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It's that time of year again where our dads get a day just for them – and they deserve a bit of spoiling, don't they?

If your dad is the proud owner of what could easily be a sock shop but this year, why not try and be a bit more imaginative this year?

If you're in this boat, then don't fear – this gift guide is going to swoop in and save the day. 

So let's get cracking…

1. Slim Gold Croc Strap Watch

Slim Gold Croc Strap Watch
M&S, €40.00

2. Mini Crevasse Pack

The North Face, € 90.00

3. L’Occitane Cedrat Fragrance Collection 

L'Occitane, €69

4. Bodum Travel Mug 

Arnotts, €23.16

5. Taste of Dublin ticket

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dublin.tastefestivals, from €15

6. Blowing the Bloody Doors Off by Michael Caine

Blowing the bloody doors off by Michael Caine
Easons, €8.99

7. Fleetwood Mac Greatest Hits vinyl

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Tower Records, €16.99

8. Ralph Lauren Polo Red Men's Eau de Toilette 125ml

Boots, €34.05

9. Adidas Trail Maker

Sports Direct, €82.80

10. Leather Belt

Brown Leather Belt
Next, €17.50

11. BBQ Grill Set And Carry Case

Amazon, €22.16
 

12. Skullcandy Riff Headphones – Blue Speckle Sunset

Skullcandy Riff Headphones - Blue Speckle Sunset
Prezzybox, €‌30.00

 

13. Personalised Wallet

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Etsy, €15.25

14. Smartphone Projector

Smartphone Projector
Prezzybox, €‌20.00

15.  Stevie Wonder concert tickets

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Ticketmaster, €136.65
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There's only so many pair of socks you can buy your old man, isn't there?

You think that they would be easy to buy for, but oh boy, are you wrong. 

Well if you're freaking out that we're well into the festive season and the best you can come up with for your dad is a dodgy aftershave, then we are here to save the day.

Have a scroll through the present ideas below and see if any would be good for your Dad.

Blowing The Bloody Doors Off by Michael Caine

easons.com, €13.99

Leather belt

Leather belt - Dark rust red - Men | H&M IE 1

hm.com, €14.99

The Collection – Black heat insulating touch screen knit gloves

debenhams.ie, € 22.40

Timex Men's Easy Reader Watch

argos.ie, €44.99

Slim Billfold Wallet Dark Brown

Personalized Dark Brown Leather Slim Billfold Wallet

carveon.com, €39.00

12 Days of Christmas Beer Box

12 Days of Christmas Box

obrienswine.ie, €60.00

Ted Baker Refined & Invigorating Washbag 

boots.ie, €30.00

Engraved Personalised Guinness Pint Glass

gifts.ie, €14.95

Spotted satin tie

Spotted satin tie - Dark blue - Men | H&M IE 1

hm.com, €9.99

Silver Crane Radio Tin Filled With 500g Choc Chip Cookies

boots.ie, €13.00

House99 – 'Seriously Groomed' Beard and Hair Balm 75ml

debenhams.ie, € 20.22

The Love Silver Collection Sterling Silver Square Cufflinks with Optional Personalisation

 

littlewoodsireland.ie, €38

Jack Wills Gym Bag

boots.ie, €40.00

Maine New England – Beige insulated slippers

debenhams.ie, €17.50

 

BEST OF 1990-2000 – U2 [VINYL]

Best of 1990-2000 - U2 [VINYL]

goldendiscs.ie, €40.00

V by Very 3pk Christmas Motif Socks

littlewoodsireland.ie, €10

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The Rock is well known for his reputation as World's Best Dad, but this latest photo of him with his daughter Jasmine is literally taking adorable to a whole new level.

The actor, real name Dwayne Johnson, posted an image of his daughter painting his face while he eats breakfast, and the conversation between them might just leave you gasping for air.

He outlines a morning in the life of a busy father; he asks Jasmine for a kiss before he leaves for work, and gets a little more than he bargained for.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by therock (@therock) on

He posted the caption:

"Me: Baby come here and give daddy a kiss, he’s gotta go to work. 
Jazzy: But daddy I have to paint your toes. 
Me: Nope, daddy’s got his shoes on and gotta go to work, now come give me a kiss. 
Jazzy: Ok, then let me paint your face, daddy. 
Me: *confidently laughs* Absolutely not, now I gotta go to work, now get over here and kiss me. 
Jazzy: *while looking up at me with her mama @laurenhashianofficial’s intoxicating blue eyes… BUT DADDY, I need to paint your face for work. 
Me: Ok, but make sure you choose manly colors that are flattering to my complexion.
As much as I tell her no, with my crazy busy life, this is the stuff I actually love  #ohana"

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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WE ARE WEAK.

He previously posted a similar image, describing his attempted trip to work and how it was taken over by a nail painting session. We don't know which of the pair we're more jealous of..

Johnson clearly adores his daughter, and we don't blame him.

The actor and his partner Lauren Hashian are also parents to Tiana Gia, who was born in April. The Rock also has another child from a previous marriage.

We hope he never stops posting pictures like these, otherwise what else would brighten up our days in this icy weather?

Image: Instagram/@therock

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Let's face it, your Dad probably has enough socks and boxers to see him through to 2020, so why not treat him to something special this Christmas? 

Sure, he'll probably tell you not to bother and then give out over the money you spent, but even the most stubborn of Dads deserves to be spoiled every once in a while. 

Alas, once we venture outside the realm of Homer Simpson slippers and 'Best Dad' mugs, shopping for our fathers can prove more difficult than we ever imagined. 

But never fear – we've got you covered. 

From the amateur cook to the fitness fanatic, we've picked out the top gifts to suit the most important man in your life.

The stylish Dad

The adventurous Dad

The sporty Dad 

The Dad who loves to cook 

The musical Dad

 

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I can't drive; there I said it. And when I say 'I can't drive' I don't mean I'm still bunny-hopping around my parent's housing estate or know how to make a car move, but have yet to master the finer details.

I literally have no idea how to start a car aside from placing the key in the ignition.

Now don't get me wrong, there was a time when I knew how to move a car from one point in a deserted supermarket carpark to another, but I think the trauma of my first and only occasion showing my father my 'skills' has massively dulled my memory.

Having been given 'lessons' by a number of pals in my twenties, I decided I was serious about this whole driving thing and would need to enlist the help of my father for regular tuition if I was it graduate to official lessons.

So, we took to a supermarket carpark one summer evening approximately seven years ago, and the 15 minutes that ensued means I now spend more money on Leap Cards than any other 30-year-old I know, and I learned some very valuable lessons about that ol' pop of mine.

1. My dad has no sense of humour…

…well, not when he's relegated to shotgun, that is.

As I shimmied into the driving seat and watched my clearly tense father strap himself awkwardly into the passenger seat, I attempted a little humour to lighten the mood.

Lacing my fingers together, I allowed the backs of my hands to face my chest before pushing my entwined hands towards the windscreen.

"Let's see what this bad boy can do," I joked referring to our family's Volkswagon with a faux straight face only to be met with a deathly silence and narrowed eyes.

Alright, then.

2. My dad's spatial awareness leaves a lot to be desired

After a few false starts, I slowly began driving in a straight line and considering there was a brick wall about 20 feet ahead, I thought it might be an idea to turn before hitting it. Like I said, I was practically pro.

Feeling pretty proud of myself, I turned the car (and remembered to indicate, thank you very much) and directed the vehicle towards a row of bottle banks approximately 100 feet in the distance.

A deafening roar of "MIND THE DAMN BINS!" reverberated around the car and caused me to slam on.

At the speed I was going, it would have taken me approximately six weeks to reach those bins, but there was no telling my father on that one.

3. My dad is keen on the 'truth'

After that mishap, I did what any self-respecting learner driver would do, I cut out.

I turned to my father with my mouth gaping open, but before I could launch into my own lecture, he demanded to know if I'd been pulling his leg.

"I thought you said you could drive!" he squawked. "You nearly took out those bins," he added, pointing hesitantly at what looked like four green dots in the distance,

"Just tell me the truth, Niamh! Have you EVER done this before? You nearly had us all killed. KILLED."

4. My dad is one for the dramatics

From that moment on, every person in Ireland was vulnerable to attack.

He assessed me like he thought I intended to use the family car as a deadly weapon, and he was to be my first victim.

From his perspective, no one was safe from me or my dastardly plans.

Relatives down the country didn't stand a chance, friends in the next town were in for it and as for kids on the next road? Done for.

5. My dad deserves the lead in a romcom

After being accused of wasting his time and taking the p*ss out of the whole process (all absolute lies), I silently unbuckled my seatbelt, opened the car door and with as much dignity as I could muster hauled myself out the driving seat.

Slamming the door, I stalked out of the carpark and began walking home, almost stiff with indignation.

Approximately 60 seconds later, it started to rain and I cursed my decision to leave the confines of the car when a Volkswagon slowed down beside me and started matching my pace.

To the sound of a window being rolled down, i saw my father leaning across the passenger seat urging me to get back inside and try again.

Like something from a teen flick, my father pleaded with me to give him another chance and while I did eventually get in (I mean, I had my hair to think about) I didn't get much further in my progress behind the old wheel.

Apparently, this dynamic is far from atypical.

Ahead of Father's Day, car insurance brand, its4women, partnered with IACP-accredited psychotherapist David Horan to get an expert’s opinion into why daughters tend to turn to their dads to learn how to ride a bike or then to drive – and why it doesn’t always go to plan. 

According to David, "Dad is often the person who teaches his daughter to ride a bike, and because Dad helps her succeed, a trust is created."

"When it comes to driving, another scary experience, most daughters naturally look to their Dads in hope he will help her to achieve success again."

"However, tensions can appear when the student becomes frustrated with her own limited ability and this is often taken out on the person closest to her – dad."

“For Dad, the dynamic is even more interesting when it comes to driving because passing on this skill is a symbol of Dad accepting daughter’s independence and his authority diminishing."

"This can sometimes be a difficult time for a dad who still sees his daughter as ‘his little girl’ and letting go can be an emotional time.”

“Often times Dads will teach their daughter to drive because he fears that another person may not teach her correctly,” explains David.

“Dad, knowing this moment represents his daughter reaching an age of independence, chooses to take on the responsibility to ensure daughter’s safety when driving.”

Well, that explains it.

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You can't beat the Irish humour.

We take the mick out of anything, and basically go roundabout ways of explaining things.

Well, this Dublin comedian, Emma Doran, decided to ask her dad all about aul fella language – and the outcome was pretty funny.

From phrases such as 'grand', which means your dad just doesn't want to talk to you, to telling you 'ask your mother', which means he doesn't want to be bothered, there's a lot of hidden meanings.

And frankly, most of them just mean he wants you to leave him alone.

Have a watch of Emma's video and let us know if your dad speaks 'aul fella language'.

 

 

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This is mad.

We've seen our fair share of celebrity stranger twins over the past few years, but along with Ariana Grande's doppleganger, this one has to take the biscuit.

 

My dad being all young and cute 

A photo posted by Cara Delevingne (@caradelevingne) on

During the Christmas holidays Cara Delevingne shared a photo of her dad back in the day on Instagram – and it turns out he has an total look-a-like.

More than a month later, American student Seth Hamby, saw the photo and proceeded to post a side-by-side snap of him and Cara's dad, Charles.

They're insanely similar.

However, the Internet didn't leave it at that, and now everyone thinks Seth is a time-traveller:

You never know.

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Will Smith's father, Willard Carroll Smith has passed away.

Will's ex-wife Sheree Fletcher confirmed the news last night. Sheree was married to Will in 1992 for three years.

She took to social media to post a touching tribute to Willard.

Writing on Instagram, she said: "We're gonna miss you Daddio! You lived & played by your own rules.

"You truly were 1 of a kind! You instilled discipline, and work ethic that has created a legacy in your honour!"

The picture she shared shows Will, his father, and Will and Sheree's son Trey.

Will has yet to confirm the news. We hope Willard rests in peace.

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Stephen Bear WON Celebrity Big Brother last night, and many would think he'd party with the contestant he got very, erm… close to in the house, but Bear being Bear went off with other women.

So Chloe decided to go off with Stephen's dad… naturally.

We're not really sure what's really going on in these pictures, bu we have to say it does look a bit odd.

Chloe had nothing but praise for Bear when she was evicted last week, so you never know, maybe this is her way of getting to know in the in-laws.

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What is it about Irish dads and their ability to turn your mood from neutral to THE HEIGHT OF STRESSED in two seconds flat?

They seem to exercise this power most often when the TV is involved, especially when you're just trying to binge-watch Orange Is The New Black in peace.

"Who's yer wan, at all? Is she off to a fancy dress party in that get-up? Why are there no MEN in this show?"

The folks over at The Irish Take have captured the intense annoyance of watching TV when your dad's in the room, with this epic video.

It's dubbed over a clip of Yvonne Connolly cooking on TV3's  Seven O'Clock Show, and it's pure genius (though a bit NSFW).

When you watch TV with your Dad……

Posted by The Irish Take on Wednesday, 23 March 2016

"She made a f**king b***cks of the kitchen altogether now, she's made a right f**king mess."

Yeah, cheers dad, you can go now. Seriously. GO.

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This is almost too much…almost. 

This dad, wearing an actual GAS MASK scares his son in the shower and the reaction is just amazing. 

Although, we're pretty sure the poor guy moved out not long after – at least we know we would have anyway!

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Selfies are funny things. You might upload them to Facebook for all your friends to see, but it’s pretty embarrassing when you’re caught in the act of taking one!

This dad filmed his daughter taking a bunch of selfies in the back seat of the car, and she had NO idea, because selfies are addictive ok? You become oblivious to the world around you when all you can see is your beautiful face. Or at least this girl did!

This is cringe-tastic viewing, at it's finest.

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