http://www.rte.ie/news/business/2013/0702/460170-ulster-bank/
This follows other previously announced branch closures by Ulster, AIB, BoI, Danske and PTSB.
The media have focused on the need to create a sustainable bank as a key reason, the ongoing migration from branches to online banking is obviously the other main reason.
Ulster Bank has confirmed that it will close up to 39 branches on the island of Ireland, in an effort to return the group to profit by 2016.
The bank said it would cut its branch network from 214 to between 175 and 185 but did not give a breakdown of where the closures would occur.
In a presentation to investors, the bank said its plans would "significantly" reduce its workforce, from around 5,800 full-time staff to between 4,000 and 4,500 by 2016.
This follows other previously announced branch closures by Ulster, AIB, BoI, Danske and PTSB.
The media have focused on the need to create a sustainable bank as a key reason, the ongoing migration from branches to online banking is obviously the other main reason.