase Two: Abbeyfeale, Athy, Ballinamore, Ballinrobe, Buncrana, Cahir, Caherciveen, Carndonagh, Carrick-on-Suir, Cashel, Castleblayney, Castletownbere, Cobh, Dundrum Town Centre, Dingle, Edenderry, Kenmare, Killaloe, Killybegs, Kilmallock, Lismore, Rathdowney, Spiddal, Western Road (Cork), Youghal