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Fm104 & Giftsdirect.com Helicopter Ride Experience, Niamh & Jim Face Their Fears!

June 19th 2010

Giftsdirect.com set Niamh & Jim from Strawberry Alarm clock a challenge to go on our Helicopter Ride this week.

Niamh faced her fears to go in the two seater helicopter at Western airport. Niamh was very nervous but Jim & Lee the helicopter pilot tried to put her mind at ease (or wound her up!). But once they got off the ground they were able to see spectacular views from the cock pit.

Jim went first and said "It was amazing and the views were incredible"
"Fabulous views, you could just everywhere see from Dun Laoghaire harbour all the way over…it’s an incredible machine and the stuff that they can do."
"Niamh is either going to love it …or be screaming to get out, but I tell you it’s something she won’t forget it, it’s absolutely brilliant"

A much more nervous Niamh went second, but she did it! When she got out she had a big hug from Jim,

"I did it, just about… when we were going up I said I can’t do it, he said you got to do it now!"

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History Of Father's Day

Father's Day, was not created as a way for greeting card companies to sell more cards.  Here is the real reason we celebrate Father’s Day today!
The creation of a national  day for Dads began back in the 1900s when a grateful daughter wanted to  express her deep appreciation for her own father.  A gentleman by the name  of William Smart, a civil war veteran, was widowed when his wife died in  childbirth. Mr. Smart raised his six children on a rural farm in eastern Washington State. When Sonora Louise Smart Dodd, one of Mr. Smart's children, was grown she wanted to show her appreciation for her father. He  had shown her a great love and strength in raising her and her siblings as  a single parent. So, in 1909, she proposed a day to honor her father in  June (the month of her father's birth).

The very first Fathers' Day followed on June 19, 1910 in Spokane, Washington. In 1924, President Calvin Coolidge showed support of this becoming a national holiday. However, it wasn't until 1966 when President Lyndon Johnson officially proclaimed Fathers' Day a national holiday to be celebrated on the 3rd Sunday of June.
Father's Day has become a day to not only honour your father, but all men who act as a father figure, Stepfathers, uncles, grandfathers, grandpas, Grandads and Godfathers are all honoured on Father's Day.
So show him you care and send him a gift!

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Don’t Forget Fathers Day June 15th 2008

Fathers Day June 15th 2008 Father’s day is not far away so we've updated our gift collection with great gifts for Father's Day. There’s loads of tasty chocolates, wines and spirits to send to Dads at home in Ireland and abroad. All our gifts are beautifully wrapped and delivered to their door to give them a lovely surprise, If only you could see their face when it arrives! To make it even more special you can add your own greeting to let them know how much you care.  One of our most popular hampers for the men in your life is our: Gentleman's Gift For Father's Day Encased in this beautiful leatherette box is a great Bordeaux wine, stout truffles, farmhouse cheese, savoury mustard, sauces and a host of other mouth watering treats. Perfect for the man who loves the finer things in life. Includes: Bottle of Chantefleur Vin de Pays D'oc Merlot Oak Smoked Oatcakes by Dittys Gourmet Christmas Pudding by Irish Pantry Foods 450g Triple Chocolate Chunk Cookies by Irish Pantry Foods 150g Irish Stout Truffles in Dark Chocolate by Beech's 170g Wholegrain Mustard by Dalkey 200g Garlic and Herb Farmhouse Cheese by Carrigaline 200g Oak Smoked Irish Farmhouse Cheese by Baylough 200g Spicy Tomato Relish by Loch Gorman Fine Foods 340g Luxury Assortment of Handmade Irish Chocolates by Butlers 125g Presented in a Leatherette Gift Box Gentleman's Pamper and Chocolate Gift Box Because men need pampering too! Ease and rejuvenate body and mind and then enjoy luxury handmade chocolates with the perfect gift for any man that deserves a treat. Gift Boxed and includes: Eucalyptus and Ted Thyme Body Wash 100ml Fatigue Rub 100ml Fine Coconut Exfoliating Soap 80gsm Natural Bristle Brush Luxury Handmade Chocolates Presented in a Gift Box Shop Online Now For Fathers Day Gifts Click this Link Jameson Irish Whiskey Coffee Gift Set A mellow finale to a perfect evening. The perfect gift to be enjoyed and savoured with every sip. Includes: A Bottle of Jameson Irish Whiskey 70cl Irish Fudge with Jameson Whiskey 200g Bewleys's Fairtrade Organic Coffee 227g Presented in a Crafted Wooden Gift Box Flavour Of Ireland Irish Food Hamper Perfect present to send to Irish Daddys and Grandpas who live all around the world. Send “Da” this selection of his favourites from Ireland. Luxury Handmade Irish Chocolates by Butlers 125g Barry's Gold Blend Tea x 80 Bags Explore Java Coffee by Bewley's 227g Irish Breakfast Marmalade by Irish Pantry Foods 227g Blackberry Preserve by Irish Pantry Foods 227g Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies by Irish Pantry Foods Rich Irish Fruitcake by Irish Pantry Foods 400g Tayto Crisps x 6 Pack Beautifully Presented in a Gold Gift Box Wrapped in a Bow We’re going to be launching the range with an email to our customers, if you want to receive any further information and be added to our mailing list for future information on our gifts please email me mailto:design@4giftsdirect.com New Dads! For brand new Daddy’s we have a great selection of Newborn Baby gifts, for Mum, Dad and Baby to share and celebrate their first Fathers day together! Newborn Baby Gifts from Ireland Deluxe Baby Bundle Gift Hamper Luxury Handmade Chocolates by Butlers 125g Gift Boxed Baby Spoon Pack of 2 Popover Bibs Pack of 3 Baby Vests Collectable Mohair Teddy Bear 23cm Tall Baby Record Book Baby Album Presented in Lined Wicker basket 4giftsdirect.com To send gifts to Dads and Grandad’s worldwide we have these and more on offer: 4giftsdirect.com