PROMO FRIDAY APRIL 9TH

Each week we bring you a round-up of what local Dublin City Centre businesses have on offer. Helping you to shop from local businesses who could do with support right now.
We are asking if you are going to shop online that you do so with businesses that support Irish jobs and the Irish economy!
Listed below you will find a mix of retail, hospitality, and other businesses with what they have going on right now!

Retail

• Clarks: Summer is upon us, and Clarks can’t wait to see you back in store to help you plan for warmer weather and good times ahead. From sunny beach days and country walks to a well overdue night out with friends, whatever summer may bring, rest assured that you can shop all your essentials safely at Clarks.
• Arnotts: Coffee Companion Enjoy up to 30% off!!! Coffee machines, mixers, BBQs and more until Monday, April 12th. With a menu of coffee shop classics and an elite frother, become a caffeine aficionado with DeLonghi’s Eletta. Some exclusions apply! ALSO Arnotts launches Spring Summer 21 Collections.  Arnotts is delighted to launch its SS21 womenswear contemporary and classic collections. Welcoming nine incredible new brands including Theory, MUNTHE, See By Chloé, Seven Jeans, Sweaty Betty, Colourful Standard, Weekend Max Mara, Oska and Sarah Pacini this is an incredibly exciting season for Arnotts. Key trends for the season include Floral Explosion, Feminine Feel, Relaxed Tailoring, Deconstructed Denim and Athletic Nation which can be seen across all key brands. Arnotts introduces new brands this season that are chic, modern and emblematic of a new era. This summer is all about introducing bold colours and updated silhouettes to wardrobes while still maintaining a timeless sensibility. Arnotts are making conscious buying decisions and are delighted to have these exciting brands leading the force of change!
• River Island: Designed in-house, choose between women’s, men’s and kidswear (or give all three a go), as well as an amazing selection of shoes and accessories. Keeping things inclusive, you’ll also find their Plus range (size 18-28), Petite styles and Big & Tall collections. With new items dropping daily, you’ll never go without your fashion fix again!
• Handles & Knobs: Launch their NEW WEBSITE!!! Visit them at www.handlesandknobs.ie. SPECIAL GIVEAWAY!! Céad mile fáilte! Wish your friends & family a hundred thousand welcomes with this solid brass door/wall plaque! In order to celebrate their new website launch www.handlesandknobs.ie and to show their appreciation for all the support they have received, they have decided to run a GIVEAWAY! To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is:- Like their page on Facebook. -Like the post! -Tag at least 3 people in the comments section who you think would like to follow and enter too!!- For a bonus entry share post to your story/wall & tag them! GOOD LUCK!!!
• McCullough Pigott Music Shop: Have a great sale on their classical guitar outfit, natural black/ blue/purple/pink. Regular price is €109.99 and their sale price is €99.00!! They take details over the phone at 01-6706702
• The Irish Rock N Roll Museum Experience: Online gift shop is active and shipping worldwide! It carries a range of merchandise from your favourite Irish rock n roll artists including Thin Lizzy, U2 and The Pogues. They have everything from shirts and mugs to guitar picks and collectible prints. Shop online at irishrocknrollmuseum.digitickets.ie Enquiries: shop@irishrocknrollmuseum.com.Find them on Facebook and Instagram: @irishrockmuseum.
• Decwells: In Georges Street are doing amazing prices in the latest technology in outdoor patio heaters. They just released 1500W infrared wall patio heater that heats the person, rather than the area around the person! Their regular price is €139.99 but now selling for €99.99, while stocks last! ALSO €50 OFF any factory refurnished thinkpad laptop, if you mention you love Dublin city! At www.backfromthefuture.ie, discount code: LOVEDUBLINCITY.
• Helen McAlinden: Has long been one of our favourite Irish fashion designers. Helen’s store can be found right in the heart of the Creative Quarter on South William Street where she has created many beautiful collections over the years.  Helen’s first collection for Spring /Summer 2021 has just landed online. The Colour therapy collection is filled with acidic brights to help brighten any day during these times. Here are some of our favourite pieces from the collection. The full collection can be shopped from https://www.helenmcalinden.com/collections/new-arrivals. 
• Om Diva: The stylish Diva’s at Om Diva on Drury Street have a fab new website bursting with amazing fashions, jewellery and one of a kind vintage pieces. When we talk about shop local, these guys are the definition of a local shop!
• Weir and Sons: Currently offering customers a new way to shop during this period.  For the first time, customers can book a virtual appointment with a member of their dedicated team that will guide you through your special purchase. They are also offering engagement couples who purchase their engagement ring  a complimentary bottle of Moet Chandon champagne to help them celebrate!  Link to book here https://weirandsons.ie/appointments/virtual .

Beauty

• Wicklow Street Clinic: The award-winning clinic may have shut its doors due to level 5 restrictions but are also the Irish distributor of  Eminence Organic Skincare. Fans of the brand can now get a 10% discount off the products. This is an ongoing offer at www.thewicklowstreetclinic.ie Use Code: TREAT10 
• Dylan Bradshaw: Have their full range of retail available online at www.dylanbradshaw.com/shop. They also have their SALE section live with huge discounts! This is available indefinitely for now.

Hospitality

• Murphys Icecream: What sets them apart is that all of their ice cream is handmade from scratch in Dingle Co.Kerry using Kerry milk and cream and locally sourced Irish ingredients. They have some unusual must try flavours like Brown Bread – made by carmalising McCambridges Brown Soda Bread  and of course their most popular – Sea Salt  flavour! This is made using hand collected sea salted from the Sea water in Dingle! Murphy’s take ice cream very seriously and go so far as to crack every egg by hand for their delicious ice cream, so you can have the best ice cream you’ve ever tasted! So pop into them at 27 Wicklow Street for a taste and to meet their friendly staff, who are just as good as the ice cream! Follow them on instragam @murphysicecream.
• Burger King: Offer for this week 2 Bacon Double Cheese XL Meals for 14 euro available on the Burger King Ireland App ( available on the links) – https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/burger-king-app/id1491173947 – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ie.whopper.android
• Mc Donalds: McDonald’s Grafton St & O’Connell St: It’s Back! The Big Tasty® with Bacon returns for take away & McDelivery® orders. Go to www.mcdonalds.ie to find out more!
• La Cave Wine Bar: Forthcoming online WSET Level II course with wine educator Dale Gatcum, coming from a trade background with his extensive knowledge, he gives a great insight into the wine world. He has lectured for the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) for over 20 years, lecturing in the U.K. Starting 13th April at 6.30pm. It is ideal for those in the Hospitality industry or wine lovers and suitable for beginners! Further details and contact form can be found on their web site www.lacavewinebar.com/ Contact number is 0871325015.
• Fade Street Social: Make the most at home in your ‘bubble’ with friends, family and good food! Dylan has been working with their chefs to create a new 4-course menu for just €35, made from the best local and seasonal ingredients; with great snacks, braised chicken & ham hock terrine, slow cooked Hereford beef cheek, crispy confit garlic potatoes and to finish; blood orange trifle and homemade white chocolate and lemon fudge. Menu is unbelievable value at €35pp available Friday & Saturday. Collection and delivery in Dublin area.
• Celtic Whiskey Shop:  Located on Dawson Street is currently open for walk ins, 7 days a week until 6.30pm, also offering nationwide and international delivery via their website www.celticwhiskeyshop.com. They carry Ireland’s largest selection of whiskey and spirits as well as a vast and eclectic mix of award-winning wines. Weekly Whiskey Offers/ New Releases: Sign up here http://eepurl.com/dsxZE1.  Weekly Wine Offers: Sign up here http://eepurl.com/ducw4v.
• The Port House: “Tapas @ Home Box” delivering Thursday-Saturday through Dublin!
• Red Torch Ginger: Offers Authentic Thai and Asian food as well as a great selection of Wine, Beer & Cocktails. From succulent starters like Wings and Chicken Satay to Creamy Curries and Stir-Fries, they’ve got all of the favourites covered. They have a wide variety on offer, including meals for the Kids, an extensive Veggie & Vegan Menu, and even some Decadent Desserts for those with a sweet tooth. You can order through their website!
• Fire & Sole Restaurants: The teams at Fire and Soul restaurants have really missed all of you so much since closing their doors in December and although they won’t be welcoming you back as soon as they had hoped they have been working on something we think you are all going to love… FIRE and SOLE at home! They have created a wonderful menu full of FIRE and SOLE’s most popular dishes which you can now enjoy at home. All dishes are pre-prepared so all the hard work is done for you.  Every order is chilled and comes with easy-to-follow cooking instructions and recommendations with all dishes, including our steak, being easily cooked in the oven! Plus, all their dishes are perfect for collection the evening before your meal, allowing you to have the ultimate lazy day!
• Nolita: Cocktails at home.  €50 for each cocktail kit, which contains 4 cocktails in total. 2 x Espresso Martini and 2 x Pornstar Martini! Contact matthew@nolita.ie to book.

• Balla Ban Art Gallery: BUY TWO PRINTS AND GET A THIRD ONE FREE ! Only €20 each includes free postage/delivery. Have you a celebrity or well known person that you like? Have a caricature print of them hang at your home or work place. Choose from Luke Kelly, Phil Lynott, Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie (in a Dublin GAA jersey!), Big Tom. Bono, U2, The Rolling Stones in Croke Park, Ed Sheeran, Elvis, Freddie Mercury, James Joyce, Leonard Cohen,Padraig Pearse, Constance Markievicz, Micheal Martin, Leo Varadkar, Gay Byrne, Brendan Grace and many many more by Dublin artist Ray Sherlock. Ray Sherlock is one of Ireland’s top caricaturists and his work is regularly seen on window display at Balla Ban Art Gallery in the Westbury Mall Dublin. Working in watercolours, Ray’s artworks feature Irish musicians, politicians, celebrities as well as a diverse range of Irish and international subject matters. Ray previously worked in an animation studio in Bray, County Wicklow called “Emerald City”. It was the first complete animation studio in the country. Offer available every Friday (until Friday 29th April 2021). €20 each (30x21cm – approx. A4 size). €20 unframed. Eur40 framed, BUY TWO AND GET A THIRD PRINT FREE AS PART OF DUBLIN TOWN.IE “PROMO FRIDAYS”.

• AIB:  The Home Mortgage team in AIB Grafton Street are holding a virtual Mortgage Masterclass open to the public on Saturday the 17^th April at 11am. AIB Grafton Street Mortgage Masterclass Tickets, Sat 17 Apr 2021 at 11:00 | Eventbrite 

         The event will have a panel of speakers including:

1. Expert Homes Advisors from AIB Grafton Street
2. Mark O’Donnell, partner of O’Donnell Murray Solicitors Dublin 2
3. Emmet Creighton from Lintil-the virtual home-buying assistant

• Work Permits Ireland and PC immigration: 

1. Work Permits Ireland: Work Permits Ireland provide assistance with the preparation & submission of Irish employment permits for the various work permits that are on offer in Ireland. While they have had to close their office due to the current Government restrictions, they are carrying out business as usual remotely. Holding consultations via Zoom or WhatsApp and consumers can contact them by emailing info@workpermits.ie or calling (+353) 086 469 7939. They know this is a difficult time for many and want to assure all individual & corporate clients that they are available to assist you as best we can.
2. PC Immigration: PC Immigration Ireland provide advice & assistance with all aspects of Irish immigration & visa applications etc., with over 20 years experience in the industry. While they have had to close their office due to the current Government restrictions, they are carrying out business as usual remotely. Holding consultations via Zoom or WhatsApp and consumers can contact them by emailing info@pcimmigrationireland.ie or calling (+353) 086 469 7939.