Christmas gift guide: the men

1 Whether it is a good old Irish coffee on Christmas eve, or a santy o’clock espresso on Christmas morning, we all know a coffee-lover who would adore the new Creastisto Uno coffee machine from Nespresso, €379.

2 This stylish throw will be adored by the man in your life on cold winter evenings, and he may enjoy it even more if man’s best friend is perched beside him. The Mathea throw is €85 at Harvey Norman.

3 If he isn’t a wine connoisseur, don’t panic, there are plenty more gift beverages available. Maybe this festive beer special ‘Twelve Bears of Christmas’ gift pack from Aldi will tickle his fancy, €19.99.

4 For the loved one living far away from home, they will love a taste of their favourite treats this Christmas. No country is too far away. Visit www.justlikehome.ie to get a box filled with delicious Irish products sent worldwide. Prices start at €19.99.

5 Always a popular present for farmers, give the precious gift of time and peace of mind. Herdwatch, the farm management app is used by over 8,000 farmers They have a special gift bundle of a six-month Herdwatch voucher plus a free beanie hat for only €60. Buy online at www.herdwatch.ie/voucher or text “xmas” plus your name to 086-1806-195.

6 Perfect for the fashionable farmer. This Lexon Mino speaker will bring music to his ears while milking the cows on a dark January morning. Available at Avoca for €35.

7 For the golf fans you love, The Open is coming to Northern Ireland in 2019 and what better way to get excited than Practice Day tickets for Royal Portrush. Tickets are available now from £15/€17 at www.portrush.theopen.com.

8 For the historian in your life, let him find out more about Ireland’s memorabilia, from a War of Independence grenade to a pair of Sonia O’Sullivan’s Olympic running shoes. The National Treasures book is €30 and available from all good bookshops and www.nationaltreasures.ie.

9 For the star gazer, take him out of this world with the Skylux telescope, €89.99 from Lidl. (See main picture above)

10 Toys for big boys are always a big hit on Christmas morning. This year the Mi Electric Scooter will provide him with miles of fun, awakening his inner child. Retailing at approximately €449 online.