Closures not an attack on rural Ireland - An Post chief An Post Chief Executive David McRedmond has said the company was not attacking rural Ireland but putting in place a plan to ensure the future viability of post offices across the country. An Post • 29 Aug 18
Closures not an attack on rural Ireland - An Post chief An Post Chief Executive David McRedmond has said the company was not attacking rural Ireland but putting in place a plan to ensure the future viability of post offices across the country. An Post • 29 Aug 18
Locations announced of 159 post offices set to close More than 150 post offices around the country are to close as part of a deal reached between An Post and the Irish Postmasters' Union. Post Offices • 29 Aug 18
Locations announced of 159 post offices set to close More than 150 post offices around the country are to close as part of a deal reached between An Post and the Irish Postmasters' Union. Post Offices • 29 Aug 18
An Post considers moving headquarters from GPO An Post is to seek up to 300 voluntary redundancies in a cost-cutting plan that may also see it move its headquarters from Dublin's historic GPO. Ireland • 16 Aug 18
An Post considers moving headquarters from GPO An Post is to seek up to 300 voluntary redundancies in a cost-cutting plan that may also see it move its headquarters from Dublin's historic GPO. Ireland • 16 Aug 18
Number of post office closures unlikely to rise further An Post has said the number of post office closures is unlikely to rise above 161. Ireland • 03 Aug 18
Number of post office closures unlikely to rise further An Post has said the number of post office closures is unlikely to rise above 161. Ireland • 03 Aug 18
161 post offices may close under retirement scheme An Post has confirmed that 161 postmasters have applied for voluntary retirement as part of its post office transformation programme. Regional • 02 Aug 18
161 post offices may close under retirement scheme An Post has confirmed that 161 postmasters have applied for voluntary retirement as part of its post office transformation programme. Regional • 02 Aug 18
An Post issues stamps to commemorate Pope's visit An Post is set to issue two new stamps to mark the visit of Pope Francis to Ireland for the World Meeting of Families (WMOF) in August. The Pope in Ireland • 25 Jul 18
An Post issues stamps to commemorate Pope's visit An Post is set to issue two new stamps to mark the visit of Pope Francis to Ireland for the World Meeting of Families (WMOF) in August. The Pope in Ireland • 25 Jul 18
Danske chosen to provide government banking services Danske Bank has been chosen by the Government to provide government banking services, which include the payments of social protection, wages and pensions. Business • 05 Jun 18
Danske chosen to provide government banking services Danske Bank has been chosen by the Government to provide government banking services, which include the payments of social protection, wages and pensions. Business • 05 Jun 18
Upgrade plan could see more than 100 post offices close More than a hundred post offices could close after An Post reached a deal with the Irish Postmasters Union (IPU) to modernise the country's post office network. Business • 20 Apr 18
Upgrade plan could see more than 100 post offices close More than a hundred post offices could close after An Post reached a deal with the Irish Postmasters Union (IPU) to modernise the country's post office network. Business • 20 Apr 18
An Post sees a return to profit in 2017 An Post has reported an operating profit of €8.4m for last year, a significant turnaround from its €12.4m loss in 2016. Business • 19 Apr 18
An Post sees a return to profit in 2017 An Post has reported an operating profit of €8.4m for last year, a significant turnaround from its €12.4m loss in 2016. Business • 19 Apr 18
Price of international stamp to rise to €1.50 An Post has announced an increase in the price of an international stamp from April 4, with the price rising from €1.35 to €1.50. Business • 07 Mar 18
Price of international stamp to rise to €1.50 An Post has announced an increase in the price of an international stamp from April 4, with the price rising from €1.35 to €1.50. Business • 07 Mar 18
An Post set to deliver after surge in online shopping An Post is expecting to make a deluge of deliveries of online purchases when postal services resume as soon as road conditions allow. Business • 02 Mar 18
An Post set to deliver after surge in online shopping An Post is expecting to make a deluge of deliveries of online purchases when postal services resume as soon as road conditions allow. Business • 02 Mar 18
Post Offices to re-open on Saturday An Post has moved to reassure customers that their pension and social welfare payments are safe, and will be available for collection as soon as the weather passes. Business • 01 Mar 18
Post Offices to re-open on Saturday An Post has moved to reassure customers that their pension and social welfare payments are safe, and will be available for collection as soon as the weather passes. Business • 01 Mar 18
GPO celebrates 200 years with new stamp It is the oldest still functioning postal headquarters in the world and the General Post Office in Dublin is celebrating the 200th anniversary of its opening on O'Connell Street. Ireland • 11 Jan 18
GPO celebrates 200 years with new stamp It is the oldest still functioning postal headquarters in the world and the General Post Office in Dublin is celebrating the 200th anniversary of its opening on O'Connell Street. Ireland • 11 Jan 18
An Post delivers 1.74 million parcels over Christmas New figures from An Post show that it delivered 1.74 million parcels in the five week lead-up to Christmas 2017 - an increase of 27% on the same time the previous year. Business • 05 Jan 18
An Post delivers 1.74 million parcels over Christmas New figures from An Post show that it delivered 1.74 million parcels in the five week lead-up to Christmas 2017 - an increase of 27% on the same time the previous year. Business • 05 Jan 18
Last day to post for Christmas delivery Today is the last day for posting cards and parcels by regular post to be sure of delivery in Ireland before Christmas. News • 20 Dec 17
Last day to post for Christmas delivery Today is the last day for posting cards and parcels by regular post to be sure of delivery in Ireland before Christmas. News • 20 Dec 17
Revenue should collect TV licence fee, committee urges The Oireachtas Communications Committee has urged the Government to widen the funding regime for public service broadcasting, to include homes which do not have a television set. Ireland • 28 Nov 17
Revenue should collect TV licence fee, committee urges The Oireachtas Communications Committee has urged the Government to widen the funding regime for public service broadcasting, to include homes which do not have a television set. Ireland • 28 Nov 17
An Post asked to preserve Dublin's historic post boxes An Post has said it will take "every step within reason" to preserve Dublin's old post boxes. Dublin • 27 Oct 17
An Post asked to preserve Dublin's historic post boxes An Post has said it will take "every step within reason" to preserve Dublin's old post boxes. Dublin • 27 Oct 17
An Post CEO says post offices will 'inevitably' close The CEO of An Post has said that post offices will inevitably close, but he does not know exactly how many. Ireland • 29 Sep 17
An Post CEO says post offices will 'inevitably' close The CEO of An Post has said that post offices will inevitably close, but he does not know exactly how many. Ireland • 29 Sep 17
New office development on former An Post depot for sale Dublin property group Marlet and M&G Investments has hired estate agent CBRE to sell a new office block development on the site of the former An Post sorting depot in Dublin's South Docklands. Business • 30 Jun 17
New office development on former An Post depot for sale Dublin property group Marlet and M&G Investments has hired estate agent CBRE to sell a new office block development on the site of the former An Post sorting depot in Dublin's South Docklands. Business • 30 Jun 17
An Post reports loss of €15.6m for 2016 on higher costs An Post has reported a €15.6m pre-tax loss for the year on the back of higher costs and lower volumes of mail. Business • 25 May 17
An Post reports loss of €15.6m for 2016 on higher costs An Post has reported a €15.6m pre-tax loss for the year on the back of higher costs and lower volumes of mail. Business • 25 May 17
Union calling on Govt to help post office network The Irish Postmasters' Union has called on the Government to help sustain and expand the post office network. Ireland • 06 May 17
Union calling on Govt to help post office network The Irish Postmasters' Union has called on the Government to help sustain and expand the post office network. Ireland • 06 May 17
CityPOST aiming to revolutionise post for businesses CityPOST is launching a new nationwide postal service for businesses. Business • 18 Apr 17
CityPOST aiming to revolutionise post for businesses CityPOST is launching a new nationwide postal service for businesses. Business • 18 Apr 17
An Post indicates 265 post offices may face closure An Post has indicated that 265 post offices around the country are unviable and may face closure. An Post • 12 Apr 17
An Post indicates 265 post offices may face closure An Post has indicated that 265 post offices around the country are unviable and may face closure. An Post • 12 Apr 17
Ring responds to accusation he 'threw in towel' Minister of State for Regional Economic Development Michael Ring has responded angrily to claims by the Minister for Communications that he "threw in the towel" on the issue of post offices. Ireland • 10 Apr 17
Ring responds to accusation he 'threw in towel' Minister of State for Regional Economic Development Michael Ring has responded angrily to claims by the Minister for Communications that he "threw in the towel" on the issue of post offices. Ireland • 10 Apr 17
Postmasters set for national campaign over closures The Irish Postmasters' Union has announced that it is to mount a national campaign to resist the closure of post offices by An Post. Ireland • 14 Mar 17
Postmasters set for national campaign over closures The Irish Postmasters' Union has announced that it is to mount a national campaign to resist the closure of post offices by An Post. Ireland • 14 Mar 17
