An Post Issue Four New Stamps Celebrating Ireland’s Waterways

20 October 2006

Friday 20th October 2006: An Post today issued four new stamps showcasing the beauty of Ireland’s inland waterways. The stamps, all denominated at 75c, feature four scenes:

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Fortis and An Post sign final agreement on creation of financial services joint venture in Ireland

05 October 2006

Fortis and An Post announced today that they have signed a final agreement for the creation of a joint venture in the financial services sector. The new retail bank will offer a broad range of financial products and services to the Irish market, including daily banking, savings products, insurance, mortgages, credit cards – in short, everything that can be expected from a first-class retail bank.

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Government approves An Post-Fortis Banking Joint Venture

27 September 2006

Dublin, Wednesday, September 27, 2006: The Irish banking sector received a major boost today following the approval by the Government of a joint venture agreement between An Post and the Belgian/Dutch international financial services company, Fortis. This fully functioning retail bank will offer a broad range of financial services and products to the Irish market, including insurance, mortgages, credit cards, indeed all the services to be expected from a first class retail bank.

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Stamp marks National Concert Hall 25th Anniversary

08 September 2006

A new 48c stamp featuring an action photograph of the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra has been issued to celebrate 25th anniversary of the National Concert Hall.

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Minister Dempsey launches 48c Davitt Commemorative Stamp

04 September 2006

Straide, Co Mayo, Monday September 4th, 2006: A new 48c stamp marking the centenary of the death of Michael Davitt was launched by Noel Dempsey TD, Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources at the Michael Davitt Museum in Straide, Co Mayo today.

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New Stamp from An Post Marks Centenary of the Death of Michael Cusack

22 August 2006

Wednesday 22nd August 2006: An Post today issued a commemorative stamp marking the centenary of the death of Michael Cusack, founder of the Gaelic Athletic Association.

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An Post Issue Stamp to Mark 50th Anniversary of Ronnie Delany’s Olympic Gold

16 August 2006

Wednesday 16th August 2006: A new 48c stamp marking the 50th anniversary of Ronnie Delany’s 1500m Gold Medal at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics was launched by Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Mr Noel Dempsey T.D., at the GPO in Dublin today. Ronnie Delany was also present along with members of his family.

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An Post launches Ryder Cup commemorative stamps

31 July 2006

A set of specially commissioned 48c postage stamps, to mark the build-up to the 36th Ryder Cup at the K Club on September 22nd – 24th, has been issued by An Post.

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Ireland’s First Braille Postage Stamp Marks Guide Dogs’ Anniversary

07 July 2006

Friday July 7, 2006: A new 48c stamp marking the 30th anniversary of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind was unveiled by Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Mr Noel Dempsey T.D., at the charity’s headquarters in Cork today.

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TV Licence Campaign Targets Holiday Village & Second Home Owners

26 June 2006

TV Licence inspectors are targeting holiday homes

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