A new set of commemorative stamps by Ireland’s An Post pays tribute to four iconic Irish artists who left us in 2023: Christy Dignam, Séamus Begley, Sinéad O’Connor, and Shane MacGowan. These artists shared with us a raw and honest exploration of Irish identity, often touching on themes of struggle, resilience, and hope.
These stamps don’t just celebrate their fame or public personas—they capture the essence of what these artists gave to us: words and music that helped us express emotions we couldn’t always find ourselves. Fame can blur the line between intimacy and distance, making us feel as if we truly knew these artists, as though they understood our experiences, joys, and sorrows.
Designed with reverence and simplicity, each stamp spotlights the artist’s eyes and hands—the eyes that saw and recorded life in its complex beauty, and the hands that shaped songs and stories that will resonate across generations. In these images, we see their humanity, strength, and vulnerability.
This collection serves not just as a tribute to their legacies but as a reminder of the enduring impact of their voices in Irish culture. You can get them here.
