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Irish delivery service Parcel Motel to close down five years after acquisition by UPS

The delivery service founded by businessman John Tuohy will cease to exist from January 31

John Tuohy: the businessman sold Parcel Motel to UPS in 2017. Picture: Conor McCabe

Parcel Motel, the Irish delivery service bought by UPS as part of a €30 million deal in 2017, is closing down at the end of the month.

Parcel Motel told customers today that it will cease to exist from January 31, meaning customers will no longer be able to use the lockers for pick-up or deliveries after that date.

Parcel Motel lockers are located at petrol stations, shops and supermarkets around the country. They allow ...