Stamps to rise 15c from Tuesday as An Post says price hike 'essential to cover rising costs'

Initiatives introduced in the past number of years such as the free postage to and from nursing homes and free newspaper delivery for older customers will remain available indefinitely, the company said. File Picture: Gareth Chaney

An Post is raising the price of a stamp from €1.10 to €1.25 from Tuesday, with the increase described by the company as “essential to cover rising costs”.

The cost of a standard international stamp will also rise from €2 to €2.20.