Was it a premium SMS number of the form 5XXXX?
Unfortunately, 48 don't support the sending of texts to such numbers.
Even with cash credit on your account.
It's simply not possible on 48.
https://community.48.ie/t5/The-Knowledgebase/Premium-rate-services-SMS-text-short-codes/ta-p/57168
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