Bargain Hunter: The best of back-to-school offers from supermarkets and shops

Second-hand school uniforms, refurbished laptops, and everything else kids need before going back to the classroom

Bargain Hunter back to school special

Any parent tasked with getting kids out the door and in the school gates will know the cost associated with scoil are hefty.

A recent survey from Barnardo's found that the average cost needed for a fourth-class pupil in Ireland currently stands at €424, with costs doubling once children enter secondary school. Sending a first-year pupil to school will set you back around €814.