GLS Ireland Reviews 

3,399
TrustScore 3 out of 5

3.2

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Considering 1,449 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Consumers frequently mention that deliveries arrive promptly, and many drivers are notably polite, careful, and very helpful with heavy packages. People often appreciate receiving clear updates regarding the status of their shipments, which makes package tracking quite straightforward. However, some customers also noted frustrating delivery delays and packages frequently being left in insecure locations without prior notice. A few individuals experienced significant difficulties reaching support teams, describing unhelpful responses and long waiting times when issues arose. Others additionally mentioned instances where online tracking information conflicted with actual delivery statuses, causing completely avoidable confusion.

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Delivery service

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Service

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

not a great start, we just started using this company and already a customer couldn't find their delivery as it went to wrong place! No reply from customer service email in over 24 hours. This won'... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The reason I give three stars is because of the delay in delivering the parcel. Three days in a row I was told it was out for delivery but obviously it wasn't and it was delivered on the fourth day.... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The items was worth alot of money, I was home expected someone to knock or press door bell but I found it outside, I work from home was home if I didnt go out that day it would have stayed there over... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The actual delivery was very good. The parcel was heavy, and the driver carried it down to my house for me. The only thing I would say was that GLS just gave me a day that the parcel would arrive,... See more

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Company details

  1. Courier and Delivery Service
  2. Freight Forwarding Service
  3. Logistics service

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GLS is one of the leading shipping companies for parcel delivery in Ireland. GLS is proud of its strong national network. GLS provides numerous optional additional services with customised logistics solutions to suit any business. The GLS network covers 41 European countries and is linked to all major business centres worldwide.


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3.2

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was looking for an update regarding…

I was looking for an update regarding my parcel that was with a delay and no updates s from the tracking , I’ve get In touch with GLS, and nicely girl was incredibly helpful, given all details needed and I received my parcel in the next day. Thank you Paola for the amazing support

7 September 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I wasn't home but it was left in an…

I wasn't home but it was left in an agreed safe place

8 September 2026
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Reply from GLS Ireland

Good morning,

Thank you for your feedback! We are glad to hear that you were able to arrange an agreed safe place and that your delivery went smoothly while you were out.

We appreciate your support and look forward to your next delivery.

Warm regards,
GLS Ireland

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

These 5 stars are entirely for Carolina…

These 5 stars are entirely for Carolina and Alan and the help they provided. For their outstanding customer service and genuine willingness to help.
Unfortunately, my experience with GLS delivery was absolutely awful. However, Carolina and Alan went above and beyond to help me, giving me their full attention and doing everything they could to make sure I received my parcel.

8 September 2026
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Reply from GLS Ireland

Good morning,

Thank you for your feedback! We are delighted to hear that Carolina and Alan went above and beyond to provide you with such dedicated support and ensure your parcel reached you.

We also note your comments regarding the initial delivery experience, and we are glad that our team could turn things around for you.

We appreciate your support and look forward to your next delivery.

Warm regards,
GLS Ireland

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not great as box was thrown at door…

Not great as box was thrown at door step & driver never bothered to knock. Had to ring a neighbour to move the box as left for everyone /anyone to see. Driver should have knocked and when no answer left in. Safe place. Eg behind bins.

8 September 2026
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Reply from GLS Ireland

Good morning,

We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We understand your concern regarding how the parcel was left without a knock or being placed in a designated safe spot, and we want to help address this with our delivery team.

Please reply to our Trustpilot request with your tracking details so our customer service management team can look into this matter directly.

Warm regards,
GLS Ireland

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast and professional 👌

Fast and professional 👌

8 September 2026
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Reply from GLS Ireland

Good morning,

Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We are delighted to hear that you experienced fast and professional service.

We appreciate your support and look forward to your next delivery.

Warm regards,
GLS Ireland

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful service team and in…

Very helpful service team and in particular the customer service representative Karl Radford who kept in touch and sorted out my query during a busy time for the company.

8 September 2026
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Reply from GLS Ireland

Good morning,

Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We are delighted to hear that our customer service team—and Karl Radford in particular—was so helpful and kept in close touch to sort out your query during such a busy time.

We appreciate your support and look forward to your next delivery.

Warm regards,
GLS Ireland

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My package arrived looking like it was attacked by a dog

My package arrived looking like it was attacked by an angry dog with "GLS Ireland" tape wrapped all over it, barely keeping the box together.. I'm just relieved that what I ordered was tools in a tool box so the destruction was just to the cardboard box the order came. It's a warning though to avoid this company at all costs #67662504333

7 September 2026
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Reply from GLS Ireland

Good morning,

We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We understand your concern regarding the condition of the packaging upon arrival, and we are glad the contents remained protected.

Please reply to our Trustpilot request with your details so our customer service management team can look into this matter directly.

Warm regards,
GLS Ireland

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not use these jokers

They said on tracking parcel was delivered, there is no parcel, held for ages trying to speak to Customer Service, finally got through, have to wait up to 3 days now for Driver to call me and explain what he did with delivery, joke of a service

8 September 2026
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Reply from GLS Ireland

Good morning,

We appreciate you bringing this delivery issue to our attention. We understand how frustrating it is to deal with missing parcels and waiting for follow-up, and we want to help get this resolved for you.

Please reply to our Trustpilot request with your tracking details so our customer service management team can look into this matter directly.

Warm regards,
GLS Ireland

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

4th time in a row not delivered when supossed to be.

Surprise, surprise, for the 4th time in a row, the package was not delivered on the day it was out for delivery.

Zooplus told me after the 3rd time and I quote “Following our investigation, the issue has been escalated to the depot manager, who has been asked to address the matter directly with the driver to ensure that appropriate corrective action is taken and to help prevent a recurrence. Additionally, a formal driver conduct complaint has been raised and logged through the appropriate channels for further review.”

I guess you were just saying what Zooplus wanted to hear and had no intention of dealing with the issues raised because if you had dealt with the issues, this wouldn’t be happening for the 4th time in a row.

I think it’s time to get a new driver for that area, because the one that is currently serving the area is obviously completely incompetent and hasn’t got a clue how to do his job or maybe go one step further and fold as a company because you’re obviously not up to the task of delivering peoples packages in a timely manner.

09.09.2026 Update:
2 days out for delivery, 2 days no delivery!!

Do your job GLS and stopping messing me about!!

7 September 2026
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Reply from GLS Ireland

Good morning,

We appreciate you bringing this repeated delivery issue to our attention. We understand how frustrating it is to experience ongoing delays, and we want to help get this resolved for you.

Please reply to our Trustpilot request with your tracking details so our customer service management team can look into this matter directly.

Warm regards,
GLS Ireland

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Tracking number says package has…

Tracking number says package has delivered got no parcel have camera footage of the time it says it was delivered at and no sign of a GLS van,
Customer service said the tracking number I gave them (which is the one they gave me) belongs to a woman in Waterford. No attempt at a resolution by customer service. Very disappointed.bad customer service

5 September 2026
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Reply from GLS Ireland

Good morning,

We are concerned to hear about this tracking discrepancy and the issue with your delivery status.

Please reply to our Trustpilot request with your tracking details so our customer service management team can look into this matter.

Warm regards,
GLS Ireland

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Genuinely shocking customer service

Genuinely shocking customer service! I have been waiting for a delivery of a parcel for the last week and I contacted customer service to be told oh it wasn’t delivered as the driver didn’t have time the last few days but that wasn’t an issue 2 weeks ago when a package was delivered at 11pm?

7 September 2026
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Reply from GLS Ireland

Good morning,

We are concerned to hear about your experience with this delivery delay.

Please reply to our Trustpilot request with your tracking details so our customer service management team can look into this matter.

Warm regards,
GLS Ireland

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer service good

Parcel was delivered to my neighbor. i was confused at first but Karl from the customer service was so helpful

3 September 2026
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Reply from GLS Ireland

Good morning,

Thank you for your feedback! We are glad to hear that your parcel was safely delivered to your neighbor and that Karl from our customer service team was so helpful in clearing up your confusion.

We appreciate your support and look forward to your next delivery.

Warm regards,
GLS Ireland

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful experience with a dreadful company

GLS are hands-down one of the worst companies I've ever had the misfortune of encountering. I normally judge my ordering online based on the delivery company the retailer uses, if they use GLS, I don't order from them. A retailer I used recently said they used DPD, but it turned out it was actually GLS and low-behold, as with every single one of my dealings with GLS, they lie through their teeth and say "a delivery attempt was made", when nothing of the sort happened. A lazy, poorly run company that should by blacklisted by all retailers, as by using GLS, they are made to look bad by association.

4 September 2026
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Reply from GLS Ireland

Good morning,

We are truly sorry to hear about your experience. This is certainly not the standard of service we aim to provide.

Please reply to our Trustpilot request with your tracking details so our customer service management team can look into this matter.

Warm regards,
GLS Ireland

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

5 Days in the same place after arriving in the country of delivery

01/09/2026 16:49
The parcel has reached the parcel center.
Ireland

I live in Ireland, it’s now 06/09/2026 and the parcel is in the same spot. No updates, no feedback, customer support advised to send an email. Slowest delivery business I’ve witnessed

1 September 2026
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Reply from GLS Ireland

Good morning,

We are truly sorry to see your parcel stalled at our facility for several days without movement, and we completely understand your frustration with the lack of updates.

Please reply to our Trustpilot request with your tracking details so our customer service management team can look into this matter.

Warm regards,
GLS Ireland

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Order still hasn’t arrived from…

Order still hasn’t arrived from MandM who uses GLS courier! And it has been 2 MONTHS. Extremely disappointed. Worst courier ever.

5 September 2026
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Reply from GLS Ireland

Good morning,

We are truly sorry to hear that your order has still not arrived after two months. We completely understand your frustration and disappointment regarding this delay.

Please reply to our Trustpilot request with your tracking details so our customer service management team can investigate this immediately.

Warm regards,
GLS Ireland

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