The Adversary
The Adversary, Michael Crummey, €24.00
A gift idea for fathers who are readers is the latest Michael Crummey novel, The Adversary, which has just won the 2025 Dublin Literary Award.
It’s a historical novel set on the Canadian island of Newfoundland, where an act of sabotage between a man and woman plunges them both into a feud over the region’s fishing resources.
The story explores themes of power and corruption, touching on sibling rivalries and introducing the reader to intriguing and complex characters. Sure, if it’s good enough for the International Literature Festival Dublin, it’s good enough for dad.
Born and Bred socks
"What’s the Craic?” Socks, €11.95, wearebornandbred.com.
Some men like basic black or navy socks, but how boring is that?
Add a touch of colour and flair to your dad’s sock drawer with these ‘What’s the craic?’ socks from Belfast outlet Born and Bred, which has built a brand around its catchy slogans and iconic Irish designs.
The socks are available in four different colours (we’d recommend the black or the emerald green for Father’s Day) and designed in Northern Ireland. It’s a nice gift that is about character as much as comfort.
Used tea bag holder
Used Tea Bag Holder - Woodford Pottery, €20.00, isabelsplace.ie
If your dad appreciates a good brew but is constantly staining worktops by leaving the tea bags sitting in the kitchen, this gift is one that he (and your mum) will thank you for.
These gorgeous pots are handmade and glazed by Woodford Pottery in Co Kerry and they lift a room. Their compact size means that there can sit on desks or bedside tables, preventing any messes around the house.
They are available in different colours (red, orange, yellow and green) and can be bought as gaeilge too (Málaí Tae Caite).
Caulfield Country Boards
The Native Collection FOX, €55 plus engraving for €7, caulfieldcountryboards.ie
Handmade using hardwood flaming beech and decorated with original artwork, this chopping board is much more than a practical kitchen item. It will take slicing and cutting to a new level.
The special engravement of the red fox, native to Ireland, lends a real charm to the board and is well worth the extra €7. It gives a nod to Irish folklore, where the fox is known to be sly, clever and cunning.
The material of the board is durable and the rectangular shape is easy to use for meal prep. Caulfield Country Boards is a small Irish business based in Carnaross, Co Meath, and it prides itself on designing pieces that last, so the chopping board will be with you for some time.
Brunch at the Ivy
Gift your dad a bit of wild west adventure and book a special cowboy-themed brunch in the Ivy Dublin over father's day weekend.
If you're headed to Dawson Street with breakfast in mind, the thinly grilled bistro steak (€24.95) served with a crispy potato rosti and two fried hen’s eggs will set your dad well up for the day.
If he fancies a lie-in and a meal later on, the dry aged John Stone ribeye with thick-cut chips, a red wine sauce and cowboy butter (€44.95) is served all day.
Every dad will receive a complimentary set of The Ivy father’s day playing cards. The Ivy father’s day breakfast and all-day specials are only available on 14 and 15 June. Book at www.ivycollection.com.
Neven Maguire diamond fusion 28cm sauté pan
Neven Maguire Diamond Fusion 28cm Sauté Pan, €65, dunnesstores.com
If dad is an aspiring chef or a foodie, he’ll love something from the Cook with Neven Maguire range.
This high-quality sauté pan is the kind of gift that he’ll use daily. The pan is created from tri-ply stainless steel with superior heat conductivity and retention, which means it is spot on for cooking anything that sizzles, distributing the heat evenly.
We can all agree that good kitchenware takes the stress out of cooking and your dad can look forward to perfecting that pan-fried egg or getting that steak sear just right. The pan is a generous size so spot on for cooking large casseroles and is non-stick.
A trip to Tullamore D.E.W. Distillery
Tullamore D.E.W. Distillery Experience Tour,€45, tullamoredew.com
If you want to give your dad a good day out, organise a trip to Tullamore D.E.W. Distillery in Co Offaly.
The experience tour costs €45 and is one which takes you truly behind the scenes of the distillery, where the award-winning Irish whiskey is brought to life.
The tour includes a welcome Irish coffee on arrival, a visit to the blending lab and plenty of whiskey tasting, including straight from the oak casks.
Visitors can also create their own unique blend of Tullamore D.E.W to bottle and take away (at an additional cost). You can take up to eight people on a tour, so why not club together with some family and friends to make the visit extra special?
The distillery is also located about 10 minutes away from Tullamore town centre and local train station, so organising taxis is relatively cheap and hassle-free.
Ritual sauna
Ritual Sauna, €15, ritual-lifestyle.com
Saunas are having a moment all over Ireland because they offer people a quiet moment of relaxation and also deliver lots of health benefits for the body.
For farmers who are on their feet all day, a trip to the sauna will help their muscle recovery and stress levels.
Ritual is a custom-built sauna in an old boat yard in Dromineer, Co Tipperary, overlooking Lough Derg.
Ritual opened just over a year ago and are open every day except Tuesday throughout the summer.
How it works is that you can dip in stunning Lough Derg then enjoy some time to reset in the sauna. There are changing rooms, showers, a seating area and a coffee truck also on site, with all goodies supplied by local bakers.
There is also yoga, pilates, run clubs and paddle boarding over the summer months.
You could order dad a gift card for a couple of sauna sessions (€15 for one session); or if you want to give him a real treat, the 10 for eight sauna offer (€120) will allow him to enjoy 10 saunas for the price of eight. After that, the sauna will definitely become his new weekly ritual.
3D wooden map of a place close to his heart
3D wooden map, €99, outcrop.ie
Celebrate the places and moments that matter most to your dad with the gift of a round wooden 3D map handcrafted by Outcrop.
This design studio, based in Sligo, is run by husband and wife team Aran and Maeve Pudney, who have charted over 100 locations across Ireland for their personalised maps.
Whether it is where he grew up, where he lives now or his favourite holiday destination in Ireland, you can turn memories into a thoughtful present for father’s day.
The map can sit at home, in his office or by the bed. If you want to pick a spot in Ireland that is not yet mapped, you can place a bespoke order on Outcrop’s website, as well as order a personalised engraving (at an additional cost).
Bath salts
Breathe Deep bath salts, €42.90, soakbathsalts.com
The Breathe Deep bath salts from Soak - an Atlantic sea wellness range based in Co Sligo - are perfect for dads who need some downtime after walking around the farm, being out on the golf course or after chasing kids around the garden.
The salts are made from a blend of eucalyptus, peppermint and orange oils, designed for reducing muscle tension and relieving stress.
These are combined with pure Atlantic sea salt and seaweed to replenish minerals after physical activity.
To use, simply run a warm bath and add about a handful of the salts to the warm water. Let the essential oils fill the room and slowly enter the bath. If you don’t want a full body bath, the salts can also be used as a foot or hand soak, leaving the skin feeling moisturised.
Daddy's Footsteps
Daddy's footsteps, €10.50, Andersen Press.
This is the perfect present for children to give to daddy, written by Michelle Robinson and illustrated by Paddy Donnelly, who is from Northern Ireland and a father of two children.
Daddy’s Footsteps is written from the point of view of a baby dinosaur, who wishes he could follow in his dad's giant footsteps and grow up to be big, brave and strong, just like him.
It has been described as a celebration of fathers and their sons, making it a thoughtful and timely gift for father’s day.
With its rich and detailed illustrations and soft rhyme, this book is a bedtime favourite with a lovely little story that fathers with young children will enjoy.
Ooni pizza oven
Karu 12 1st Generation, €299, eu.ooni.com
This is a real treat for a dad who wants to trade family mealtimes in Ireland for running a pizzeria in Italy.
The Ooni pizza oven heats up to 500°C and can cook a restaurant-quality pizza in as little as 60 seconds.
Weighing only 12kg, this sleek oven is compact and gives the patio an ultimate upgrade, fitting snugly into a corner without taking up huge amounts of space.
The Ooni pizza oven isn't just limited to pizza either, you can get creative and use it to cook vegetables, grill fish or sear steaks. This one is an extra special gift that various family members can club together to buy.
The Adversary
The Adversary, Michael Crummey, €24.00
A gift idea for fathers who are readers is the latest Michael Crummey novel, The Adversary, which has just won the 2025 Dublin Literary Award.
It’s a historical novel set on the Canadian island of Newfoundland, where an act of sabotage between a man and woman plunges them both into a feud over the region’s fishing resources.
The story explores themes of power and corruption, touching on sibling rivalries and introducing the reader to intriguing and complex characters. Sure, if it’s good enough for the International Literature Festival Dublin, it’s good enough for dad.
Born and Bred socks
"What’s the Craic?” Socks, €11.95, wearebornandbred.com.
Some men like basic black or navy socks, but how boring is that?
Add a touch of colour and flair to your dad’s sock drawer with these ‘What’s the craic?’ socks from Belfast outlet Born and Bred, which has built a brand around its catchy slogans and iconic Irish designs.
The socks are available in four different colours (we’d recommend the black or the emerald green for Father’s Day) and designed in Northern Ireland. It’s a nice gift that is about character as much as comfort.
Used tea bag holder
Used Tea Bag Holder - Woodford Pottery, €20.00, isabelsplace.ie
If your dad appreciates a good brew but is constantly staining worktops by leaving the tea bags sitting in the kitchen, this gift is one that he (and your mum) will thank you for.
These gorgeous pots are handmade and glazed by Woodford Pottery in Co Kerry and they lift a room. Their compact size means that there can sit on desks or bedside tables, preventing any messes around the house.
They are available in different colours (red, orange, yellow and green) and can be bought as gaeilge too (Málaí Tae Caite).
Caulfield Country Boards
The Native Collection FOX, €55 plus engraving for €7, caulfieldcountryboards.ie
Handmade using hardwood flaming beech and decorated with original artwork, this chopping board is much more than a practical kitchen item. It will take slicing and cutting to a new level.
The special engravement of the red fox, native to Ireland, lends a real charm to the board and is well worth the extra €7. It gives a nod to Irish folklore, where the fox is known to be sly, clever and cunning.
The material of the board is durable and the rectangular shape is easy to use for meal prep. Caulfield Country Boards is a small Irish business based in Carnaross, Co Meath, and it prides itself on designing pieces that last, so the chopping board will be with you for some time.
Brunch at the Ivy
Gift your dad a bit of wild west adventure and book a special cowboy-themed brunch in the Ivy Dublin over father's day weekend.
If you're headed to Dawson Street with breakfast in mind, the thinly grilled bistro steak (€24.95) served with a crispy potato rosti and two fried hen’s eggs will set your dad well up for the day.
If he fancies a lie-in and a meal later on, the dry aged John Stone ribeye with thick-cut chips, a red wine sauce and cowboy butter (€44.95) is served all day.
Every dad will receive a complimentary set of The Ivy father’s day playing cards. The Ivy father’s day breakfast and all-day specials are only available on 14 and 15 June. Book at www.ivycollection.com.
Neven Maguire diamond fusion 28cm sauté pan
Neven Maguire Diamond Fusion 28cm Sauté Pan, €65, dunnesstores.com
If dad is an aspiring chef or a foodie, he’ll love something from the Cook with Neven Maguire range.
This high-quality sauté pan is the kind of gift that he’ll use daily. The pan is created from tri-ply stainless steel with superior heat conductivity and retention, which means it is spot on for cooking anything that sizzles, distributing the heat evenly.
We can all agree that good kitchenware takes the stress out of cooking and your dad can look forward to perfecting that pan-fried egg or getting that steak sear just right. The pan is a generous size so spot on for cooking large casseroles and is non-stick.
A trip to Tullamore D.E.W. Distillery
Tullamore D.E.W. Distillery Experience Tour,€45, tullamoredew.com
If you want to give your dad a good day out, organise a trip to Tullamore D.E.W. Distillery in Co Offaly.
The experience tour costs €45 and is one which takes you truly behind the scenes of the distillery, where the award-winning Irish whiskey is brought to life.
The tour includes a welcome Irish coffee on arrival, a visit to the blending lab and plenty of whiskey tasting, including straight from the oak casks.
Visitors can also create their own unique blend of Tullamore D.E.W to bottle and take away (at an additional cost). You can take up to eight people on a tour, so why not club together with some family and friends to make the visit extra special?
The distillery is also located about 10 minutes away from Tullamore town centre and local train station, so organising taxis is relatively cheap and hassle-free.
Ritual sauna
Ritual Sauna, €15, ritual-lifestyle.com
Saunas are having a moment all over Ireland because they offer people a quiet moment of relaxation and also deliver lots of health benefits for the body.
For farmers who are on their feet all day, a trip to the sauna will help their muscle recovery and stress levels.
Ritual is a custom-built sauna in an old boat yard in Dromineer, Co Tipperary, overlooking Lough Derg.
Ritual opened just over a year ago and are open every day except Tuesday throughout the summer.
How it works is that you can dip in stunning Lough Derg then enjoy some time to reset in the sauna. There are changing rooms, showers, a seating area and a coffee truck also on site, with all goodies supplied by local bakers.
There is also yoga, pilates, run clubs and paddle boarding over the summer months.
You could order dad a gift card for a couple of sauna sessions (€15 for one session); or if you want to give him a real treat, the 10 for eight sauna offer (€120) will allow him to enjoy 10 saunas for the price of eight. After that, the sauna will definitely become his new weekly ritual.
3D wooden map of a place close to his heart
3D wooden map, €99, outcrop.ie
Celebrate the places and moments that matter most to your dad with the gift of a round wooden 3D map handcrafted by Outcrop.
This design studio, based in Sligo, is run by husband and wife team Aran and Maeve Pudney, who have charted over 100 locations across Ireland for their personalised maps.
Whether it is where he grew up, where he lives now or his favourite holiday destination in Ireland, you can turn memories into a thoughtful present for father’s day.
The map can sit at home, in his office or by the bed. If you want to pick a spot in Ireland that is not yet mapped, you can place a bespoke order on Outcrop’s website, as well as order a personalised engraving (at an additional cost).
Bath salts
Breathe Deep bath salts, €42.90, soakbathsalts.com
The Breathe Deep bath salts from Soak - an Atlantic sea wellness range based in Co Sligo - are perfect for dads who need some downtime after walking around the farm, being out on the golf course or after chasing kids around the garden.
The salts are made from a blend of eucalyptus, peppermint and orange oils, designed for reducing muscle tension and relieving stress.
These are combined with pure Atlantic sea salt and seaweed to replenish minerals after physical activity.
To use, simply run a warm bath and add about a handful of the salts to the warm water. Let the essential oils fill the room and slowly enter the bath. If you don’t want a full body bath, the salts can also be used as a foot or hand soak, leaving the skin feeling moisturised.
Daddy's Footsteps
Daddy's footsteps, €10.50, Andersen Press.
This is the perfect present for children to give to daddy, written by Michelle Robinson and illustrated by Paddy Donnelly, who is from Northern Ireland and a father of two children.
Daddy’s Footsteps is written from the point of view of a baby dinosaur, who wishes he could follow in his dad's giant footsteps and grow up to be big, brave and strong, just like him.
It has been described as a celebration of fathers and their sons, making it a thoughtful and timely gift for father’s day.
With its rich and detailed illustrations and soft rhyme, this book is a bedtime favourite with a lovely little story that fathers with young children will enjoy.
Ooni pizza oven
Karu 12 1st Generation, €299, eu.ooni.com
This is a real treat for a dad who wants to trade family mealtimes in Ireland for running a pizzeria in Italy.
The Ooni pizza oven heats up to 500°C and can cook a restaurant-quality pizza in as little as 60 seconds.
Weighing only 12kg, this sleek oven is compact and gives the patio an ultimate upgrade, fitting snugly into a corner without taking up huge amounts of space.
The Ooni pizza oven isn't just limited to pizza either, you can get creative and use it to cook vegetables, grill fish or sear steaks. This one is an extra special gift that various family members can club together to buy.
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