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Our history and heritage

An Post occupies a unique place in Irish life, connecting people through a history stretching back more than 400 years

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Visit GPO Witness History and see the past come to life

Experience Irish history in our award-winning, immersive museum and visitor centre, based in the iconic GPO in the heart of Dublin

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Our archive & collection

We preserve primary source material and artefacts relating to Irish postal history

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Historical stamps

From the Penny Black to Che Guevara, Irish stamps are miniature masterpieces, reflecting the customs, culture and character of the Irish people

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