The General Post Office (GPO; Irish: Ard-Oifig an Phoist) is the former headquarters of An Post — the Irish Post Office. It remains its registered office and the principal post office of Dublin [1] — the capital city of Ireland — and is situated in the centre …

Step inside the walls of the iconic GPO (General Post Office) and witness the events that transformed a nation! The museum is an immersive and interactive experience telling the story of the 1916 Easter Rising and modern Irish history.

The General Post Office (GPO) in Dublin is etched into the annals of Irish history due to its significant role in the 1916 Easter Rising, an event that catalyzed the subsequent Irish struggle for independence from British rule.

The GPO Museum is a permanent visitor attraction located within the historic GPO (General Post Office) building on O’Connell Street, Dublin. The experience is one of the newest Dublin Museums and it is one of the top attractions to explore.

Oct 4, 2024 · Immerse yourself in modern Irish history, and discover the story behind this magnificent neo-classical façade and its towering statues. Visit the famous GPO in Dublin and uncover how it played a key role in the 1916 Easter Rising, and see for yourself the Proclamation of the Irish Republic.

Dublin's General Post Office is situated prominently in the middle of O'Connell Street. It is the headquarters for An Post, the Irish Postal Service, and the foundation stone was laid in 1814. It is well known as the stronghold of the 1916 Rising against British Rule.

The General Post Office (GPO) in O’Connell Street, Dublin, is one of Ireland’s most symbolic buildings and has witnessed almost two centuries of Irish history (fig. 1). The foundation stone of the neo-Classical building was laid by Lord Charles Whitworth (1752-1825), Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, on the 12th of August 1814 and the finished ...