Now only 7 weeks until Christmas, the season of gift guides continues on the blog today! We know that this year is very different than previous; as the stores stay closed until December 1st due to Level 5 of the National Framework for Living with COVID-19. Today’s Killer Fashion Gift Guide looks at the selection of Gifts For Him from Irish businesses and Irish brands, to support our Irish economy as much as I can and hope you will too. So ladies & gents – enjoy my annual helping hand to find perfect presents for your nearest & dearest this Christmas.
Please help support Irish businesses when shopping for the festive season!
Just remember the delivery times may be delayed during COVID-19 restrictions. Check the bottom of this post to see my other Killer Fashion Gift Guides!
For Your Boyfriend/Husband/Partner
When it comes to Christmas, us ladies (and gents) do love to treat our beloved like a king with thoughtful and awesome gifts. That said, it can be a tough cookie and depending on his personality, there is a variety of gifts to suit him. Hopefully the below will be both helpful and inspirational!
For men’s jewellery, look to Adams Jewellers and Weir & Sons whose collections are suitable for sporty guys, businessmen or style-conscious guys. For fashion look to Irish brands Diffney, Dorian Black, Magee 1866 and Louis Copeland, while Dunnes Stores’ in-house brands are also excellent for smaller budgets. As for tech, homewares, lifestyle and grooming products, there is a huge number of Irish businesses who’ll make for great presents under the tree.
- Magee 1866 Blue Carn Cotton Crew Jumper, €79
- Diffney Remus Uomo Grey Tapered Fit Wool-Mix Overcoat, €279
- New Dimensions Functional Tech Shorts, €16 (was €32)
- Kennedy & McSharry Jonathan Richards Herringbone Tweed Cap, €60
- Louis Copeland Blue Houndstooth Jacket, €439.20 (was €549)
- Holden Leathergoods Companion Travel Bag Dark Brown, €975
- Elvery’s Canterbury IRFU 2020 Pro Home Jersey, €80 (€5 donated to Irish Youth Foundation)
- Brown Thomas A Bathing Ape College T-Shirt, €125
- Dorian Black Kane Navy Coat, €279
- Dublin Shaving Co. Shaving Set, €99.99
- O’Neill’s Shoes Timberland Boots A13EE, €129.95
- Adams Jewellers Emporio Armani Signature Bracelet, €149
- Dollard & Co. Mini Wine/Beer & Cheese Hamper, from €32
- Adams Jewellers Gents Sterling Silver Celtic Knot Ring, €69.95
- Weir & Sons Tommy Hilfiger Gents Stainless Steel Quartz Watch, €149
- Joyce’s Remington Graphite Series G5 Trimmer, €58.98
- The Kitchen Whisk Bodum Caffettiere French Press White 3 Cup, €16.95
- Dubray Books “Home Stretch” by Graham Norton, €13.99 (was €18.99)
- Brown Thomas Native Union Wireless Charger Dock Grey, €78.70
- Parfumarija Chambre Noire Olfactive Studio Perfume 50ml, €95
- The Kitchen Whisk La Cafetiere Jack Double Walled Glass Cappuccino Cups (Set of 2), €14.95
- EJ Menswear Tommy Hilfiger Leather White Trainers, €87.96 (was €109.95)
- Brown Thomas Barbour Mellor Quilted Gilet, €147.56
- Oxmantown Skincare Beard & Face Balm Vetiver & Sage 30ml, €22
- Big Bang Comics “A Marvelous Life: The Amazing Story of Stan Lee” Hardcover, €29.99
- My Memory Anker 3A PowerCore 10400mAh Portable Power Bank with PowerIQ, €32.19
- Briscoes Beats EP On-Ear Headphones Black, €89.95 (was €99.95)
- Adams Jewellers Skagen Gents Brown Strap Watch with Dark Blue Dial, €99
- Celtic Whiskey Shop Glendalough Double Barrel Single Grain 70cl, €37




























For Your Dad
Dads can often be both the easiest and the hardest person to shop for. Whether your dad is young at heart, in his “I’m still cool” phase or is the classic old dad, here are gift ideas from Ireland to make him smile this year. If you love to really spoil your dad, Brown Thomas, Diffney and EJ Menswear offer everything from casual to formalwear, men’s accessories and excellent pricepoints. Holden Leathergoods have high quality Irish leather pieces, whilst Elvery’s is great for any IRFU and FAI merch. As well as the aforementioned Weir & Sons, you can find really great gifts at April and the Bear, Dollard & Co., Bean & Goose and also Tower Records.
- Diffney Andre Purple Clifden Half-zip Jumper, €99
- Weir & Sons Bering Gents Stainless Steel Solar Watch, €199
- Diffney Strellson Clason Charcoal Padded Jacket, €199
- Holden Leathergoods Chestnut DB2 Dress Belt, €78
- EJ Menswear 6th Sense Floral Print Shirt White, €59.50 (was €79.95)
- Elvery’s Umbro Ireland FAI 2021 Home Long Sleeve Green Jersey, €80 (Pre-order only)
- O’Neill’s Shoes Ecco Exostride 835314, €119.95
- April and the Bear Robot Lamp by Seletti, €195
- Designist Coffee & More XL Mug, €14 each
- Molloy’s Jameson Black Barrell Irish Whiskey 70cl, €50
- Dollard & Co. Whiskey & Chocolates Hamper, €66
- Harvey Norman Remington T Series Ultimate Precision Trimmer MB7000, €79.95
- Brown Thomas Sennheiser HD 350BT Wireless Headphones Black, €99
- Little Red Sandalwood Aftershave, €25
- Bean & Goose Seasonal Sharing Slab of Frosty Walks Milk Chocolate 500g, €34.90
- Dunnes Stores Paul Costelloe Living Regular Fit Cotton Twill Long Sleeve Shirt, €29.51
- Foxford Two Tone Grey & Black Scarf, €23
- Elvery’s Canterbury IRFU 2020 Midlayer ¼ Zip Black Top, €45
- Dunnes Stores Paul Costelloe Living Navy Epsom Coat, €98.38
- Dubray Books “Thirty-Two Words for Field” by Manchan Magan, €20
- The Lismore Food Co. Fred Astaire Chocolate Hamper, €60
- Weir & Sons Sterling Silver Trinity College 1592 Collection Tie Pin, €150
- Briscoes Fitbit Versa 2 Health & Fitness Smart Watch, €199.95
- Tower Records Bruce Springsteen Letter To You CD, €14.99
- Weir & Sons Secrid Miniwallet Linea Espresso, €90
- EJ Menswear Happy Socks Beatles Pack Gift Box, €45
- Dunnes Stores Paul Costelloe Living Tankard Mug, €4.92



























For Your Brother & Best Mate
Big brothers, small brothers and your best mate. These guys have been on the rollercoaster of life with you, and surely deserve nifty gifts of all sorts this time of year. The below gift ideas incorporate a variety of personalities, budgets and interests, alongside fashionable and tech-savvy pieces. From clothing or sneakers check out Irish businesses EJ Menswear, New Dimensions, Hopscotch Kids and Elverys, whilst Area9 Barbers, BPerfect Cosmetics and Brown Thomas are great for Irish men’s grooming and makeup finds. When it comes to gaming, toys, tech and gadgets, GameStop, My Memory, Big Bang Comics, Jiminy and Gadget Man have plenty for presents under the tree.
- Dunnes Stores Paul Galvin Stone Sherpa Fleece Jacket, €29.51
- EJ Menswear Diesel Kris Hoodie Navy, €47.96 (was €59.95)
- Diffney Gant Multi Check Wool Scarf, €65
- Area9 Barbers Grooming Clay 100ml, €15
- Gadget Man Pac-Man Light With Sound, €35
- New Dimensions Performance-X Hoodie, €50
- The Handmade Soap Shower Gel Lemongrass & Cedarwood, €11.95
- The Kitchen Whisk BarCraft 3-piece Cocktail Set, €29.95
- EJ Menswear Tommy Hilfiger Fex Corduroy Shirt Rouge, €87.96 (was €109.95)
- Gadget Man Varr PS4 Controller, €70
- “Brian Boru: The Warrior King” Book by John & Fatti Burke, €10
- The Collective Cosmic Boulevard Bowie Lightning Pendant Silver, €80
- BPerfect Cosmetics My What A Great Tan You Have Gift Set, €33.27/£29.95 (was €49.82/£44.85)
- Neuú Men Renew Face Scrub 100ml, €10
- Brown Thomas Kiehl’s Men Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash 250ml, €22.63
- Brown Thomas Clarins Men Super Moisture Lotion SPF 20, €37.38
- The Kitchen Whisk Wüsthof Gourmet 3-piece Knife and Sharpener Set, €85.95
- My Memory PES 2020 Pro Evolution Soccer (Sony PS4), €11.49 (was €20.69)
- My Memory PDP Faceoff Deluxe+ Audio Wired Controller Blue Camo (Nintendo Switch), €26.44 (was €28.74)
- Molloys Bushmills Black Bush 70cl 2 Glass Gift Set, €31.49
- EJ Menswear Lyle & Scott Blue Core Pouch, €35
- Elverys Brooks Ghost 13 Reflective Men’s Running Shoes, €140
- Hopscotch Kids Name it Mini Boy Padded Winter Dinosaur Jacket, €29.99
- Hopscotch Kids Name it Boys Trendy White Long Sleeve Shirt, €13.50 (was €26.99)
- Carroll’s Irish Gifts Official Guinness Home Bar Pack with Mats, Glasses, Towel & Cards, €20
- Jiminy DanToy Bioplastic Bulldozer and Truck Gift Box, €26.99
- GameStop Star Wars: The Mandalorian – The Child Desktop Light, €24.99
























For Your Family & Friends
When it comes to Kris Kindle/Secret Santa, many of us do this with the extended family or our circle of friends. You might come from a small or big family, but you’re bound to have at least one of them. From your granddad and uncles to the cousins, nephews and godsons, as well as your male mates or colleagues, they’re all as important as one other – so I’ve found perfect presents for the rest of your clan. Jiminy, GameStopand Hopscotch Kids are great for little (and big) kids, while Carroll’s Irish Gifts, Celtic Whiskey Shop and Molloys are fab finds for the whiskey/gin/Guinness lovers. As for homeware ideas, nifty gifts and random bits & bobs, look to the likes of Butterslip, Dunnes Stores, Kennedy & McSharry as well as April and the Bear!
- Dunnes Stores Grey Knit Snood, €9.84
- April and the Bear Ah Sure Feck It Classic Banner, €25
- Gadget Man How to Swear Around the World Card Game, €10
- “Don’t Worry, Little Crab!” Book by Chris Haughton, €10
- Butterslip World Map Glasses Case, €7.95
- Celtic Whiskey Shop Five Farms Irish Cream Liqueur, €35
- Celtic Whiskey Shop Ha’penny Pot Still Gin 70cl, €39.99
- Elvery’s Umbro Shamrock Rovers 20 Training Kids Tee White & Green, €19.50 (was €26)
- Jill & Gill Obsessive Black Long Sleeve T-Shirt, €85
- Neuú Men Travel Gift Set (3 x 75ml), €10
- Hopscotch Kids Name it Boys Smart Bomber Jacket, €37.99 (was €49.99)
- West Cork Biscuit Co. Mixed Sampler Case of 6 Packets, €22
- GameStop POP Star Wars: The Madalorian – 10″ Figure Mandalorian with Child, €34.99 (Pre-Order)
- Kennedy & McSharry Leinster Rugby Blue Tie, €25
- GameStop Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales (PlayStation 4), €59.99 (Pre-Order)
- Tower Records Gavin James Only Ticket Home CD, €9.99
- Dunnes Stores Paul Costelloe Living Marble Pinch Pot, €29.51
- Jiminy “Diary of a Young Naturalist” by Dara McAnulty, €17.65
- Jiminy Wooden Irish Helicopter, €19.99
- Carroll’s Irish Gifts Guinness ‘Iconic Toucan On A Weathervane’ Metal Sign (20cm X 30cm), €20
- Dunnes Stores Helen James Considered Kildare Mug, €7.87
- Aran Sweater Market Windproof Aran Style Bodywarmer, €76.69 (was €94.60)
- Burren Balsamics Boxing Day Essentials, €61/£55























Christmas Gift Guides:
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Supporting Irish Businesses
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Gifts For Her
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Gifts For Him
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Beauty Gift Sets
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13 Perfect Presents for…Makeup Lovers
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13 Perfect Presents for…Techies & Gamers
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