On August 22, 2013, An Post issued three stamps to commemorate the centenary of the General Lockout.
The General Lockout was a major conflict between unskilled workers seeking better pay and the right to join a trade union, and their employers, who saw unions as a threat to the status quo.
published August 27th, 2013
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An Post issued a further eight stamps for its Irish Animals and Marine Life definitive series, illustrating Ireland’s biodiversity from the seabed to the mountain top. Biodiversity is an all-encompassing term used to describe the variety of all life and natural processes on Earth.
published August 12th, 2013
The history of the port dates back to 1813, when the Cork Harbour Commissioners were established. They remained in existence until 1997, when responsibility transferred to the Port of Cork Company, a commercial semi state company.
published July 26th, 2013
On June 6, 2013, An Post issued two stamps to celebrate the life and achievements of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. The 60c stamp is the stamp shown.
published June 16th, 2013
On May 16, 2013, An Post issued a stamp to commemorate Dublin UNESCO City of World Literature.
published May 29th, 2013
On May 2, 2013, An Post issued two stamps as its contribution to the 2013 Europa stamp issue. The theme of the issue was ‘Postal Vehicles’, with the emphasis on vehicles used to deliver mail.
published May 14th, 2013
Contemporary visual art is the name given to art that has been produced by practising visual artists of our time.
published May 1st, 2013
On March 21, 2013, An Post issued a stamp to mark the 50th anniversary of the Irish Cancer Society.
published April 16th, 2013
The origin of sending greeting cards can be traced back to ancient Egypt and China, where hand printed messages of goodwill were exchanged. The custom then made its way to Europe during the 15th century.
published March 27th, 2013
The word ‘wedding’ comes from the root meaning to ‘gamble’ or ‘wager’. The Anglo-Saxon word ‘wedd’ meant that the groom would vow to marry the woman, but it also meant the sum of money, or barter, that the groom paid to the bride’s father for her hand in marriage.
published March 15th, 2013
On January 17, 2013, An Post issued a stamp to mark Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU).
published January 23rd, 2013