New stamp issues to mark birth centenary of former President of Ireland, Patrick Hillery

27 April 2023

The ‘N’ rate stamp covers postage within the island of Ireland and is available in selected post offices and www.anpost.com/shop . Born in Miltown Malbay, County Clare on May 2, 1923, Dr Patrick J. Hillery had a distinguished career in public life, culminating in serving as President of Ireland for two terms from 1976–1990. He had previously held several senior ministerial posts before becoming Ireland’s first European Commissioner in 1973 when the country joined the EEC. As the Commission’s vice-president, he had special responsibility for Social Affairs.  Designed by Dublin design agency, So Studio, the stamp features a portrait of President Hillery by John F. Kelly, RHA, which hangs in Áras an Uachtaráin (image courtesy of the Office of Public Works).