Brasserie Sixty6 (01-4005878) in Dublin’s South Georges Street has a two-for-one deal on main courses.

In its sister restaurant SoHo (01-7079596), across the street, if you spend €50 for dinner for two, you get two tickets to the movies at Cineworld, Parnell Street.

Bellagio Restaurant (01-4927625) in Terenure has a three-course lunch for the very good price of €9.95.

Ouzo’s (01-2851890) in Dalkey does an early bird for €21.95.

Nevin Maguire’s McNean’s Restaurant (071-9853022) in Blacklion, Co Cavan, does Sunday lunch for €35.

Via Veneto (053-9236929) in Enniscorthy is often lauded as the best Italian food this side of Florence, with many mains coming in at €15.

Azur Café and Brasserie (061-314994), O’Connell Street, Limerick, offers seafood, and has an early bird at €27.95

For more see www.tasteofireland.com