Irish Postmasters' Union

The Irish Postmasters’ Union (IPU) is the representative body for Postmasters. The IPU works to ensure a secure future for Post Offices across Ireland.

[sean martin @Martin0196Sean]

Postmasters met Minister Dara Calleary today. He recognises the trust and service our network provides and is committed to working with us to deliver more payments through post offices. Minister, your support is vital for a viable network and strong communities.

[An Post @Postvox]

🎙️ 100 Years of Broadcasting in Ireland 🎧
The first stamp of An Post’s 2026 Stamp Programme is marking 100 Years of Broadcasting!
This stamp celebrates a historic milestone in Irish cultural life and the triumphant evolution of broadcasting over the last century in Ireland.

[Charlie McConalogue @McConalogue]

The funding of €15 million per annum for a 5-year period to support the Post Office network recognises the cultural & geographic importance of Post Offices in our communities all over Ireland.
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[Irish Postmasters' Union @IrishPostmaster]

The Irish Postmasters’ Union welcomes Government approval of €15m per year over five years to support a sustainable, nationwide Post Office Network.
We thank Ministers @PatrickODonovanTD and @CharlieMcConalogue for securing this vital funding for Postmasters and communities.

[sean martin @Martin0196Sean]

Thank you Minister O’Donovan for helping secure €15m per year for the post office network—vital to keeping cash and Government services local. Delighted for Postmistress Sinéad Roche in Shanagolden and communities nationwide who rely on their post office every day. 📮🇮🇪

[Irish Postmasters' Union @IrishPostmaster]

Great to welcome Minister Patrick O'Donovan to Shanagolden Post Office. The Government’s investment provides security to Post Offices and their communities for the next 5 years. Please continue to support your local Post Office - your custom keeps these services alive

[Irish Postmasters' Union @IrishPostmaster]

Wonderful to see our Minister Patrick O'Donovan helping Postmaster Donal O'Grady, Ballingarry PO promote Christmas stamps. Why don't you call into your Local Post Office, say 'Hi' to our friendly, hardworking Postmasters and order your Christmas stamps 📦 ✉️ 🌲

[Irish Postmasters' Union @IrishPostmaster]

Postmaster John McGuinness, Carndonagh PO with Minister Charlie McConalogue promoting our Stampaí na Nollag. Please call into your local Post Office and say 'Hi' to our friendly, hardworking Postmasters - you might even buy a Christmas stamp! IPU supporting local businesses.

[Irish Postmasters' Union @IrishPostmaster]

Finola McBride IPU General Treasurer with @patthecopegallagher at the North West Breast Cancer Ball in aid of breast cancer research. Thank you Deputy Gallagher for your support

[Irish Postmasters' Union @IrishPostmaster]

IPU General Treasurer and Postmaster at Castlefin Post Office Co. Donegal Finola McBride with @charlie_mcconalogue at the North West Cancer Ball in aid of breast cancer research. It is wonderful to see Minister McConalogue supporting this fantastic event

[Irish Postmasters' Union @IrishPostmaster]

So Lovely to meet Nicola Pierce, winner of the History Book of the Year award with "Great Irish Wives" at this year's An Post Book Awards

[Irish Postmasters' Union @IrishPostmaster]

An honour to meet Jacqueline Connolly, this year's winner of the non-fiction book of the year "Deadly Silence".
#IPUsupportingirishwriters #IPUsupportingpostmasters

[Irish Postmasters' Union @IrishPostmaster]

Gen Sec Sandra Tormey meeting her sports hero Conor Murray who was a nominee at this years Book Awards!
#IPUsupportingcommunities #IPUsupportingpostmasters

[Irish Postmasters' Union @IrishPostmaster]

Great to meet the amazing Miriam O'Callaghan who was multitasking at the Book awards this year being both MC and nominee for the Biography of the Year! Shout out to the wonderful Michelle at Aviary Beauty, Newbridge for H&M. #IPUsupportinglocalbusinesses #IPUsupportingpostmasters

[Irish Postmasters' Union @IrishPostmaster]

A Post Office that was once closed but now reopened thanks to the combined efforts of Postmaster Sinead Roche and Minister for Communications Patrick O'Donovan. Thanks for coming back to see us Minister!

[sean martin @Martin0196Sean]

Thank you Minister McConalogue for meeting with us today to discuss progressing the Government’s investment in the post office network and the ongoing contract negotiations with An Post. Your continued engagement is vital to securing services for communities nationwide.

[Irish Postmasters' Union @IrishPostmaster]

Sean Martin, President of the IPU, said: “This funding is a very welcome step forward for Postmasters. I want to thank Minister Patrick O’Donovan and Minister Jack Chambers for their commitment and support, which demonstrates Government recognition of the Post Office Network.”

[sean martin @Martin0196Sean]

Great News for Communities and Postmasters as the Government invest €15m in Post Office Network We thank Minister O Donovan and Deputy Michèal Carrigy for their crucial support.This investment secures communities access to vital government financial & postal services.

[sean martin @Martin0196Sean]

Positive meeting with Minister O Donovan Clear message that #budget25 will define the post office for the next 5years .We thanked him and Deputy Carrigy for their support & now look forward to Govt investment to secure services for communities nationwide

[Irish Postmasters' Union @IrishPostmaster]

€15m - A Modest Investment with a Massive Return!

With an investment of €15m pa the Post Office Network can deliver up to €776m pa in Social and Economic value - that's €3 per citizen pa - less than the price of a cup of coffee ☕️.
We think that's Excellent Value for Money!