After one too many bouts of self delusion – “put it on the credit card and it’s free” – the one or two trips a year to pricier hotels or spas had to come to an end. It was always beyond my means. I still wanted a break away, and in gorgeous Ireland. But hotel [...]

Yesterday’s Liveline was buzzing with angry callers complaining about an offer from petrol station Applegreen. Since last year, customers who spend €10 in Applegreen get a stamp on their loyalty card. Once they accumulate 50 stamps, they can get a three night stay for two people for €19.99 in a choice of hotels around Ireland. [...]

COMPETITION CLOSED. CHECK BACK TOMORROW TO SEE IF YOU HAVE WON. CheapEats.ie, in association with the Irish Independent’s LoveFood Magazine, has a fantastic prize to give away this Christmas. How would you like a two-night stay for two people in Delphi Mountain Resort in Leenane, Connemara? The lucky winner and their guest will receive bed [...]

Now, before you all go screaming about this not being a cheap eat, I know. I know. Nonetheless, I’d saved up all my pennies for many months and managed to scrape together enough to treat myself to a few nights B&B, dinner, and spa treatments in the remote getaway that is Delphi Mountain Resort. From [...]

Payday, oh payday. So I’ve finally got that tyrannical bank manager off my back and it’s time for a well-deserved break. I know that Discover Ireland have some incredibly good deals, which you’ll find here (it’s a large file, beware!), but I’m torn, so I turn to you guys for advice. Both Delphi Mountain Resort [...]

Oh, I do bang on about Temple Spa near Athlone. It’s one of only three destination spas in Ireland and it’s a really, really wonderful place. Tonight, they’re running a special six-course Spanish food evening. I’ve eaten here and can testify to the food’s deliciousness. It’s the fifth in a series of themed evenings from [...]

The Easter Weekend is often perfect for a home holiday: four days off and the weather is looking good. For insanely sumptous luxury, the only gorgeous five-star Aghadoe Heights Hotel in Killarney are kindly matching their special offer from the Irish Independent’s Holidays at Home magazine for CheapEats readers – €180 per person for one [...]

There’s something very special – and cheap – happening at the gorgeous Temple Spa tonight. This luxurious haven, just outside Moate in Co. Westmeath, is hosting “Temple Temptations”, the fourth in a series of themed dinner nights. They’ve already run French, Italian, and Game and Mushroom evenings. Later today, head chef David Godin will serve [...]

Our Temple Spa competition closes today at 12pm noon, so be sure to get your entry in before then. We’ll be announcing the winner later today.

Courtesy of the heavenly Temple Country Retreat and Spa near Moate in Co. Westmeath, CheapEats.ie has a fantastic prize to give away. Temple is a truly special, exclusive, intimate haven of peace, relaxation and harmony – and their food kicks ass to boot! They’ve got some excellent value deals at the moment, and we’re delighted [...]