"The legacy of the show and everyone involved with it lives on with Father Ted’s ongoing success and influence on language, on comedy writing and on generations of fans” - Pauline McLynn (Mrs Doyle)

"The bikes donated by An Post will certainly help us provide food parcels for up to 1,400 people," said Fr Seán Donohoe of the Capuchin Day Centre in Dublin.

An Post stated that the stamp was in recognition of Fr Micheal’s 65 years of Jesuit ministry in Zambia, where he reached into the hearts of people through education and HIV/AIDS-advocacy.

"Faith and culture go hand in hand, and this annual nationwide night of culture offers a perfect opportunity to the parish to be involved.”

An Post held an online survey earlier this year to find out what Irish people wanted to see on the annual Christmas stamp collection.

Discount retailer says of ‘Lolli-Pope’ – “The product range is a bit of fun and Dealz is confident that people will find the fun in the product.”

An Post expects huge interest in the stamps, one featuring Pope Francis and the depicting a family scene.

An Post and Royal Mail feature scenes from the biblical story depicted by a contemporary artist and an Old Master.

An Post's One4all gift vouchers offered in lieu of cash.