Post offices in Cork

An post Cork City centre
An Post Cork City is the state-owned provider of postal services in the Republic of Ireland. As a member of the Universal Postal Union, An Post provides a "universal postal service" in all parts of the country. Services offered include letter post, parcel service, deposit accounts, Express Post (an Ireland-wide next day delivery service) and EMS (international express mail service).

An Post, the Irish postal administration, was formed in 1984 when the postal services of the Department of Posts and Telegraphs (P&T) were split between An Post and Telecom Éireann, the telecommunications operator now known as Eir, under the Postal & Telecommunications Services Act 1983. At its creation in the early years of the Irish Free State, the Department of Posts and Telegraphs was the largest state department in the country and its employees (most of them postal workers) formed the bulk of the civil service.

Previously, the Post Office in Ireland had been under the control of various Irish and British postmasters-general. The appointment of Evan Vaughan as postmaster in Dublin in 1638 is generally regarded as the date for the establishment of a semi-formal postal system in Ireland. Oliver Cromwell's Post Office Act of 1657 created a common postmaster general for the three kingdoms of Ireland, Scotland and England; this position was confirmed by Charles II and his Parliament through the Post Office Act of 1660.

In 2020 An Post is still one of Ireland's largest employers but has seen significant job losses. In 2020, Munster's only sorting centre in Little Island, Cork, was closed.[citation needed] The closure of individual branches in rural areas has become a major political issue. In 2014, all parts of An Post made a profit for the first time in eight years. In 2018, there were approximately 1,100 An Post branches and over 100 postal agents in the Republic of Ireland.

The Irish government announced the introduction of a postcode system, Eircode, in Ireland from 2008, although An Post opposed the system at the time, saying it was unnecessary. The postcode system was introduced on 13 July 2015, after almost a decade of delay.

All parcels arriving in Ireland pass through An Post's postal centre in Portlaoise, where customs officers are responsible for checking them.

An Post's current logo was introduced on 14 December 2018 and has only been seen since 13 March 2019. On the signage, the individual post offices are referred to as Oifig an Phoist or (in English) 'Post Office'.

Post offices like other things to do in Cork City are equally important as Police stations and restaurants.
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Facts about Cork City, Cork

Cork
Corcaigh
City
From top, left to right: City Hall, the English Market, Quadrangle in UCC, the River Lee, Shandon Steeple
From top, left to right: City Hall, the English Market, Quadrangle in UCC, the River LeeShandon Steeple
Coat of arms of Cork
Coat of arms
Nicknames:
The Rebel CityLeesideThe Real Capital
Motto(s):
Statio Bene Fida Carinis(Latin)
"A safe harbour for ships"[1][2]
Location of Cork
Cork is located in Ireland
Cork
Cork
Location within Ireland
Coordinates: 51°53′50″N 8°28′12″WCoordinates51°53′50″N 8°28′12″W
State Ireland
Province Munster
Region Southern
County Cork
Founded 6th century AD
City rights 1185 AD
Government
 • Type Cork City Council
 • Lord Mayor Deirdre Forde (FG)
 • Local electoral areas
  • Cork City North West
  • Cork City North East
  • Cork City South Central
  • Cork City South East
  • Cork City South West
 • Dáil constituency
 • European Parliament South
Area
 • City 187 km2 (72 sq mi)
 • Urban 174 km2 (67 sq mi)
 • Metro 820 km2 (320 sq mi)
Population
(2022)
 • City 222,333[3]
 • Density 1,188/km2 (3,080/sq mi)
 • Metro
 (2017)
305,222[5]
 • Demonym Corkonian or Leesider
Time zone UTC0 (WET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+1 (IST)
Eircode
T12 and T23
Area code 021
Vehicle index
mark code
C
Website www.corkcity.ie

Facts about Post Office

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For national postal networks, sometimes called "the Post Office", see mail. For other uses, see Post Office (disambiguation).
"Posting house" redirects here. For other uses, see Post House.
A post office building in EdithburghAustralia
West Toledo Branch Post Office, Toledo, Ohio, 1912
West Toledo Branch Post Office in Toledo, Ohio, in 1912

post office is a public facility and a retailer that provides mail services, such as accepting letters and parcels, providing post office boxes, and selling postage stamps, packaging, and stationery. Post offices may offer additional services, which vary by country. These include providing and accepting government forms (such as passport applications), and processing government services and fees (such as road taxpostal savings, or bank fees).[1] The chief administrator of a post office is called a postmaster.

Before the advent of postal codes and the post office, postal systems would route items to a specific post office for receipt or delivery. During the 19th century in the United States, this often led to smaller communities being renamed after their post offices, particularly after the Post Office Department began to require that post office names not be duplicated within a state.[2]

Name[edit]

Canadian sorting office in 2006

The term "post-office"[3] has been in use since the 1650s,[4] shortly after the legalisation of private mail services in England in 1635.[5] In early modern England, post ridersmounted couriers—were placed, or "posted",[6] every few hours along post roads at posting houses (also known as post houses) between major cities, or "post towns". These stables or inns permitted important correspondence to travel without delay. In early America, post offices were also known as stations. This term, as well as the term "post house", fell from use as horse and coach services were replaced by railwaysaircraft, and automobiles.

Today, the term "post office" usually refers to government postal facilities providing customer service. "General Post Office" is sometimes used for the national headquarters of a postal service, even if the building does not provide customer service. A postal facility that is used exclusively for processing mail is instead known as a sorting office or delivery office, which may have a large central area known as a sorting or postal hall. Integrated facilities combining mail processing with railway stations or airports are known as mail exchanges.

In India, post offices are found in almost every village having panchayat (a "village council"), towns, cities, and throughout the geographical area of India. India's postal system changed its name to India Post after the advent of private courier companies in the 1990s. It is run by the Indian government's Department of Posts.[7] India Post accepts and delivers inland letters, postcards, parcels, postal stamps, and money orders (money transfers). Few post offices in India offer speed post (fast delivery) and payments or bank savings services. It is also uncommon for Indian post offices to sell insurance policies or accept payment for electricity, landline telephone, or gas bills. Until the 1990s, post offices would collect fees for radio licenses, recruitment for government jobs, and the operation of public call telephone (PCO) booths. Postmen would deliver letters, money orders, and parcels to places that are within the assigned area of a particular post office but there are no post offices in the location. Each Indian post office is assigned a unique six-digit code called the Postal Index Number, or PIN. Each post office is identified by its PIN.

Private courier and delivery services often have offices as well, although these are usually not called "post offices", except in the case of Germany, which has fully privatised its national postal system.[citation needed]

As abbreviation PO is used, together with GPO for General Post Office and LPO for Licensed Post Office.

History[edit]

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Postal clerks in a cartoon on the 1840 Penny Penates postcard
Old post office in Toompea in TallinnEstonia

There is evidence of corps of royal couriers disseminating the decrees of Egyptian pharaohs as early as 2400BCE, and it is possible that the service greatly precedes that date. Similarly, there may be ancient organised systems of post houses providing mounted courier service, although sources vary as to precisely who initiated the practice.[8]

In the Persian Empire, a Chapar Khaneh system existed along the Royal Road. Similar postage systems were established in India and China by the Mauryan and Han dynasties in the 2nd century BCE.

The Roman historian Suetonius credited Augustus with regularising the Roman transportation and courier network, the Cursus Publicus. Local officials were obliged to provide couriers who would be responsible for their message's entire course. Locally maintained post houses (Latinstationes) privately owned rest houses (Latinmansiones) and were obliged or honored to care for couriers along their way. The Roman emperor Diocletian later established two parallel systems: one providing fresh horses or mules for urgent correspondence and the other providing sturdy oxen for bulk shipments. The Byzantine historian Procopius, though not unbiased, records the Cursus Publicus system remained largely intact until it was dismantled in the Byzantine empire by the emperor Justinian in the 6th century.

The Princely House of Thurn and Taxis family initiated regular mail service from Brussels in the 16th century, directing the Imperial Post of the Holy Roman Empire. The British Postal Museum claims that the oldest functioning post office in the world is on High Street in SanquharScotland. The post office has functioned continuously since 1712, during which horses and stagecoaches were used to carry mail.

In parts of Europe, special postal censorship offices existed[when?] to intercept and censor mail. In France, such offices were known as cabinets noirs.

Unstaffed postal facilities[edit]

Students attend an unstaffed postal facility
The Inland Letter Office of the London GPO in 1845

In many jurisdictions, mailboxes and post office boxes have long been in widespread use for drop-off and pickup (respectively) of mail and small packages outside post offices or when offices are closed. Germany's national postage system Deutsche Post introduced the Pack-Station for package delivery, including both drop-off and pickup, in 2001. In the 2000s, the United States Postal Service began to install Automated Postal Centers (APCs) in many locations in both post offices, for when they are closed or busy, and retail locations.[9] APCs can print postage and accept mail and small packages.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to know before mailing my package?

You should always check the address carefully before sending anything out. If you have any questions about where to send your package, call the local post office first. You may want to ask them if they accept packages at their location, what size boxes they require, how long it takes to receive mail, etc. Also, make sure you get the correct postage amount.

How much does it cost to ship something?

Shipping costs vary depending on the weight of the item being shipped, the destination, and the type of shipping service chosen. There are many different types of shipping services including ground, air, and express. Each method offers its own advantages and disadvantages. Ground shipping is generally less expensive than air shipping, but it can take longer to arrive. Express shipping is faster, but it is more expensive.

Can I track my package online?

Yes! Most major postal carriers offer tracking information online. Simply enter the tracking number provided by the carrier when placing your order.

Do I need insurance?

Insurance is not mandatory for domestic shipments, but it is recommended. Insurance covers damages caused by loss or damage to items while in transit.

Is there a limit to the number of stamps I can use?

There is no limit to the number of postage stamps you can purchase. However, some carriers charge extra fees for using excessive amounts of stamps.

How do I get my mail?

Mailboxes are located at the front of each building. You may have to ask someone where they are. If you don't know where they are, look for the sign outside the door. Mailboxes are not always marked clearly. Sometimes they are just labeled "P.O." (Post Office).

What if I want to send something special?

You can use the same box as regular mail. Just put the package inside the mailbox and close the lid. There's no need to mark anything special.

Where can I buy stamps?

Stamps are sold at any Post office. 
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