One of Ireland’s most prolific design talents, Orla Kiely, has put her stamp on everything from tea caddies to wallets and her stem print has become a design classic. Invest for less at The Kilkenny Shop (01-6777066), 6-15 Nassau Street, Dublin 2, where duvet covers and oxford pillow cases are reduced by 40 per cent until May 2nd.

For example, the Multi Stem double duvet cover is down from €89.95 to €53.97. The Scribble Stem print in king-size is down from €99.95 to €59.97 while the mandarin and white Car Park print, pictured, in super-king size ,was €109.95 and is now €65.97. All single duvet covers were €69.95 and are now €41.97. Oxford pillowcases that were €34 each are now €20.40.