FATHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE

When is Father’s Day 2024?

Father’s Day 2024 falls on 16th June in Ireland and the UK. Most countries in the world celebrate Father’s Day on the third Sunday of June, including Ireland, the UK, Canada, the USA, France, Greece, The Netherlands and more.

However, as with Mother’s Day, not all countries celebrate on the same date! In Italy, Portugal and Spain, it is celebrated on the 19th March, while Austria and Belgium celebrate Father’s Day on the second Sunday in June. In Germany, Father’s Day is celebrated on the same day as the religious holiday, The Feast of the Ascension.

What is the best gift for Father’s Day?

It’s not always easy to find the perfect gift for Dad, so to make it a bit easier for you, we’ve collected some gifts that Dads and Grandads are sure to love. One gift Dad will love is a beautiful premium gift pen from a prestigious brand like Cross pens or Sheaffer.

What book can I give my Dad on Father’s Day?

While every Dad will have his own personal taste in books, we’ve curated a selection of books we think he’ll love. From suspense-filled thrillers and exciting adventure fiction to the best current affairs, biographies and history books, you’ll find something he is sure to love. Some authors he might find appealing include

• John Grisham - the former attorney who became a bestselling author of legal thrillers, many of which became hit movies
• Lee Child - author of the Jack Reacher series
• Stephen King - perhaps best known for horror books like It, Carrie and The Shining, he has also written epic fantasy (The Dark Tower series) and crime (Holly)
• Steve Cavanagh - one of Ireland's top crime writers, all have novels have been nominated for or won awards.

See our selection of the best books for Father’s Day here.