An Post vs DPD Ireland vs EVRi — which carrier?

Most Irish stores need 2–3 carriers for cost and reach:

• An Post — the state operator, cheapest for low-weight (< 2kg) and best rural-ROI coverage. Track & Trace on premium services. Native Magento module via the An Post API.
• DPD Ireland — best 1-hour delivery slot, premium retail. Strong for Dublin / Cork / Galway / Limerick urban deliveries. Native module.
• Fastway / Evri Ireland — cheapest 2–5kg, weak tracking but excellent price for parcel-shop drop-offs.
• Nightline / GLS Ireland — backup / regional use, decent cross-border IE↔GB.
• DHL Express — for international + premium IE↔GB customs-handled.

We integrate via ShipperHQ (rule engine) or direct carrier modules — rule-based routing by weight, Eircode, value, and post-Brexit IE↔GB customs awareness.