CURTAIN and Gift Traders (01-2836547), Newtownpark Ave, Blackrock, Co Dublin, is closing down and there’s 50 per cent off all stock.

For example a set of new, very heavy French-pleated curtains in cream, best suited to a period home and to fit a7ft pole with a drop of 10ft is down from €700 to €350.

New eyelet curtains cost as little as €20 for a set of 90in by 90in. You can avail of their made-to measure service before they close in May.