Date of Issue: 9th May 2023
two stamps (N & W values = 1.35 & 2.20 €) - NOTE both stamps are self-adhesive
both stamps are issued in mini-sheets of 8 stamps
both stamps are issued in mini-sheets of 8 stamps
According to the Irish folklore tales, Balor caused great pain and anguish to the Tuatha Dé Dannan, the other supernatural race in Irish folklore.
The legend centres on Balor having an eye that, when unleashed, could cause instant death or poisoning.
Balor’s Poisoned Eye is the main focus of one stamp. The second stamp relates to the legend that claimed Balor had only to look on the landscape to cause damage, such as in the Poisoned Glen in County Donegal.
In both cases, contemporary colours are used to create the impression of poison almost leaping off the stamp.
NOTE - both stamps are also issued in 2022 in self-adhesive booklets. The N value with 4 other former Irish stamps issues bearing also a "N = National" and the W value with 4 other former Irish stamps + 5 Priority labels for "International postage". The stamps from the booklets are slightly different from the ones issued in 2019.
NOTE - This set is taking part at "The Europa Stamps Bird Project 2019" which allows you to scan the stamps in order to hear the bird's song