Fab fabrics: Murphy Sheehy, 14 Castle Market, Dublin 2 near Helen McAlinden's new shop), is selling Sanderson fabrics from €20 per metre (they usually cost at least €40 per metre).
The shop got them cheap from Sanderson UK because they're end-of-line ranges but they date only from last season. There are neutral shades, damasks for curtaining, and medium-weight stripes for upholstery. Call 01-6770316.
Shag (a contraction of the words "shoe" and "bag" in case you're wondering) in Dún Laoghaire, Co Dublin, has "50 per cent off selected items", including shoes from Etro, Kalliste and Gianna Meliani (down from €325 to €160), and Blugirl by Blumarine handbags (down from €220 to €110). Call 01-6638995 or see www.shag.ie
Shoe and bag lovers might also visit Pasma, 2 Irish Street, Ardee, Co Louth, which is offering between 50 and 70 per cent off summer stock. Prices start from just €22.50 for its casual range (Rapisardi, Marco Moreo, Nacho Rivera, Rebecca Sanver and more). Call 041-6858511.
Drive a hard bargain: AXA Insurance has developed a loyalty club that allows policyholders to avail of discounts of up to 25 per cent on a variety of products and services. Partners include Stena Line, Halfords, Harvey Norman, Mad Flowers, Meteor, The Gift Tree Company and Tedcastles Home Heating Oil. See www.axaplus.ie for a full listing.
Ladies' day: Brook Lodge Hotel & Wells Spa is offering 30 per cent off its Sunday-Thursday B&B rates during August. To help you de-stress while you're there, the hotel has also discounted its "Day for Her" spa package by €100 (normal price: €250) on selected days. Call 0402-36444 or see www.brooklodge.com for details.
Got the bottle? Spend €25 on wines, coffee and food to go in Vin Deli, Balally Luas Station, Dublin 14 and get a free bottle of wine.
A sample sale began yesterday at The Wedding-Shop, 10 Thomas Street, Limerick city, with 30-70 per cent off all bridal gown samples and 10 per cent off new orders. Labels include Mon Cheri, Sacha James and Veromia. See www.thewedding-shop.ie or call 061-411553.
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, Eoin Lyons