Sales and sun on list for shoppers

THOUSANDS of shoppers will attempt to beat the post-Christmas blues today as the winter sales get under way.

However, thousands more holidaymakers are hoping to avoid the shopping frenzy over the next few days by jetting off on a winter sun break before the return to work and school in January.

Bargain hunters are expected to be out in force this morning as all of the main retailers including Arnotts, Brown Thomas and Clerys start their sales with a range of special offers and discounts.