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Father's Day is approaching. Have you found the right gift for your dad? It's easy to resort to the same old jumper you get every year, but here are a few gift ideas for the farming father or father figure in your life that are handy, pampering (yes, dads can be pampered too) and fun.
Not to be coy, but this has got to be at the top of every farm dad's wish list! If they faithfully buy their Farmers Journal every Thursday, you can save a few bob and ensure they recieve their weekly farming fix by gifting them a year's subscription.
Dr. Hauschka Skin Care Line for Men
Dr. Hauschka's skin care for men is all natural and perfect for farmers who spend their days exposed to the elements. Start with their cleansing milk (€26.95), followed by their oil-free facial toner (€27.95) before finishing with a refreshing moisturise with their Quince Day Cream (€28.95).
Sportsden.ie has a range of Seeland gloves for sale. The ones linked here are meant for hunting, but the anti-slip palm and "trigger finger" on these heavy duty gloves are just as useful for the farm dad in your life - perfect for fencing, working on machinery and all the other jobs that keeps him busy all day (€39.99).
Irish Landscape Socks (Irish Sock Society)
At just €9, these Irish Landscape Socks from the Irish Sock Society are a great gift for any farm dad who appreciates art and likes to look his best! In fact, the Irish Sock Society website has an entire section devoted to Father's Day socks, so if landscapes aren't his thing you'll surely find something that is.
Does your dad have a special occasion - like a wedding - coming up? The farming collection at Cufflink Superstore has the perfect accent for any dressed up farmer. From tractors and cows to his beloved farm jeep; there's a cufflink there for your dad (starting at €13.95).
Dunlop Acifort Heavy Duty Wellies
If your dad's wellies are looking a bit worse for wear, do a bit of detective work to find out his foot size and order him a pair of these Dunlop heavy-duty wellies. They're affordable, coming in at €28.95, and made to withstand all the slippery muck farmer's are constantly having to trudge through.
Böker Magnum Snake Rangebuster Damascus Knife
Every farmer needs a good knife, and this one's really good. Priced at €59.95 from knivesandtools.ie, Böker knives are excellent quality work knives and this one is especially decorative with its snake wood handle.
The Knockmealdowns Whiskey (Tipperary Distillery)
If your father enjoys an evening tipple, there are plenty of local boutique distilleries found around the country that are making fantastic whiskeys right now. The Tipperary Distillery offers their boutique whiskey at three different price points. Their Knockmealdowns (€70) is noted as light and smooth with notes of sweet honey and citrus.
Bean and Goose have collaborated with Cloud Picker Coffee and Natterjack Whiskey to create two limited edition chocolate bar flavours (starting at €11) available for purchase on Father's Day (21 June). The coffee bar combines single origin dark chocolate with Ethiopian coffee and the whiskey bar includes milk chocolate, lavender and pineapple. You can order from the website and even include a handwritten note for dear ol' dad.
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