Irish Stamps & Philately

Everything for the Irish stamp collector including Irish stamps, first day covers, sheetlets and everything philatelic with an Irish theme. We sell a full range of Irish stamps, first day covers, booklets and philatelic items suitable for both stamp and thematic collectors.

We are a registered stamp dealer and member of IPTA (Irish Philatelic Traders Association)

We sell a full range of Irish stamps, first day covers, booklets and philatelic items suitable for both stamp and thematic collectors.

Prior to independence in 1922 Ireland used British stamps. After independence British stamps were 'overprinted' for a short time before the Irish government issue the first definitive stamps in December 1922. The first commemorative stamps were issued in 1929,

Irish stamps showcase Ireland's rich history and culture including such varied topics as historical events, sport, music, literature, fauna & flora to name but a few.

Irish stamps have won many awards worldwide and attract interest from collectors all over the world.

Irish Stamps & Philately Subsections

Commemoratives 1929-59

The first Irish commemorative was the Daniel O'Connell set of 1929. We sell the full range of Irish...

Commemoratives 1960-69

We have everything for the collector of Irish stamps. This section features commemorative stamps...

Commemoratives 1970-79

Full catalog of Irish commemorative stamps sets available from Emerald Isle Gifts. Sets available in...

Commemoratives 1980-89

We are members of the IPTA and offer a fulll catalog of Irish stamps. This section features...

Commemoratives 1990-99

Modern Irish commemorative stamp issues for the years 1990 to 1999 available to buy online from...

Commemoratives 2000-07

We sell Irish stamps from early issues right up to the very latest issue. Irish stamps are...

Definitive Stamps

Since 1922 there have been nine Irish Definitive stamps including the famous Gerls, each series...

Miniature Sheets & Sheetlets

Since 1971 An Post have produced a range of Irish miniature sheets, these beautifully designed works...

Commemorative First Day Covers 1929-59

Selection of early scarce Irish First Day Covers for early Irish stamp issues starting from the...

Commemorative First Day Covers 1960-69

We stock a comprehensive selection of Irish FDC's first day covers for the collector or Irish stamps...

Commemorative First Day Covers 1970-79

Emerald Isle Gifts is a registered member of IPTA (Irish Philatelic Traders Association) and we...

Commemorative First Day Covers 1980-99

Illustrated First Day covers from the 1980's. Emerald Isle Gifts is an Irish stamp dealer...

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