An Post has announced plans to hire 300 additional delivery staff as it prepares for a surge in parcel volumes during the upcoming peak season. The recruitment drive comes amid a sharp increase in demand, with parcel volumes in the first two months of this year reported to be nearly 50% higher than the same … Read more
An Post is raising the price of stamps, with new rates taking effect from February 3. The changes will affect both national and international postage, representing the latest in a series of postal rate increases in recent years. The current price of a standard national stamp is €1.65. This will increase by 20 cents to … Read more
An Post is exploring fundamental changes to postal services, including potentially ending next-day delivery and reducing distribution frequency, as declining mail usage forces a rethink of operations. Ministers were briefed on the postal service’s annual report, which showed core mail volumes fell 7.6% in 2024 despite record revenues of €1 billion and profits of €5.6 … Read more
An Post has unveiled two new commemorative stamps marking the 150th anniversary of the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU). The stamps feature action shots combining both professional athletes and young club players, representing the breadth of Irish rugby from grassroots to international level. The stamps include images of: International players Josh van der Flier and … Read more
An Post has announced that the price of a standard stamp will rise by 25 cent to €1.65 later this month. The increase, which takes effect on 27 February for personal customers and 1 March for business users, reflects rising wage costs, higher operational expenses, and a continued decline in letter volumes. Letter volumes have … Read more
Dublin – Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, has appointed Kieran Mulvey as Chairperson Designate of the Board of An Post, following an open competition by the Public Appointments Service. Additionally, Eleanor O’Neill and John O’Grady have been appointed as Non-Executive Directors, each for a five-year term. Minister Ryan highlighted Mulvey’s extensive … Read more
An Post shows another hearty gesture to honour the Tokyo Paralympic Gold Medalist Ellen Keane. The 26-year-old Dubliner finished first in SB8 100m breaststroke on Thursday, winning the first gold medal for Ireland in Paralympics this year with a finishing time 1:19.33. To celebrate this tremendous victory, An Post today painted a post box opposite … Read more