Take advantage with the free postage Litir um Thoghchán scheme from Print Ready, your election printing pros!

• Free delivery from An Post
• DL sized  (99mm x 210mm)
• A4 sized and folded and glued closed to the size of DL (99 x 210mm).
• Candidates only have to pay for print and design.
• Delivered to every constituent in your electoral area

The Litir um Thoghchán, Ireland's free postage service, offers a valuable opportunity for candidates running in Irish elections to reach voters effectively and affordably through targeted mail campaigns. This service allows candidates to send campaign literature, such as flyers, leaflets, and information booklets, to households across the country without incurring postage costs. By leveraging the Free Postage Litir um Thoghchán service, candidates can maximize their campaign outreach and ensure that their message reaches a wide audience of potential voters without incurring postage costs.

Dublin-based printing company Print Ready is highly skilled at producing materials specifically tailored for this free postage service, offering candidates expertly crafted election printing in Ireland that aligns seamlessly with the requirements of the Litir um Thoghchán service.

Print Ready's proficiency in election printing in Ireland makes them a trusted partner for candidates looking to optimize their mail campaign strategy using the Litir um Thoghchán service. Their expertise in producing high-quality campaign literature that meets the specifications of the postage service ensures that candidates can effectively communicate their platform and message to voters through targeted mailings.

By entrusting their printing needs to Print Ready, candidates can access tailored solutions that enhance the impact and professionalism of their campaign materials for distribution through the free postage service. Utilising Print Ready's services for election printing in Ireland enables candidates to harness the benefits of the Litir um Thoghchán service, driving voter engagement and awareness of their candidacy leading up to the election day.

Litir um Thoghcháin is an initiative sponsored by An Post that enables election candidates to mail a DL card (210mm x 99mm) or an A4 folded and sealed to DL size letter. Candidates are only responsible for covering the expenses related to design and printing. Print Ready are equipped to guide you through the entire process—from design and printing to customisation and delivery to An Post's distribution network!

During an Irish election, each candidate has the right to send one postage-free election letter to every household in the constituency. In cases where multiple candidates from the same political party run for election in a given area, they are limited to sending a single election letter collectively. The Exchequer bears the cost of facilitating this service.

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Seanad & Dail Free Post Scheme Specifications

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Size Requirements

• DL – 99mm wide x 210mm high. Artwork to include trim marks with a 4mm white margin all around.
• A4 folded down to DL size – these flyers must be roll-folded to make sure there is one leading edge completely sealed and closed. Opposing side must be glued. They must be supplied in two hundreds, bunched with an elastic band and packed in sturdy boxes. All boxes must be labeled and numbered and marked correctly with the candidates name, the candidates party and the candidates constituency.

Paper Weight

• DL: Any weight between 170 gsm and 180 gsm.
• A4 Folded to DL: Any weight between 130 gsm and 180 gsm.

Design

• The canvasing material has to include the phrase “Litir um Thoghcháin” or “Election Communication” in the location of a stamp (top right hand section). The name of the constituency is required on the material.

Address

• The size of the address area is to measure 36mm x 80mm and must be on the front and in the center of the election material.

 Sample

• Prior to print, A sample specimen of election printing or the PDF itself must be sent to An Post for approval.

Delivery & Packaging

• All canvasing material must be faced the same way and labelled &
• They must be transported on Euro Pallets.
• All literature should be securely shrink-wrapped.

Delivery Date             

• You must have you printed election material delivered to An Post printers no later than 18 WORKING DAYS prior to the notified posting Dates.

AN POST WILL NOT ACCEPT

• Printed material that is Varnished, power coated or that was Spray Dried.
• No Ink jetting finished election printed material.
• Gloss or Coated Stock.
• No colour address areas.

Please email us and we can send you or your graphics department templates that are accepted by An Post

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