#Ireland stamps
Stamp of approval for RTE Television's 50th anniversary
On November 24, 2011, An Post issued three stamps commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the first Irish television broadcasts. The stamps feature TVs and a hand-held device, which evoke a sense of the Past, Present & Future. On the screens are iconic images of The Late Late Show host Gay Byrne, children's TV presenter, Emma O'Driscoll, on the set of Hubble and renowned newsreader, Anne Doyle. Iris
Stamp of approval on Flann O'Brien's centenary
On October 6, An Post issued a stamp to commemorate the centenary of the birth of Brian O'Nolan, also known as Flann O'Brien and Myles na gCopaleen, one of the great Irish humorous and satirical writers of the 20th century. The stamp is based on a portrait of Brian O'Nolan by his brother, Micheal O Nuallain, and was designed by Steve Simpson. The first day cover was also designed by Steve Simpson
Irish Animals and Marine Life Definitive Series
An Post's, latest definitive stamp series features eight species found on this island and its surrounding waters. The series attempts to raise public awareness of the importance of conserving and cherishing biodiversity. Biodiversity is defined as the variety of life and natural processes on Earth. The latest issue is the second phase of An Post's Biodiversity series. The stamps and first day cove
New Irish Greetings Postage Stamps
On 27 January, 2011, An Post issued two stamps for its annual Greetings series. This year's Greetings stamps feature bold, colourful photographic treatments of balloons and flowers - typical symbols of joy and happiness, guaranteed to brighten up any greetings correspondence. The stamps are certain to enliven your envelopes and are suitable for the exchange of expressions of goodwill over a broad
New Christmas Stamps by Ireland
On 4 November, 2010, An Post issued three commemorative stamps depicting the Annunciation, the Nativity and a festive Robin. For the first time ever, the images on the gummed stamps (the Annunciation and the Nativity) also appear on the new Stamps on a Roll (SOAR) format. The gummed stamps (and SOAR) feature scenes from two stained glass windows - the Annunciation is from the Church of Our Lady of
Centenary of AA Ireland - 55c Stamp
On 14 October, 2010 An Post issued a stamp to commemorate the Centenary of the Automobile Association Ireland (AA). The AA started in Ireland in 1910, just as motoring was becoming popular with more and more cars appearing on the Irish roads. Its first meeting was held at offices on College Green, in Dublin City Centre. When the AA began in Ireland, the country had nearly 90,000km of roads, but on
Irish Animals and Marine Life definitive series
An Post has issued eight stamps for the launch of the seventh definitive stamp series, entitled Irish Animals and Marine Life illustrating Ireland's biodiversity from the seabed to the mountain top. This strip shows the Tompot Blenny, Green Tiger Beetle, Red Squirrel and Golden Eagle. Biodiversity is an all-encompassing term used to describe the variety of all life and natural processes on Earth.
Stamp honours Anthony Trollope
On 26 June, 2009, An Post issued a stamp to honour the life and work of Anthony Trollope, a Victorian writer whose nineteenth-century novels continue to have broad appeal today. The stamp is based on an albumen print of Anthony Trollope (1864) by Julia Margaret Cameron, reproduced courtesy of the National Portrait Gallery, London. The first day cover features an image of five of Trollope's books w
Birth Centenary of Francis Bacon
To mark 100 years since the birth of world renowned artist Francis Bacon, An Post issued this commemorative stamp featuring a self portrait of this great man on 24 April. Also available is a special minisheet featuring his famous London studio which was relocated piece by piece to the Hugh Lane Gallery, Dublin.
Stamp Marks 150th Anniversary of Irish Times
An Post has issued a new stamp to mark the 150th anniversary of The Irish Times. The Irish Times clock is featured on the first diamond shaped stamp ever to be issued by Ireland. The clock was originally erected on the newspaper's building on Westmoreland Street in the early 1900's and became something of a Dublin landmark. It was later transferred to D'Olier Street after the opening of a new fron
