Deals that caught our eye this week
Run for a coffee: If you're looking for good value for your morning coffee or lunchtime munch then head to the Runner Bean on Nassau Street, Dublin 2, where they offer coffee from €1.80, lattes and cappuccinos at €2, salads from €2.50 and sandwiches from €3.
Double No 7: Boots is currently offering three for two on all No 7 cosmetic and make-up products and a 50 per cent discount on a range of electric toothbrushes from Oral B, including the Vitality model at €18. If you spend more than €15 in a single transaction, you also receive a free colour cosmetic voucher worth €10.50.
Ready reads: If shopping for holiday reading material, pay a visit to Greene's bookshop on Clare Street, Dublin 2, to browse through its selection of paperback classics at €2.50. Greene's is also offering 20 per cent off selected bestsellers including The Sea by John Banville, Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote and The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. Call 01-6762554 for details.
His master's value: HMV is in the midst of its summer sale, with a selection of CDs from a plethora of artists reduced by as much as 70 per cent. Blondie's Denis is selling for only €3.99. If you spend more than €30, you also get a money-off voucher worth €8.
Unbelievable undies: The underwear chain La Senza is currently offering a "buy one, get one free" promotion on its Luscious Lace line, which means two sets for €29.50. They are also offering bras from as little as €8 in their current sale. Offer available at branches of La Senza in Dublin, Cork and Waterford.
A|ware of a bargain: The Irish chain a|wear is the place to head if you are looking for a summer wardrobe at bargain prices. Its summer sale offers discounts of up to 70 per cent, with vests from €3, T-shirts from €6, and jeans from €20.
Are we there yet? Parents undertaking long car journeys might be interested to read that Daisy & Tom in the Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin 14 is selling the Leapster Multimedia System for €45. The normal price is €97.50 and games cartridges are also discounted from €30 to €19. Ahhh . . . peace at last!
•Is your shop having a sale? Have you spotted a bargain? E-mail: salestalk@irish-times.ie
This week's column: Rose-Mary Roche. Thanks also to Eleanor Fitzsimons