Sales talk

Cashmere bargains: It's the one you've been waiting for

Cashmere bargains: It's the one you've been waiting for. The annual Cashmere Mill Sale takes place next Friday and Saturday, 10am to 4pm, at the Steam Museum, Lodge Park, Straffan, Co Kildare. Pure cashmere and lambswool knitwear, plus a range of accessories including cashmere scarves, hats, gloves, socks and pashminas - all direct from one of Scotland's top knitwear manufacturers.

Last chance saloon: Hairylegs at 22 Upper Liffey Street, Dublin 1 is closing down. Huge reductions on all Susst and Nope labels for girls. Denims from €10, tops from €5. Cinch jeans, cords and hoodies for boys. All from €10.

Designer discounts: There will be a clearance sale run by the designer sale company, Fashionista, in the Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow next Sunday, October 1st, from 10am to 5pm. Labels on sale will include Hoss, Tara Jarmon, Malene Birger, Rutzou, Paronchi, Rachel Mackey, Antonio Derrico and Marc O'Neill.

For your eyes only: If you are aged 60 or over, you can avail of a 25 per cent discount off any pair of glasses bought on any week-day from Specsavers Opticians. There are branches nationwide, so look sharp and don't lose sight of this bargain.

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Potty Prices: The garden centre situated in the magnificent grounds of Airfield Trust is currently holding its annual end-of-season plant sale. All plants and ceramic pots are selling at half-price, and metal pots are one-third off the marked price. Airfield Trust is on Kilmacud Road Upper, Dundrum, Dublin 14, just minutes walk from Balally Luas stop. While you're there, check out the restaurant, gardens and city farm.

Bargain books: Khan's Bargain Books on James's Street, Kilkenny and Westgate, Thurles, Co Tipperary is having a sale of Irish-published children's books, selling for €1 each. Large quantity available.

Scrub up: Unicarepharmacy, Blackrock Shopping Centre, Co Dublin has a 20 per cent reduction on a selection of cosmetics including Clinique, Estée Lauder, Elizabeth Arden and Lancôme. Some sun products and body washes are also included.

• 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 and Reggie Dwyer