Black Friday - the biggest shopping event of the year - is finally here, and shoppers across Ireland are enjoying some massive discounts on a range of items.

Many retailers and brands have huge offers on everything from tech to fashion to beauty to home appliances and more - but bargain hunters will need to act fast to grab them.

Shoppers can snap up big savings on things like TVs, games consoles, laptops and mattresses from the likes of Amazon, Arnotts, Easons, Argos, Currys, Boots and more.

We have rounded up 15 of the best Black Friday deals for shoppers across Ireland - including when they expire

Smyths

Smyths Toys currently has a range of ‘Black Friday Specials’ which includes major discounts, including up to 50% off some popular Christmas toys.

The deals are live now both in store and online - but customers will need to act fast as they only apply while stocks last.

Argos

The Argos Black Friday sale is now live, with discounts across big-name brands including Dyson, Tassimo and Philips.

Customers can nab up to 20% off toys and 10% off TVs - but should act quickly, because prices return to normal on Tuesday.

Amazon

Online retailer Amazon is offering up to 50% off some major items, including TVs, headphones, vacuums and air fryers.

While the sale is due to last into the weekend, there are some special ‘lightening deals’, where extra discounts are offered on an item for a short period of time.

Fitbit

The new Fitbit Charge 5 is only a few months old and anyone looking to up their step count or upgrade their current device can nab a free band, worth up to €34.99, if they buy it during Fitbit’s Black Friday sale.

Customers only have up to 11.59pm on Tuesday to avail of the offer.

Asos

Asos has announced its Black Friday sale with up to 80% off almost everything - plus shoppers can get an extra 15% off selected items with a discount code.

The retailers so-called "biggest sale of the year" ends on Cyber Monday, November 29.

Arnotts

Arnotts Black Friday sale includes almost 20% off everything both in store and online - but customers will need to act fast, as the discounts will not be available for very long.

Harvey Norman

The Harvey Norman Black Friday sale is underway with up to 50% off Christmas trees, 30% off TVs and up to 50% off sofas and beds.

The retailer promises Black Friday prices through the month of November, so you have until Tuesday to grab a bargain.

Easons

The Eason Black Friday sale has discounts both in store and online

When shopping online, customers can get almost 25% off everything with he code BLACK - but it will only last until Sunday, November 28.

Currys

The Currys Black Friday sale has arrived and includes hundreds of deals on a whole host of products including coffee machines, headphones and air fryers.

Their website has a range of discount codes for various items, as well as time-limited deals.

Foot Locker

Popular shoe shop Foot Locker has announced its "biggest sale yet", with up to 50% off selected lines - but the deals won’t last long so customers are being encouraged to act fast.

Marks and Spencers

The retailer traditionally doesn’t take part in Black Friday, but currently has a massive sale across home wear, beauty and clothes.

JD Sports

JD Sports Black Friday offer includes up to 50% off selected lines - but only while stocks last.

Eir

Eir’s Black Friday deal includes an offer of unlimited fibre broadband from €34.99, as well as €50 back off your bill and a free Smart WiFi hub - but the countdown is on and customers only have four more days to avail of it.

Boots

People wanting to kick start their Christmas shopping can a range of deals from Boots, including gifts for him, for her or for kids, but only have until the end of the month.

Boots currently have discounts across beauty, healthcare and gifts, as well as limited time ‘Star Gifts’.

Tesco

Tesco Ireland is encouraging customers to "save a trolley load" this Black Friday, with big discounts on mobile phones including Apple and Samsung - however the deal only lasts until Monday.