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Ireland Eircodes

Éire

D02 X285Europe7 chars
Total Codes

151

Code Length

7 chars

Provinces

4

Admin Levels

4

Interactive Map

Explore Ireland's 4 provinces with our interactive map.

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Find Post Offices

Locate post offices across Ireland. Find addresses and contact information.

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Understanding Ireland Eircodes

Before printing labels for Ireland, confirm the 7-character alphanumeric segment (D02 X285); IE sorting equipment rejects many labels that lack a.

Key Characteristics

Code Type

Numeric

Administered By

National Postal Service

Coverage

Nationwide

Eircode format breakdown

Ireland uses alphanumeric eircodes with 7 characters (example: D02 X285). In our directory, these codes are organized from provinces down to localities.

Visual Structure

D
0
2
X
2
8
5

Before printing labels for Ireland, confirm the 7-character alphanumeric segment (D02 X285); IE sorting equipment rejects many labels that lack a.

Administrative Hierarchy

How Ireland organises areas for Eircodes

Provinces(4)
Counties(4)
Municipal districts(4)
Localities(139)
1

Province

4 total
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2

County

4 total
3

Municipal district

4 total
4

Locality

139 total

Provinces Directory

Browse all 4 top-level divisions

Addressing Mail to Ireland

Step-by-step guide for correct address formatting

1
Recipient name
2
Street address
3
Locality
4
Eircode (space after 3rd character)
5
IRELAND

Sample Address Block

Name; 23 Ringsend; Dublin; D02 XY45; IRELAND

Delivery Best Practices

Tips for successful mail and package delivery

Always verify the Eircode

Verify your Eircode is complete (7 characters) before sending. Use our lookup tool to confirm accuracy.

Include all address levels

Write the full address hierarchy for best results.

Avoid abbreviations

Write out full province names to prevent sorting errors.

Don't omit the Eircode

Missing Eircodes cause significant delivery delays and may result in returned mail.

Shipping to Ireland

What to know when sending packages

Standard domestic delivery within Ireland typically takes 2–7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the Eircode. Always include the correct 7-character code for fastest routing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ireland Eircodes

What is the Eircode format for Ireland?

Ireland uses 7 characters in the Eircode. An example is D02 X285. Before printing labels for Ireland, confirm the 7-character alphanumeric segment (D02 X285); IE sorting equipment rejects many labels that lack a.

How many provinces does Ireland have?

Ireland has 4 provinces with Eircode coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.

How do I find my Eircode in Ireland?

Use our free lookup or browse by province to find the exact Eircode for your location.

Where do I write the Eircode on a Ireland address?

The Eircode is written on the same line as or immediately after the province, before the country name when mailing internationally.