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Use ReturnPal to turn online shopping regrets into simple and speedy returns

According to a recent survey by ReturnPal*, over 1 in 3 Irish adults shop online at least once a month, with convenience and brand availability cited as the main reason for this growing shopping trend. With over half [52%] claiming they would spend more online than in traditional bricks and mortar stores, the chances of customers needing to return items is greater than ever.

Parcel Deliveries across Ireland

Due to huge volumes, some parcel deliveries are running a couple of days behind schedule and we are working hard to get all your parcels to you as quickly as possible.  We have a great team of people who know how important your parcel is and who are doing everything possible to get your parcels processed and out for delivery.

DEASP Payments Christmas 2018

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Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection Payments Christmas 2018

Stamps celebrate Ireland as Powerhouse of Scientific Discovery

An Post today (Wednesday, 5th September) unveiled four €1 stamps titled Irish Scientific Discoveries at the international Schrodinger at 75 Conference organised by researchers of Trinity College Dublin and held in the National Concert Hall.  The series of stamps highlight recent scientific discoveries made by scientists who work in pioneering research and development in Ireland.

The Stamp is back!

An Post Christmas stamp sales up 4% for first time in ten years. New products, design and marketing driving mail growth through Post Offices and online.

Delays in international mail

Up to date information is available from our Customer Services team on 01-7057600, regular updates will also be posted here.

Get into the festive spirit with An Post and Santa at the GPO this Christmas

From letters to Santa, to gifts ideas and from Christmas cards to parcel delivery, An Post is all set to deliver Christmas.

Winners of The An Post Irish Book Awards 2018 revealed

- Sally Rooney, Liz Nugent, James Kavanagh & William Murray, Emilie Pine, Emer McLysaght & Sarah Breen, Cora Staunton, Sarah Webb, Lynn Ruane, Roger O’Reilly, Diarmuid Johnson and Peter Donnelly among the winners

- Exceptionally strong year for female writing with women authors dominating the winners list for first time ever
- Thomas Kinsella honoured with Bob Hughes Lifetime Achievement Award, while family of the late Emma Hannigan accept a special award on her behalf

1 in 3 Black Friday bargain hunters expect to bag minimum 50% off

More than 3 in 4 (76%) Irish adults are preparing to shop the Black Friday sales this weekend with a third (32%) of bargain hunters expecting retailers to mark minimum 50% off their prices for the occasion.

An Post 'In-Flight' delivery options land for online shoppers

14th November, 2018:  An Post is preparing for its busiest Christmas ever, with parcel volumes up almost 50% on last year due to ever-increasing levels of online shopping and Black Friday sales activity expected to break all records.