Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
 Ah, 1992. The year that Michael Carruth took home gold in the Barcelona Olympics, Linda Martin took home the Eurovision… Read More
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Monday, June 14th, 2010
Here is some straight-up value, readers. Milano’s are running a fantastic offer this week: buy any main course, get a pizza (or pasta or salad) for just €1.
So that’s two meals for the price of… Read More
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Friday, May 28th, 2010
 The SaveAFewBob HQ is on Thomas St, and we picked up a flyer recently. For today (Friday the 28th of May) only, Subway on Thomas St are offering a free 6” Sub when you buy any large dispensed drink!
It’s all to celebrate the opening… Read More
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Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
 Are you fond of your fish and chips? Well, today is National Fish and Chips Day, and participating chippers are selling fish and chips for half price! Sounds fishy? It's true (we wouldn't be coddin' ya). Read More
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Friday, May 14th, 2010
 Everyone knows that you can get cheap books online with Amazon and Ebay - but how about getting your books for free? SaveAFewBob takes a look at BookMooch, a website that does exactly that... Read More
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Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
 SaveAFewBob would like to tell our readers about this incredible oppurtunity to work full-time for a charity of their choice for a year, thanks to the Vodafone Ireland Foundation's World of Difference programme... Read More
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Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
Smoothies are the ultimate guilt-free snack. Not only do they taste great, they aren’t full of the refined sugars that you find in soft drinks. Plus the fruit content of your average smoothie will give you three or… Read More
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Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
There are few nicer feelings in this life than walking away with a purchase and feeling that you’ve got yourself a bargain. The knowledge that you nabbed a deal and spent your money wisely is enough to give you a little spring in… Read More
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Friday, March 19th, 2010
Late March is upon us, and with it the associated lull in Dublin’s tourist industry. Things tend to be quiet in the capital in the aftermath of St Patrick’s Day, and Dublin’s restaurants and hotels find that business is a good bit… Read More
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Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
 Not too many years ago, back when the Celtic Tiger was still purring away and things were good, very few of us paid much attention to what we spent on lunch each day. Back then, there wasn’t a cloud on the economic horizon, so… Read More
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Thursday, February 18th, 2010
 With regular redundancies taking place and hours continually being cut, some of you may have more time on your hands than ever before. Free time can become more of a burden than a pleasure when boredom and financial frustration creep in. Read More
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Thursday, February 11th, 2010

A previous post on office lunches showed that it is cost effective to bring homemade lunches to work. However, lifestyle factors, not to mention willpower, can make it difficult to fit sandwich making into your daily routine. If… Read More
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Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
Valentines Day falls on a Sunday this year. For those of you who are single, this may provide some sort of comfort. You won’t have to endure your co-workers comparisons of breakfast in bed, carefully crafted… Read More
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Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
Temple Bar will be transformed into a trad music Mecca this week. For 5 days and nights, the cobbled streets will come alive with the sounds of stamping feat and a bodhrán beat. From the 27th-31st January, top traditional musicians will take to the stage across Dublin city centre to mark
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Monday, January 18th, 2010
According to AA Ireland, a litre of petrol has increased in price by an average of 31% since January 2009. The average price of a litre of petrol is now €1.22, compared with €0.95 in January 2009. Diesel rose by… Read More
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009
One of the downfalls of the Christmas party season is getting home after a night out. If you’re unable to persuade a family member to collect you, getting home can be a nightmare. Due to demand, booking a taxi can be extremely difficult, not to mention expensive. If you’re in the Dublin… Read More
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Friday, December 11th, 2009
 One of our favourite festive events returns to the IFSC tomorrow. The 12 Days of Christmas market truly transforms Dublin’s financial district. Business suits are hidden amongst the sea of stalls and escaping aromas. Read More
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Thursday, November 26th, 2009
 The Food and Wine Magazine Christmas Show takes place in the RDS this weekend, running from Friday 27th - Sunday 29th of November. Enjoy live cooking demos from some of Ireland’s top chefs such as Derry Clarke, Dylan McGrath and our own Kevin Dundon. Read More
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Thursday, November 12th, 2009
 Deciding where to lunch and what to snack on presents a daily dilemma. Your lunch break is your time to relax and refuel for the rest of the day. However, relaxation goes out the window when you spend 20 minutes queuing for a soggy sandwich. Moreover, it can be difficult to balance nutrition with good value. Read More
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
 A fantastic Halloween costume should cost little more than a fragment of your imagination. Homemade costumes are more creative, and ultimately more cost effective, than what you will find in a costume shop. Some arts supplies and a bundle of old clothes should help you complete your ghoulish transformation. Read More
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Friday, September 25th, 2009
 Tonight, hundreds of free events are taking place throughout Ireland to mark Culture Night. Across the country, cultural venues are opening their doors until late in celebration of Irish artistry. Read More
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
 Are you tired of waiting at bus stops? Do you find yourself losing patience with every other bus that passes by? Cursing blindly at those emblazed with “as seirbhís”? Dublin City Council may have come up with a solution to ease your commuter frustration. Read More
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Friday, July 31st, 2009
 If we are lucky enough to get a turn in the weather, there will be no doubt a host of Irish people peeling off their wet-gear to bask in the rare sun-rays, meaning our beaches and paddling spots will be awash with bodies. Read More
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Thursday, July 30th, 2009
 Lately, there seems to be a renewed push in the media to encourage people to cycle to work. A Green Party initiative, The “Cycle to Work” scheme was introduced in the last Budget to encourage more people to cycle to work. Read More
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Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
 To everyone’s delight, flight prices have become much cheaper in recent years. However, airlines often have hidden and seemingly unavoidable ways of squeezing the extra euro out of your pocket. Read More
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