Irish shopping centre launches Christmas with major 20% off event this week

DUNDRUM shopping centre is kicking off its festive season this week, with shoppers in for a few treats.

The Christmas campaign, ‘Give Wonderfully’ will launch this Thursday, November 9.

The one-day event will run from 9am until 10pm, and guests will be in for a few treats.

Guests will be able to enjoy up to 20 per cent off on new season stock, allowing you to get a headstart on Christmas shopping.

Visitors will be able to feel the Christmas magic as the Centre’s lights will be turned on that day, and there will be festive entertainment present too.

Some much-loved Irish brands will have their own pop-up stalls, allowing you to get a head start on buying gifts.

Pop-up stalls will include The Head Plan by Jenny McCarthy, Link and Co and many more.

The new Dunnes Stores and Sinead Keary The Label, both of which have just opened last week, will also be open.

There will be a variety of festive treats from Starbucks, M&S, Off Beat, Butlers and Smooch, who will provide complimentary hot chocolates, doughnuts, chocolates and mini desserts.

There are a range of discounts on offer of between 10 per cent and 20 per cent across women’s fashion, menswear, electronics, beauty and other categories.

Some of the discounts include:

• Brown Thomas: 20 per cent off
• JD Sports: 20 per cent off
• Harvey Nichols: 20 per cent off
• Dune: 20 per cent off
• Calvin Klein: 20 per cent off
• Ecco: 20 per cent off
• GANT: 20 per cent off
• Healthwave: 20 per cent off
• Kiehl’s: 20 per cent off
• LK Bennett: 20 per cent off
• Michael Kors: 20 per cent off
• Pandora: 10 per cent off
• Rituals: 20 per cent off
• Superdry: 20 per cent off
• The North Face: 20 per cent off
• Vans: 20 per cent off

Dundrum Town Centre will also be launching it’s ‘Giving Tree’ on level one of the building.

The centre’s charity partner for Christmas this year is Making Connections.

This local charity aims to alleviate loneliness and isolation by providing befriending and well-being supports that empower people to stay healthy and socially connected.

The giving tree will allow guests to donate or buy a gift for someone who needs it.

Kids can also write and post their Santa letters from Santa’s Magic Post Box on Level 3, located beside H&M Kids.

Santa’s Grotto opens on November 27, allowing the little ones to talk to the main man face to face.

On Thursday, Dublin Gospel Choir, Isaac Butler, the Brass Kings and Miss Ali’s Stage School will provide music.

Don Nugent, Senior General Manager at Dundrum Town Centre, said: “Christmas is a fun and exciting time for many, but it can also be challenging, particularly around gift giving.

“We want to help make everyone’s experience that bit easier and fun this year with the launch of Give Wonderfully.

“We’re excited to host this event, filled with amazing offers and with the hope of helping everyone to give wonderfully and avail of the great discounts on offer.

“The entertainment schedule is incredible and it’s gearing up to being one of our most exciting events yet.”