An Post have released their list of posting dates to ensure your Christmas cards and presents reach their destination before December 25. Check out the dates below and get cracking.
Remember, these dates are only estimated, so be sure to give yourself plenty of breathing room, especially if you're sending anything internationally.
The latest posting dates to ensure delivery before Christmas are as follows:
Standard Letter & Parcels
Republic of Ireland: December 22 / December 16 for parcels
Northern Ireland: December 19 / December 16 for parcels
Great Britain: December 18 / December 16 for parcels
Rest of Europe: December 18 / December 12 for parcels
USA: December 10 / December 4 for parcels
Rest of the World: December 4 for both

Registered Post Letters/Large Envelopes
Republic of Ireland: December 22
Northern Ireland: December 19
Great Britain: December 18
Rest of Europe: December 18
USA: December 4
Rest of the World: December 4

Express Post Letters/Large Envelopes
Republic of Ireland: December 22
Northern Ireland: December 19
Great Britain: December 18
Rest of Europe: December 18
USA: December 10
Rest of the World: December 9

International Courier Service
Great Britain: December 19
Rest of Europe: December 19
USA: December 17
Rest of the World: December 17