Shopping for the perfect gift for the special man in your life can be a bit of an ordeal. 

You just can't keep up with whatever new gizmo or franchise he is into and you absolutely can NOT get him another pair of socks. 

Whether you know your guy back to front or need a bit of festive inspiration, we have most definitely got you covered. 

1. A timeless accessory 

This one is especially good if your man has a bit of a time keeping problem. A decent watch is something that any guy can keep for years and is an ideal gift for the working man in your life. 

Tommy Hilfiger Men's Chale Leather Strap Watch, €175
Available in Arnotts 

2. Wake him up 

Whether your man is an old soul or just enjoys a good drink, set him up with a fancy

alcoholic gift which will have him giddy well into the New Year. 

Bushmills 10 Year Old Single Malt Whiskey, €42 
Hampers and Co 

3. Appeal to his geeky side 

With Star Wars set to be released, we know there is a lot of excited men (and women) out there. So why not take advantage and spoil him with a novelty themed gift from his favourite sci-fi franchise ever. 

Star Wars Death Star Mood Light
Available at Zing Pop Culture at GameStop

4. Wear him out 

If you man is a bit of an outdoorsy type, why not get him out of the house one weekend with a fun adventure break. Whether you would like to join him or just send him off with the lads, this one will definitely keep him occupied. 

Connemara 2 Day Cycle Adventure Tour, €134 
Book on Extremeireland.ie

5. Pamper him 

There are two types of men. One who has a rigid skin care regime more detailed than yours and one who you would be lucky to get to just wash his face. Either way, you can help your man take care of himself by getting him an excellent skin care product.

And trust us, he will be thanking you when his skin is literally glowing. 

Nuxe Paris Men Nuxellence Youth and Energy Revealing Anti-Aging Fluid, €38
Available in Lloyds Pharmacy

6. For the gym lover 

Get him smelling divine after his weights session with a gift set tailored to the man that loves to work out. Whether he's hitting up the gym or coming off the pitch, you do not want to be dealing with the unkempt aftermath. 

Nivea Men Ultimate Sports Kit, €50
Available at Tesco and pharmacies nationwide

7. Hook him up 

Never let him use his crappy phone as an excuse not to text you. Instead, spoil him with a top notch smart phone and prepare to send emojis to each other to your hearts content. 

Huawei Y5 Perspective Smart Phone, €69.99
Available at Three