Ruvén AfanadorWestlife, the popular Irish boy band, have sold more than 55 million records worldwideAn iconic Irish boy band is putting its stamp on letters and parcels. Limited edition Westlife stamps to mark the Irish pop group’s 25th anniversary have been issued by Irish postal service An Post.Westlife has sold more than 55 million records worldwide, and had 14 UK number one hits.An Post said the stamps were a tribute to the band’s global success and role as “wonderful ambassadors for Ireland and its music”.Westlife said the recognition from the new range of stamps “means the world” to them.Matt HolyoakThe stamps feature band members Kian Egan, Mark Feehily, Nicky Byrne and Shane FilanThe collection from An Post features booklets of four National Rate “N” stamps alongside, 12,000 copies of a souvenir “band” stamp sheet.Each of the stamps is dedicated to current band members Kian Egan, Mark Feehily, Nicky Byrne and Shane Filan.”It is such an honour and privilege to be featured on Irish stamps and it is a very special way to commemorate our 25 years of Westlife touring together,” Westlife said.”We are so grateful to the fans who’ve supported us right from the very beginning and also a special mention and thank you to An Post too. See you on the envelopes! Love Kian, Mark, Nicky and Shane.”The stamps were designed by Shaughn McGrath Creative, who worked closely with the band.Exclusive Westlife photography and a special commemorative ‘Sligo’ stamps are included in a ‘First Day Cover envelope’. All of the current band members are from Sligo except Byrne who is from Dublin. Westlife was set up by boy band manager Louis Walsh in 1998. The band disbanded in 2012 before reuniting six years later.Allow Facebook content?This article contains content provided by Facebook. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read and before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.Accept and continueThe lads are due to celebrate the 25th anniversary with gigs in the Royal Albert Hall in October. Mark Feehily announced he was taking some time off in 2024, due to ill health and the remaining three members have performed without him. Getty ImagesOriginal member Brian McFadden is not featured on any of the stampsGetty ImagesThe lads are set to mark their 25 years with special concerts in the Royal Albert Hall Aileen Mooney, An Post’s Irish Stamps Manager, said the organisation was proud “to celebrate Westlife’s incredible journey” .”These stamps are more than postage – they are a celebration of Irish culture, a keepsake for fans, and a lasting tribute to 25 years of Westlife,” she said.
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An Post honours band with limited edition stamps
