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This piece is part of our 'Inspired by Ireland' series.

I’ve always been drawn to earthy colours - ochre, orange, brown …. I’ve always loved autumn and the colours it brings. I find them incredibly peaceful.

I chose an autumnal palette for this piece in which I wanted to convey a sense of rest
and peace. It isn’t an actual place but rather a scene from drawn from the memory of many places I have been and experienced that deep sense of peace.

Limited Edition print from an original work by Francis Leavey.

Prints are named, signed and numbered.

Fran & Bernie

Bar 1661 opened its doors in 2019 and within a few short years (including being closed during the Covid pandemic) it was winner of Ireland's Bar of the Year 2022. Based in the heart of Dublin 7, it is named after the year Poitín as we know it was banned.

The ethos of owner Dave Mulligan is deeply rooted in the promotion of Irish Poitín through cocktail culture. Well worth a visit.

By Francis Leavey

This piece is part of our 'Inspired by Ireland' series.

The Irish landscape is quilted in a rich tapestry of beautiful flowers. The colours are as rich and as varied as the people who inhabit the island.

No-one has to tell a flower to bloom. It just does. Likewise, we don't permission form anyone to burst into full blossom. Worth remembering that!

Limited Edition print from an original work by Francis Leavey.

Prints are named, signed and numbered.

Fran & Bernie

We live in Malahide. It's a coastal town with lots of boats. They all look lovely when they're moored but they look even more beautiful when they set out to sea. Yes, harbours are a safe haven but boats are made for sailing, for carrying us where we want to go.

Fran & Bernie

Bowes Bar is situated on Fleet Street in Dublin City. It was first established in 1880. It is one of the few genuine Victorian pubs of Dublin.

Print of Original Drawing by Francis Leavey

As adults we have learnt that we will make mistakes and lots of them. Hopefully not the same over and over but new ones as we encounter new situations. We instinctively want our kids to be safe and untouched by the harshness of life but that's not very realistic, is it?

Our job is to 'push' them, like a bird pushed her young from the nest. That's how we learn to fly. It doesn't mean that we won't be bruised and scratched along the way but it does mean that we have a shot at contentment.

Doing things wrong and making mistakes is part of the process. Our mistakes clear the way for the possibility of success. Let them make mistakes if we truly want them to be happy.

As Einstein said, 'Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.'

Fran & Bernie

Can you imagine not learning from the good and bad experiences? Can you imagine not growing as a person? Some of us may be pretty close to perfect but I can't think of anything worse than recognising something in myself that I wasn't happy with and not trying to improve. Yep, staying the same - scary!

Fran & Bernie