Christmas Gift Guide

Christmas Gift Guide - Men Part 1

Kristie McDermott

1. Nokia E71

2. Draftmaster electrical beer dispenser

3. TomTom is One Assist

4. Rado True Chronograph Matt Watch

5. I-Trim from BaByliss

6. High-tops from Topman

7. Molton Brown's Distinction gift set

8. Next's tan casual leather briefcase

9. Sitar Miarshmallow from the Conran Shop

10. Jamie Carragher's new autobigraphy 'Carra'

11. Ronan O' Gara's 'My Autobiography'

12. Litchfield coat from French Connection

13. Smythson's Zipped Currency Case

14. Marks & Spencers Hip Flask

Phone Home

The new Nokia E71, from €280, is the world's thinnest full Qwerty device, no less, plus it's pretty darn swish-looking too, allowing you to send email on the go

Beer Goggles

A dream present for, oooh, possibly the entire male population, the Draftmaster electrical beer dispenser, €194, means he'll never leave the comfort of the couch in search of a pint ever again

Map It Out

Let there never be a fight about directions ever again: new from sat-nav kings TomTom is One Assist, €159.99, which provides coverage of Ireland and the UK

Time Piece

If you really, really love him, then you'll buy him this Rado True Chronograph Matt, €1,500. Yep, it's an ouch of a price, but this baby is an entirely ceramic
time-teller

Close Shave

Designed specifically for stubble-control, the I-Trim, €50, from BaByliss, is ideal for gents who like a bit of hair on their faces

If The Shoe Fits

Metallic bronze and silver, you'll stand out in these high-tops, €53, from Topman

Bathing Beauty

Great for post-gym stresses and strains is Molton Brown's Distinction gift set, €56, containing body and hair washes, plus a thermal salt soak

Pack It In

If he's a little bit bohemian, and a little bit scholarly, then Next's tan casual leather briefcase, €105, is the one for him

All Ears

Could this be the coolest set of headphones you've ever seen? Club kids and design fans alike will swoon for these fab multi-coloured Sitar Marshmallow ones, €92, from the Conran Shop

Ball Control

Liverpool nuts will enjoy current vice-captain Jamie Carragher's new autobiography, 'Carra', €13.99

Odd-Shaped Balls

Top of the list for Munster and Ireland rugby fans this Christmas is Ronan O'Gara's 'My Autobiography', €26

Winter Warmer

Smart and stylish, we're tipping the nod to this Litchfield coat, €190, from French Connection

Cash Cow

Smythson's Zipped Currency Case, €170, is ideal for anyone who travels a lot – each zip opens up into a separate compartment, ensuring you can keep all your different currencies apart and have them easy to find