Stamps of Ireland

Ireland map stamp

Collectors' & Reference Sites

Censorship of Irish Mail in WWII
The philatelic story of WWII censorship of Irish mail during the period known in Ireland as "The Emergency" 1939-1945.
Effects of the Partition of Ireland on the Postal Service (1920-1922).
This page give the historical background to the partition of Ireland in 1922, a brief synopsis of the Civil War, and describes (with illustrations) the stamp issues of the Provisional Government and of the IRA.
Eire Philatelic Association
The Eire Philatelic Association is a non-profit philatelic organization, based in the U.S., that specializes in the collecting, study, and enjoyment of stamps and other postal items of Ireland.
Irish Airs
Bill Murphy's web pages devoted exclusively to Irish Airmail.
Irish Stamp Varieties Gallery
Extensive gallery of Irish Stamp Varieties. These include varieties that are listed in catalogs and those that are unlisted. The gallery is less than 50% completed, but there is quite a bit there already.
Irish Stamps
Irish Stamps is a business within An Post, the Irish Post Office, and is the official source for all Irish postage stamps, and a wide range of books, prints, stamp booklets and other products.
People on Stamps of Ireland
Wikipedia listing of people depicted on the stamps of Ireland, with links to biographical data.
Postage Stamps Commemorating the Irish Struggle for Independence 1916-1923
A very impressive display of stamps on this topic.
The Dublin Censor Office
Karl Winkelmann's Gold Medal winning 4-frame Exhibit.


Dealers' Sites

Raven Stamps (Ireland)
Leading stamp dealers in Irish Stamps, located in Ireland, with extensive stocks of all aspects of Irish Philately.
Tony Bray (UK)
Price list of Ireland stamps 1922-date (in PDF format).
Stamps of Ireland - from Delcampe.net (International sellers)
Ireland covers from Jim Forte Postal History (USA)


Irish Stamps on eBay




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