Just use voucher code toy162 at checkout to get 20% off all toys online today only.

Offer expires at midnight tonight so order now!

T&C apply.

Santa will be leaving the North Pole very soon.

Click here to check his progress to Ireland.

Christmas Eve:  All shops close at 5pm

Christmas Day & St. Stephan's Day:  All shops closed

Sunday 27th Dec: All shops closed

Monday 28th Dec - Thursday 31st Dec: All shops open

New Years Day: All shops closed

Saturday 2nd January: All shops open

All shop details are available on www.openingminds.ie

Please use our Dear Santa letter for your special ones.

 Click below to download your own copy.

Interesting article on reading to babies, here Sara Keating who runs the baby Book Club in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown libraries offers advice on how to pass on to children a love of reading

click here to read this article

We have over 500 school lists uploaded to make finding your schoolbooks as easy as possible.  We have over 400 free collection points nationwide to make taking delivery of your books as easy as possible.  We have over 30 years experience in primary and post-primary schoolbooks and stationery, and  staff ready to take your calls or emails.  Try us - we are wholly committed to providing you with an excellent service.

Click here are some handy suggestions of activities for the family over the Easter break. 

Don't forget to check out our educational toys and kits - use our handy filters to select the perfect toy.

Click here to read all the proposed details of a bridge to be constructed in Belfast using only Meccano.

There's a video here of a similar project undertaken in Liverpool in 2009.

.....and you thought Meccano was just a toy!!

Some good news today, the nations youth are better at Maths and English than 5 years ago.  Click here for a more detailed analysis including charts!

Click here for a print version of this years Junior Cert timetable,

Click here for a print version of this years Leaving Cert timetable.

Latest update here on Santas progress to Ireland.

You can track Santa here.

Make sure to get to bed early and leave out something nice for Rudolpf!

Drop into our Stillorgan branch and pick up a unique and exclusive gift created by local author Grainne Ryan Schaeken.

A signed first edition Danny Cool book, tee shirt and badges in a beautiful presentation box for only €19.99!

Click here to listen to Grainne speaking with George Hook about Danny Cool

Santa's elves have been checking the letters that have been sent from Ireland.

Click here to see if your toy made the list!

Click here to see some of the best letters from Ireland.

Click here to read an interesting and informative piece if you are considering buying your child an iPad or other electronic screen device this Christmas.

Early Childhood Ireland CEO, Teresa Heeney has some very wise words for all parents.

Wondering how to keep them occupied during the holidays and full of Christmas cheer?

Why not try our festive arts and crafts kits? Order today and avail  of FREE delivery to over 400 collection points nationwide.

Click here to see the selection of kits available.

Click below for inspiration, all you need is white paper, scissors and a stapler. Lots of these hung on fishing line across the room above head height - magical!

Here at Opening Minds we like to think we can make life a little easier for you.

We now offer FREE GIFT WRAPPING instore and online on all toys and games.

Just a few clicks and our elves will wrap all your presents and send them swiftly to your door (or chosen FREE collection point!)

Mission Not Impossible

• The promoter is Opening Minds, Unit 2 Block 4, Ashbourne Business Park, Ashbourne, Co. Meath
• Maximum purchase is €200 before discount
• Customer quotas apply
• Offers are subject to availability
• The promotion is for the date specified on the MNI voucher
• The discounts are available on date specified on the MNI voucher
• The discounts are available on the products specified on the MNI voucher
• The discounts may not be used in conjunction with any other offer
• One voucher per customer
• Participation is acceptance of these T & C
• Opening Minds reserve the right to change these T & C

Attention Clubs/Social Committees:  we have had an excellent response to our money back scheme as regards booklists (see latest news).  We have a few remaining slots so get in touch with us now to book yours

Contact us today to see how we can help you raise money for your club or group

We offer many schoolbook services which are free of charge. 

Design and pricing of your schoolbook list

In print guidelines

Your orders delivered in individual, sealed parcels

Rental scheme orders delivered in individual sealed parcels

And more.  Just contact us