A new postcode system for Ireland will launch later today but has already provoked much debate on Twitter.
The new Eircode system will see every single house in the country receive its own unique code in order to make it easier for people and businesses to find addresses.
While the codes will be sent out to homes nationwide, you can also search for it on their website which has proven to be a source of much amusement for Twitter users.
According to Eircode, I actually grew up at an address in Longford. I never even knew.
— Jonathan Keane (@J_K9) July 13, 2015
So #Eircode is telling me I’m from Waterford now, not Kilkenny… and Bigwood seems to have completely disappeared. pic.twitter.com/AeEyiO2d5J
— Craig Dwyer (@DwyerCraig) July 13, 2015
If you’re having a whinge at #eircode, just think of paramedics no longer needing to pick out dustbins to find the right address.
— Colm Flaherty (@CJayFla) July 13, 2015
Those new eircode numbers are gas. Your own number will near no relationship to the next door house. It’s like a great big pick and mix 🙂
— Joan Byrne (@jemb123) July 13, 2015
if I can’t find it on Google Maps. It Doesn’t Exist… #Eircode
— Daniel Scott (@DanSco2014) July 13, 2015
So it seems Clare’s been annexed by Limerick according to #Eircode. Anyone else having problems?
— Richard Chambers (@newschambers) July 13, 2015
@ajmckee #Eircode has me down as living in Naas as well. A good 40 minute drive from where I live. Thank God it’s so accurate @damienmulley
— HazelKatherineLarkin (@HazelKLarkin) July 13, 2015
Ireland launches the #eircode today. Cue loads of people trying desperately to remember where exactly their Irish friends live
— Margaret Brown (@MagsTheObscure) July 13, 2015
poor Eircode. such a welcome to the world. torn to shreds on day one.
— Brian Clayton (@brianclayton) July 13, 2015
I don’t like my #Eircode… Bray is A98!? Can I have a new one please
— Ena Q (@Enaregina) July 13, 2015
Big day for Ireland today….we now have POST CODES. #Eircode
— Seán Connolly (@TheSonicScrew) July 13, 2015
