Sending your parcel with An Post is a great way to save on costs when shipping in Ireland.

Got a question about our An Post delivery services? Check out our most frequently asked questions below to see if An Post is the best courier for you.

 

What is An Post?

Ireland’s national postal service, An Post offers you the choice of convenient, hassle-free delivery from Ireland to locations within the Republic and Northern Ireland, as well as international addresses.

 

How to Send a Parcel With An Post

 

 

Booking your An Post delivery is easy with Parcel2Go, and you can be certain you’ll get the best value too!

You can only ship with An Post if you're sending from Ireland, but you can actually book your delivery through An Post using our Parcel2Go UK site too! This quick and convenient service will see your parcel(s) arrive at your destination within 1-2 days domestically, and you can drop your parcel off at any local post office.

Easily send parcels within Ireland or to numerous international destinations. Learn more by visiting our Ireland site.

 

What Services Do An Post Offer on Parcel2Go UK?

With prices starting from just £13.28 exc VAT, it’s easy to see why our customers love sending parcels with An Post:

• Parcel protection of up to £2,500 on selected services
• An Post tracking included as standard on all parcels
• Delivery within 1-2 days

An Post parcel dimensions:

• Send up to 20kg per parcel
• An post maximum parcel size: 1.2m
• Maximum length+girth: 3m

What Services Do An Post Offer on Parcel2Go Ireland?

You'll find cheaper and a wider range of An Post services on our Ireland site, including international shipping options. Learn more about An Post services through Parcel2Go Ireland.

 

Does An Post Deliver on Saturdays?

Yes! On Saturdays, An Post parcel deliveries take place between 8:00am and 12:00pm in mostly urban areas.

 

Does An Post Deliver on Sundays?

No. There are no An Post deliveries on Sundays or bank holidays.

 

What Time Does An Post Deliver?

An Post will deliver your parcels during the following hours:

Monday-Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Saturday: 8:00am to 12:00pm (in mostly urban areas)

 

Does An Post Deliver on Bank Holidays?

No. An Post doesn’t deliver on bank holidays.

 

What Happens If I Miss An Post Delivery?

 

 

If you miss your An Post delivery, your courier will leave a ‘sorry we missed you’ notice at your property.

There are a few options you can take to retrieve your parcel:

• Take your ‘sorry we missed you’ card to your local Delivery Service Unit where you can collect your item. You’ll need to bring your driving licence, or another form of personal identification.
• You can nominate someone else to collect your parcel from the Delivery Service Unit by signing the bottom of the ‘sorry we missed you’ card. The person who picks up the parcel must bring identification with them.
• You can arrange for a redelivery of your item online by following instructions on the card. Your parcel can take around 3-5 days to be redelivered.

If you know you won’t be in to accept your delivery, it may be possible to reschedule it using your tracking number. Alternatively, you may be able to specify a safe space for your courier to leave your parcel.

 

How Long Will An Post Hold a Package?

An Post will always make at least one delivery attempt. If you’re not in, your parcel will be returned to your local Delivery Service Unit and held for the following time periods:

Standard and Express Post: 5 working days

Registered Post: 3 working days

Parcels received from abroad: 16 working days

After this time, they will return your parcel to the sender if possible.

 

An Post Tracking

When you book your parcel delivery with Parcel2Go, you’ll get An Post tracking absolutely free—perfect for when you need that extra peace of mind.

An Post tracking is ideal for sending valuable or time-sensitive items, and if you won't be in when your parcel is due to arrive, you’ll have the option to reschedule your delivery.

 

Where is Tracking Number on An Post Receipt?

Your P2G tracking reference will be on your confirmation email that we sent at the time you made your booking. It starts with the letters ‘P2G’ followed by eight digits.

If you can’t find this number on your confirmation email, you can also use your An Post specific tracking reference.

 

How to Track Parcel With An Post?

We make checking the status of your An Post delivery super easy.

Simply add your An Post parcel tracking number to our tracking page and you’ll be able to keep an eye on your parcel every step of the way.

Ready to send your An Post parcel?

Find out how much you can save by sending your parcels with An Post! Book through our UK or Ireland website.