Francis Brennan the Collection for Dunnes Stores

2021-08-16T12:50:29+01:00

Francis's tip for plants that go well together. There are some plants that thrive in the shade and those that relish the sun. Follow Francis ...

Francis Brennan the Collection for Dunnes Stores2021-08-16T12:50:29+01:00

Francis Brennan’s Bee flower seed mixture

2021-08-16T12:50:30+01:00

Bees are the best pollinators. You can make your garden beautiful, while contributing to the environment with Francis's new bee flower seed ...

Francis Brennan’s Bee flower seed mixture2021-08-16T12:50:30+01:00

Travel

2021-08-16T12:50:31+01:00

I travel an awful lot, and I can honestly say I’ve experienced most of the world’s travel systems, so I like to think I’m a bit of an expert. I’ve taken taxis in New York, where it’s practically an Olympic event, and flown on most major airlines, and I also have to drive a lot [...]

Travel2021-08-16T12:50:31+01:00

The Perfect Cup of Tea – Here is how I make It!

2021-08-16T12:50:31+01:00

1. Put the kettle on to boil. 2. When it has almost boiled, splash some of the hot water into the teapot and swish it around to warm the pot. You can use a china pot or a stainless-steel one. I prefer china, because it looks so nice and I think the flavour’s better. 3. [...]

The Perfect Cup of Tea – Here is how I make It!2021-08-16T12:50:31+01:00

Planes

2021-08-16T12:50:31+01:00

Never are manners so important as when you’re travelling on an aircraft. Modern air travel has us all packed in like sardines, and that’s after having had to remove what feels like every stitch of clothing in security. It’s vital that we remember our manners, both before and during the flight. This can be difficult [...]

Planes2021-08-16T12:50:31+01:00

Complaining

2021-08-16T12:50:31+01:00

If you have to complain… do it nicely !  Begin quietly. If you’re in a café and the waiter forgets your cappuccino order, don’t click your fingers and yell: catch their eye and gently remind them. If your soup is cold, quietly ask if it could be replaced. Your goal is to get hot soup, [...]

Complaining2021-08-16T12:50:31+01:00

Travel Packing what not to bring…

2021-08-16T12:50:31+01:00

The goal is simple: to visit your destination without a suitcase so stuffed that you emit strange animal sounds trying to heave it into the overhead compartment -- and with plenty of clean socks and underwear. But if only it were that easy! If you've struggled over which clothes to bring or how many gadgets [...]

Travel Packing what not to bring…2021-08-16T12:50:31+01:00

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