Stamp marks 250th anniverary of American independence A stamp has been issued to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the American Declaration of Independence and a unique Irish connection to the document. Ireland • 16 hrs
Stamp marks 250th anniverary of American independence A stamp has been issued to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the American Declaration of Independence and a unique Irish connection to the document. Ireland • 16 hrs
An Post to hire 300 new postal delivery staff nationwide An Post has said that it plans to hire 300 more postal delivery staff nationwide to meet strong growth demands in its national parcel delivery network. Business • 25 Feb
An Post to hire 300 new postal delivery staff nationwide An Post has said that it plans to hire 300 more postal delivery staff nationwide to meet strong growth demands in its national parcel delivery network. Business • 25 Feb
Protest over delays to An Post and eir pension increases The Communications Workers' Union is to stage a protest outside Leinster House today over delays in the payment of pension increases for 20,000 retired workers at An Post and eir. Business • 10 Feb
Protest over delays to An Post and eir pension increases The Communications Workers' Union is to stage a protest outside Leinster House today over delays in the payment of pension increases for 20,000 retired workers at An Post and eir. Business • 10 Feb
Protest next week over An Post and eir pensions The Communications Workers' Union (CWU) is to stage a protest outside Leinster House next Tuesday over delays in the payment of pension increases for 20,000 retired workers at An Post and eir. Business • 05 Feb
Protest next week over An Post and eir pensions The Communications Workers' Union (CWU) is to stage a protest outside Leinster House next Tuesday over delays in the payment of pension increases for 20,000 retired workers at An Post and eir. Business • 05 Feb
Special stamp marks 100 years of Irish broadcasting The first stamp of An Post's 2026 Stamp Programme, marking 100 years of broadcasting has been unveiled at the GPO. Ireland • 14 Jan
Special stamp marks 100 years of Irish broadcasting The first stamp of An Post's 2026 Stamp Programme, marking 100 years of broadcasting has been unveiled at the GPO. Ireland • 14 Jan
National stamp to cost €1.85 as An Post increases prices An Post is increasing the price of both national and international stamps from Tuesday, 3 February. Business • 12 Jan
National stamp to cost €1.85 as An Post increases prices An Post is increasing the price of both national and international stamps from Tuesday, 3 February. Business • 12 Jan
An Post achieves 50% CO2 target ahead of schedule An Post said it has achieved a 50% reduction in carbon emissions three months ahead of schedule - one of the first national postal organisations in the world to reach this milestone. Business • 26 Nov 25
An Post achieves 50% CO2 target ahead of schedule An Post said it has achieved a 50% reduction in carbon emissions three months ahead of schedule - one of the first national postal organisations in the world to reach this milestone. Business • 26 Nov 25
An Post CEO's salary of €250,000 'unfair' - chairman The chair of An Post said it was "wholly unfair" that the company's chief executive was only being paid €250,000 a year while other semi-state bosses were having their wages hiked. Business • 21 Nov 25
An Post CEO's salary of €250,000 'unfair' - chairman The chair of An Post said it was "wholly unfair" that the company's chief executive was only being paid €250,000 a year while other semi-state bosses were having their wages hiked. Business • 21 Nov 25
Oxfam teams up with An Post for doorstep donation scheme Oxfam has teamed up with An Post to launch a doorstep donation scheme aimed at boosting donations and supporting the circular economy. Business • 22 Oct 25
Oxfam teams up with An Post for doorstep donation scheme Oxfam has teamed up with An Post to launch a doorstep donation scheme aimed at boosting donations and supporting the circular economy. Business • 22 Oct 25
Pension increase agreed for retired An Post workers Around 7,000 retired workers at An Post are set to benefit from a pension increase that has been agreed at the company. Ireland • 18 Sep 25
Pension increase agreed for retired An Post workers Around 7,000 retired workers at An Post are set to benefit from a pension increase that has been agreed at the company. Ireland • 18 Sep 25
An Post to maintain parcel services to US despite new tax An Post has said it will maintain parcel services to the US, despite the imposition of new taxes from the US government on parcels entering the country. Business • 22 Aug 25
An Post to maintain parcel services to US despite new tax An Post has said it will maintain parcel services to the US, despite the imposition of new taxes from the US government on parcels entering the country. Business • 22 Aug 25
No AI on Daniel O'Connell stamp with TV aerial - An Post An Post has said AI software was not used to generate the artwork on a stamp, which appears to show a television aerial on a building behind the nationalist leader Daniel O'Connell. Ireland • 31 Jul 25
No AI on Daniel O'Connell stamp with TV aerial - An Post An Post has said AI software was not used to generate the artwork on a stamp, which appears to show a television aerial on a building behind the nationalist leader Daniel O'Connell. Ireland • 31 Jul 25
Last post office on Fánaid peninsula, Donegal to close The last post office on the Fánaid peninsula in Co Donegal is facing closure, unless An Post can find a new contractor. Ulster • 28 Jul 25
Last post office on Fánaid peninsula, Donegal to close The last post office on the Fánaid peninsula in Co Donegal is facing closure, unless An Post can find a new contractor. Ulster • 28 Jul 25
An Post publishes results early over 'misrepresentation' An Post has released its annual results early due to what the company described as its finances and business strategy being "seriously misrepresented" in parts of the media. Ireland • 16 Jul 25
An Post publishes results early over 'misrepresentation' An Post has released its annual results early due to what the company described as its finances and business strategy being "seriously misrepresented" in parts of the media. Ireland • 16 Jul 25
Minister says he was not behind leak branded 'garbage' Minister for Communications Patrick O'Donovan has said he is not responsible for a leak which claims that An Post is on the brink of financial collapse, which has been branded as "utter garbage" by the organisation's CEO. Business • 16 Jul 25
Minister says he was not behind leak branded 'garbage' Minister for Communications Patrick O'Donovan has said he is not responsible for a leak which claims that An Post is on the brink of financial collapse, which has been branded as "utter garbage" by the organisation's CEO. Business • 16 Jul 25
More than 250 post offices closed over last ten years Over the last ten years, 257 post offices have closed across the country, according to data provided to Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane via parliamentary question. Ireland • 08 Jul 25
More than 250 post offices closed over last ten years Over the last ten years, 257 post offices have closed across the country, according to data provided to Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane via parliamentary question. Ireland • 08 Jul 25
Postmasters warn of closure of 40% of post offices Postmasters have warned that 40% of post offices could close unless Government funding for the network is increased. Politics • 25 Jun 25
Postmasters warn of closure of 40% of post offices Postmasters have warned that 40% of post offices could close unless Government funding for the network is increased. Politics • 25 Jun 25
An Post switching fleet of HGVs to fossil free fuel An Post is switching its national fleet of heavy goods vehicles (HGV) from diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil to cut carbon emissions Business • 19 Jun 25
An Post switching fleet of HGVs to fossil free fuel An Post is switching its national fleet of heavy goods vehicles (HGV) from diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil to cut carbon emissions Business • 19 Jun 25
Funding needed to avoid post office closures, says union The Irish Postmasters' Union has said the country's post office network urgently needs an investment of €15 million per year over five years to secure the future of the service. Business • 21 May 25
Funding needed to avoid post office closures, says union The Irish Postmasters' Union has said the country's post office network urgently needs an investment of €15 million per year over five years to secure the future of the service. Business • 21 May 25
Credit Unions, An Post and Boots top reputation rankings Credit Unions have topped the annual ranking of the Ireland Reputation Index for the third year in a row. Business • 29 Apr 25
Credit Unions, An Post and Boots top reputation rankings Credit Unions have topped the annual ranking of the Ireland Reputation Index for the third year in a row. Business • 29 Apr 25
An Post seeking stamp ideas that 'represent Irish life' An Post's appeal to the public seeking new ideas for the 2027 national stamp programme is about capturing "what represents Irish life", according to An Post's stamp design manager Aileen Mooney. Ireland • 17 Apr 25
An Post seeking stamp ideas that 'represent Irish life' An Post's appeal to the public seeking new ideas for the 2027 national stamp programme is about capturing "what represents Irish life", according to An Post's stamp design manager Aileen Mooney. Ireland • 17 Apr 25
Dept of Social Protection renews contract with An Post The Department of Social Protection has renewed its contract with An Post to provide pensions, child benefit and other social welfare payments at Post Offices in local communities. Business • 11 Mar 25
Dept of Social Protection renews contract with An Post The Department of Social Protection has renewed its contract with An Post to provide pensions, child benefit and other social welfare payments at Post Offices in local communities. Business • 11 Mar 25
Special stamps launched to celebrate women in STEM An Post has launched two special stamps to celebrate the achievements of Women in STEM in advance of International Women's Day this weekend. Business • 07 Mar 25
Special stamps launched to celebrate women in STEM An Post has launched two special stamps to celebrate the achievements of Women in STEM in advance of International Women's Day this weekend. Business • 07 Mar 25
Postmasters not consulted on stamp price increase - union The president of the Irish Postmaster's Union has said An Post's decision to increase the price of the stamp is "hugely disappointing". Ireland • 05 Feb 25
Postmasters not consulted on stamp price increase - union The president of the Irish Postmaster's Union has said An Post's decision to increase the price of the stamp is "hugely disappointing". Ireland • 05 Feb 25
Postmaster's not consulted on stamp price increase - IPU The president of the Irish Postmaster's Union (IPU) said An Post's decision to increase the price of the stamp is "hugely disappointing." Ireland • 05 Feb 25
Postmaster's not consulted on stamp price increase - IPU The president of the Irish Postmaster's Union (IPU) said An Post's decision to increase the price of the stamp is "hugely disappointing." Ireland • 05 Feb 25
