What a lovely plot of land. I know how difficult it can be renovating and repairing an old cottage. Ours was in worse condition than yours. We had to get a builder to replace the roof, including the rafters and an electrician to rewire but we've manage everything else ourselves. Hard work but very rewarding. Wishing you all the best.
Thank you, yes we're hoping to hire specialists for the big jobs. Need to get into the roof soon to inspect the damage the woodlice will have caused and I'm hoping we can just replace a few timbers 🙂🤞
Thank you, we made it our mission to buy as much land as we could so that we can restore and rewild. The state of the house was a secondary situation, but it's surprising how quickly we've adapted to this life 🙂
Do I understand this correctly? Horace, a very big Rottie is kept out of the cats' room by a flimsy piece of cardboard? Haha, too cute - he doesn't realize he could walk through it. This will be a lovely property - you're on your way. Appears that your neighbors are terrific folks.
Yes! I think a bit of string would keep him out despite the fact he's desperate to get in there to play with (destroy!) the cats' toys 😆 and yes great neighbours here, we've met so many helpful people.
Wow!! 😁 I think I actually looked at this house online a few months back when I was thinking of moving to Ireland. There are so many beautiful houses that have been left to slowly fall down😢. You're going to have a lot of fun over the next few years 😁😂.
We found it on Daft.ie and had a stroke of luck with this place, the day I before I was due to fly over to view back in 2023, I noticed the email in my spam folder. I fell in love with it instantly and Colette did when she finally saw it on the day we moved in! There's so many houses here in states of disrepair, but we know quite a few people locally taking on restoring them. You'll be in good company if you decide to make the move here 🙂
I'm super jealous, even with all the repairs needed. I have 30 cats so when we were able to buy, I was already so stressed out I did not pick wisely. I wish you all the luck and I subscribed in support. Looking forward to your journey🌱🌻
@@michelleclarke2792 thanks, the reality of what we had taken on really didn't dawn until the day we moved in! 😆 it's definitely a rollercoaster... ups and downs each day, but we have to keep reminding ourselves that little by little it's getting easier. And to take time out to appreciate our surroundings 🌳🐾
Imagine waking up every morning to that beautiful sound of song birds..your dog and cats look like they know they’re home, they’re not worried what the place looks like as long as you’re with them..The best of luck and peace to you in your new home.☘️ ☘️ ☘️.
@@taraann7753 thank you, it's lovely when we have the time to enjoy a morning coffee outside and can watch all the birds. Horace (our dog) especially is more suited to the tranquility of rural life 🙂
What a project! There's a couple of different Miyawaki groups in Ireland, might be while getting in touch with them for reforesting, if you haven't already that is!
Thank you. I've had a look at that method of reforesting, it looks very interesting. We are in the process of applying for a grant for native tree planting - we'll see how that goes, hope to be meeting with a forester soon 👍
@@beatriceoconnell73 we are looking into the grants for the land and reforesting, we've been told there are grants for planting native trees. We'll also contact some of the charities that offer trees and br buying in the autumn.
This just came up on my feed and instant sub! I’m also starting the project of doing the same thing! Best of luck with it and can’t wait to watch the journey
@@morrigans_cottage thank you for following, we've been following your homestead adventures for a while too! I dropped a couple of comments on your videos previously - I was the one who viewed your house when I was house hunting last year 🙂 good luck with your place too and we'll keep tuning in.
@@PiningForMartens oh yes yes yes I remember!!! So glad to be following ye along and seeing what you’re doing with your place! It looks like it’s going to be amazing when you get your hands onto it!
May I suggest,,offer your labour free to any local builders,,you will pick up ideas of how to do the work you require,,also the builders will offer help by you giving your time and labour helping them,,it's how things work in communities,,though it's always wise to pick up a few building trades before setting out upon such adventures,,you may consider reaching out over the media for people to come and help you out,,you'd be surprised how many kind hearted people are out there that enjoy simply staying somewhere rural,,good luck , the cottage seems in reasonable condition,you done well,, remember,the roofing is a major priority,,and tin corrugated sheeting isn't the best,,,as long as the timber work is okay,,laying a slate roof isn't that difficult,
We know a few skilled friends and family in the area so hoping to make use of their services. We've had a lot of help already, there's a great community here. For some of the less specialist work we do plan on doing it ourselves when we can plan and have the resources to take it on 👍
@@PiningForMartens I know this may sound off but,,get hold of you haven't already,,books on plumbing and electrical work,,it's very easy to follow,,if your going to do the plumbing yourselves,use poly, piping,,comes in all sizes and multi metered reals,the fittings are simply push for and tighten,,anyone that's willing to get hands on will find it easy,,as far as the electrics are concerned any good detail DIY book clearly explains,and it's not difficult,,ground work,,soil stacks and waste,, again not difficult,,as long as you follow the regulations,, specific couplings,,etc,,all will pass any inspections,,,,fitting oil gas or Multi fuel,wood burners,,boilers are also quite simple,as with bathroom's and kitchens,,all you need is confidence,,and the capability to follow instructions 🥴😂😂,I renovated a cottage back in the 90s,,had fun doing it,, currently I'm looking at purchasing something in Ireland,it's affordable,,and doing a place to retire to ,,Goodluck guys,,I'm confident you can do what's necessary yourselves if need be,,it takes time,but it's worth it,,😁
@@StephenForster-gl5fc it's definitely something we want to get into. Need to ensure any tasks we start, we finish and being able to obtain/afford all the tools and materials. I think it's something we'll tackle in the future 🙂👍
