Brought to you by Opera Lane. 

We know, it’s only July.

But if you’re the type of person who likes to get September squared away before the summer holidays really get going, you can get it all done on Opera Lane right now.

Cork City’s premier shopping destination is teeming with bargains to buy now and put away until back-to-school season begins, leaving you free as a bird to enjoy the sunshine (when it arrives).

Whether you’re putting away cute comfy outfits for pre-school, fun trainers for the playground or those uniform essentials, Opera Lane has it all in stock right now:

Green Crocodile Waterproof Fleece Lined Puddlesuit (3mths-7yrs), €28 – €33 at Next, Opera Lane 

Puffer gilet, €15.30, H&M, Opera Lane 

Patterned Kids Wellies, now just €17.99 at Mountain Warehouse, Opera Lane 

Colourblock Check Backpack, €25, Next, Opera Lane

Unicorn Dreams – Starry Lite sneakers are easy-on, sparkle-strong, and unicorn-approved. Available now in Skechers, Opera Lane

Sweatshirt And Stripe Joggers Set (3mths-7yrs), Next, Opera Lane 

Black Regular Waist Regular Leg School Trousers (3-17yrs – also in Grey and Navy), €10 – €20, Next, Opera Lane 

Boys Grey Hooded Hybrid Gilet Jacket, €46, River Island, Opera Lane 

Check Fun Faces Lunch Bag, €18, Next, Opera Lane 

Converse All Star Low Leather Trainers, from a wide selection at Office, Opera Lane 

Toggle Drawstring Rain Boots, €44.95, Tommy Hilfiger, Opera Lane 

White Slim Fit Two Pack Easy-Iron Long Sleeve School Shirts (3-17yrs), €11.50 – €21.50, Next, Opera Lane 

Girls Black Oval Buckle Mary Jane Shoes, €33, River Island, Opera Lane