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17th Jun 2017

10 last-minute gifts for Father’s Day he’ll actually love

These will put a smile on his face.

Trine Jensen-Burke

Realised Father’s Day is indeed tomorrow and currently breaking a sweat because you have yet to pick up a pressie?

Fear not, guys – we got you.

Here are ten seriously cool gifts you can literally just pick up, wrap and give him tomorrow – no panic attack needed.

1. Bialetti espresso maker

Any true coffee lover will no doubt appreciate this Moka Express stovetop coffee maker.

Bialetti Moka Express 3 cup, €24,99, Homestore & More

2. iTunes gift card

There is no denying that gift cards are the most popular last-minute gift for a reason. This allows him to pretty much pick his own gift, really, be it an album he wants, some new apps, an e-book or much, much more.

Apple iTunes gift card, available from Tesco, Easons and other selected retailers nationwide

3. Earphones

Whether it is podcasts or music he prefers to listen to, these sleek earphones are bound to delight him.

Happy Plug earphones, €24,99, from H&M

4. A paperback he’ll love

‘IT’ by Stephen King is coming out in movie form this year, so if he hasn’t read the book version yet, now might be a ggo time.

‘IT’ by Stephen King, €10,49 from Easons and other good bookstores nationwide

 

5. Starbucks gift card

This is really the gift that keeps on giving – and he’ll no doubt be grateful every morning when he nips in for his morning coffee.

Starbucks gift card to be loaded up with desired sum, available from Starbucks nationwide

6. Woven boxer-shorts (two pack)

No, undies are not a boring gift – chances are he looks forward to Father’s Day every year, because he knows he’ll get some new ones.

Blue Stripe/Dobby Woven Shorts Two Pack, €26, from Next

7. Leather weekend bag

We bet he could do with a new weekend bag, no? Hint: This one is gorgeous – and because it’s leather it will just keep getting better looking as it ages – kind of like your dad!

Leather weekend bag, €179, H&M

8. Star Wars BB8 app enabled droid

Is the dad you are buying for just a big kid at heart? Well, then this is surely just the gift for him.

Star Wars BB8 app enabled droid, €180, from Debenhams

9. Tool-shaped luxury chocolate

If you happen to be near Dundrum Town Centre tomorrow you are in luck, as the Amazing Chocolate Workshop are currently doing a pop-up shop there in honor of Father’s Day. Pick up some truly art-worthy chocolates – the bonus? They taste even better than they look.

Amazing Chocolate Workshop chocolates in gift box prices from €4, Amazing Chocolate Workshop pop-up in Dundrum Town Centre

10. LAB SERIES Future Rescue Repair Serum

Serums are the talk of the town when it comes to looking after your skin – and now dads (and men in general, obvs.) can get in on the action too.

LAB SERIES Future Rescue Repair Serum, €69, from Boots