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Inside Ireland's only Amazon fulfilment centre and how e-commerce giant can ship parcels so quickly
Amazon
The enormous warehouse is Ireland’s only fulfilment centre, and bosses at the e-commerce giant said it’s only going to get bigger
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Irish shoppers warned to watch out for scam text from July 1
Scams
From July 1, any goods valued at less than €150 entering Ireland from outside the European Union will be subject to an extra €3 per unique item, plus VAT.
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Social welfare Ireland: Thousands to get surprise early payment boost this week
Social Welfare
Thousands of social welfare recipients in Ireland will receive their payments early this week due to the Easter bank holiday.
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Woman who got €5k from An Post cyber attack ran up €2k hotel bill and didn't pay
An Post
Kim Porter (31) pleaded guilty to 10 offences involving money laundering, deception, enhancing a criminal organisation, possession of cocaine and making off from a hotel without paying
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An Post post-mistress 'viciously assaulted' by two men armed with metal bars in 'calculated robbery'
Courts
Gardai recovered €6,500 in notes and coins following a high-speed car chase across Clare
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An Post explains decision to increase stamp prices as government called on to intervene
An Post
From February 3, a national stamp will cost €1.85 - an increase of 20c while a European one will be €3.50. A stamp for the rest of the world will be €3.95
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Full list of people in Ireland exempt from paying €160 TV licence fee in 2026
TV Licence
Many people in Ireland don't realise there is a little known exemption that could let them skip the €160 TV licence fee in 2026.
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Social welfare Ireland: Surprise Christmas boost as payment coming early next week
Social Welfare
Thousands of social welfare recipients across Ireland will receive an early payment next week due to the Christmas and New Year holidays.
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Deadline for posting Christmas cards as An Post issues update on Christmas Eve deliveries
Christmas
An Post has issued information on delivery times and post office opening hours over Christmas.
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Social welfare Christmas surprise as thousands to get double payment this week
Social Welfare
Thousands of social welfare recipients across Ireland will receive early double payments this week to make sure they are not left out of pocket over Christmas.
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Armed man who claimed he was from IRA while robbing post office is jailed
Courts
The court heard how Barry Reddan left post-mistress Mary Brennan terrified when he walked into her post office in Clonmany armed with a gun
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An Post warns against sending chocolate, crisps, or teabags to loved ones abroad this Christmas
An Post
New rules have come into place regarding sending parcels to the US, with prohibited items now including some of the things people most commonly send to loved ones over in America
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Brave postmistress told armed robber 'you're getting no money'
Donegal
Details of the attempted robbery were outlined in court by Detective Garda Jason Conroy
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Surprise social welfare change happening this week as thousands to benefit
Social Welfare
Thousands of people on social welfare are set for an unexpected change this week that will see some payments arrive earlier than usual ahead of the October bank holiday.
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An Post worker raises thousands for charity by running 5km 1,000 days in a row
Charities
The charity runner, from Tallaght in Dublin, has raised the cash in aid of different charities and was named Tallaght Person of the Year in November 2023
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September 2025 money changes from social welfare benefits to bills going up
Cost of Living
September is shaping up to be an expensive month for households across Ireland, with back to school costs and rising energy bills.
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Minister insists he didn't leak claims An Post is in a 'dire financial state'
An Post
It has been reported that the semi-state company is facing “a dire financial situation”
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Former An Post worker who stole cash from cards to pay loan shark after fire threat avoids jail
Courts
Garda Eoin O’Callaghan told Judge Helen Boyle that it was difficult to put a figure on the total financial loss
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Ireland TV licence loophole means some people don't have to pay €160 fee in 2025
TV Licence
Some people in Ireland may be able to legally skip the €160 TV licence fee in 2025 thanks to a lesser known exemption.
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An Post offers to send cards to the Vatican for free
Pope Francis
Irish post offices had received queries from the public looking for advice about the correct address and stamp to use
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Postman, 60s, hospitalised with serious injuries after being 'devoured' by Alsatian dogs at house in Tipperary
An Post
It’s understood the two dogs emerged from the rear of the property as the postman was making a delivery
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The cost of living benefits and price increases on the way in Ireland next month
Cost of Living
There are two bill increases expected for households around Ireland, with some set to be impacted more than others
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'Genuinely remorseful' former postman avoids jail for mail theft
Courts
After the 39-year-old was stopped at a routine checkpoint, gardai found 149 undelivered items and 514 items that had been violated
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An Post announce increase in price of national stamp
An Post
An Post have said the increase of 25 cents will come into place at the end of the month
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