Ballymaloe and Sheridans Cheesemongers have teamed up to produce a fantastic Irish cheese hamper. From Cashel Blue to Horgan’s vintage Irish cheddar and Cooleeney – along with Sheridan’s brown bread crackers and Ballymaloe relishes, it’s a cheese-lovers dream. Available from SuperValu and independent stores (€19.99).

For the whiskey lover, this taster set from Walsh Whiskey Distillery will really impress. The design of the mini-book gift pack is based on a leather bound book with extracts from Dubliners by James Joyce. There are three miniatures of the critically acclaimed Writers Tears ‘Copper Pot’ whiskey concealed within (€19.99).

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For the more retro man who fondly remembers the good ole days, this Roadstar vintage-style radio looks just the part. Available from AppliancesDelivered.ie (€59.95).

The Body Shop has a fantastic range of gift sets. This Gents Activist set is perfect for the man always on the go (€42.50).

Give the gift of no more farm paperwork and more time with the family. Herdwatch, the award-winning app used by 4,000 farmers, has a special offer of a month free, special gift cert and a hat for under the tree for €99. Go to www.herdwatch.ie/xmas16 or text “frs xmas” + your name to 51444.

The Alltech Craft Brews & Food Fair returns to the Convention Centre, Dublin, from Thursday 23 to Saturday 25 February 2017. It is a great day out for sampling the finest beers on the market. Tickets start from €13 and are available on www.eventbrite.ie.

Perfect for the daily commuter or the tractor cab, the Nespresso limited edition travel mug features a stylish black and gold design from Italian illustrator Lorenzo Petrantoni. (€22).

Boasting seven days of super racing, hospitality, entertainment, stunning fashion and an electric atmosphere, the Galway Races is something to look forward to whatever the weather. Vouchers start from €50 on www.galwayraces.com.

Warm up those winter nights with every kind of delicious drink you can think of from Bewleys. Containing 12 different products, this hamper is a coffee-lovers dream (€75).

Stream movies, TV shows, games and music from your mobile to your TV with the Chromecast Ultra, the best Chromecast yet. Faster than ever and more reliable for those in tricky Wi-Fi environments, it’s the ultimate gadget (€79).

For the person who is determined to get fit and healthy in 2017, a gift voucher for Kathryn Thomas’ Pure Results bootcamp is guaranteed to excite and motivate for the year ahead.

Fastparts HayKnife is a simple product that solves some very real problems. It allows the user to stay a few feet away from a bale so they can avoid effluent covering their boots. As well as this, it has safety benefits as the user can open big fertiliser bags without dangerously climbing underneath them (€43.99).

Waterford Crystal has the funkiest range of whiskey tumblers and wine glasses available for Christmas. With colourful designs, you’ll find them in the Kilkenny Stores (€240 for four pack).