Since fathers can be notoriously difficult to buy for, we here at This is Galway wanted to give you some unique ideas to help make your Father's Day 2023 celebrations truly special. Here are some suggestions of how you can make a fuss of the aul lad...
DRINK AND DINE YOUR WAY THROUGH A FATHER'S DAY FOOD TOUR
Treat your Dad to a 3-hour whiskey & food tour around the streets of Galway with Galway Food Tours. They have put together the perfect Dad-inspired tour so you can bet that this is an experience your father will be talking about for weeks after. Give your father exactly what he wants - a day full of delicious food and drink with nobody bothering him.. Sláinte!
June 19th from 10.30am / starting from McCambridge's Galway / tickets available here
CHEER ON GALWAY TOGETHER!
If your Dad's interests include supporting Galway on the football pitch then that's exactly what would make him happy this Father's Day. Galway United FC are going head to head with Longford Town on Friday 23rd on their home turf at Eamonn Deacy Park, so get your tickets through the link below and take your Dad out for the evening to get some pints, some pub grub and then cheer on your team side by side.
June 23rd from 7.45pm / Eamonn Deacy Park, Terryland / tickets available here
HOW ABOUT SOME HYPNOSIS?
Would you like to do something a bit different to celebrate Father’s Day? Prepare yourself and your Daddy for a night of amazement with world renowned hypnotist Adrian Knight and enjoy an overnight stay at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa. Adrian Knight has over 25 years of experience as professional comedy stage hypnotist so it’s safe to say your Father’s Day surprise is in good hands.
June 16th from 8pm / Lough Rea Hotel & Spa / tickets available here
TAKE CHILL TO THE NEXT LEVEL
A brilliant way to get some family bonding in this weekend - give the wellness garden over at Train Station Galway a whirl. Sauna and Ice Bath - Hot and Cold immersion or therapy can be used together or on its own, both are beneficial. After your session, enjoy a refreshing iced coffee or juice from their drinks area and catch up with your pops while relaxing in the sunshine. Simply, bring along your towel, togs, sliders and get ready to float home.
Weekend opening hours - Sat 10am to 5pm, Sun 1pm to 5pm / Train Station Galway / book your wellness session here
THROW HIM A SUMMER BBQ
Give him the ultimate summer BBQ party of the season! Why not use this Father's Day as an excuse to get the whole family together to enjoy delicious food and drinks while you chat and catch up in the summer sunshine? If that sounds good to you and is something that your father would really love be sure to check out our suggestion of where to go to make this idea a reality at the link. Our list includes; Queen Street Galway, The Ardilaun Hotel, The Galmont, Padraicins and so many more.
Discover how and where to have the perfect BBQ in Galway here
VISIT THE GALWAY HOOKER BREWERY
A present that is sure to go down a treat with your old man is a guided brewery tour of Galway Hooker Craft Beer. A tour of Galway Hooker Brewery, gives visitors an insight to the craftsmanship that goes into producing these beers and an opportunity to taste the first ever produced Irish Pale Ale, Galway Hooker Irish Pale Ale.
Tours Available Thursday-Sunday, check times through ticket link / Deerpark, Oranmore / tickets available here
BRING HIM ON A NIGHT OUT
If your Dad is a bit more laid back and a big fuss isn't his thing, than our solution is to simply bring him on a night out in Galway's Westend. Enjoy some quiet bonding time with the auld lad over a few pints of plain and some of the delicious foodie offerings available. If you want to get him something to help him remember this year's Father's Day, when you are on your night out, pop across into Aplomb (open until 7pm on Tuesday to Saturday) and get him a new item of clothing or a gift card so he can return and browse their rails at another time. Start planning your night out in Galway's bohemian Westend right here.
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