11 Father’s Day Gifts For Every Type of Dad

Whether he loves reading, chocolate, coffee, craft beer or thoughtful gifts and a fun night out, you’re bound to find something on this list …

For bibliophiles: A thoughtful gift for book lovers is The Adversary by Canadian author Michael Crummey, the winner of the prestigious 2025 Dublin Literary Award sponsored by Dublin City Council. There are also plenty of events happening during the Dalkey Book Festival over the weekend, whether your father is interested in catching Seán Ronayne’s insightful chat about the healing power of nature or a fiery evening debate around Trump’s trade wars in St Patrick’s Church. @dalkeybookfestival

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For chocolate lovers: Butlers’ Chocolate Bar Library (€21) is the perfect gift to satisfy any sweet tooth, offering a collection of the most popular varieties of bars, beautifully presented. The Nut Lovers Collection (€30) is another great option with the very best of Butlers’ praline, hazelnut, almond, orange and caramel. @butlerschocolate

There’s still time to order one of Clo Chocolates special Father’s Day boxes online or available from Le Fournil Bakery in Co Sligo. Made by artisan chocolatier Clotilde Rambaud, each choccie blends French craftsmanship with Irish charm, making every bite a moment of pure indulgence. @clochocolates

Lir Chocolates has added a new creation to its popular Guinness Chocolate Collection, with its Guinness Chocolate Pint Tin, €14, filled with Guinness Chocolate Caramel Truffles, crafted by Lir’s chocolatiers in Navan, Co Meath. It’s part of a wider Guinness Chocolate range which also includes Guinness Chocolate Bars, Guinness Rugby Ball and Mini Guinness Chocolate Pints. Available from selected Supervalu and Caroll’s Irish Gift stores, Arnotts and Brown Thomas stores nationwide. @lirchocolates

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For coffee lovers: If is the man in your life is a brew buff or espresso enthusiast, gift him a ticket to The Birdhill Coffee Festival at The Old Barracks Coffee Roastery in Co Tipperary. This niche but noteworthy festival promises a coffee-fuelled line-up of exhibitors, interactive workshops, live barista competitions, guest speakers, educational masterclasses, brewing demos and exclusive tastings. There’s also a barbecue dining event with wine pairing too. Tickets cost €20. @oldbarrackscoffeeroasters

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For coffee at home: The state-of-the-art Siemens IQ500 Automatic Coffee Machine is designed for coffee connoisseurs and can make up to 10 different beverages – guaranteeing barista-quality brews every time. Most importantly, it boasts an automatic cleaning system to save you time. Starting from €669.99, it’s available to view and trial at www.homeofinnovation.ie. @siemenshomeie

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For craft beer enthusiasts: TheCru.ie’s curated beer subscription is an alternative to the usual socks-and-jocks presents. Each box is a surprise mix of Irish and international craft beers – perfect for those who love discovering new brews. Also of note, Saba restaurants in Dublin and Co Kildare is marking Father’s Day with a special menu of vibrant Thai flavours and free beer for dads until 15. @thecru.ie @sabarestaurantdublin

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For fashion conscious dads: No gentleman is complete without a stylish fedora for the summer. Why not give the special man in your life a handmade hat by Dublin milliner Anthony Peto. @anthonypeto

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For Formula 1 enthusiasts: A 5 pack of embroidered car socks from Next is sure to kick Father’s Day into gear – one car for each day of the week! Next also has socks with golf designs to keep dads stylish on the course. @nextofficial

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For sailors: This three dimensional map (€99) by Co Sligo-based design studio Outcrop, run by husband and wife team Aran and Maeve Pudney, features over 100 locations that can be personalised. @outcropdesign

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For retro fun: Have you been to Lane7 in Dublin yet? It has eight state-of-the-art bowling lanes, immersive darts, arcade games and a seriously slick cocktail bar – a full-throttle experience for family and friends to enjoy. @lane7_ie

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For last minute gifts and cards: Have a look at Moonpig’s selection of quirky cards, or check out M&S where there are light-hearted gifts from playful slogan pyjamas to smart accessories and stylish sunglasses. @moonpigie

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Father’s Day kits: Brown Thomas and Arnotts have curated a wide range of gift ideas to suit every type of dad — from classic to contemporary. The Father’s Day Gift Guide includes fashion, grooming, tech, accessories, food and drink. Popular choices include Happy Socks, Chipolo Bluetooth Tracker, YETI Rambler Tumblers, Venchi Chocolate Cigars, Kiehl’stravel minis and RITUALS wellness gifts. There are also in-store experiences to make gifting memorable, including live typewritten poetry by Jeff Stanford as a one-of-a-kind keepsake that turns your story into a gift and complimentary personalisation with Calligraphy by Laura. @calligraphybylaura @typewriterpoetry.ie @officialbrownthomas @arnottsdublin

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