About this episode

The episode covers a trip to Dublin for St Patrick's Day, discussions on gentle parenting, a car incident at Gatwick, and holiday planning.

Top of the morning! We are  FINALLY  here with the ultimate rundown of our Dublin trip for St Patrick’s Day. If you’ve been waiting for a reason to book that possible child-free getaway, consider this your official sign!  We’re sharing all the secrets from our whirlwind 48-hour escape—from our stay at the luxe Leinster hotel to having a cosy drink in the snug of a traditional Irish bar while soaking up the atmosphere of live music and next level Irish banter.  This Week's Hot Topics   The Dublin St Patrick’s Day Miracle:  We recap a weekend of surprisingly blue skies and gorgeous scenery. We’re diving into our favourite local spots, from the perfect espresso martinis to the legendary black pudding scotch eggs at Buckley’s. If you aren’t booking a flight by the end of this, you aren't listening! The Gentle Parenting Debate:  After encountering some gentle parenting firsthand on the flight home, we have to ask—does it actually work for you?  The Gatwick Karma Mystery:  It wasn’t all shamrocks and sunshine! Poor Bronagh’s car took a nasty hit in the Gatwick short-stay car park. No note, no CCTV, and a very frustrating "scraper" to welcome…

Topics covered

• Dublin trip
• St Patrick’s Day
• gentle parenting
• car park etiquette
• Easter holiday planning

Keywords

• Dublin
• St Patrick’s Day
• gentle parenting
• Gatwick
• Easter holiday
• car park etiquette
• travel tips

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Call the Midwife

Places: Dublin, Ireland, Leinster hotel, Buckley’s

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