Where to bag bargain buys and cut-price goods
Diary date:The annual sale at Louis Mulcahy Pottery on Dawson Street, Dublin 2, begins on Saturday, March 3rd. With discounts of up to 70 per cent on offer, this is one sale that's worth putting in your diary. Doors open at 10am.
Gems on sale:Boyles Antiques and Jewellery, on Ashe Street in Clonakilty, Co Cork, is having a retirement sale. There will be a third off all stock from next Thursday until March 16th. The sale includes contemporary, vintage and antique jewellery in gold and silver, with some pieces featuring diamonds and pearls.There is also a selection of antique silver cutlery and photograph frames. For more details, call 023-34222.
Help yourself:Eason is offering 25 per cent off a selection of books in its mind, body and spirit section. Check stores nationwide or log on to www.eason.ie.
The glass half full:O'Briens Wines is holding a sale until February 26th. It is offering 50 per cent off more than 50 wines, with some bottles on sale for as little as €5.49. If you order online, at www.obrienswine.ie, the wine will be delivered to your door for €10, or for free if you spend €200 or more.
Film night:If you rent five new-release movies or games at Xtra-vision before March 31st you will receive a Carlton Hotel voucher that entitles you to a second night free when you pay for one night's accommodation. The voucher is valid until July 14th in any of the seven Carlton four-star hotels in Cork, Kildare, Dublin, Wexford, Donegal, Wexford and Mayo. See www.carlton.ieand www.xtravision.iefor details.
Cinderella story:Tosca Designer Swap Shop in Newbridge, Co Kildare, has big-name fashion labels, including Save the Queen, Shirt Passion, Mary Grant, Escada and Louise Kennedy, on sale for a fraction of their original price. Clothes are arriving daily. Recent stock included an Escada pink three-piece suit, brand new, down from €1,300 to €400. Call 045-438978 for details of the clothes on offer.
Is your shop having a sale? Have you spotted a bargain? If so, e-mail salestalk@irish-times.ie. Thanks this week to Eleanor Fitzsimons