We need your help now
Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.
You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.
If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.
Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you.
An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more.
By continuing, you are indicating that you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Updated 6.38pm
THIS WAS THE scene outside Brown Thomas on Dublin’s Grafton Street this morning before opening time at 9am.
A handful of people queued from 6am to be first to get their hands on loads of discounted goods as the retailer holds its annual post-Christmas sale.
That scene was repeated at shops up and down the busy shopping street, as well as at other retailers across the country as people look to land a bargain.
Retail Ireland said today that a surge in shopping between now and the New Year would be needed to ensure its prediction of the best Christmas for retail in five years comes through.
“With more people at work, disposable income rising and consumers more positive about the future, there was a more positive mood in the run into Christmas this year,” Retail Ireland director Thomas Burke said.
“It is still unclear if this translated into stronger sales. What is clear however is that the traditional post Christmas sales period will be crucial in determining the overall outcome.”
Our reporter Daragh Brophy took to the streets earlier today to talk to some bargain hunters. Read his account here.
Source: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland" title="">
Source: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland" title="">
Source: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland" title="">
Source: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland" title="">
Source: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland" title="">
Source: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland" title="">
Source: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland" title="">
Source: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland" title="">
Source: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland" title="">
Source: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland" title="">
Source: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland" title="">Did you hit the sales today? What bargains were you on the hunt for? Did you get them? Let us know in the comments.
To embed this post, copy the code below on your site
I’m taking Met Eireann’s warnings with a hefty pinch of salt. Last time there was a yellow snow warning where I live, there wasn’t enough to make a snowball, let alone a snowman. I hope I’m wrong though, for the kids’ sake.
@Greg Ward: ah sure last week it forecasted for today, put your Toboggin back in the shed
@Greg Ward: To be fair they were pretty accurate so. Yellow is the lowest grade of warning, and it did snow a little. They can’t tell the future…
@Greg Ward: I hope you’re not wrong, for the homeless peoples sake.
@Greg Ward: my ol’ grandaddy used to tell us to avoid the yellow bits when makin snowballs
@Anthony Edward Healy: Hopefully we’ll get some snow. All the same, my peurile humour means that I smile every time I see ‘Yellow Snow Warning”.
@Greg Ward: agree with you have the shorts at the ready
@Greg Ward: Maybe the councils will use a hefty pinch of salt…..on the roads I mean.
@Greg Ward: poor you. No snow in your garden means met eireann were wrong. There was enough snow nearly everywhere else to make them 100% right.
@Greg Ward: you’ll be hoping you won’t need a hefty salting lorry
@Paul Furey: not really though.
@Greg Ward: moaners will always moan
The Beast is back! Last time I had the day off work and walked through the snow to the local pub. This time around I’m all set up to work from home and as for the pubs… sigh.
@Handsome McWonderful: just back from a walk and that wind would cut through kevlar. Freezing.
@Handsome McWonderful: The meteorological system that caused “The Beast” in 2018 also caused the February heatwave in 2019.
If it snows the he whole country will be in lockdown! Oh no, wait.
Minus 2 hardly anything out of the ordinary this time of the year.
@Bernard Mc Grath: who said it was out of the ordinary ?
All of us that have had to stay going out working can have a nice few snow days while you “WFH’s” can keep things ticking over.
Will the schools close?
Temperature to drop as low as “-2” honestly not really a big deal.
@Mark Gaffney: Its currently -20 in parts of the US
Making a big deal over nothing
If our local German retail stores are stocking ski gear then it must be true
@Paul: lol you can go skiing with your new Ankle Grinder and that tool kit you always wanted for Christmas ;)
Get a few ssssccchhhticks for the fire lads!
No more snow days lads
Great windy mor in Dublin to stick the washing on the line
No sign of snow on met eireann app
such a soft nation….
The BEST for the WEST and
The BEAST heading for the EAST.
Forget about Thursday, what about accurate forecast for mon, tues, wed?. Met office seem more confident with westerly airflow. Lost other wise.
have your say