We bought a 200 year old derelict house in Ireland! Episode 2

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  • After 10 months living in a motorhome, travelling Europe, we are now the proud owners of this property with just over an acre of land in Co. Leitrim, Ireland.
    There's lots of work to be done, but we are so excited to turn this into our dream home.
    It has never been connected to the mains electricity or had running water!
    We are doing it all ourselves and want to stay off grid if we can.
    Feel free to follow our journey transforming this place into a home for our family.
    Becky, Sam, Isabella, Euan & Benji the chihuahua.
    #derelictproperty
    #derelictrescue
    #renovating
    #irishhomestead #irishcottage #irishcottagerenovation #newlifeinthecountry #offgridliving #offgridireland #oldhouse #renovation

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  • @paddyirish1983
    @paddyirish1983 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

    As an irishman and living in rural ireland you are going to love the peace and quiet of what the countryside brings, i wish you the best of luck with fixing up this cottage and as i worked in construction for 20 years it wasalways a proud moment sreing the before and after so i really look forward to seeing this when it is finished, welcome to Ireland 🇮🇪

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Thank you. We are in love with Ireland! It's just so beautiful and you're right the peace & quiet is fantastic. Hope you enjoy following this journey with us. Can't promise it will be done in a year but we are trying.

  • @Dave.The_Sham
    @Dave.The_Sham 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    The reason the old thatch was kept under the corrugated sheeting was for insulation!

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Makes perfect sense. Now it's just spider paradise! 🕷

  • @royashmore5874
    @royashmore5874 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hello from Manchester! Have only recently found your youtube channel and now find myself binge watching. I'm very envious of your change of lifestyle and oh to be younger!
    Its going to be a big and probably longer job than you anticipated but in the end you are going to have a beautiful home in a beautiful setting for your family to enjoy, hopefully for a long time.
    As I've already said, I am now binge watching and may I suggest that all future episodes are numbered so that we can all watch these in the correct order. Keep on with the good work!

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi. Thanks so much for watching & binge watching!🤣
      We haven't numbered but if you go on our uploads it's all in order, 1 per week usually on a Saturday unless life gets in the way.
      I hope not too much longer than we anticipate. The grant people only give us 13 months. That being said having a deadline keeps us on track. 👍

  • @phoenixspirit9530
    @phoenixspirit9530 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I love old stone cottages and the deep window wells. Thank you for the tour. This home will be a labor of love and Im certain worth the efforts. I live in the countryside in the US and there is nothing like coming home to the peace and serenity of nature. The trees, open space, birds singing, frogs chirping and so much wildlife to observe. Its a place to just be. Wishing you the best. ❤

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Totally agree! We love the countryside and this is a dream come true! The deep windows with the old shutters are amazing. Sadly, all but one are missing, so it will be my mission to source replacements!

  • @antigoogleman1135
    @antigoogleman1135 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    You brave people.

  • @DonWood
    @DonWood ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I am envious of your good luck at doing the renovation. You will have a fantastic home. Enjoy every minute of it, the van will be worth as much money as you paid for it. Good luck with it 👍

  • @TheMalone40
    @TheMalone40 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    How very excited you must feel. It's beautiful, good luck 🍀

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aww yes thankyou I feel so excited for the future!

  • @barbaramccarroll9540
    @barbaramccarroll9540 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you for showing me, looking forward to seeing your progress 😊

  • @philipvanderwaal6817
    @philipvanderwaal6817 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a dream project never give up on it so much potential

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We won't! We may moan sometimes, but we love it here. ❤️🇮🇪☘️ Thanks for the support.

  • @salterraknits
    @salterraknits 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I just stumbled across your channel for the first time. Congrats on your new adventure! I live in Florida now but I’m originally from Marple - it’s a small world!! Looking forward to following along :)

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Lucky you! We loved Florida. Thanks for watching. My aunt & cousins live in Marple. ❤️

  • @TheDaf95xf
    @TheDaf95xf 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good afternoon Becky 😊 I’m watching your channel randomly and loved them all so far 👍🏻 This was especially good as it showed how it all starts and the passion in your voice is lovely 🥰 Sam Isabella Euan Benji and you are going to make a beautiful home and I’m so glad that you’re making a video diary of your amazing adventure 👍🏻 xx

  • @judithmalan1502
    @judithmalan1502 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your own beautiful, tranquil bit of heaven! ❤❤❤❤

  • @katrina8093
    @katrina8093 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congratulations! Wish you all the best!

  • @neilgilbert6798
    @neilgilbert6798 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well done to the both of you it looks mint

  • @declanoc
    @declanoc ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Stunning, best of luck with it

  • @MayoMick
    @MayoMick 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Welcome to Ireland! Looking forward to following your build.

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Let's hope we can get it done.

  • @davidnyc487
    @davidnyc487 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    Welcome to Ireland I wish you all the best of luck. 🇮🇪

  • @KarenHT397
    @KarenHT397 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How beautiful and so much space. But I reckon it will all be finished in about 6 weeks 😂. Great to see it from day one. Good luck.

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha ha! Lots of red tape will definitely mean longer than 6 weeks if we want to avail of the grant. But thanks for the positivity. X

  • @bergannon6585
    @bergannon6585 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I wish you all the best in this new chapter. It is huge, but will be so rewarding. Check out Colette O'Neill, of "Bealtaine Cottage". Not only did she restore her cottage, but also her land. ❤

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you. I love Bealtine Cottage, Colette is inspirational to me. ❤️

  • @mosbysmen
    @mosbysmen ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome view ,good luck from the ozarks

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, thank you! 😊 We definitely need all the luck we can get. 🍀

  • @chrismarsh8587
    @chrismarsh8587 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fabulous Well done !

  • @blupoppy608
    @blupoppy608 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    love your channel, have now liked and subscribed. Looking forward to more videos, thanks

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for subbing and supporting us it means a lot. 💗

    • @blupoppy608
      @blupoppy608 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ❤❤@@theirishhomestead

  • @coyotedust
    @coyotedust ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I would love to live in Ireland or Scotland someday if possible! I've always lived in the country and grew up on a farm in Idaho. So I've only known rural life. What does property like this cost?

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hi, hope you get your dream someday soon. We paid €55k for this property. Hope this helps. Good luck. ☺️

    • @MarkFugitive-
      @MarkFugitive- 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you ever do decide to do it make sure you familiarise yourself well with the country and where best to locate.
      Property in Ireland is generally expensive but there are gems like this if you're happy to live remotely.

  • @keitho77
    @keitho77 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    What system are you using for water while getting things organised?
    Do you think you will have any issues with Ireland's ridiculously strict panning laws (if you don't happen to be originally from the county you're seeking planning permission in)?
    Best of luck with your new home

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The farmer is kindly allowing us the temporary use of his water supply.
      We are not changing the footprint of the house so hopefully planning will not be a problem. 👍

    • @duncancremin1708
      @duncancremin1708 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That seems to be the case. You could be unlucky, if there’s an awkward neighbour, because technically you’re changing the use of at least part of the property, from agriculture to residential. Usually that’s not a problem, but we had a difficult, anonymous neighbour who objected to us parking on our own property, so rather than deal with all that, we park on the road outside. We’re here long enough now that I’m sure we could try again, but we’re used to it now.

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wow, that's frustrating! People can be so odd! So far, we have been treated wonderfully here, and our neighbours seem great. I think you have been unlucky for sure. I mean, why stop you from parking on your driveway, utterly bonkers! Hope you get it sorted & pray we don't encounter such pettiness!

    • @duncancremin1708
      @duncancremin1708 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      In fairness to all concerned, our property didn’t have a driveway as nd we were parking in a field. The planning officer who came to see us explained that that constitutes a change of use, from agriculture to vehicular and there had been a complaint. Of course, he wanted me to engage with the planning process and get permission to park in my own garden, but the budget wouldn’t allow, even if my principles did! We will never know which individual decided to make life awkward, rather than speak to me, nor why, but everyone else has been super and we have excellent friends here who support us in every possible way. That’s the Irish way.

  • @dek123
    @dek123 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Looks like you have some giant hogweed by the fence, if it is, don’t touch it, it’s really nasty stuff.

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks, I will look out for it. I have no idea where you saw it, but most of the land was scraped back by the digger.

    • @julianfaulkner4120
      @julianfaulkner4120 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not giant hogweed.

  • @philipmcdonagh1094
    @philipmcdonagh1094 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A lick of paint and it will be grand. Remember whatever you paid for it, you paid for the peace and the views not the building.

  • @robpowell8648
    @robpowell8648 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The outhouse building . You've taken down the broken roof part in middle. The square Gray brick thing why not turn it into a fish pond. It look brilliant

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We want to retain it as a water trough. Our aim in the future is to remain 'off grid' and be as self-sufficient as possible. We think it's a great thing to hold on to. Let's be honest in Ireland it will never be empty 🤣

  • @SharonDLorse
    @SharonDLorse ปีที่แล้ว

    That so seems like more than an acre. Lots of space

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think it is just over an acre actually. We have never measured it! It feels just the right size for us.

  • @lindajames7759
    @lindajames7759 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds like you have got your wellies on Rebecca 😂 wow this is great news and an amazing place. Where is it? Roughly? And which estate agent did you use ‘cos I am boggle eyed from looking ❤❤

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aww Linda it's bonkers so many beautiful places but you have to be in Ireland as the good ones are snapped up quick!
      We constantly checked on www.daft.ie that's where all the estate agents advertise x

  • @hhin
    @hhin ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Did you apply for the derelict house renovation grant? It's €70,000 euros and can be upto €100,000.

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  ปีที่แล้ว

      Not yet but we plan on doing.

    • @hhin
      @hhin ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@theirishhomesteaddo it before you start any renovation, you can't apply after. It's got a lot of conditions attached to it, but if you're successful, it's a lot of money. Good luck 💚

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  ปีที่แล้ว

      We will do, thank you. 😊

  • @666chum
    @666chum ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done. And good luck with the new adventure. Will you get the grant?

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  ปีที่แล้ว

      We are going to apply for it. Not looking like many have received it yet, though! Hope that changes.

    • @johnfraney
      @johnfraney ปีที่แล้ว

      Nobody gets the grant unfortunately,they will make you jump through hoops and still refuse you,Ireland is one of the most corrupt countries in the world sadly

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes may not bother tbh. Reading up its not worth the hassle & expense involved getting a surveyor to confirm dereliction is €500.

  • @mack7276
    @mack7276 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    See no electric. Will this cottage be off the grid or do they have to run the lines from the street?

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes the house has never been connected to water or electricity. We hope to stay off grid for electricity at least.

  • @janbarriault4494
    @janbarriault4494 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    first thing i would do is get 3 shelter dogs and then it would be perfect!!

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm pretty sure there will be more animals in our future.

    • @janbarriault4494
      @janbarriault4494 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@theirishhomestead it's lovely!! what a great place you have!

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @janbarriault4494 thank you, so nice if you to say that.

  • @merlinjones2660
    @merlinjones2660 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You may be able to rent a lime mixing pump = faster way of rendering youtub martijn Doolaard he is doing same thing

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'll look into that. Thanks. 👍

  • @omstygomsty
    @omstygomsty 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The land is boggy. Will take a lot of work to turn it over. You could ask local riding stables for horse manure. They usually want to get rid of it. You only need to pay for collection and delivery.

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, it's bad right now. We plan to improve it next year, but right now, the priority is getting the caravan warm for winter. Drainage is on the cards though. 👍

  • @skinnylegsbarefootshoes
    @skinnylegsbarefootshoes ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow amazing! We are heading back into the Uk after a couple of months round Europe in our camper. We love the idea of land in Portugal, but are out of by not being able to home school. So Ireland could be an interesting prospect for us.
    Really interested in how you get on - best of luck! Subscribed and looking forward to following your journey ✌️👍

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi yes we considered Portugal too but we are not keen on the very hot summers! I know we are bonkers! Plus the kids wanted friends and a big home educating community here in Ireland although we are also considering the empowering education school which is opening near us. It sounds right up our street! X

    • @TheMalone40
      @TheMalone40 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Many homeschool families here in Portugal 😊

    • @skinnylegsbarefootshoes
      @skinnylegsbarefootshoes ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheMalone40 Really, I was under the impression that it was illegal? Unless under an umbrella academy or something similar

    • @missglenellen
      @missglenellen ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Huge potential! Good luck and tons of resilience! All the best from the Southwest in West Cork ( we bought a super simple small timber house in 1999, and never regretted)

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @missglenellen, thank you, it helps to gear from others who have done similar.

  • @cdub5033
    @cdub5033 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    if you want to clear rough ground, a goat or two roaming around scoffing everything will be much easier than a mechanical mower. goats are really good for stripping back all the plant growth.

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I do love goats! Once we have secure fencing, it's definitely on the cards! 🐐🐐❤️

  • @RebuildRetreat
    @RebuildRetreat 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    Congratulations on getting this land and project! We got ours just over a year ago, also a ruined, derelict old cottage but in Scotland. Don't let doubters phase you, when we were there we just knew it was for us. There may be roadblocks on the way and you may lose patience but I am trying to see it as a process and not the final destination 💚

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Thank you. We are feeling a lot more positive this week. We love it here but I think we had a few days of worrying that we had over-faced ourselves with the amount of work ahead. We are feeling confident now though and trying as you & many others have advised to take it one job at a time & not get ourselves so stressed.

    • @lordrod7328
      @lordrod7328 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@theirishhomestead can I ask what did you pay for the plot to give me a ruff idea

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      €55k

    • @Angel-002
      @Angel-002 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      When I was a kid & I used to see old falling down houses in the middle of nowhere, I used to say to my dad, "buy that & stick a caravan there & do it up"! He used to just laugh at me😡 Fast forward a good few years & someone bought the houses I'd said it about & were doing just that. One was on Anglesey & the other in Etherow. They were both done beautifully & now would cost an arm & a leg & then the other arm & leg on top to buy now!! Whenever we drove past them when they were finished, I used to say to him, "remember when I told you to buy that & do it up?"😂 Nobody loves a smart a*$e though😂😂

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Ha I love this! Know Etherow well. Well done you. 👍

  • @patrickgaule-w1n
    @patrickgaule-w1n 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    A lot of work, but I can tell you that the feeling you get when you're in, in front of the fire with a glass of wine, or tea, is magical

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I'm really looking forward to this!,Especially a glass of mulled wine over Christmas! 🍷

  • @carolefranks5489
    @carolefranks5489 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    A piece of heaven. There's a lot of hard work ahead of you but just keep those sunrises and sunsets in your sights.

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thank you, I think reality has hit bit we are staying positive and the place just brings us such happiness it's worth all the stress.

  • @ciarankelly4338
    @ciarankelly4338 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Best of luck and welcome to Ireland!

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Thank you so much. We have been so welcomed. ❤️

    • @ciarankelly4338
      @ciarankelly4338 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@theirishhomestead which county!

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Leitrim

  • @stephaniemcgovern-daly8308
    @stephaniemcgovern-daly8308 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    It looks like it could be the most amazing home. I love the serenity and sound of the birds - no road noise! Leitrim is a beautiful rugged county but feels miles from anywhere. Good luck on your journey and in your new life. Welcome to Ireland 😊

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much we love it here. 💗

  • @quilter01
    @quilter01 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Wow, amazing! Wishing you all the best of luck!! 🍀🥂🥳 & look forward to following you into your next chapter! 👏

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks so much. We really appreciate the support. 🥰

  • @cathyjp100
    @cathyjp100 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Welcome to Leitrim! 😊 We’re in a cottage near Dowra. From Derbyshire originally.

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you! Are you enjoying your new life in Ireland?

    • @cathyjp100
      @cathyjp100 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@theirishhomestead on the whole, yes! There’s been ups and downs but the people are very welcoming and it is so peaceful here. You almost forget how peaceful it is until you go somewhere busier, then it’s like ‘oh yeah!’ And the kids can play without having to restrain them too much, which is always a bonus.

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's good to hear. What have been the "downs" in your experience?

    • @lavignemorte
      @lavignemorte 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​It's so interesting to see the bed alcove in the cottage. I think the cottage will be in good hands. Best of luck. We were in Mayo for 7 years. We still miss Ireland.

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @lavignemorte is it a bed alcove? We thought it may have been the back of a cool larder store!

  • @lfuentes4098
    @lfuentes4098 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    What a beautiful property. So much potential. Love the shutters and even the wood windows. Quality craftsmanship for sure.😊

  • @ronaldlucas5360
    @ronaldlucas5360 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Nice. Birds are singing the tunes that God gave them to sing. Very beautiful tunes.

  • @AN-ep6jd
    @AN-ep6jd 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I hope you do a one year later video to show all the projects you accomplished. It looks like a really lovely place to raise little ones.

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      We will definitely. We pit out a video each week of our progress. Mainly, it's all about the caravan at the moment, but in the new year, hopefully, the motorhome will sell, and we will have the funds to start on the house.

  • @mariohughes2289
    @mariohughes2289 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Welcome to Ireland hope you have a long and happy life here. May All your trouble's be small and all your up's and down's be between the bed sheet's 😅😅😅😅

  • @melissareid640
    @melissareid640 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    This is a massive property and undertaking oh my goodness it deserves love and restoration this is incredible!

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you. Sometimes the cold/damp weather makes you question yourself and your decisions! But I honestly wouldn't want to be anywhere else despite all that! 😀

  • @danielmoran9902
    @danielmoran9902 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    After a while, one even becomes accustomed to the rain!

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      We are from the North of England, so we are pretty used to rain. Although everyone says it's worse here so far, I haven't noticed a huge difference. That may change, though, I guess, in a few months' time! 😅

  • @anonz975
    @anonz975 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    What a gem! Congratulations! Those windows will look great once they are restored.

  • @kenfox22
    @kenfox22 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    New Subscriber. Im jacked up about yalls progress as much as yall. Sincerely. Love from North Carolina. You will definitely need a tractor 🚜 with a bushog. Also some stone pavers walkway through the sog. Must rain there a lot. Water management is is 1 of the most important things for a new property. Believe me

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You are right it can get very wet there, and drainage is going to be a priority for sure. Lots to get sorted and thanks for joining us. We need all the support & advice we can get!

  • @paulcarter2907
    @paulcarter2907 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    So much potential, so much money, so much hard work..Good luck.

  • @adelecupido8493
    @adelecupido8493 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Looks awesome, congrats, will be watching you on your journey, totally thrilled for you, nice large land, can do lots with it, 🎉

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for the support. We have grand plans! 😁

  • @ibislife
    @ibislife 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    What a wonderful place, but I see you have a lot of work ahead of you. 🙂

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We really do! Exciting times ahead, though... 😀

  • @geraldclark7947
    @geraldclark7947 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    hey neighbours greetings from county mayo so looking forwards to watching your journey/progress. we moved over from bedfordshire 3 1/2 years ago best thing we ever did. love and hugs

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm so glad to hear that its the best thing you ever did. We are looking forward to getting back, we miss Ireland. ❤️

  • @Cauin450
    @Cauin450 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    When those about 11 years old, as a punishment my teacher told me hack back the nettles around the back of our sports hall. I was given a scythe that was taller than I was to do the job. Most admit it was a lot of fun swinging that thing, watching an arc of nettles just get cut down with one swing!

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ahh yes Euan loved chopping the nettles down. He was in his element.

  • @roberthales4267
    @roberthales4267 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Congratulations, looking forward to seeing the rebuilds , best wishes

  • @IdaRobinson-k4r
    @IdaRobinson-k4r ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congratulations delighted for you. We met at lough rynn just after you had offered. Good luck with the renovations.
    We will keep an eye.

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi! Yes we got it! So excited for our future in Ireland. Thank you 😊

  • @rektautomotive3483
    @rektautomotive3483 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was looking at this myself on daft! Look forward to seeing what you do with the place! 😊

  • @susanjackson1307
    @susanjackson1307 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am very excited for your future lifestyle. May it be everything you wish it to be. Will you stay there and live in the van while you work on your home ?

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We wish we could keep the motorhome but sadly it's just too expensive to keep for occasional use over the next year or so whilst our focus is the house. We will have to sell George to fund the renovations.

  • @Scotty7268
    @Scotty7268 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lots of work ahead. Get your plans sorted and take one step at a time. Very exciting.

  • @rosiehoy4736
    @rosiehoy4736 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Congratulations. It's so awesome. Terrifying me but you will be fine.

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks, finger's crossed we get there eventually 👍

  • @Vanessa-pl3br
    @Vanessa-pl3br 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    It's a nice little tour of the property (I love the inside shutters ;)! Lots of moments of excitement and panic too will come; but the ideas will fall into place gradually; don't hesitate to take ideas from wherever they come, sometimes it opens up perspectives that we hadn't thought of! Think carefully about the sunshine for the location of the rooms (I don't want to seem directive but am I already? Sorry! I went through that with my house and things change sometimes very fast for some better...).

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for your comments & tips. We appreciate all advice & suggestions. We are definitely going to try & always think ahead buy no doubt we will make mistakes, as long as they aren't major we will be ok.

    • @Vanessa-pl3br
      @Vanessa-pl3br 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@theirishhomestead Don't worry, every defect gets respect!

  • @luke_mg8
    @luke_mg8 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I have a cottage like this, the swallows will build a new nest so as long as there’s no birds in them you can put them outside, beware they might try to come into ur house next year

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We love the swallows, but I think in hindsight we disrupted them, and they abandoned the chicks. We plan on building some kind of nesting boxes for next spring as we will be disturbing them all the more next year!

  • @bigears4014
    @bigears4014 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Some green paints years ago contained arsenic, don't think old is safe

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow that's scary! Thanks for the heads up. 👍

  • @patgorman4347
    @patgorman4347 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hi,there welcome home..I would love to be able to help ye iam a retired carpenter love these buildings..but sorry to say my two knees are not good enough for work..wishing ye all the best from..pat tullamore

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi! What a lovely kind offer. Thank you for your well wishes. ❤️🇮🇪

  • @brightgreencarrot
    @brightgreencarrot 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Keep a look out for grants. The SEAI have lots of grants for the likes of solar, heat recovery, insulation, etc.
    I've heard there is now a grant for renovating derelict properties.

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thanks we have been approved for the derelict grant. Sadly the money is only paid at the end but fingers crossed. 🤞

  • @practivan
    @practivan ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video, great plans for your family. I'm not so sure about the drop down ladders though, especially when you get older...... However, I think you have a fantastic find and a really cool project ahead of you so all the very best with that one, I will follow it. Oh! please can you give me the details of the singer and song that you had playing at the end of your video, I really like it...... All the best success for your project......

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes the drop-down ladders will probably not happen! No doubt lots of things will change.
      Glad to have you follow us, the support is very welcome.
      The singer is Loving Caliber, and the title is Homesick

    • @practivan
      @practivan ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much and good luck......@@theirishhomestead

  • @judithmalan1502
    @judithmalan1502 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    CONGRATULATIONS! ALL THE VERY, VERY BEST....❤❤❤❤

  • @she9518
    @she9518 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yayyyy congratulations perseverance and lots of courage youve gone for your dream and succeeded sooo happy for you all new amazing beginnings xxx

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  ปีที่แล้ว

      Aww thanks 😊 xxd

    • @Gillby47
      @Gillby47 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This look back just shows how much you have already achieved but such a big job ahead.Looking forward to seeing the cottage emerge from its slumber.

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Gillby47 thank you. Excited to share the process with everyone.

  • @TeddyFaceFiver
    @TeddyFaceFiver 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I bet theres some big spiders in here.

  • @jwestrik9308
    @jwestrik9308 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nothing a lick of paint can't sort...

  • @susanfabian1521
    @susanfabian1521 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wowser! You're going to need a big ass riding mower

  • @adammcfarland2336
    @adammcfarland2336 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love projects like this. Just subscribed and cant wait to see how it turns out. You're only about an hour from us in Omagh.

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Aww thank you. Love how many people are rooting for us. 😊

  • @kaye-q1k
    @kaye-q1k ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a beautiful site lots of work but well worth it.

  • @Liza-cl2gb
    @Liza-cl2gb 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Amazing and wish you all the success.

  • @Angel-002
    @Angel-002 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I saw you guys on Louise & Emily's CamperVibes channel & thought I'd bob across. As soon as I heard your accent at the beginning , I thought, 'she sounds from around here'😄 I live near Marple & have a friend that lives there, another lives in Marple Bridge, another in Compstall & my nephew plays cricket at Charlesworth. I'm over Saddleworth, but lovely areas. I thought I'd start back to where you start with your new property & adventures. The ground there sounds wet & boggy under foot, but I'm guessing it dried out after seeing you more recently on CamperVibes vlog. I also met Toby on there & I think you getting him a friend is what he needs, they like company🥰 Sam came across as such a lovely guy & you helping them out showed me what kind of people you are🥰 So, new subscriber here & looking forward to catching up with all you've done so far & getting to know you all. I'm loving it already🥰

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Aww hi! I have family in Marple. My aunt & cousins. My aunt & uncle had the most amazing house at Top Lock! I also used to work as a dental hygienist at Marple Brudge Dental Practice. We also have friends with a farm/boarding kennels near The Little Mill pub which we have been visiting since we were kids!
      So pleased you found us. Hope you enjoy our videos. We aren't quite as good as Emily & Lou at the whole comedy & editing but hopefully it's passable lol. Toby is die to be castrated on Thursday so fingers crossed that will lessen his aggressive nature towards other donkeys. ♥️

  • @lifewiththeplatts
    @lifewiththeplatts ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! Looks like its going to be amazing ❤

  • @lindajames7759
    @lindajames7759 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Definitely put under floor heating in cos it’s cheap and you will love it.

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  ปีที่แล้ว

      We are definitely considering it! Lots are doing it over here now.

    • @brightgreencarrot
      @brightgreencarrot 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Welcome from south Leitrim.
      We have underfloor heating in our house and it's great. But, as I'm sure you already know, you'll need to make sure you have plenty of insulation in the floor to lay the underfloor water pipes on.

  • @dyannejohnson6184
    @dyannejohnson6184 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Chickens! -eggs, 2 goats, milk …rabbits for meat…garden…self sustainable

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  ปีที่แล้ว

      Self sustainability is the aim for us. I need to learn more about it, lots of bedtime reading. 🐐

  • @wontbelongnow5567
    @wontbelongnow5567 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Will be a great place but i hope you have a endless amounts of money . Because your going to need it . Good luck your very brave take on all that work .it will be worth it when finished.

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      We don't have endless pots of money no, but we do have enthusiasm and hopefully time. 😉

  • @joffey1212
    @joffey1212 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Did this 50 years ago in scotland get a couple of pigs chickens ect will soon clear up the greenery ,best of luck and enjoy everything good and bad

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! Yes chickens & ducks are on the cards in the New Year. Its already greening up! So quick!

  • @katytaylor8940
    @katytaylor8940 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We renovated a house n france my best advice would be make sure you insulated the roof well when you have your new roof on and you will save a fortune on heating with having a fire in the middle of they house. Best of luck and enjoy its hard work but so worth it.

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Great advice. We are definitely going to ensure we are well insulated! Thank you 💕.

  • @karenjoy7557
    @karenjoy7557 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Big job lots of porridge too eat to finish great cottage...❤❤❤

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We swear by porridge in this house! Always keeps you going till lunch 😁 Thanks for the support 👍

  • @MTHomestead
    @MTHomestead 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Alright the transition begins from Van Lifers to Homesteaders. This is a beautiful piece of property for sure but you can do so much on an acre.

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes it is really beautiful. We just fell in love with it. Wish it had more than an acre but we can as you say do a lot with that.

  • @jjbiggmann5576
    @jjbiggmann5576 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    THE TREES, LOOK LIKE ASH, AND MIGHT NEED TO COME DOWN. DUE TO ASH DIEBACK...(THAT IS A DISEASE)

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes sadly a lot are dead/dying from Ash die-back! We are seeing how they go this summer and will mark any that are dead for removal

    • @jjbiggmann5576
      @jjbiggmann5576 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@theirishhomesteadLOOKS LIKE YOU ARE DOING GREAT, BEST OF LUCK.....AND ENJOY EVERY MOMENT...I THINK YOU MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE....LOOK INTO GETTING A COUPLE OF CALVES, TO KEEP THAT ACRE UNDER CONTROL.

  • @toddincabo
    @toddincabo 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    👍

  • @stephenkennedy8875
    @stephenkennedy8875 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    From Manchester ?

  • @user3-3204
    @user3-3204 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just starting watching your videos, and love them. But I hate that you take God’s Name in vain. Makes me cringe every time.

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes sorry we have tried to do that less on more recent videos.

    • @user3-3204
      @user3-3204 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@theirishhomestead Thank you. I appreciate your efforts, and I’m enjoying your videos.

  • @RRaucina
    @RRaucina 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When a house and land sell for less than a automobile, you know the world is upside down.

  • @kenfox22
    @kenfox22 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How much did you have to pay? It has potential if you put sweat into it

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi, yes, it's got so much potential, hasn't it? We paid €55k.

    • @kenfox22
      @kenfox22 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Steal . Good for you. Right amount of land

  • @susanyates4233
    @susanyates4233 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful location.

  • @GreenLifeInDublin
    @GreenLifeInDublin 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This will be labour of love, but I wish You the best of luck with it! Subscribing to follow Your journey and I can't wait to see it when You will be finished.

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Can't wait to get started on it. 👍

  • @solo34amos
    @solo34amos ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful!

  • @rrain3375
    @rrain3375 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We lived in house in a village in Italy that was built in 1849. The interior wood shutters on the windows were common back then. No drapes on windows then. No indoor plumbing either. They had a small shed that was attached to the home. It had space for the animals and separately was a small room for a toilet and bath. Which I am sure was not added on until well into the 1940’s because the town had no sewage until after WW2. No indoor water either. The town still had the communal place where the ladies did their laundry. And they could get water for the house. It was near a spring. I live in Canada now and can’t imagine going back. Lived from 1981-83 that was plenty.

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Its been a challenge to get the basic services up to the house, but it all been worth it

  • @ElisandeWalters
    @ElisandeWalters 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    that soundsscape is just delightful
    CONgratulations, I am very jealous, but not of the work, it will be worth it tho. I hope everything will go as well as possible

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I hope so too! The beauty here keeps us ploughing on despite the hard work ahead. ❤️

  • @TheHavasu_77
    @TheHavasu_77 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello, American here, I love homestead renovations and I love Ireland, been there 3 times and you’re living my dream! I can’t wait to see your journey on this! 😊❤
    -Amanda

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Amanda. So nice to hear this. Ireland is beautiful and we feel so lucky to be here. Thanks for supporting & following us. ♥️

  • @philfluther2713
    @philfluther2713 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Life is a craft. You have a Rembrandt you have a Sunday artist. Secondly. 0:40 roof gutter downpipe former water butt site? 1:50 tree if Ash dieback free? 6:01 former settle bed site?

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Let's hope we have both of those in great supply! 👍

  • @dandelionDub
    @dandelionDub 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I spent 3 years looking for a house in midlands and west. As soon as I saw a sign by the motor home I knew who the listing agent was and the area they cover 😂😂
    Good insulation is a must in Ireland. You have free hand to create exaclty what you want. It will take time but will be perfect.

    • @theirishhomestead
      @theirishhomestead  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. I hope you found your dream home too? Insulation is a high priority for us. I feel living in a mobile home through the winter has given us a good indication of what we need to invest in and what isn't so important. Insulation is now a high investment item 🤣