The combination phone, PDA and music player will go on sale in O2 stores and Carphone Warehouse outlets from that date.

The device will available on the O2 network only and will come in an 8GB model for €399 and a 16GB model for €499. O2 is also introducing three iPhone tariffs, starting at €45, which include anytime minutes, texts and a 1GB data bundle.

"The iPhone is changing the way people use their mobiles forever, and we're thrilled to offer it to O2 customers in Ireland. Our strategy in Ireland continues to be to bring our customers the very best innovations and experiences in mobile communications," said O2 Ireland's CEO Danuta Gray.