O2 has confirmed that following it's launch of the iPhone in the UK, it will be the exclusive carrier for Apple's mobile phone in Ireland.

The model, launched in the UK last year will make its official debut in Ireland on March 14th.

iPhone will be sold in Ireland through O2 retail stores. The device will also be available through Carphone Warehouse retail stores. iPhone will be available in an 8GB model for €399 (inc VAT) and a 16GB model for €499 (inc VAT) and will work with either a PC or Mac.

Three new iPhone tariffs will be available from O2, starting at €45, all of which will include anytime minutes, texts and a 1GB data bundle.