Changes to postage, courier prices, customs charges and delivery that affect anyone sending or receiving a parcel in Ireland, with the sources linked.
Orders bought before the customs change still face the new charges if they reach Ireland after 30 June. The CCPC also warns about payment requests claiming to come from Revenue.
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CBP has written the indefinite suspension of the $800 postal allowance into its regulations. The rule takes effect on 24 July 2026 and preserves the separate exemption for genuine gifts.
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Manna is stopping deliveries in Ireland to concentrate on international markets. The company calls the move a strategic pause and will contact affected customers through its app and by email.
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Shein’s Rathcoole facility was previously run by a third-party logistics provider. Shein also has its primary European distribution hub in Poland and opened a UK Midlands warehouse last month.
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An Post and 19 other postal groups want more time to prepare for the €3 charge. DHL, FedEx and UPS have called for a phased approach, warning that shipments could be held up at EU borders.
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News · UK and Northern Ireland
Royal Mail missed both First Class and Second Class delivery targets. Ofcom will examine its performance and whether it prioritised parcels over letters.
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ComReg has published minimum requirements for postal complaint handling. Its existing guidance directs you to Customer Services first, then the provider’s Advocate if you remain dissatisfied.
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GAA grounds will host InPost lockers for club members and the wider public. The rollout starts with an ambassador programme at selected clubs, with lockers also planned for Croke Park ahead of the All-Ireland quarter-finals.
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Ireland’s customs duty exemption for low-value online goods changes on 1 July 2026. Revenue says purchases from outside the EU, including Great Britain, will attract €3 duty per item.
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All bpost distribution centres reopened as blockades ended on 4 May 2026. Its parent company expected to need 10 to 14 days to catch up on post and parcels.
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News · UK and Northern Ireland
People sending or returning parcels can now post medium-sized, pre-labelled parcels at York Street in Belfast. Royal Mail plans to install 600 of the new boxes over the next six months.
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Vinted has partnered with drop2shop so buyers and sellers can send and collect parcels through its shop network. The service starts in and around Dublin before expanding nationally.
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