On the morning of October 10, 1918, the RMS Leinster set sail from Kingstown to Holyhead, packed with civilians, postal workers, and military personnel. Within the hour, she was torpedoed by a German U-boat—her destruction swift, her loss devastating. In 1895, the City of Dublin Steam Packet Company ordered four …
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The British government confirmed its plans to move forward with its contentious Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill on May 10 at the opening of Parliament. “My Government will prioritise support for the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement and its institutions, including through legislation to address the legacy of the …
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New EU customs regulations have caused severe problems for individuals and small businesses sending parcels to Ireland from non-EU countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. Introduced on July 1, 2021, the regulations require senders to provide electronic customs information for each parcel, while customs charges may also …
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A County Antrim man has praised the Northern Ireland postal system after he received a letter despite missing one important detail – his address. A Twitter user named Fergal Lynn got a surprise during the week when a letter landed on his doorstep and instead of his address being on …
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