Today we’re complimenting my previous post in my festive Killer Fashion Gift Guide series, with the classic Gifts For Him from Irish businesses and Irish brands. As always I’m here to support our Irish economy as much as I can and I do hope you will too. As the stores stay open a little later for all your Christmas shopping needs, allow today’s guide to lend a helping hand in finding perfect presents for your nearest & dearest.
From your significant other to your dad, brothers or besties, as well as the rest of the male family and friends, I’ve got ideas for everyone. Mix and match from the different sections, as all gifts are interchangeable – now get clicking below!
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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, awesome, jaw-dropping gifts. That said, it can be a tough cookie shopping, and depending on his personality, I’ve got a variety of ideas to suit him. Here’s hoping my Gift Guide is both helpful and inspirational!
For jewellery and watch gifts, check out Adams Jewellers and the iconic Weir & Sons. Irish department stores Brown Thomas, Blarney Woollen Mills and Folkster are great choices for men’s fashion, from the trendy to the comfy. If you’re looking for some men’s grooming and skincare, get clicking onto Oxmantown Skincare and Millies, while Hifi Hut, Dubray Books, Carroll’s Irish Gifts and Elverys have lots of tech, gadgets, sports pieces and homewares to suit everyone. Don’t forget that vouchers for experiences are just as good, whether it’s a pamper at the barbers, a drinks experience or a lads getaway! There’s plenty from Irish businesses who’ll make for great presents under the tree.
- Millies, Pestle & Mortar Essentials The Face Cream, €20
- Brown Thomas, Chanel Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum 100ml, €120
- Adams Jewellers, Sterling Silver Celtic Knot Ring, €118.50
- Adams Jewellers, Thomas Sabo Rebel Spirit Moonphase Mens Watch Stainless Steel Mesh Bracelet, €249
- Blarney Woollen Mills, Cowl Neck Aran Sweater with Toggle, €110
- Louis Copeland, The Weekender Bag Black, €399
- Louis Copeland, Merino Turtle Neck Jumper Navy, €149
- Folkster, Whiskey in Winter Gift Box, €69.95
- Elverys, Umbro FAI 22 QZ Fleece Navy, €75
- Carroll’s Irish Gifts, Official Guinness 20oz Pint Glass with Engraving and Gift Box, €20
- Dubray Books, ‘No Plan B’ by Lee Child & Andrew Child, €16.99 (was €20.99)
- Weir & Sons, Casio G-Shock Neon Accent Series Analog-Digital Watch, €110
- Hifi Hut, Sennheiser HD350BT Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones, €79
- Hifi Hut, Sonos Ray Compact Soundbar, €299
- O’Neills, Under Armour Men’s Charged Escape 3 Big Logo Running Shoes Midnight Navy, €80
- Dunnes Stores, Paul Costelloe Living Fleece Gilet, €40
- Dunnes Stores, Regular Fit Brushed Check Shirt, €15
- Celtic Whiskey Shop, Bushmills 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish, €75
- Kiltorcan Raceway, 30-Minute Adult Sprint Session, €43 (Other Gift Vouchers available)
- F.X. Buckley, Gift Vouchers, from €25
- The Grooming Rooms, Gift Vouchers, from €30
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 man dad, here are gift ideas from Ireland to make him smile this year. And if he’s the chef for Christmas dinner, be sure to lend a helping hand with the clean up, entertaining family and guests to show you love and appreciation for your Dad – and maybe he’ll actually sit down & relax.
For nifty homeware gifts, Weirs of Baggot Street, Designist and April and the Bear have excellent pieces. Look to Ardkeen Quality Foods, Celtic Whiskey Shop and Carroll’s Irish Gifts have a great selection for the food and drink-loving dads. And if it’s fashion you’re after, then Dunnes Stores’ different ranges may be the right stuff, while Brown Thomas and the Great Outdoors are Irish staples.
- Elverys, Canterbury Ireland Rugby IRFU 2022 Home Pro Jersey, €88
- Dubray Books, Abbey Road Studios At 90 by David Hepworth, €35
- K2 Alpacas, Alpaca Joe Walking Socks, €30
- Blarney Woollen Mills, Wool Trinity Cap in Grey Fleck Herringbone, €34.94 (more styles available)
- April and the Bear, Whiskey Glasses Set of 2, €26
- Weir & Sons, Secrid Mini Wallet Indigo 3 Sand, €75
- Millies, L’Occitane L’Occitane Verbena Collection Uplifting & Invigorating, €55.50
- Designist, ‘Gaffs: Why No One Can Buy a House by Rory Hearne, €18
- Designist, Golf Flask, €25
- Celtic Whiskey Shop, Athru Mini Trilogy, €35
- Celtic Whiskey Shop, Drink Botanicals Ireland The Expert Cocktail Fusion Kit, €65
- Ardkeen, Galup Panettone Gran Galup with Pears & Chocolate 750g, €24.99
- Weirs of Baggot Street, Kikkerland Felt Keyboard Organiser, €37.99
- PowerTools.ie, Dewalt 18v Brushless Combi Drill with 2AH Batteries & Charger, €159
- Weirs of Baggot Street, Cartonic 3D Cardboard Puzzle Godfather, €36.99
- Ireland’s Blue Book, Gift Vouchers, from €100
- Mondello Park, BMW Track Experience, from €199
- Ticketmaster, Gift Cards (E-mail or Physical), from €10-500
For Your Brother & Best Mate
Big brothers, small brothers, best mates. These guys have been with us through it all, and surely deserve nifty gifts of all sorts this time of year. Below are gift ideas that may tick your list’s boxes; from a range of personalities, budgets and interests, alongside fashionable and tech-savvy pieces. There’s sportswear from O’Neills and Elvery’s to gifts, gadgets and books from Designist, Dubray Books and GameStop. And for those foodies, check out Ardkeen, Terroirs or Brown Thomas in-store!
- Brown Thomas, Happy For Him Skincare and Fragrance Gift Set, €79
- O’Neills, Men’s Rio Hooded Rain Jacket Marine/Royal, €55
- Elverys, Canterbury Ireland Rugby IRFU 2022/23 Kids Training Hoodie, €42
- Dunnes Stores, Pádraig Harrington Navy Cut And Sew Polo, €30
- Weir & Sons, Thomas Sabo Sterling Silver Open Bangle, €79
- Gandaharva Loka, Aroma Accoustic/Electric Guitar Starter Kit, €15.95
- Hifi Hut, Sonos Roam SL Portable Waterproof Smart Speaker, €179
- Dunnes Stores, Leigh Tucker Willow Olly Sweatshirt (3-13 Years), €12
- Oxmantown Skincare, Beard & Face Balm in 18 Vetiver & Sage, €22
- Ardkeen, Craft Cocktails Old Fashioned 750ml, €35
- Dubray Books, The Shonen Jump: Guide To Making Manga, €19.59
- B Cool The Gadget Store, Wireless Fast Charger, €24.95
- GameStop, Stranger Things: Mug And Socks Set, €16.99
- GameStop, Super Mario: Super Mushroom Digital Alarm Clock, €26.99
- Terroirs, Neary Nógs Old Fashioned Irish Chocolate Bar, €8.50
- The Windmill Lane Recording Studios, Visitor Experience, Gift Vouchers from €22
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 mates or colleagues, they’re all as important as one other – so I’ve found perfect presents for the rest of your clan. No matter your budget or their personality, I’ve sourced plenty of ideas, with a variety of prices and styles to help you along the way.
- Cogs the Brain Shop, 30 Seconds Board Game, €29.95
- Brown Thomas, Age Defying Essentials Set, €91
- Designist, Litta 2: Solar Bike Light Set, €22.50
- Ardkeen, Five Farms Single Batch Irish Cream Liqueur 70cl, €31.99
- Dubray Books, Waterford Whispers 9, €19.99
- Carroll’s Irish Gifts, Guinness Official Merchandise Wooden Block Game with Harp Details, €15
- Foxford, Rainbow Check Lambswool Baby Blanket, €52
- Foxford, Seasons (Na Séasúir as Gaeilge) Jigsaw, €44.95
- Ardkeen, Hadji Bey’s Madagascar Vanilla Fudge 250g, €8.95
- Dunnes Stores, Two-Piece Tractor Set (6 Months-6 Years), €8
- Weirs of Baggot Street, Kikkerland Set of 4 Shot Glasses with Leather Case, €14.99
- Weirs of Baggot Street, Legami Super Soft Pillow Dino, €29.99
- Blarney, Afternoon Tea Hamper, €100
- B Cool The Gadget Store, Scratch Map (Original or Travel Edition), from €18
- Terroirs, Peugeot L’Arbre à Café, €155
- Celtic Whiskey Shop, Baileys Espresso Creme Irish Cream 70cl, €26
- B Cool The Gadget Store, World’s Smallest Arcade Machine, €14
- Oliver Dunne Restaurants, Gift Vouchers, from €20 (use at Bon Appetit, Ribeye Steakhouse, Cleaver East, Pink Restaurant & Bar, Beef & Lobster and The Donnybrook Gastropub in Dublin, Bryanstown Social in Louth and Beef & Lobster in Galway)
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