You say you're grateful for the grant, but in reality, it's the council and locals who are grateful to you, your hard work, community spirit breathing new life into the area. If only there were more like ye.
I totally agree Peter, these buildings could have completely fallen down and no one would have known the history (except Gabriel of course) but these people are sadly passing away and that means the history is lost
I must say you have done an excellent job filming and editing this. It feels like you've created a lovely documentary on making sacred Ireland your home and the importance of our relationship to our neighbors, our family including our animals and the relationship we nurture with our home and the sacred land we are blessed to live upon. Thank you so much 💗
I remember the first time you showed Toby on your Chanel, it was over a farm gate , and he looked old and neglected. But look at him now he looks a lot happier and healthier, thank you for the love you have given him ❤ the old Welsh farmer 🏴
Border collies can't help themselves😂 I got my old border collie from a farm in Charlesworth many years ago. We went back with him for a visit & whilst we were stood in the farm yard talking, he rounded up all the chickens & put them in the coop & sat there watching so they couldn't escape😂😂 The farmer & his wife had their backs to what had been going on. I said, I think we'd better go, to give you & your chickens some peace & pointed behind them. They looked astonished/amazed when they saw what he'd done & they asked did I work him? I said no, he's just a pet. The farmer then offered to buy him back as he was "a natural"😂😂 Obviously he stayed with me
I just loved hearing your elder neighbor tell his story. Reminds me of the old stories from my Irish relatives. My great-grandfather left Ireland for America, but my family still has ties in Ireland. ❤
Those tiles for your roof will be wonderful. And let me say your son is so mature & well spoken for his young age. What you are doing on this journey is such a great education for you & your children.
Thankyou for being a animals lover and how you treat your pets!!!! The homestead is picking up. Lots getting done and its going to be beautiful!!!! As for the size, people do not need as much stuff as advertised. Small is cozy and if you do the decorations the way the person of the room likes it, all is good. Keeping it simple is smart. A room to be alone and to rest your head, then a great living room and a hospitable kitchen is a HOME, not a designer award winning manolith cruise ship full of expensive junk.
Your son is a lovely boy he will bring in the grandmother viewers . The rest Besy of Luck keep your Principals for making a liveble home for your family. Youth. Energy.. Nice men who got you out of the waterhole and mud. You will do it in time
Kids are eligible for Irish citizenship since they have an Irish born granny. A spouse of an Irish citizen is also eligible after living in Ireland for [I think ] three years. Most welcome here. I’m also an expat married to an Irish spouse, and too have always felt welcome amongst the Irish people. ☘️🤗
Gabriel " Oh dear , oh dear. What a change". Maybe folk like you are initiating positive change in wonderful ways. Getting back to 'The Garden', building a good life one day at a time. I hope all your needs are met in abundance. PS. Your children are amazing. Well done Sam and Rebecca. ❤🎉❤
Wow, thank you. Gabriel always tells us how he is so grateful to have good neighbours again. There used to be 57 people in the townland then before we arrived, there were only 3 left including Gabriel. 😢
Euan says at the end of his feedback on countryside living "It's peaceful".... NEVER have I valued the "peaceful" part, until the war started here in Ukraine. I took it for granted for first 43 years of my peaceful life. I hope people who have that peace do everything possible to KEEP that peace, as it is priceless. Thank you for another awesome video.
Very true. It is so important to value peace it's something I didn't expect to hear from him but clearly even at 11 years old he understands the importance of peace in your life. I hope he always has it. ♥️
@@theirishhomestead 100%. A father to 5 kids myself, nothing more I wish for them is to see the beauty in this life, and enjoy it with people they love. Thank you so much again for allowing us to go on this journey with you. Only discovered you today, binge-watched everything, and now subscribed and eagerly waiting for whatever you have for us next. Have a great start to your week tomorrow.
I'm just now viewing this and I think it is wonderful that you recorded your neighbor reminiscing about the history of the country. This will be very valuable if the area every wants video or audio recording of people who have lived in that part of the country and their views and what they remember.
I loved hearing what Gabriel had to say. The neighbors must be thrilled to have such a lovely family create a good life in Ireland. It’s a beautiful country. My daughters in laws are from Cleggan and I love visiting. ❤
Ahh yes he always says how lovely it is to have good neighbours again. It was empty for so many years. He and Victor (the chap who owned our house) were close so he was devastated when he died.
Excellent video, the opening scene with the bee and your dog was adorable. So informative and great to see Euan - love that he doesn't feel the wind ;)
If you make the other barn into a little quiet air bnb, I would love to spend a week or 2 there with some books I have been wanting to read, I’d offer to help with the farm chores, and I’d love to hear the Toby and the rooster in the morning! Not to mention getting to pet some foster kittens, that would be a heavenly holiday!! 🥰❤️
I loved the chat with your neighbour Gabriel and his take on how the weather and climate has changed in the area. The need for hedge schools ceased by 1820 ( it’s a Irish/ British history thing 🤫🧐). Loving the content this is my favourite TH-cam Vlog. Thank you for bringing us along on your journey.❤☘️👍
It was interesting to hear that even back in the late 90s when his dad was still alive he had commented then on the increase in the wet weather and more rushes on the land.
Glad you liked it!! I know how boring they can be if filmed like that even when you want to know the answers to things. It was one of my longest editing times but hearing this makes the hours spent so worth it.
I could listen to Gabriel all day, he talks like my parents did. The stations was a big deal in the country as everyone from around the area would come and they would bring food so that the priest was fed very well, I never saw it but my late parents did and you could nearly see the tears in their eyes thinking back to those days just like Gabriel.
Yes he misses the sense of community. There were 57 people in the townland, but only 3 left, including Gabriel until we came along. Now there are 14 of us.
You are a very good example of integrating in your new adopted country. The Irish are very welcoming especially when you live as they live. I am sure you will all be very happy in The Emerald Isle. 💕
Sam and Becky you are delighted to be living in Ireland and we are all delighted to have you, you are good genuine people as well as being fantastic workers , you are doing a great job on the cottage and I look forward to the day when it's completed 😊
Gabriel is very interesting to listen to. He is such a lovely person too. He has helped Sam a lot whilst I've been away. I have taken the car so Sam is car-less right now!
This was brilliant! Interview with Gabriel is documentary worthy. Goats: you do need at least two, three better. Learning curve and feed! Lovely creatures, plus milk, cheese, if you breed. Laughed at Sam cutting you off - he knows! 🤣 Glad you are on track and keep going! 🥰🤗
Glad you enjoyed it! Gabriel could talk to me all day. It's so relaxing listening to him. Goats are on the cards in the future, Sam will get used to the idea eventually. 🤣
Brilliant the normal open honest responses to the questions. Great to have neighbours input as something that can be watched over the years as the next generation arrives.
Oh gosh, listen to the older man, it's so like listening to my grandmother who used to sleep in my room. I loved her so much as she was a character. I learned so much form her. She passed in 1982, i still her.
You are very professional in everything you do..I love that you are breathing life back into the when property with care and purpose.. The fact that you love your animals is just another plus for me.. It was a great video..thank you and your whole family ❤
I loved hearing your neighbor talking about the old days. I’m American in California but my mother is from Limerick County. My grandmother died in the mid-1980’s. His stories remind me so much of listening to the old people in Ireland, my grandmother’s generation, telling their stories when we visited. I’ve really enjoyed this video. Slainte.
Thank you. Gabriel had many stories. I could have filmed him for hours. In fact I intend to go back round and film a range of topics. I think it's important to preserve our history and to get a local person's knowledge is just amazing. 👍
Really enjoyed that ! You two are natural in front of the camera now. Sam made me smile when he talked about his work shop and motor bikes. And you are so eloquent Becky. So well done. X
My husband and I have Irish/Scottish heritage. And because my husband was born in England he has a duo citizenship. Our daughter wanted to visit Ireland, she told us as soon as she stepped off the plane she felt at home and has been there ever since.
Great video, Euan is a lovely boy, and Gabriel I could listen to for ages. Elderly people have so many interesting stories, and the way they tell them is so endearing. You and Sam are great too, obviously! :-)
What can I say You’re words about Ireland is nothing short of amazing and The kind words about the Irish people is something very special And we can the very same thing about the English people ❤ you are a credit to Ireland 🇮🇪 O also give your son a big shout for me it was so nice to hear him speak about Ireland 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍☘️🏴🇮🇪
Hello again from North East Scotland. What a fantastic Q & A video, loved it. Very different to the “usual” ones I’ve watched. Great job with the editing Becca. Loved listening to Gabriel, reminded me of my Great Granda, who was Irish. He moved himself and the family (six children) to Scotland when his first wife died. Euan did very well in his part of the video. Hope you had a nice break, back in the UK. Looking forward to seeing more updates. Bye the noo!! 👋👋
It was wonderful to hear you guys answer the many questions we all have - thank you so much for sharing with us. Much love from across the big pond here in the States - oh, and Manchester United won their 1st game of the Premier League season yesterday, Glory Glory Man United! :)
Everything is just coming along so so wonderfully your hard work is paying off. The lime render sounds beautiful in the lounge. Also, it will reflect light and make the room much brighter. and it’s also nothing like walking into a room in an Irish cottage where you have the walls rendered. It takes you to another place and time so beautiful.
So glad to hear the ducks will eventually arrive! Great history update of the cottage. Congratulations on the progress of the roof and flooring and please can you do a dance when all the pointing has been completed!!!🤪👍❤️
Please post your work in numerical order. They are all over the place and difficult to appreciate your journey toward your dream home in a reasonable manner. Best of luck and admiration for your very hard work.
Love the Michigan State sweatshirt! (MI) Nell keeps a very close eye on Toby, lol! Thank you for explaining the grant situation. Very smart of you guys to take advantage of it. Hope you will get far enough along to get reimbursed the full amount. Also hope the festival went well.
Love the report from your son (sorry, I don’t know his name). I think the donkey realises he is a safe place.😀 Respect to you both for taking on such a huge challenge - few people would be up for it. There are so many cottages in ruins all over the island of Ireland surrounded by beautiful views, it’s a shame to let them waste away, so thank you for rescuing one more. Wishing you, your family and animals(!) long, happy and healthy lives there😍
What a nice video, honest and down to earth. Toby and the chickens, that's not noise, that's the sound of the country side. I would happily swap. What a lovely neighbor, so much history right there, brilliant. Good luck with all your plans, with all your hard work I'm sure they will be achieved in no time. cheers
I really love what you guys are doing. I think Ireland is very beautiful place. My my ancestors came from my Ireland. I’ve never been there maybe someday, but where you’re sitting right now with that bench and tree behind you and the beautiful ferns your reminds me of what I dreamed when I was little of fairies and a fairy garden maybe you guys could build some little fairy houses and put them around that bench that would be quaint. I know I’m silly but keep up the good work. Enjoy your new lives.
Finally got to watch this brilliantly put together video . Nice to have a catch up and get to know how things are going with your dream home . Becs Sam's your doing so well with the build and this amazing channel . Toby is looking great hope his companion works well for him. The other furry friends are looking happy..
I love that you have bought into the airtightness concept, we did too and continue to fine tune it (once we get our builder back !!!). Just as an extra to think about, we put the concrete to plasterboard tape (the Siga tape in our reno), from the floor to the plasterboard and then put a silicone paint over that to stop draughts. We also did the same around studwork. We also have a Ventaxia MVHR. The one thing that puzzles me is to do all that airtightness work and then put a chimney in as well ? We have two 1960s legacy chimneys, one of which is sealed, but the other, my wife insists that it remains an open fireplace, even though we haven't lit it in 25 years (I know, I know)....
I started watching your channel last night. I also watch Illia and Merina with their farm renovations in Belgium ( De Hoeve) and Willie and Sarah on the Isle of Skye😅 ( Living the Skye Life). Sam is such a hard worker and knows about building. You are the the heart of your operation. This format of your Q&A was excellent. It was very informative without a lot of fluff…but just enough to make it very enjoyable to watch. Thank you for rescuing Toby and your other animals. Looking forward to more! I am a 55/yr old retired nurse. I live with my husband and our Irish Wolfhound in South Mississippi USA.
Thank you so much for those kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed the Q&A it definitely took its toll editing that one, especially whilst at a festival 🤣 Toby is such a little star. We are so grateful to have him with us.
Bec and Sam You are doing wonderful work Such an interesting episode I remember the Stations also A big social event Also Bonfire night. Gabriel is so interesting. We in Ireland are lucky that people like you and Sam are coming to make your home here and you are adding to the Richness❤(not monetary)of the country
Loved how you produced this video. Well done. Very interesting and engaging, especially with all the animals living their best life in the background.❤
Wow, what a great, interesting and informative video. Thank you for that. I loved listening to Gabriel - what a great man. He reminded me of my dad (a Cavan man) and brought a tear to my eye, listening to him reminisce about the old days...and the room he was sitting in could have been my granny's kitchen -- even down to the kettle on the range 😂 Thanks again, and enjoy what's left of your festival x
Our pleasure! I love chatting to Gabriel too. He is such a lovely gentleman. So much history. Sadly he was mauled by a bull 6 years ago and that made a once active man much less so. 💔
Euan is so precise in what he said about living in the country, by the way Eaun the hens are laying less eggs now as it is going into Autumn I think your mom said so they will lay less as there is less sun. Thanks to all the answers to all the questions every one has been asking you Bec and Sam and May I say you both have come a far way with the build. Have a nice time with Isabella at the festival and have a safe journey back to Sam. Have a lovely week.
Thank you. So glad you enjoyed it especially Euans little part. He wanted to film in private so I waw so impressed when I watched it back whilst editing. ♥️
Thanks for this. It’s not a bad thing to take a break from the flat out construction fest. It gives us something to look forward to, next week. The Q&A was an inspired idea and yes, I agree, far less daunting than a live session. I love the anticipation, waiting to see what you’ve done each week, both you guys and Camper Vibe, but when you do other things like this, that’s refreshing too. Well done and thank you
I think ‘peace’ even with the cockerel and the Donkey is PERFECT. PEOPLE BENEFIT FROM BEING AROUND ANIMALS, and your animals are very special…and it’s like they ARE FAMILY.
@@theirishhomestead one of the pups went to his forever home about a week ago, and we’ve officially adopted the other one - who is nuts 😂 but adorable!
Hello, I have been watching since you were searching for a place in Ireland. The toilet in the field episode. I have some Irish convicts buried down the road from me. (I am in Australia) One was a mason builder. I like to imagine he built your house or similar. Some of our buildings around our town. I hope I bought an acre of his land. I have researched him (the convict) and his family. I have found the building and your way of life wonderful. I love your dogs, mostly the little one. I find the contrast interesting.... I think, "Oh watch out, there would be a snake under there!" My grandfather was Irish and I wonder about his life too. Thank you for your videos it keeps my imagination alive and my interest in stone buildings and convicts fed.
Thank you so much. Really glad you enjoy watching and are still here all these months later. It's so interesting isn't it researching the history of these places. Such a shame I can't get further back that the early 1800's. No records before that which I can locate.
Thanks for all the updates. A lot of work completed. Cannot wait for roof to go on and windows installed before the fall and cold weather. Gabriel is a great wealth of information. Glad you have video to last a lifetime. Have fun at the festival. Wishing you a safe and happy week.
You say you're grateful for the grant, but in reality, it's the council and locals who are grateful to you, your hard work, community spirit breathing new life into the area. If only there were more like ye.
Wow, thanks so much
I totally agree Peter, these buildings could have completely fallen down and no one would have known the history (except Gabriel of course) but these people are sadly passing away and that means the history is lost
I totally agree 👍
Agree 100%
Brilliant said
I must say you have done an excellent job filming and editing this. It feels like you've created a lovely documentary on making sacred Ireland your home and the importance of our relationship to our neighbors, our family including our animals and the relationship we nurture with our home and the sacred land we are blessed to live upon.
Thank you so much 💗
Thank you that's really kind of you. ♥️
Completely agree.
I remember the first time you showed Toby on your Chanel, it was over a farm gate , and he looked old and neglected.
But look at him now he looks a lot happier and healthier, thank you for the love you have given him ❤ the old Welsh farmer 🏴
Ahh thanks Bryn. I agree he looks simply glossy and radiant now. 👍
That change is magnificent, you can see how shiny his coat is now
I love to watch that dog trying to heard the donkey. And the donkey totally ignore the dog. :D
It's hilarious. He is totally non plussed by Nells constant mithering.
Border collies can't help themselves😂 I got my old border collie from a farm in Charlesworth many years ago. We went back with him for a visit & whilst we were stood in the farm yard talking, he rounded up all the chickens & put them in the coop & sat there watching so they couldn't escape😂😂 The farmer & his wife had their backs to what had been going on. I said, I think we'd better go, to give you & your chickens some peace & pointed behind them. They looked astonished/amazed when they saw what he'd done & they asked did I work him? I said no, he's just a pet. The farmer then offered to buy him back as he was "a natural"😂😂 Obviously he stayed with me
I just loved hearing your elder neighbor tell his story. Reminds me of the old stories from my Irish relatives. My great-grandfather left Ireland for America, but my family still has ties in Ireland. ❤
Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Well loved them all. Binge watching now. Catching up on what I missed so far. You are a lovely family.
What a gorgeous young boy, you have raised. His life is going to be amazing becuase of you both.
Thank you
I love listening to seniors talking about their lives. So very interesting.❤
Seniors lol! 😅😅😅
Those tiles for your roof will be wonderful. And let me say your son is so mature & well spoken for his young age. What you are doing on this journey is such a great education for you & your children.
Thank you so much. He will be so happy to hear how many people have complimented him. ♥️
Thankyou for being a animals lover and how you treat your pets!!!! The homestead is picking up. Lots getting done and its going to be beautiful!!!! As for the size, people do not need as much stuff as advertised. Small is cozy and if you do the decorations the way the person of the room likes it, all is good. Keeping it simple is smart. A room to be alone and to rest your head, then a great living room and a hospitable kitchen is a HOME, not a designer award winning manolith cruise ship full of expensive junk.
👏👏👏
Lovely to hear someone keeping it small. You won't regret the housekeeping labour especially when the house has only the parents in it.❤️💐
I love your son, he is a very impressive young man
For sure, a confident young man, comes across very well on camera.❤
Thanks. He wouldn't let me watch him filming. I was really proud when I watched it back later on. ♥️
He was very interesting.
@@joekiernan526 Euan is a credit to his Mam & Dad.
The experience & memories of building his new home he will cherish forever.
@@theirishhomestead❤👍
The interview with your neighbor is absolutely amazing!! What a great bit of knowledge
Your son is a lovely boy he will bring in the grandmother viewers . The rest Besy of Luck keep your Principals for making a liveble home for your family. Youth. Energy.. Nice men who got you out of the waterhole and mud. You will do it in time
Kids are eligible for Irish citizenship since they have an Irish born granny. A spouse of an Irish citizen is also eligible after living in Ireland for [I think ] three years. Most welcome here. I’m also an expat married to an Irish spouse, and too have always felt welcome amongst the Irish people. ☘️🤗
Thanks Daniel. I'd love to have Irish citizenship especially for the kids.
Gabriel " Oh dear , oh dear. What a change". Maybe folk like you are initiating positive change in wonderful ways. Getting back to 'The Garden', building a good life one day at a time. I hope all your needs are met in abundance.
PS. Your children are amazing. Well done Sam and Rebecca. ❤🎉❤
Wow, thank you. Gabriel always tells us how he is so grateful to have good neighbours again.
There used to be 57 people in the townland then before we arrived, there were only 3 left including Gabriel. 😢
Euan says at the end of his feedback on countryside living "It's peaceful".... NEVER have I valued the "peaceful" part, until the war started here in Ukraine. I took it for granted for first 43 years of my peaceful life. I hope people who have that peace do everything possible to KEEP that peace, as it is priceless. Thank you for another awesome video.
Very true. It is so important to value peace it's something I didn't expect to hear from him but clearly even at 11 years old he understands the importance of peace in your life. I hope he always has it. ♥️
@@theirishhomestead 100%. A father to 5 kids myself, nothing more I wish for them is to see the beauty in this life, and enjoy it with people they love. Thank you so much again for allowing us to go on this journey with you. Only discovered you today, binge-watched everything, and now subscribed and eagerly waiting for whatever you have for us next. Have a great start to your week tomorrow.
The best Q & A ive ever seen ! Interesting & engaging.
Aww thank you. That means a lot. Makes the 5 days filming & editing so worth it just to hear that. Made me cry a bit. ♥️
Need some kind of thermal mass, other than floors to hold heat that can then keep air warm during the night or that can reabsorb excess heat.
@@theirishhomesteadя не все поняла, но плакала тоже.
Loved listening to your neighbor’s stories🥰
I'm just now viewing this and I think it is wonderful that you recorded your neighbor reminiscing about the history of the country. This will be very valuable if the area every wants video or audio recording of people who have lived in that part of the country and their views and what they remember.
Thank you. Gabriel is a star and very comfortable in front of a camera.
Best of luck finishing as much as you all can in completing the cottage!
I loved hearing what Gabriel had to say. The neighbors must be thrilled to have such a lovely family create a good life in Ireland. It’s a beautiful country. My daughters in laws are from Cleggan and I love visiting. ❤
Ahh yes he always says how lovely it is to have good neighbours again. It was empty for so many years. He and Victor (the chap who owned our house) were close so he was devastated when he died.
Great episode, love all the questions and answers. I could listen to your neighbor for a whole episode, lovely older man with lots of history to tell
Glad you enjoyed it. Gabriel is definitely the star of this episode.
Excellent video, the opening scene with the bee and your dog was adorable. So informative and great to see Euan - love that he doesn't feel the wind ;)
I had to giggle when I watched it. He wanted to answer that question himself but didn't want me to watch. I had to leave the area. 🤣
Love your place
Love your channel
Love seeing our World
It’s amazing
Euan is a natural on camera. Hope to see more of him and his thoughts.
I'll let him know. He will love that.
Sam, the Dunlop t shirt was the star of this episode for me!
If you make the other barn into a little quiet air bnb, I would love to spend a week or 2 there with some books I have been wanting to read, I’d offer to help with the farm chores, and I’d love to hear the Toby and the rooster in the morning! Not to mention getting to pet some foster kittens, that would be a heavenly holiday!! 🥰❤️
As soon as that's done it will be advertised and talked about on here. I'm glad we will have at least one guest! 🤣
LOVE ENJOY YOUR FARMS ANIMALS TOGETHER DARLINGS
Gosh, this q n A vlog was just beautifully done 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁❤️
Thank you so much 😁
I loved the chat with your neighbour Gabriel and his take on how the weather and climate has changed in the area. The need for hedge schools ceased by 1820 ( it’s a Irish/ British history thing 🤫🧐). Loving the content this is my favourite TH-cam Vlog. Thank you for bringing us along on your journey.❤☘️👍
He was a little hard to understand but a wonderful experience to hear him. Also to see his very, very modest home. I wonder what he did for a living?
He was a cattle farmer. I agree he is hard to understand some times.
It was interesting to hear that even back in the late 90s when his dad was still alive he had commented then on the increase in the wet weather and more rushes on the land.
I absolutely love the way you have done this q&a, totally different from just sitting in front of the camera. Xx
Glad you liked it!! I know how boring they can be if filmed like that even when you want to know the answers to things. It was one of my longest editing times but hearing this makes the hours spent so worth it.
Love the dog trying the heard the non-pulsed donkey.😊
Loved hearing from Gabriel
I love hearing about the past and how things were done back then
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.
I could listen to Gabriel all day, he talks like my parents did. The stations was a big deal in the country as everyone from around the area would come and they would bring food so that the priest was fed very well, I never saw it but my late parents did and you could nearly see the tears in their eyes thinking back to those days just like Gabriel.
Yes he misses the sense of community. There were 57 people in the townland, but only 3 left, including Gabriel until we came along. Now there are 14 of us.
You are a very good example of integrating in your new adopted country. The Irish are very welcoming especially when you live as they live. I am sure you will all be very happy in The Emerald Isle. 💕
Thank you! 😃
I am Cathy Turner watching from Durban South Africa. I so love watching your channel, you have done wonders to your cottage. 🎉keep it up.
Thank you Cathy. ♥️
The format and editing is inspired. It's really compelling to watch. Born and raised in Texas, I now live in Japan but now I want to come to Ireland.
Aww thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. Japan! Wow my son is desperate to go!
Watching from Ontario Canada !! I have Irish great grandparents and have always wanted to come to Ireland!
You should!
Sam and Becky you are delighted to be living in Ireland and we are all delighted to have you, you are good genuine people as well as being fantastic workers , you are doing a great job on the cottage and I look forward to the day when it's completed 😊
Thank you so much!
Your cometary on the grant and plans was so great, love the work you and your family are doing. Keep going, cheers Chris from OZ Cooma Australia 😊
Glad you enjoyed it. I hope it cleared up most of the questions people had about it.
Great q n a , rebecca n sam ,n son ,ahhh well done ,i just love watching ur building progress ,
Thanks so much!
A really interesting video! Thank you! I enjoyed the reality of it - filming from different venues.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love the way you did this Q&A! Very informative. Probably the best one I've seen, and I've seen a fair few😂
Wow, thank you! I stressed over this for 48 hours. I found it tricky to edit so it's lovely to hear you enjoyed it and rate it highly. 👍
Your boy is such a gem! I loved his little piece about living in the countryside. So lovely to see ❤
Loved your conversation with your neighbour. God bless him. Makes me home sick. Enjoy the elders they are full of stories.
Gabriel is very interesting to listen to. He is such a lovely person too. He has helped Sam a lot whilst I've been away. I have taken the car so Sam is car-less right now!
This was brilliant! Interview with Gabriel is documentary worthy. Goats: you do need at least two, three better. Learning curve and feed! Lovely creatures, plus milk, cheese, if you breed. Laughed at Sam cutting you off - he knows! 🤣 Glad you are on track and keep going! 🥰🤗
Glad you enjoyed it! Gabriel could talk to me all day. It's so relaxing listening to him.
Goats are on the cards in the future, Sam will get used to the idea eventually. 🤣
Brilliant the normal open honest responses to the questions. Great to have neighbours input as something that can be watched over the years as the next generation arrives.
Thanks Joe. Was worried nobody could hear/understand Gabriel as he speaks very low. I regret not giving him a microphone.
You are right on track. ❤
I’m so happy you have a place you love. I loved the question and answer session! Very well done!
Thank you so much!!
Oh gosh, listen to the older man, it's so like listening to my grandmother who used to sleep in my room. I loved her so much as she was a character. I learned so much form her. She passed in 1982, i still her.
Very interesting. Thank you.
You are very professional in everything you do..I love that you are breathing life back into the when property with care and purpose..
The fact that you love your animals is just another plus for me..
It was a great video..thank you and your whole family ❤
Thank you very much! We appreciate that.
So lovely listening to Gabriel and being able to follow your journey with the house.
I just love old people telling stories of their past. Gabriel seems like a really nice gentleman. Some girl missed out there.
@andrewdaniel653 old people ful of information stories it's brilliant hearing there take
He often mentions 'the one' he let go. 💔
I loved hearing your neighbor talking about the old days. I’m American in California but my mother is from Limerick County. My grandmother died in the mid-1980’s. His stories remind me so much of listening to the old people in Ireland, my grandmother’s generation, telling their stories when we visited. I’ve really enjoyed this video. Slainte.
Thank you. Gabriel had many stories. I could have filmed him for hours. In fact I intend to go back round and film a range of topics. I think it's important to preserve our history and to get a local person's knowledge is just amazing. 👍
Really enjoyed that ! You two are natural in front of the camera now. Sam made me smile when he talked about his work shop and motor bikes. And you are so eloquent Becky. So well done. X
Our pleasure! So glad you think so as I still get nervous lol. 👍
Your neighbour looks like a nice old man. Love his accent.
That was great, loved the cat photobomb when he was hanging off the solar panel, you can get plastic replica cast iron, cast costs a bomb
Yes had no idea that even happened til I edited. Thanks for the tip re the guttering. Interesting to know.
Your son was great telling us about his thoughts.
Thanks so much Anna
Ireland is beautiful. And so are you and your family I have enjoyed every minute of your filming. Thank you❤️🙏👩🏻🦳
Thank you so much!
My husband and I have Irish/Scottish heritage. And because my husband was born in England he has a duo citizenship. Our daughter wanted to visit Ireland, she told us as soon as she stepped off the plane she felt at home and has been there ever since.
Can totally relate.
Great video, Euan is a lovely boy, and Gabriel I could listen to for ages. Elderly people have so many interesting stories, and the way they tell them is so endearing. You and Sam are great too, obviously! :-)
Glad you enjoyed it! Euan & Gabriel will be thrilled when I read them all these comments on my return to Ireland. Thank you ♥️
What can I say
You’re words about Ireland is nothing short of amazing and
The kind words about the Irish people is something very special
And we can the very same thing about the English people ❤ you are a credit to Ireland 🇮🇪
O also give your son a big shout for me it was so nice to hear him speak about Ireland 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍☘️🏴🇮🇪
Thank you. It's all true. We couldn't have asked for a better welcome. It's truly like we have come home. ♥️🇮🇪
Hello again from North East Scotland. What a fantastic Q & A video, loved it. Very different to the “usual” ones I’ve watched. Great job with the editing Becca. Loved listening to Gabriel, reminded me of my Great Granda, who was Irish. He moved himself and the family (six children) to Scotland when his first wife died. Euan did very well in his part of the video. Hope you had a nice break, back in the UK. Looking forward to seeing more updates. Bye the noo!! 👋👋
It was wonderful to hear you guys answer the many questions we all have - thank you so much for sharing with us. Much love from across the big pond here in the States - oh, and Manchester United won their 1st game of the Premier League season yesterday, Glory Glory Man United! :)
Our pleasure! So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the cheeky Man U mention. 👍
What a lovely man your neighbour ❤ so much story’s I hope you visit him again so we can enjoy his story’s too 😊
Definitely!! I'll add him in more. He will love that.
Everything is just coming along so so wonderfully your hard work is paying off. The lime render sounds beautiful in the lounge. Also, it will reflect light and make the room much brighter. and it’s also nothing like walking into a room in an Irish cottage where you have the walls rendered. It takes you to another place and time so beautiful.
Thanks so much!
@@theirishhomestead Jesus, I’m looking at Gabriel. He looks great for 80
So happy to see you settling in so well you are definitely not afraid of hard work I greatly admire you , love your videos
Thank you so much!
Excellent Q&A format, very well done. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
So glad to hear the ducks will eventually arrive! Great history update of the cottage. Congratulations on the progress of the roof and flooring and please can you do a dance when all the pointing has been completed!!!🤪👍❤️
Yes I will definitely dance
Gosh. You have really given so much thought to your plans. Thanks for this episode.
Well done a very interesting episode.
Please post your work in numerical order. They are all over the place and difficult to appreciate your journey toward your dream home in a reasonable manner. Best of luck and admiration for your very hard work.
If you watch them via the playlist, they are in order on there. 👍 Otherwise TH-cam posts them in their own order.
Love the Michigan State sweatshirt! (MI) Nell keeps a very close eye on Toby, lol! Thank you for explaining the grant situation. Very smart of you guys to take advantage of it. Hope you will get far enough along to get reimbursed the full amount. Also hope the festival went well.
You are so welcome! Thank you for the kind message.
Love the report from your son (sorry, I don’t know his name). I think the donkey realises he is a safe place.😀 Respect to you both for taking on such a huge challenge - few people would be up for it. There are so many cottages in ruins all over the island of Ireland surrounded by beautiful views, it’s a shame to let them waste away, so thank you for rescuing one more. Wishing you, your family and animals(!) long, happy and healthy lives there😍
Thank you Bernadette. Euan did so well. He wouldn't allow me to watch him film bit I was so proud when I watched it back during editing.
What a nice video, honest and down to earth.
Toby and the chickens, that's not noise, that's the sound of the country side. I would happily swap.
What a lovely neighbor, so much history right there, brilliant.
Good luck with all your plans, with all your hard work I'm sure they will be achieved in no time.
cheers
Glad you enjoyed it. I was nervous about this one so it's lovely to hear you enjoyed it so much. Thanks
Really enjoyed this episode your neighbour brought back great memories of my country relations. What a lovely neighbour you have
We are so grateful to have him nearby. I've kept all of his interview for future reference.
I really love what you guys are doing. I think Ireland is very beautiful place. My my ancestors came from my Ireland. I’ve never been there maybe someday, but where you’re sitting right now with that bench and tree behind you and the beautiful ferns your reminds me of what I dreamed when I was little of fairies and a fairy garden maybe you guys could build some little fairy houses and put them around that bench that would be quaint. I know I’m silly but keep up the good work. Enjoy your new lives.
Well done on the QnA it was simply grand you all did so well tc now love to you all the oldies 🤗🤗🤗🤗
Aww thanks guys. So nice to hear. X
I love what you are doing and also I love your joey Dunlop t-shirt good luck guys 👍
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Finally got to watch this brilliantly put together video . Nice to have a catch up and get to know how things are going with your dream home . Becs Sam's your doing so well with the build and this amazing channel . Toby is looking great hope his companion works well for him. The other furry friends are looking happy..
OMG what a delightful boy, gorgeous!
You are so kind. We of course, totally agree.
I love that you have bought into the airtightness concept, we did too and continue to fine tune it (once we get our builder back !!!). Just as an extra to think about, we put the concrete to plasterboard tape (the Siga tape in our reno), from the floor to the plasterboard and then put a silicone paint over that to stop draughts. We also did the same around studwork. We also have a Ventaxia MVHR. The one thing that puzzles me is to do all that airtightness work and then put a chimney in as well ? We have two 1960s legacy chimneys, one of which is sealed, but the other, my wife insists that it remains an open fireplace, even though we haven't lit it in 25 years (I know, I know)....
Thanks Peter. Ive screenshot this for Sam in case he misses it. 👍.
Very interesting and what an interesting neighbour you have.really enjoyed this.👍
Glad you enjoyed it
I started watching your channel last night. I also watch Illia and Merina with their farm renovations in Belgium ( De Hoeve) and Willie and Sarah on the Isle of Skye😅 ( Living the Skye Life). Sam is such a hard worker and knows about building. You are the the heart of your operation. This format of your Q&A was excellent. It was very informative without a lot of fluff…but just enough to make it very enjoyable to watch. Thank you for rescuing Toby and your other animals. Looking forward to more! I am a 55/yr old retired nurse. I live with my husband and our Irish Wolfhound in South Mississippi USA.
Thank you so much for those kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed the Q&A it definitely took its toll editing that one, especially whilst at a festival 🤣 Toby is such a little star. We are so grateful to have him with us.
Bec and Sam
You are doing wonderful work
Such an interesting episode
I remember the Stations also
A big social event
Also Bonfire night.
Gabriel is so interesting.
We in Ireland are lucky that people like you and Sam are coming to make your home here and you are adding to the Richness❤(not monetary)of the country
Ahh glad you enjoyed Gabriels part. Thank you for the kind words
Loved how you produced this video. Well done. Very interesting and engaging, especially with all the animals living their best life in the background.❤
Thank you very much!
plans sound great, always adaptable if they need changing
thanx for sharing
Yes the ability to adapt is proving to be important in this renovation.
Thanks so much for the Q&A…great video❤
You are so welcome!
This is another one of your best videos.
Your personality and chrisma, I think, are why your videos are so good and so appealing.
Wow, thank you! ♥️
Wow, what a great, interesting and informative video. Thank you for that. I loved listening to Gabriel - what a great man. He reminded me of my dad (a Cavan man) and brought a tear to my eye, listening to him reminisce about the old days...and the room he was sitting in could have been my granny's kitchen -- even down to the kettle on the range 😂
Thanks again, and enjoy what's left of your festival x
Our pleasure! I love chatting to Gabriel too. He is such a lovely gentleman. So much history. Sadly he was mauled by a bull 6 years ago and that made a once active man much less so. 💔
That's so sad, bless him 💔
Thousands of Irish came to settle in Canada, the CORNWALL family was from County Roscommon..
Love these videos - the dogs are adorable!
Euan is so precise in what he said about living in the country, by the way Eaun the hens are laying less eggs now as it is going into Autumn I think your mom said so they will lay less as there is less sun. Thanks to all the answers to all the questions every one has been asking you Bec and Sam and May I say you both have come a far way with the build. Have a nice time with Isabella at the festival and have a safe journey back to Sam. Have a lovely week.
Thank you. So glad you enjoyed it especially Euans little part. He wanted to film in private so I waw so impressed when I watched it back whilst editing. ♥️
Thanks for this.
It’s not a bad thing to take a break from the flat out construction fest.
It gives us something to look forward to, next week.
The Q&A was an inspired idea and yes, I agree, far less daunting than a live session. I love the anticipation, waiting to see what you’ve done each week, both you guys and Camper Vibe, but when you do other things like this, that’s refreshing too.
Well done and thank you
Thanks Duncan. 👍
I think ‘peace’ even with the cockerel and the Donkey is PERFECT. PEOPLE BENEFIT FROM BEING AROUND ANIMALS, and your animals are very special…and it’s like they ARE FAMILY.
Thanks. That's good to hear. I hope so otherwise we won't be running a very successful business. 👍
Great to learn what you’re doin with the place :) I’m in the similar position so nice to get ideas from ye as well! So impressed with your progress!
Thanks Aisling. You still looking after the puppies? X
@@theirishhomestead one of the pups went to his forever home about a week ago, and we’ve officially adopted the other one - who is nuts 😂 but adorable!
Hello, I have been watching since you were searching for a place in Ireland. The toilet in the field episode. I have some Irish convicts buried down the road from me. (I am in Australia) One was a mason builder. I like to imagine he built your house or similar. Some of our buildings around our town. I hope I bought an acre of his land. I have researched him (the convict) and his family. I have found the building and your way of life wonderful. I love your dogs, mostly the little one. I find the contrast interesting.... I think, "Oh watch out, there would be a snake under there!" My grandfather was Irish and I wonder about his life too. Thank you for your videos it keeps my imagination alive and my interest in stone buildings and convicts fed.
Thank you so much. Really glad you enjoy watching and are still here all these months later. It's so interesting isn't it researching the history of these places. Such a shame I can't get further back that the early 1800's. No records before that which I can locate.
Great episode so honest and informative
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Thanks for all the updates. A lot of work completed. Cannot wait for roof to go on and windows installed before the fall and cold weather. Gabriel is a great wealth of information. Glad you have video to last a lifetime. Have fun at the festival. Wishing you a safe and happy week.
You and me both!🤣 Thank you so much.
Good to hear all your plans it's going to be beautiful when you have finished. Even though you have a long way to go 😊
I think so too!