Summary
The Irish postal service, An Post, issued special edition stamps to honor Westlife, an Irish boy band celebrating their 25th anniversary. These stamps, featuring current band members, recognize Westlife's global impact and success. The band thanked An Post and their fans for the tribute.
Key Facts
- An Post created limited edition Westlife stamps for the band's 25th anniversary.
- Westlife has sold more than 55 million records globally and achieved 14 UK number one hits.
- The stamps honor the band members Kian Egan, Mark Feehily, Nicky Byrne, and Shane Filan.
- The stamps include booklets and a souvenir band stamp sheet.
- The band expressed gratitude for the commemorative stamps and for their fans' support.
- The band initially disbanded in 2012 but reunited six years later.
- Original member Brian McFadden, who left in 2004, does not feature on the stamps.
- An Post's stamps manager described the stamps as a tribute to Westlife's success and Irish culture.
