How do you address mail to ireland

To address mail to Ireland, you'll need to follow these guidelines:

Format:

• Use the recipient's name on the first line
• Use the street address or post office box number on the second line
• Use the town or city name on the third line
• Use the county name on the fourth line (optional, but recommended for more accurate delivery)
• Use the postal code (Eircode) on the fifth line
• Use the country name "Ireland" or "Éire" on the sixth line

Example:

John Doe 123 Main Street Dublin County Dublin D02 F5X7 Ireland

Additional tips:

• Use the correct postal code (Eircode) for the recipient's location. You can find the Eircode for a specific address on the An Post website.
• If the recipient has a post office box (PO box), use the PO box number instead of the street address.
• If the recipient is in a rural area, you may need to use the townland name (a small geographic area) instead of the town or city name.
• Ireland uses the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code "IE" for international mail.
• Make sure to use the correct spelling and capitalization for the recipient's name and address.

Special considerations:

• If you're sending mail to Northern Ireland (which is part of the United Kingdom), you should use the UK postal code format (e.g., BT1 1AA) and the country name "United Kingdom" instead of "Ireland".
• If you're sending mail to the Republic of Ireland, you should use the Eircode format (e.g., D02 F5X7) and the country name "Ireland" or "Éire".

Remember to check with your local post office or the recipient's organization for any specific requirements or restrictions on sending mail to Ireland.