This section provides resources for journalists and the media. It includes the background to An Post’s C Both Sides, an archive of our press releases and details of who to contact for more information.
Background
The An Post C Both Sides campaign celebrates postcard design and the skill of handwriting. Anyone can take part in the project to make a personal statement, depicting a favourite memory, a special place, someone important or even a secret.
The project was initiated and curated by artists Teresa Doyle and Edel O’Reilly Flynn in association with Westmeath County Council. The initiative was an instant success with entries from children and adults expressing opinions on their locale, war, loved ones, childhood memories and more.
The entries formed an evocative exhibition in Westmeath during 2007. An Post Chief Executive, Donal Connell said “An Post’s sponsorship allows the project to become a national and international venture. Both An Post and the artists who will continue to curate the project are gearing up for a massive response.”
An Post now invites everyone to take part in the second phase of the project through 2008. A selection of the entries to the An Post C Both Sides postcard exhibition in 2008 will form a touring exhibition of Ireland during 2009.
Postcard facts
The first postcard was created in 1861 and since this time boasts a unique history, closely linked to world events and technological developments. Irish postcards have their own story to tell including peat cards made from turf; 1916 rebellion cards used as a news and propaganda vehicle and the world famous John Hinde series of postcards from Ireland.
More info
For more media information contact
Christine Monk on 01 675 0840, email
christinemonk@eircom.net or
Aileen Mooney on 01 7057447.
Press releases
Download images
You can download postcard images here.
