An Post Postboxes
Our postboxes are the heart of a neighbourhood, and the perfect way to send love to someone special. Bringing someone joy is just one postbox away, so why not send love now.
Hephee and An Post
As part of our 'Love your postbox' series we teamed up with Irish artist Stephen Heffernan, better known as Hephee. His witty illustrations are famous for their ability to perfectly convey life in Ireland. We asked Hephee to create a design for postboxes - the pillars of our communities. Hephee's design illustrates how postboxes everywhere are bursting with love. In his unique style, Hephee encapsulates all the 'Irishisms' that people use when sending cards. We sat down with him to talk about his design process, what he misses from Ireland and much more!
Meet Patsy the Postbox
Patsy was created by Irish artist Daniel Mooney, a.k.a. Mundo Moo. In 2021 Daniel launched his first range of illustration products for sale online. Daniel has been sending his orders all over Ireland, with the help of his hardest working employee Patsy, and An Post ever since.
Learn more about Patsy
The Future of Postboxes
Have you ever wondered what the future holds for sending love from your postbox? Check out what a new generation of love senders had to say about their ideas on the future of sending with An Post postboxes.
The Journey of a letter
Types of Postboxes
Ireland's oldest Postbox
This is the longest serving postbox in Ireland! It’s over 160 years old and remains in service today in Kent Station, Co. Cork. Watch this video to learn more about it's history.
Steeped in history
A staple of the Irish community since the late 19th century, the An Post green postboxes can be found all over the country in different shapes and sizes. The older lamp boxes are a great way to keep with the valued tradition of sending letters to loved ones. You might be lucky enough to have a rare Penfold hexagonal letter box near you, making it even more special to send love to those dear to you.
Photo by Stephen Ferguson.
Sending Love is easier than ever
Maybe someone you know has recently become engaged or married. Perhaps they’ve got a new job or bought a new home. Sending them a handwritten card or heartfelt note through your local letter box is the perfect way to keep connected and let them know you’re thinking of them. Bringing someone joy is just one postbox away, so why not send love now.
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