Behind the Stamp

For 2020, the EU chose the two cities of Galway, Ireland, and Rijeka, Croatia, as the Capitals of Culture for 2020. To commemorate this event, An Post and Croatia Post jointly issued postage stamps depicting Galway and Rijeka. Released January 23, 2020 in Galway. Shown: First Day Cover (An Post)

Ireland Post recently released a new single stamp to commemorate the 100th Liffey Swim (Irish: An Snámh a Life), an open sea swimming competition from Rory O'More bridge to just outside of the Customs House. On the stamp is a painting by Jack B. Yeats in 1923. The Liffey Swim started in 1920.