Dragonfly stamps are a buzz at STAMPA

15 October 2009

An Post has unveiled a new set of ‘Dragonfly’ stamps to coincide with STAMPA ’09 - the National Stamp Exhibition at Dublin’s RDS this weekend (Friday to Sunday)

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Log On Learn Computer Training Wins ‘Good Neighbour’ Award

29 September 2009

Log On, Learn initiative returns to schools nationwide this October having scooped the ‘Good Neighbour’ Award in the 2009 Chambers Ireland, President’s Awards.

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New campaign encourages Irish adults to improve their reading, writing and maths skills

21 September 2009

A major new campaign, sponsored by An Post that encourages adults to ‘take the first step’ to improve their reading, writing and maths skills was launched today, Monday 21 September in the GPO.

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400th Anniversary of the Plantation of Ulster

04 September 2009

An Post, the Irish Post Office, has today (Friday) issued a stamp to mark the 400th Anniversary of the Plantation of Ulster. The 55c stamp, issued in Irish and English language versions, features a cartouche or decorated frame which was a feature of maps at the time of the Ulster Plantation.

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An Post Quality Continues To Improve

03 September 2009

85 per cent of mail was delivered on the next working day during the April to June period (Q2), according to ComReg’s quality of service monitor results announced today. This represents a two percentage point improvement on the first quarter (83%) and a five percentage point improvement on Q2 last year (80%).

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An Post stamp marks 250th anniversary of Guinness Brewery

27 August 2009

Dublin, August 27th, 2009: A new postage stamp commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Guinness Brewery was unveiled at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin today.

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An Post goes Classical

14 August 2009

An Post today (August 14th) celebrated four of the world s leading composers with a set of commemorative stamps.

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An Post Team confirmed for Tour of Ireland and ready to deliver the goods

13 August 2009

The Belgium based An Post sponsored Seán Kelly team are back on Irish soil to compete in the three-day 2009 Tour of Ireland, which starts from the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Wicklow next Friday (21st August).

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Anthony Trollope gets Stamp of Approval

26 June 2009

An Post today launched a stamp to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Anthony Trollope’s departure from Ireland. The 82c stamp, designed by Q Design, is based on an albumen print of Trollope created by Julia Margaret.

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An Post and FEXCO secure Prize Bonds Contract

25 June 2009

Following a competitive tender process, the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) has awarded a new 10-year contract to the Prize Bond Company Limited, a joint venture between An Post and FEXCO, for the operation of the Prize Bond scheme. The current contract expires at the end of October.

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