GrabOne Deals

Entry for 1 (€12) or 2 (€22) People incl. 2 Cocktails each at Monroe's Live, Galway (value up to €50)

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Us grabsters like to keep our fingers on the pulse of all things cool. And to prove the point to you, our oh-so-cool grabbies we have a deal for one of the best music venues in the country.

For just €12 you can get entry for one person and two cocktails at Monroe's Live, Galway (usually €25)
Or pay €22 for entry for two people with two cocktails each (usually €50).

Monroe's Live has played host to some of the most popular acts in the country from cover bands like Antarctic Monkeys, Rattle & Hum, The Hogs and Timbertrampst to homegrown talent such as The Walls, The Blanks, Keywest and Republic Of Loose.

Leave the binoculars at home and even wear your heels if you want because unlike some other venues you'll find the stage and the bar comfortably close-at-hand. Take a look at upcoming shows here.

And while you kick-back and enjoy the music and the atmosphere you'll be be sipping on a refreshing cool cocktail. Monroe's serve all the classic cocktails you'd expect from a Sex on The Beach, Margarita and Black Russian to a Cuba Libre, Raspberry Cosmo and more. You can take a look at the full menu here, but if your favourite cocktail isn't here don't worry because where possible they'll mix it up for you on the spot.

So grab a coupon and some mates and head down to Monroe's for a lively night of music and fun.

Family Escape to Dingle: €99 for a 2-Night Stay in a Family Room (2 Adults & 2 Children) incl. Breakfast at the Smerwick Harbour Hotel (value up to €210)

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100

We think children lead easy lives, but between the stresses of the sandpit and the strains of the see-saw, they're in need of a holiday too!

Grab the kids and escape to delightful Dingle: pay €99 for a two-night stay with breakfast included in the family room of the Smerwick Harbour Hotel which comfortably sleeps two adults and two children (normal value €210).

Nestled between the rugged Kerry coastline and the cliffs of Dingle, the three-star Smerwick Harbour Hotel is an ideal spot for a few days away with the family. The hotel's located just 5km from Dingle town on the Slea Head route of the Ring of Kerry and is close to the beach, Ballyferriter village and the Dingle Peninsula.

Visit Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium or take a boat trip to see Funghi, the world's friendliest dolphin. The hotel offers discounts on some of the area's most popular local tourist attractions so just ask at reception for information.

You can take at trip to the fishing town of Dingle to grab a bite to eat or if you want to stay closer to home the hotel's restaurant offers a selection of delicious cuisine and fine wines to satisfy the most discerning of palates.

And if you have a larger family you can bring an extra child for just €30 per stay (two nights bed and breakfast when sharing family room with two adults and two children). Grab today's deal and discover the delights of Dingle.

€15 for Brazilian/Hollywood Wax or €16 for Half Leg & Underarm Wax and Eyebrow Shape (value up to €35)

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100

When it comes to grooming, hair removal is right up there with sweating it out at the gym . . . in that we'd rather get it out of the way. But, like the gym, we can't argue with the results. There's nothing like professionally smoothed skin to make you feel confident and sexy.

Treat yourself to your hair removal treatment of choice at Suite Beauty:

€15 (instead of €30) for a Brazilian or Hollywood wax.
€16 (instead of €35) for a half-leg and underarm wax.

There's a reason why waxing is the standard method of hair removal. It works. And waxing has come a long way from the days of strips, tears and ouch!

Suite Beauty use a gentle wax to suit even sensitive skin as well as removing even the most stubborn hairs to leave your skin smooth and silky.

Just what you need to get smooth and sexy for summer.

Camping Escape in Killarney: €25 for 3-Day Tent Pitch (€45 for 5-Day) or €45 for 3-Day Caravan/Motor Home Pitch (€75 for 5-Day) (value up to €130)

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100

When it comes to finding somewhere serene to soak up all these rays we've been promised this summer, we're heading straight for the Kingdom for a healthy supply of lovely lakes, the highest mountains in Ireland and lots more besides.

Explore all that the Kingdom of Kerry has to offer with one of the following deals from Beechgrove Park, Killarney:

Pay €25 for a three-night pitch for tent and car (value €45)
Pay €45 for a five-night pitch for tent and car (value €75)
Pay €45 for a three-night pitch for caravan or motor home (value €78)
Or pay €75 for a five-night pitch for caravan or motor home (value €130)

Beechgrove Park is located just a short ten-minute drive from the charming town of Killarney, making it a wonderful base from which to visit the Gap of Dunloe, the Lakes of Killarney or take a day trip to Tralee or Dingle. And if you need to research any of the local attractions, the Park provides free Wi-Fi to all their guests.

Set in a tranquil and secure wooded area, the Park plays host to a playground and games area for the kids as well as a BBQ area. And there's a bus stop located at the entrance to bring you to and from Killarney town.

The perfect spot to pitch your tent, caravan or motor home, electrical hook-up facilities and other amenities are available. Check out all the details here.

Grab a coupon and let's kick back in the Kingdom.

€5 for Day Entry into Trabolgan Holiday Village (value €10)

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Treating the kids can be stressful at the best of times. Why not bring them along to Trabolgan Holiday Village where their world of fun will be explored to the fullest. Make it a day-trip to remember with this great GrabOne deal.

Hurry up and grab passes for just €5 per person entry to Trabolgan Holiday Village. Normally valued at €10 per person. You can grab up to ten for you and ten as gifts, so the whole gang will be covered.

This is the perfect opportunity to entertain the kids and all their friends for an amount that won't break the bank.

This pass lets you gain access to the Trabolgan Holiday Village during day visitor hours on days outlined and includes the following:

A choice of one of the following - Indoor Subtropical Pool Paradise or one Go Kart Session or Par 3 Golf.
Indoor and Outdoor Children’s Play Areas.
Live Entertainment Shows or meet and greets with TV hit characters incl. Fireman Sam, Barney the Dinosaur, Bob the Builder and Angelina Ballerina (see website for exact dates and shows as they vary per day).
Parking and access to a host of bars, restaurants, shops and amusement arcade.

The passes will be available on the following dates only: May 25 - Jun 6 and Jun 15 - 20. There is also a whole host of activities including a bird of prey educational centre, Go Karts, combat laser, zip wire and a range of beauty treatments all at an additional cost. Activities are subject to availability and pre-booking is required for certain activities.

€29 for a 6" Wedding Cake, €150 for 100 Wedding Cupcakes or €110 for Mini Cupcake Reception for 150 people (value up to €300)

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100

There are three things people remember about weddings; how happy the couple looked, how good the music was and most importantly, how delicious the food was. Grab today's deal and your wedding will be remembered for all the right reasons.

Pay €29 for a six inch wedding cake from Goodness Cakes (usually €65).
€150 for 100 wedding cupcakes (usually €300).
Or €110 for a mini cupcake reception (bite size) for 150 people (usually €225).
Or pay €6 for six regular cupcakes (usually €13.50).

Cupcakes from Goodness Cakes are free from artificial preservatives, flavouring and colours; from fresh vanilla and real strawberries to crushed Belgian chocolate and natural zest you'll be able to taste the difference from the very first bite.

If you opt for the six inch wedding cake you can choose from sponge or chocolate biscuit cake.The cake will be covered in fondant with a ribbon around the cake and board to match your wedding colours (wedding toppers not included).

While the cupcakes come in a selection of tasty sponge flavours (choose up to four flavours) and you can even choose from a range of coloured cases to match your colour scheme.

The cupcakes will be decorated with a pretty design (simple sugar blossom, daisy, rose or sugar pearls) in any colour you like.

If it was me, I'd grab all three options and make sure my wedding was remembered for all the right reasons.

Of course you don't have to fork out for a fancy wedding to get your hands on some delicious cupcakes, just grab our fourth option and you can munch down on a tasty selection of six cupcakes.

Indulge in Offaly: €149 for a 1-Night Spa Break for 2 incl. Light Lunch & Continental Breakfast at Clara House Spa (value up to €299)

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Some people love jam-packed, adrenaline-fuelled holidays. The sort of break you come back from more tired than when you left. Not me though, when I treat myself to a getaway it has to be somewhere I can really relax and unwind.

For just €149 treat yourself and someone special to a one-night spa break with lunch and breakfast included at Clara House Spa (value €299).

When it comes to relaxing and unwinding in style you won't find anywhere that fits the bill better than this 18th-century Georgian residence. With deer and horses lazily grazing the surrounding estate it is a haven of tranquillity in the Offaly countryside.

Today's deal includes an overnight stay for two people in one of Clara House Spa's comfortable two-bedroom apartments as well as a luxurious half-day spa package.

Melt away the stresses and strains of your everyday life with a relaxing back massage followed by a re-vitalising mini facial. And after your treatments make full use of the Thermal suite including sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and foot baths, before enjoying a delicious light lunch (soup and sandwich or cold meat salad).

And the following morning you can tuck into a tasty continental breakfast before setting off home, a whole lot more relaxed than when you arrived.

€75 for 1 Strawberry Laser Liposuction Treatment, €139 for 2 Treatments or €498 for 8 at Bellissimo Galway (value up to €1,200)

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Summer is fast approaching (yay) which means it's time for skimpy summer dresses and sexy bikinis (shudder). Don't get me wrong, I love summer fashion, I'm just not so sure that it loves me.

Pay €75 for one Strawberry Laser Liposuction treatment (usually €150) with Strawberry Laser Lipo Ireland
Pay €139 for two treatments (usually €300)
Or pay €498 for eight treatments (usually €1,200)

If you like to stay up to date on all the latest fashion and beauty trends you're probably already familiar with Strawberry Laser Liposuction - the newest way to tackle those stubborn pockets of fat lurking on our bodies.

Each session takes just ten minutes, which means you can get it done without disturbing your daily routine.

I won't go into the science bit but simply put, paddles are placed on your skin and the beams released will target your fat cells reducing them in size. You can read more about it here.

Specific areas of the body are targeted so you can choose from belly, bum, thighs, bingo wings, hips, male chest area, knee fat and caesarian overhang depending on where you're 'problem area' is.

So grab a coupon and discover what all those skinny celebs have been raving about.

Escape to Donegal: 1-Night (€55), 2-Night (€99) or 3-Night (€139) Stay for 2 People incl. Breakfast & Round of Golf (value up to €360)

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100

There's nothing like a few evenings spent in the rolling countryside to bring us back to our roots. The Gathering has me feeling all patriotic and this is one deal I won't be missing. Explore the far corners of our fair isle with an escape to the Inishowen Peninsula...

Pay €55 for a one-night stay for two people at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Co. Donegal. If one night isn't enough pay €99 for two nights, or €139 for three nights. This adventure would usually cost up to €360.

The Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Donegal is beautifully and conveniently nestled on the Inishowen peninsula, North East Donegal. This is truely an area of outstanding natural beauty and a hidden treasure in the North's stunning landscape.

There's no end of things to do in this hikers haven. Take your walking boots along if you feel like exploring the many stone ruins dotted around the peninsula. The rugged landscape is surrounded by rough seas, the perfect setting for an adventure.

You can tee-off in the local golf course compliments of the hotel. Take on the nine holes while enjoying the surrounding scenery. Minutes away from the hotel is Ireland's blue flag Lisfannon beach, perfect for an evening stroll.

You'll have full use of the hotel's leisure facilities and if you feel like treating yourself to some pampering then get 30% off the Seagrass Wellbeing Centre treatments.

Enjoy this deal during the months of May, June and October. Get back to basics with a refreshing trip to the Inishowen Peninsula...

€89 for 6 Sessions of Laser Hair Removal on 2 Small Areas (value €960)

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100

The Stone Age may have been great with easy-to-maintain hairy bods, but I'm not so sure we'd be able to maintain that glamorous allure nowadays if we left nature get her wicked way.

Pay just €89 for six sessions of laser hair removal on two small areas at Suay Hair and Skin Clinic (value €960).

The word Suay is Thai for beauty, and beautiful you will be thanks to the expert service on offer at Suay Hair and Skin Clinic. Nip in for a laser hair removal session and your therapist will use a gentle and non-invasive IPL machine to weaken the hair follicles on your chosen area so that regrowth is slower.

You can choose two small areas to treat, these are: chin, underarm, basic bikini, buttocks, chin, cheeks, nipples, lip, hands and feet. The Clinic uses the Lumesis laser machine which is the same medical grade laser machine as the Beacon and Blackrock Clinic, so you'll be getting a top notch service.

Grab a coupon now and look forward to smooth, hair-free skin ... it's every girl's dream.

Summer Family Escape to Galway: €245 for a 7-Night Stay at Glasán Holiday Village (value €500)

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Tumbleweed: unless you're a big fan of John Wayne movies, it's not what you want to experience on holidays. A holiday should be far away from such boring desolation and more like the bustling streets, constant colour, music and movement and the fantastic outdoors that Galway has to offer

Pay just €245 for a seven-night family escape to Glasán Holiday Village in Galway City (usual price €500).

There's plenty to entertain everyone in Galway this summer, with festivals such as Summer Music from July 15-August 10, in addition to other attractions like the Aran Islands, deep sea and fresh water fishing, Leisureland in Salthill and lots more besides.

Each apartment can sleep up to four people, with two single rooms and one twin. There's also a kitchen, lounge and bathroom and great facilities such as an oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, cable TV and internet access.

Glasán Holiday Village is conveniently located on the east side of Galway city, just ten minutes' drive to Eyre Square (regular bus and taxi service). And if you don't fancy heading into the city, nearby there's a restaurant, launderette and local shop, and tennis/soccer court on site.

In all, today's deal makes for the perfect week away with your family or a few friends. Grab your coupon now and look forward to a warm welcome at Glasán Holiday Village.

€15 for a Paintballing Experience for 5 People with 200 Paintballs Each (value €125)

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Do you wake up every morning, ready to take on a new mission? Instruct your platoon (a.k.a. the kids) on where the enemy is lying in wait (a.k.a. their school principal)? Manoeuvre your tank (a.k.a. your Toyota Corolla) through the rocky terrain of the housing estate, all with the aim of being glorious in battle?

No, emm, well maybe this deal's not for you then.

Spend a mere €15 on GrabOne today, and embark on a paintballing experience for five people, with 200 paintballs each (and three whole hours of action) at Combat Zone in Limerick. Today's deal gives you a whopping saving on the usual price of €125.

Combat Zone are experts in providing the most invigorating of paintballing experiences, and have developed a range of missions to engage the most adventurous of warriors.

The missions are played out on 25 acres of woodland over three action-packed hours in Shanagolden Woods, just 30 minutes outside Limerick city, giving you plenty of space to creep, crawl, run, shout, dive, duck and generally act the maggot!

Players must be 15 years old or over. You and your fellow soldiers will receive a full commando pack and kit, along with 200 paintballs to really blast your enemy out of it.

And, if you're travelling from outside Limerick, you can avail of the great room rate in Jury's Inn of €19 per person, just book through Combat Zone!

So, get your Grabbie hands on today's deal, and be triumphant in battle in Combat Zone!

€149 for an Online Fetac Level 5 Care of the Elderly Course (value €299)

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100

The elderly need our care and support to ensure a good quality of life; that's why caring for the elderly is one of the most rewarding professions you could have. And today's deal will give you the qualifications you need to get started.

Pay just €149 for a FETAC Level five Caring for the Elderly Award (value €299).

Today's deal is perfect for anyone with an interest in healthcare with a specific focus on the elderly.

Course Objectives

Understand and demonstrate good work practices in the provision of care for older people
Understand the concept of the ageing proces
Satisfy the needs of older people in a variety of care setting
Enhance the quality of life for the older person

The course is taken online giving you the flexibility and comfort of studying at home. It will take approximately 30-40 hours to complete, but extensions can be arranged if necessary.

This is a stand alone FETAC level five minor award, which also counts as a module (eight modules in total) towards the FETAC level five major award in child care.

Italian Restaurant Voucher: €15 for €30 to Spend at L'Osteria Ristorante, Salthill

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100

The Italians really know how to get it right; they know fashion, art and food better than anyone else. And luckily enough for me and for you, they really hit the nail on the head when they invented the finest of fine dining. After years and years of perfecting their dishes, L'Osteria Ristorante brings you the tastiest food in all of Galway.

Explore the culinary delights that Italy has to offer: €15 for a €30 food and drink voucher for L'Osteria Ristorante, Salthill.

The best thing about a voucher is that you can pick exactly what you want. This means that you can mix and match up to the value of the voucher.

If it was me, I'd go for Duck Terrine for starters and then Pappardelle Alla Livornese for mains (pan fried sliced smoked salmon and sundried tomatoes in a parmesan creamy sauce). Sounds tasty right? Check out the full menu here.

L'Osteria Ristorante is based in the hustle and bustle of Galway city. Take a stroll down the 2km long Salthill promenade before or after the meal. Take in the scenes of Galway Bay and let one of the most exciting cities in Ireland sweep you off your feet.

Professional Plumbing Service: Long-Reach Tap with Water Filter (€90) or 9.5 KW Triton Shower (€180) Supplied & Fitted (value up to €375)

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100

I once heard a rumour that Britney Spears only takes a bath in Evian water. What a diva. All she had to do was grab one of our newest deals for the cleanest, safest water going...

Pay €90 to have a long-reach tap with a water filter supplied and fitted by Waterproof Plumbing Services (normally €230).
Or pay €180 to get a 9.5KW Triton Shower supplied and fitted (normally €375).

Waterproof Plumbing Services take the stress out of plumbing. Not only will Waterproof Plumbing fit the top-quality water filter, they'll also supply and chic long-reach tap. Water filters reduce the amount of sediment, chemicals and odours in your water. Not only will it be safer to drink but it'll even taste better.

If you're shower's in need of some power then grab our second deal. Get the renowned 9.5KW Triton shower supplied and fitted at a 60% discount. If you need to replace your old electric shower with this sleeker design then opt for our second deal.

Triton showers don't require a hot water supply as they actively heat the water as it works. It's sure to give you a refreshing shower and effective morning wake-up call.

Grab a coupon and get your water works flowing.

€15 for a €30 Voucher to Spend at Seasons Garden & Flowers

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100

'Tis the season to be floral because summer brings out the best of the blooms. It also brings with it the promise of sunshine. Combine sunshine and beautiful blooms and your garden is instantly transformed into your very own private paradise.

€15 for a €30 voucher to spend at Seasons Garden and Flowers, Loughrea.

Seasons Garden and Flowers is an award-winning garden centre and landscaping design business in Loughrea.

It's been impressing loyal customers for the past ten years with a unique and beautiful stock of plants, garden decorations and bouquets. It's the type of place where you're guaranteed to find exactly what you're looking for to enhance your home and garden.

The green-thumbed owners, Meryn Marcus Zyderlan and Lisa Connolly, will help you get the most out of your voucher with their experienced tips and suggestions.

This is the perfect spot to spend a lazy afternoon strolling between flower beds, shrubs and blooms. Grab a voucher now and get your gardening off to a great start.

Up to 51% off Professional Painting & Minor Repair Work: €79 for 2 or €119 for 3 Rooms (value up to €245)

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Although Home Improvement is no longer on TV, I still think about Tim the Toolman Taylor a lot. Maybe more than I should. It's just that he'd be a such a handy man to have around the house. He'd get things done and done right.

We may not be able to get our hands on Tim but we have something even better: Professional painting and minor repair work for two (€79) or three (€119) rooms with the experts at Home Improvements and Repairs.

This fantastic deal will take care of all those little DIY tasks that you've let build up over time. It includes two coats of fresh paint on the walls of two or three rooms (depending on which offer you go for) and a fresh coat of paint on the ceilings too.

The deal is valid for rooms that are roughly 8" x 12" x 15" in size.

If you have any minor repair work that needs to be taken care of in these rooms such as plaster patch repair, filling cracks and holes in the walls or nail dents then Home Improvements can take care of those little jobs too.

Summer Break to Sligo: €125 for a 3-Night or €199 for a 7-Night Stay in a 3-Bedroom Apartment at the Yeats Village Apartments, Sligo (value up to €459)

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Beautiful beaches, stunning scenery and a wealth of historical sites - a holiday in Ireland has a lot to offer.

And when you're holidaying with a GrabOne deal it really is irresistible.

Enjoy a relaxing stay in a three-bedroom apartment at the Yeats Village Apartments: €125 (usually €250) for a three-night stay or €199 (usually €250) for a seven-night stay - A supplement of €50 applies for stays during July and August.

Located on the edge of Sligo town, the three star Yeats Village Apartments offer the very best in self-catering accommodation. This wonderful location provides the ideal base to explore beautiful beaches such as Strandhill, Rosses Point and Enniscrone or enjoy a spot of shopping in Sligo town.

Each apartment comes with a double bedroom and two single rooms; easily accommodating four people - giving you the perfect relaxing week away with the kids.

So that's a laid back family holiday in the beautiful West of Ireland for less than €30 a night. Grab it while you can!