The GPO, one of Ireland’s most famous buildings and also one of the last Georgian buildings built of that era. It is the headquarters of An Post — the Irish Post Office. It is the principal post office of Dublin and is situated in the centre of O'Connell Street, the city's main thoroughfare. It took 3 years to build beginning 1814 and on the 6th January 1818, the new post-office in Sackville Street (now O'Connell Street) was opened for business. It cost £50,000 to build which was considered a huge amount of money at the time.

The building is mainly constructed of Wicklow granite while the roof structure over the entrance is of Portland stone.  The statues on the roof, Mercury on the right, with his Caduceus and purse; Fidelity on the left, with her finger on her lip and a key in her hand; and Hibernia in the centre, resting on her spear and holding a harp were designed by the sculptor John Smyth.  

The GPO was most famously used as headquarters for Irish rebels during the Easter Rising in 1916, the building was destroyed during the rebellion and was rebuilt and reopened again in 1929. The GPO houses a fascinating museum exploring this part of modern Irish history.

Visiting the working GPO you'll see a statue depicting the death of the mythical hero Cúchulainn sculpted by Oliver Sheppard in 1911. 

Admission Fees:

free of charge

Opening Hours: 

Monday to Sunday 8.30am to 6.00pm

Location:

General Post Office
O'Connell Street Lower
D01 F5P2

General Post Office is located 8 minutes walk from the Castle Hotel.