Ride on The Penny Farthing cycle shop at 82 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2, has a new consignment of mountain bikes just in, which normally sell for €185, but are now €150.
The bikes are adjusted to suit you upon purchase and there's free servicing after the first month. Call 01-4780174 for details.
Fine design Millar's Design Platform, the quirky boutique in Station House, Clifden, Co Galway and Johnstown House in Enfield, Co Meath have a) the best changing rooms of almost any shop and b) 30 per cent and more off all their clothes at present.
The range includes Noa Noa from Belgium, Sonja Marohn and Just in Case from Germany, Betty Boom from France and Paul Costelloe and Rachel Mackay among Irish designers (including a beautiful black coat with crewel embroidery by Mackay marked down from €750 to €350 which I accidentally left behind and now regret).
Lots of sandals and summer shoes are reduced to €38. Open 10am-6pm weekdays and 11am-5pm on Sundays. Call 095-21526 for the Clifden shop and 046-9540081 for the Enfield shop.
Hunt it down The Irish School of Falconry operates in the spectacular grounds of Ashford Castle, Co Mayo and offers an introductory lesson in the ancient art of falconry for just €60. During the lesson you learn how to handle and fly one of their magnificent Harris hawks. Discounted rates are available for groups of two or more. For details see www.falconry.ie or call 094-9546820.
Very berry Berry Brothers & Rudd has a very interesting sale going on in its Harry Street premises in Dublin 2 until the end of the month. There are some big discounts including €20 off a magnum of 1999 Château La Croix Martelle from the Minervois (original price €49.95). At the lower end the 2003 Pecan Stream Cab/Shíraz blend from the highly rated Waterford estate in Stellenbosch is good value at €9.95 (original price €13.95). Delivery is free for orders of €150 or more to any single delivery address in Ireland. For further details, see www.bbr.com or call 01-6773444.
Is your shop having a sale? Have you spotted a bargain? E-mail salestalk@irish-times.ie. Thanks to Eleanor Fitzsimons and Joe Breen