Maybe it was just a very large box
I placed an order from eirehobbies Down South there on Wednesday and they shipped it and arrived next day via DPD next day all Ireland service. Think it was only around 5 quid and it did came next day.
Normally have a frustrating experience with DPD when it’s coming from the mainland.
So far I found Elements games comes next day via Royalmail including Saturdays. I use it when I can’t wait or my order is over 80 to get the free shipping.
Wayland games if I’m after the the free shipping and can wait. RM48 but they tend to take a day or getting the parcel to the hub. (20quid spend)