The Irish Post is known as An Post which translates to "The Post". It is the State-owned provider of postal services in Ireland.
Ireland's post delivers at least one collection and one delivery five working days a week from Monday to Friday). It delivers postal packets weighing up to 2kgs and parcels weighing up to 20 kg.
A number of other services are also available:
Current domestic letter rates for up to 100g within Ireland is €1. Prices for standard international letter rates up to 100g is €1.35.
Information on all of An Post's services as well as the network of local post offices is available on anpost.ie. Offices at:
Address: Consumer Services, O'Connell Street, Dublin 1, Ireland
Tel: (01) 705 7600 (Mon - Fri 9am - 5.30pm)
Fax: (01) 809 0900
Email: customer.services@anpost.ie
You can find the post branch or the mailbox closest to you by simply entering your address or choosing your town in the Post Office Locator on An Post webpage.
Urban addresses are specified by county, city or town name, street name, house number or name, and apartment or flat number where relevant. Dublin has "D" as a prefix.
Rural addresses are specified by the county, nearest post town, and the townland
Update 14/10/2017
When you move internationally you are taking a big step. Lots of things are changing and you have a million things to think about and take care of. If you are able to select a top of the line moving company that moves for a modest price, it can take a big weight of your shoulders in busy times.
Our network of international removal companies can move your furniture & possessions to Ireland and anywhere overseas.
Filling in the form will allow you to request up to 5 quotes from various moving companies. This service is free of charge and will help you select an international moving company that suits your needs and budget.