Who delivers parcels in Ireland, and what changes when a courier opens a depot, adds lockers or stops trading.
| Date | What changed | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 31 January 2023 | Parcel Motel, owned by UPS, closed its lockers and the brand ceased to exist. | The Irish Times |
| 28 October 2025 | The Nuvion Group, which operated Fastway Couriers Ireland, Parcel Connect and Nügo, went into receivership. | Leinster Leader |
Dates checked against each source on 9 October 2026.
Households and small shops using DHL Express face an average rate increase of 5.9% from 1 January 2027. A demand surcharge applies to international time definite and day definite services from 1 October 2026 to 5 February 2027.
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Amazon is adding frontline roles at Baldonnel, Rathcoole and Ballycoolin. The company says these sites support faster delivery across Ireland seven days a week.
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drop2shop has expanded its collection and drop-off network to every county in the Republic of Ireland. The network has more than 1,000 parcel shops, and recent openings include Galway and Limerick.
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InPost has expanded its combined UK and Ireland locker network while cutting counter-based parcel points. It plans around 5,000 locker installations across both markets during 2026.
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UK Etsy sellers can buy Royal Mail postage to Ireland with duties paid upfront. Royal Mail’s handling fee for shipments to Ireland is 50p per parcel.
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DPD is investing €10 million in a second distribution hub at Newlands Cross. The company plans to use 270 autonomous robots to sort up to 10,000 parcels an hour, with the hub fully operational by October 2026.
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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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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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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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DPD says it will temporarily suspend services in the Republic of Ireland on Saturday 11 April. An Post has warned of disruption, while UPS reports limited disruption and delays.
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An Post plans to hire 300 more delivery staff nationwide. It has opened a parcel processing facility in Cheeverstown as January and February volumes run almost 50% above a year earlier.
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DX is becoming the exclusive delivery partner for Rhenus’s European Home Delivery service in Ireland and the UK, covering two-person home deliveries. The companies promise existing customers continuity of service as responsibility moves to DX in phases.
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