So happy you’ve sold your motor home because we are all “ champing at the bit” to see you get started on your home. I know it’s gonna be great and a lot of us are living the dream vicariously through you. ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😁
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much. We are so excited to get going but more waiting, sadly. All the paperwork is frustrating, but hopefully, it will be worth it if we get approved for the grant.
@chrisallswede8230
6 ай бұрын
It is going to be a lot of work but the hard things in life are worth having. Thank you for allowing us to come along for the journey. We will be cheering you all on every step of the way!!
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Aww thank you. We really appreciate you taking the time to comment and cheer us on. Trust me sometimes it gets you through on difficult days. ❤️
@laurieshields2337
6 ай бұрын
I can’t wait to watch you fix up your new home.
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thank you. We are really excited to share it with everyone. 👍
@jamesduffy9946
6 ай бұрын
Welcome to Ireland 🇮🇪👍it’s great to see these old buildings get a new life I look forward to seeing the progress .
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thank you. We love that we can bring this place back to life. So much history here.
@plot1895
6 ай бұрын
What a fantastic video of your plans for the future.
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thank you. We are so glad you enjoyed it. ❤️
@karenjoy7557
6 ай бұрын
I would be keeping the wooden pegs and wooden tressils that are hilding up the roof that are 200yrs old would be a great feature in the kids room...or talking point...❤❤❤
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
They are amazing to see, aren't they! I'll definitely reuse them somewhere else if we have to take them out for the height of the rooms. No matter what they will be showcased somewhere. ❤️
@mariohughes2289
6 ай бұрын
So glad you weathered the storms recently ❤ Wishing you a Long and Happy life here. Sending love and prayers from Longford XXX ❤.
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thank you. Yes, we coped OK, and with all that timber on the caravan, no way is it moving now in the wind! 🤣
@ronaldlucas5360
6 күн бұрын
Nice video
@patriciabrown8301
6 ай бұрын
Get your mates to come and visit you fetch tents and have a scaping out weekend then have a filling in weekend get everyone to help
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Oh don't you worry we will be getting friends & family over as soon as the weather allows for camping. All hands are to the deck for sure! 💪
@barrywood5357
6 ай бұрын
That's my sunday's seat booked for the next year or two. Nice one crack on be safe
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Brilliant! Really happy you're enjoying the videos. We will definitely crack on thanks. 💪
@rachelcarter2443
6 ай бұрын
Fun fun fun!
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thanks, glad you liked it.
@hullabaloo-hcd
7 күн бұрын
❤❤❤
@jameskyle380
6 ай бұрын
Be great once you can get started. When I dug out our old cottage floor in County Kerry, Ireland was amazed how hard it was. Used a lent breaker and compressor. Built with stones, boulders and clay! 2 days digging with labourer and myself had the depth needed for lime/shale dust, whacker plated down, damp proof membrane, insulation and 2nd layer of membrane over the top of insulation and 100mm of concrete. Hard work but new floors transformed the look. Hope you can get the go ahead soon.
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Oh wow! Yes it is going to be hard graft that part. Good to hear you got there in the end. 💪
@angelique2653
4 ай бұрын
Love what you plan to do!,WELCOME to Ireland. I lived in UK 35 years. Retired home to Ireland. Now, sadly widowed, but so feel at home here. Best of Luck! I will be following your progress. ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
@theirishhomestead
4 ай бұрын
So sorry to hear about your partner. It's definitely an amazing place to retire to. We absolutely love it here. I can't imagine living back in the UK! ♥️
@sharonpettman1274
6 ай бұрын
With your positive attitude if anyone can do it, it's you and your family, and what a beautiful home you will have ❤🇬🇧
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thank you, Sharon. We will certainly be doing our best!
@El-Fox
Ай бұрын
Вам разрешили присоединить второе здание? Было бы замечательно!😊 Лестницу на второй этаж можно было бы сделать одну, прямо в этой пристройке (сразу у прохода из основного дома). Расположеная по центру верхнего этажа лестница - это две хорошие спальни по бокам мансарды и верхняя гостиная для детей (там можно и гардеробную разместить). Попадался дом подобной планировки (два здания перпендикулярно). Понравился вариант, когда в разрушенной части (в вашем варианте) была гостинная. Правда вам наверное не разрешат сделать большие окна. Но одну дверь можно заменить на панорамное окно. И еще пару окон в крыше. Тогда в основном корпусе дома будут две комнаты по бокам (две спальни; спальня и кабинет). А в центральной части кухня - столовая, санузел, подсобные помещения (та же гардеробная).
@theirishhomestead
Ай бұрын
Thank you. Yes a lot of that is pretty much how it will go. The only issue is a chimney stack has to go back in to support the roof ridge beam.
@sherry2836
6 ай бұрын
Wow guys, the scope of work ahead of you is almost overwhelming. And to be done in 13 months as well? I hope you have lots of friends to help. I already know you have a great work ethic and much determination! I look forward to your progress.
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thanks, it's crazy 13 months isn't it? Oh well we will try our best and yes we have plenty of people willing to help. Most likely only in the summer months though as tents are not ideal here any other time of year 😉🤣
@annjarvis9300
6 ай бұрын
Awww 🙏your plans can start very soon it all sounds wonderful we will be watching each vlog you so kindly share all our love the oldies tc of each other kids too🤗🤗🤗🤗👍
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thanks guys. We are all really excited to get going. Let's just hope the grant gets approved. 🍀🤞
@currykevuk
6 ай бұрын
Hey guys! I discovered your channel a week ago. I'm looking forward to the developments over the coming year/s. You've a lot of graft ahead so I wish you all the best. Hope the kids excel too.
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. We are looking forward so much to sharing this journey with all its highs and, no doubt, lows with everyone. ❤️
@eddyflanagan8867
6 ай бұрын
Thanks Becky and Sam very well explained Am looking forward to your journey . Again play and take it it slowly, It s a big task.I really enjoy your huge project. Old man Eddy 😮
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thanks Eddy, sorry it was late. We really didn't have much time this week but glad you enjoyed it.
@marionmounsey4737
6 ай бұрын
Oh you guys ❤️I am so happy for you all, you must be overjoyed, very excited to see your dream come true, I will be watching always, wishing you well xxx
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Marion! We are just hoping the grant application goes well and then I think I'll allow myself to get exited. X.
@adrianhayes6146
6 ай бұрын
Well done, looking forward to seeing some of the stonework. Take care from lovely Lancashire.🐑🐐
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thanks. We feel a bit apprehensive about that bit. I'm sure once we get going, we will gain confidence. 💪
@cherdidi88
6 ай бұрын
I'm excited for you all to get started. I'm living my reno dream vicariously through you guys and it is interesting to see the process, the good, the bad and the admin!
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Ha ha! The administration! Always a joy. Luckily we have help on that side of things. We are really honoured you are watching and sticking with us. Thanks. ❤️
@jgg59
6 ай бұрын
I’m so excited for you guys. It’s going to be beautiful. It is more solid and the original windows if you can do them and all the rooms how beautiful that you still have one to work from.
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thank you. I love the windows. Wish we could remake the wood sash ones but they are out of our price range. That being said Sam said he would copy the shutters and paneling for me. I'm thinking a lovely sage green colour. Same for my back door which will be a stable door. 🤞🍀
@jgg59
6 ай бұрын
@@theirishhomestead The realities of Renovating. That sounds like a lovely color.
@colettelavery7452
6 ай бұрын
Great to have seen your plans for the house. Thank you. A lot of hard work ahead of you all ,that wont be a problem to you all as my goodness Sam and Becky you have achieved so much since you arrived in Ireland. That was hard going in its self. Brilliant your motor home has sold,please God your grant inspection will take place quickly. Take care and God Bless you all xx
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
We really love reading your comments Colette,, they are always so full of praise for us, so thank you ❤️ We love it here and have felt so welcomed it's easy to get things done even with these storms trying to hold us back!
@helenangelful
6 ай бұрын
Enjoyed seeing you show us your plans. There is so much tradition in your cottage, I hope you might keep as much as possible, the open hearth, the shuttered deep windows!? When you get as far as working outside, please protect the gravel from dirt and rubble, as that will be hard to clean up afterwards. Have a great stress free week. P.S. Beccy you are glowing and you look very happy 😊
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Hi Helen. Yes so much tradition! I feel so proud we are able to bring this place back to life. We are 100% going to try and keep it as original as possible. I love it too much to do anything else. Thanks for saying I look glowing! I feel shattered to be honest. Lots of travelling this week! 😴
@andreaclarke2745
6 ай бұрын
Hard graft but you are doing it for yourself not anyone else. Excited for you
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Yes it feels better when it's hard work for your family. Sam is relishing it all although he does get a bit of imposter syndrome now & again about tackling it himself. Thanks for the support. ❤️
@joesture9991
6 ай бұрын
Be proud of how far you have come in such a short and excited to see the build in reality instead of paper, looking forward to seeing the changes to the land around the house. Exciting times ahead and will keep you all busy, and I am sure Becky and the kids will have great fun on the pointing of those walls over the coming weeks and months.
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thanks Joe. We would be lost without you and your knowledge. Eternally grateful to have met you all, be it not in person. ♥️
@dick7051
6 ай бұрын
A lot of work, but be good to follow the progress 👍
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thank you. ♥️
@maithuinas
6 ай бұрын
Here we Go Brother 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Cheers pal 💪🤞
@mohumphries7149
6 ай бұрын
Your cottage is going to be just beautiful 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊 xx
@dianethompson2458
6 ай бұрын
I am so excited for you! It will be another epic adventure for your sweet family. I'm cheering you on from Canada. ❤
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! X
@jaymurtagh
6 ай бұрын
Congratulations on getting your camper sold . Must be a weight of your minds. Love the plans for the renovation. Hopefully, you will sail through the grant process. I am looking forward to seeing your progress.
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
We hope so too! Keep your fingers crossed for us. 🤞🍀
@paulafinn8005
6 ай бұрын
Fingers crossed won't take too long for the grant people to give the go ahead to get cracking can't wait for u to get started am rooting for u all xxx
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thank you. It feels really exciting. We will keep everyone updated. 🍀🤞
@kellydev
6 ай бұрын
Welcome to Ireland, I stumbled on your channel & I enjoy your content. Did you look at the 1901 & 1911 census to see who lived there ,pr maybe yw have all that info ...Best wishes for your restoration you're going to have a truly beautiful home once it's completed 😊
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Oh yes I looked it up. We also spoke to the neighbours who knew the family well. I have seen photos of the people who lived here. It's great to know some of the history of the place.
@evatoews3774
6 ай бұрын
I enjoyed the look around the house and the plansyou have for it. Cant wait for ya'll to get started! 🎉❤ I wish we could come help you! 13 months isn't very long!!
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
I know! It's madness to me but we will give it our best shot! 💪
@mariecurly2420
6 ай бұрын
Carnt, wait to follow your journey to make your family home ❤
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thank you. ♥️
@JamesKearnsbkk
6 ай бұрын
The kids will get the best education in Europe, plus building family memories and home...
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
I hope so. Definitely some good life lessons going on here at the moment!
@JamesKearnsbkk
6 ай бұрын
@@theirishhomestead Irish education is far better in the UK. The Junior IE the o level ..gosh showing my age is taking a year early. The leaving is set that of under graduate. Reading is highly encouraged .starting with comics , then books like The Famous Five . Also keeping a hand written journal where they can write about adventures. Great way to keep kids occupied. Also will develop word power . How wonderful to learn about the journey you are all on from a child's mind Don't work too hard, it's a journey not a race . God Bless !
@zsaklinfarkas3899
5 ай бұрын
Well done doing the same here in Hungary also ready to move in next week 😊
@theirishhomestead
5 ай бұрын
Brilliant! Congratulations. 💪
@abigailgerlach5443
6 ай бұрын
Your plans sound fantastic! I'll keep my fingers crossed that the inspector gets to you quickly and you can get started!
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much. Hopefully we get looked at quickly. We will document the process. 👍
@morrigans_cottage
6 ай бұрын
So excited to see how the cottage Renos go and what you do with the land! I’m just at the stage of getting quotes for the works I want to do for the vacancy grant, and then hopefully will be applying in the next few weeks 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 great to see others in and around the same point - altho mine isn’t derelict
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Ooh good luck! Always nice to hear from others doing the grant. Fingers crossed for us both. 🍀🤞
@kingwjohn
6 ай бұрын
Wow that is a huge amount of work for 13 months......but as you say one step at a time. I bought a house in need of a great deal of TLC and it took me two years working on my own but it was worth it.
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
It is a very tight timeframe! Fingers crossed we make it! Well done on your project. I bet you were so happy when you had done it! 💪
@zydecoannie1
6 ай бұрын
I wouldn't spend a lot of time picking out, John says to use a strong power hose, it'll save you hours doing it like that :-)
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the suggestion it's a good shout. 👍
@marynolan8337
6 ай бұрын
Can't wait for you tu start the pointing of the stone.and then the roof and the floors .Do you plan tu have underfloor heating ?they say it's the life saving of a old building as it helps keep it warm and helps with the lime plaster tu keep out damp.u are amazing workers please keep colors in sympathy with landscape.
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Hi Mary. We have decided against underfloor heating due to costs. We are insulating in other ways. Our engineer has been brilliant and very good at planning for damp proofing and heating systems so we are in good hands. We definitely intend to be sympathetic with the landscape and hopefully improve it with more planting. 🍀♥️
@user-ew2to3zx1b
6 ай бұрын
I hope your dreams come true 🇦🇺❤❤❤❤✨✨✨✨✨✨❣️❣️❣️❣️
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Aww thank you! ♥️♥️
@moiragoldsmith7052
6 ай бұрын
Oh my Lord... sending you everything good and happy as well as fortuitous abundance. Go on my loverlies.🙏💝🙏🥳🥳
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! Xx
@deranocasper
6 ай бұрын
Hello there fromTyrone brilliant news I look forward to see more videos of. Your restoration Irish homestead all the best and good luck Have you done any hiking in Ireland
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thank you. Do you know we haven't really seen much of our locality yet. What we have seen we love. We did a lot of the west coast in 2022. Need to do more exploring which will be easier once the house is done and the time pressure is off.
@WestCorkWander
6 ай бұрын
Great to see your plans and great news that you are gearing up for the big reno! Would you consider coming out with a corridor extension outside of your bedroom bringing you to the kitchen, rather than making another doorway into the kitchen, just an idea in order to give you more kitchen wall space. Exciting times 😊
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
That's a good idea. Will show Sam this, thanks guys. Hope you are getting on OK? Must be nearing the end soon.
@WestCorkWander
6 ай бұрын
@@theirishhomestead Gosh I would love to say nearing the end. Exterior is finished just about, so now it's interior and it seems so fiddly, particularly the electrics🙈 and the progress seems so slow because I suppose its not as visual. Looking forward to the Spring now, it will be great to have the longer days and hopefully more settled weather 🤞
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
@WestCorkWander when is your deadline up? Good that you have done the exterior! Big win that! Good luck with the internal stuff. 🍀
@WestCorkWander
6 ай бұрын
@@theirishhomestead We have until Sept, but would love to wrap it up before the summer 🤞
@rmd3677
6 ай бұрын
Well done. Just a suggestion! Would you consider one staircase built near where the door to your bedroom, this would mean the staircase would come upstairs between the two bedrooms which would reduce outside and space as only one staircase would be required.
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
We have thought of that but struggled to find a way with the chimney stack there. It's potentially an option and if we can do it we will as yes much more preferable than a staircase in each room.
@duncancremin1708
6 ай бұрын
It will be really interesting to see how you handle the DPC situation. There’s so much conflicting information out there. Some swear by chemical injection dpc, some say it’s no better than snake oil. Some advise a DPM and tank Membrane up the walls, to keep the moisture from coming inside, while allowing it to vent through the lime pointing to the outside. Yet others say to use lime plaster on the inside and allow the structure to breathe as originally designed. What I’d like to do, if only it was possible, is to cut the structure above ground level and install a proper dpc, but rubble is not self supporting and apparently you can’t do that, like you can with brick, block, or cut stone. So I’m going to be on the edge of my seat, watching how you guys solve it.
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
We have had many chats with the engineer about this and what the best route is for us based on our situation/timeframe/finances. We are aware there are lots of opinions out there and it can feel overwhelming at times.
@davidbrown2835
6 ай бұрын
Good luck with your new bungalow home ❤
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
@jacksg1809
6 ай бұрын
Can't wait to see u get started very exciting for everyone
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thanks, we can't wait either. Hopefully the council won't keep us waiting too long.
@mminc4026
6 ай бұрын
Well done ! Must be so challenging for you both. Hope the red tape is delt with soon .
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
I hope so too! All worth the time & effort if we get the grant at the end.
@liamburns3713
6 ай бұрын
Exciting times ahead a day at a time. Liam b
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Absolutely, lots to do and if we think too far ahead it becomes overwhelming.
@dympnanightingale5627
6 ай бұрын
looking forward to following you guys on this amazing adventure ahead. It's going to be a beautiful home for you and the kids. Good luck💚☘️💚
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! I really hope so. It feels like a huge mountain right now, but I have faith we will get there in the end. ♥️
@unternehme
5 ай бұрын
You have quite a big but fascinating work ahead. I would recommend avoiding a concrete wall plate, for structural (it is known to be dangerous in case of earthquake), material (not good to use hygroscopic materials with natural stones), environmental (really it is not a sustainable material) and historical reasons (would not fit the original character and materials). Brick or even metal ones could be better, perhaps there's a way to do that with stone even, but I am not sure. Good luck anyway!
@theirishhomestead
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the suggestions. I'll show Sam and our engineer this message and see what they think.
@katz5434
6 ай бұрын
Great project to follow guys!
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thank you. ❤️
@thecornerhouseproject
6 ай бұрын
Oh my goodness so excited for you! Fingers crossed it doesn’t take too long for the approval so you can get started. Love your drawing and plans. You’ve definitely got some amount of work ahead, but I’m sure it will get moving very quickly once you can start. Looking forward to seeing it all come together. 😘 p.s….those windows and shutters! 😍😍
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much guys!! Looking forward to seeing you soon. Xx
@Sandymac-72
6 ай бұрын
I'm excited for you..roll on inspection and it being passed.. I'm looking forward to the build..thank you all for sharing your lives with us..love from South Donegal 😊
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thank you. We will keep you all updated how it goes here on in. Keep your fingers crossed for us. 🤞
@user-jz4mm7eo3c
6 ай бұрын
it will look brilliant when done, this time next year you should be well ahead, the very best of luck with everything
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thank you. I really hope so. Keep your fingers crossed for us. 🍀🤞
@user-jz4mm7eo3c
6 ай бұрын
sure will@@theirishhomestead
@anntennyson2493
6 ай бұрын
I truly hope you get the go ahead soon,looking forward to the journey.😍
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. Fingers crossed we get the go ahead soon. 🍀
@jacquelinechilvers9361
6 ай бұрын
Wow,now the waiting game! Good luck! Your plans are amazing. Its going g to be such a lot of work, but,all to play for. We have an cottage in Co Galway with a big plot. Lots of work still to do but its an adventure.
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
It is definitely an adventure, isn't it. None of the work we have done so far feels like a chore. It's so fun working on your own home. Good luck with your project. 🍀
@janehodgett959
6 ай бұрын
Very exciting for you guys 🤩👌✨
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thank you!! 😊
@carolefranks5489
6 ай бұрын
Ah, you brought a lump to my throat when you said that because of your supporters and followers, you 'don't feel alone.' Btw, you ought to sell tshirts, mugs etc with 'Voila!' on them. 😆
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
We really mean it. Everyone is so kind and supportive of us. It really helps on the difficult days. Sam does say Voilà a lot! It's funny you notice your own habits when watching yourself over & over when editing. Not something I enjoy! 🫣
@user-ww1yv8ue8p
6 ай бұрын
sounds great ,lookin forward to this journey ,,,yesssss xx
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. 👍
@El-Fox
Ай бұрын
В каком то из первых видео вы говорили про участок земли за забором, с выходом к озеру. Мне показалось, что он входил в стоимость вашей земли (было бы отлично!))) Или это просто предложение от соседа было - купить этот участок?
@theirishhomestead
Ай бұрын
No it's not ours but we are allowed to use it and the lake. We feel lucky that we have a great relationship with the farmer we bought the land off.
@thecrankedamps
6 ай бұрын
Cant wait to see you start the house, best of luck guys. Thanks for the great vids
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thank you. ♥️👍
@rosemaryjasper1121
6 ай бұрын
That’s one hell of a big job you’re taking on! Let’s hope you get the grant you’re after, it’s still going to be done on a really tight budget!❤
@marshagaravaglia8149
6 ай бұрын
I’m so excited for you❤
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thank you. ❤️❤️
@DerekObrien-tk7we
6 ай бұрын
North county riscimmon one of the chedpesr parts of ireland
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
We are not in Roscommon but yes lots of counties around Ireland are quite cheap and fortunately very beautiful with amazing people.
@darrenfarrell-bn2cb
6 ай бұрын
You will Get There all of You We Are All Behind You. Spring Is Coming There has Been a Massive amount of Work Accomplished, The People That Set up There Originally Would be Proud Of You Both , Some one Loved It Before and it Will be Loved Again, God Bless all in Co. Leitrim .
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. That is lovely to hear. We appreciate the support, especially from our own community. I really do hope the people who built the place would be proud of us.
@darrenfarrell-bn2cb
6 ай бұрын
@@theirishhomestead 🍀
@lieuwina
6 ай бұрын
Congratulations on selling your motor home and I think your home is going to be beautiful. I can imagine that you are 'champing at the bit', but let me tell you you have been chomping through all your projects that you have been doing till now on your mobile home, the property etc etc and working full time. Sam and Bec you have done a lot in such a short time, be proud of yourselves.
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Yes we are definitely chomping at the bit! Sam is in his element in all this. It has always been his dream to build us a home. That drive of his definitely keeps us going forwards. 👍
@duncancremin1708
6 ай бұрын
You have a remarkable demonstration of the relative importance old builders attached to their structures. The house proper is rubble construction, almost certainly just built on the ground, with no foundation. The outbuilding is cut stone and carefully tied together. It may well have a stone foundation, too.
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Yes, it's amazing to see it as it was and keep a historical record. Hopefully, we can restore it, retaining as much of its character as possible.
@karenyuile3446
6 ай бұрын
I had seen the plans for the house and sounds fab!
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thanks, so glad you think so. We can't wait to get stuck in.
@justme5544
5 ай бұрын
Indianapolis, IN, USA here. Excited to find you at the beginning & see you revive this beautiful property!
@theirishhomestead
5 ай бұрын
Aww thank you. Really kind of you to follow us on the journey. ♥️
@mafish7962
6 ай бұрын
Exciting times ahead guys! Good luck! Laura ❤
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thank you Laura, we appreciate it. ♥️
@user-or3cm7ov8y
6 ай бұрын
So happy for you that sold the motor home now you can go ahead with your plans after getting permission
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
That's the plan. Let's hope nothing throws a spanner in the works.
@clarelove3738
6 ай бұрын
Im rubbing my hands together with excitement for the upcoming projects. Hope that inspector gets his finger out and does his thing so you can get started asap.
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Ha ha, us too! The sooner we know, the better and we can get cracking. 👍
@myownlittlehouse471
6 ай бұрын
That look at the old thatch roof! Amazing! What a history that building has seen. It's good to get a close look at the cottage, and a view of the new floor plan, and a catch-up on the plan going forward. Hopefully this spring you can get going!
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
It's amazing, isn't it! So much history in the house. I love it so much, even with all it's lumps bumps and cracks! 😉🤣🫣
@iainhughes8110
6 ай бұрын
Have you considered underfloor heating when you lay the new floor? What kind of heating and electric systems are you going to install? I love the plans you described, and also learnt a lot of new technical names! If you haven't guessed already, I'm a clueless amateur, but really interested in learning some very useful skills from you. You're doing a great job- keep up the good work!
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thanks Iain. So no we aren't having underfloor heating due to costs, but that may change. I am unsure what heating system we are going for yet. We have 2 options and are undecided. We will let you know as we do it!'🤣
@andie1769
6 ай бұрын
Fascinating building! I can see why you are attracted to it. You’re definitely not alone, Sam! 👋. Looking forward to the build! Cheers from Oz
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much. Feels amazing so many people are behind us on this.
@derekcrowe2886
6 ай бұрын
Living your dream is living ‘the dream’ thanks for taking the time and effort to bring us along 👏
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Our pleasure! Thank you. 👍
@answatkins4677
6 ай бұрын
My goodness it's going to be beautiful. Can't wait to see .
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thank you. I really hope so! X
@markclifton14
6 ай бұрын
Great news you’re sold the motor home. Can’t wait to see you start work. 👍👍👍👍
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thanks, we can't wait to start! 🤣
@Harryset1
6 ай бұрын
Probably the best decision you ever made so far in your life. I would also like to wish all of you every success, i hope for the best!
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
It really is! We are the happiest we have ever been. 👍
@ThomasGFarrell
6 ай бұрын
how wonderful I can almost feel your enthusiasm about your quest to renew your country abode The plans are great I dont envy your task but I am confident that it will be a masterpiece when finished Good luck and take care
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. Yes big task but hopefully we will get there
@buskerjames
6 ай бұрын
Happy to hear your almost ready to move to the next part of your plans Regards from Calgary Canada
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thank you, fingers crossed we can get the green light soon
@Itsmyownmind
4 ай бұрын
Are you going to add underfloor heating while you can, if you have solar then it’s not going to cost but you’ll be toasty warm and no one can come and steal your heating oil !!
@theirishhomestead
4 ай бұрын
Hi! Yes we considered underfloor heating not made a decision yet though. 👍
@TrevorByrne-yh1fp
6 ай бұрын
Best of luck with everything fair play to you can't wait until it's finished
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thank you, me either 😉
@thejester75ful
6 ай бұрын
Great to hear the motorhome has gone and sold.. and let's hope the all the paperwork gets all sorted for the green light to go.. You should be both so proud of yourselfs.. keep going.. Love the vids too. Love to you and family. Lov jester. X
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thanks Jester. Let's hope the council gives us the green light and quickly. Sam is desperate to get going! 🍀🤞
@barriegannon3572
6 ай бұрын
Thanks
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Barrie.
@kayewilliams918
6 ай бұрын
Oh exciting times coming, look forwards to your renovation journey!
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thank you, happy for everyone to be on this journey with us.
@eileendeshpande5902
5 ай бұрын
It’s going to be wonderful, it’s a huge amount of work but it will be fabulous! You are a lovely family and you’re working together. Wishing you all the best and can’t wait to see all your progress as you accomplish your goal ❤
@theirishhomestead
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. That's such a lovely message to read this morning. ♥️
@eileendeshpande5902
5 ай бұрын
@@theirishhomestead 🤗❤️
@user-ew2to3zx1b
6 ай бұрын
Hope everything goes well for you guys greetings from 🇦🇺❤️
@jeanholdstock3695
6 ай бұрын
It's all getting really exciting for your family now! I hope you are able to get started soon (or Sam might just bust a blood vessel! ) This Spring is going to see so many changes on your lovely homestead. Those plans looked amazing. Have a great week ahead xx
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Ha ha yes I think he will. I've had to hold him back from doing 'bits' already. 🤣
@susanjackson1307
6 ай бұрын
Very interesting video. It takes my breath away for the amount of work you will need to tackle. May the gods be with you all. Good luck and more....
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Oh yes lots of work. I try not to think too far ahead but it can feel overwhelming at times. 🫣. Hopefully we will get there eventually. Ideally within 13 months 😉
@claudeross126
6 ай бұрын
Great work and attitude, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Aww thank you. It's easy when you love the place as much as we do. 👍
@tonyprice1526
6 ай бұрын
The bed close to the fireplace I have heard called a Cailleach. However when i visited my great graandfathers derelict house in Roscommon a relative told me it was called a Prissy. This was common for an older maybe sick person to use. Think to plan looks great for the house and land.
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Ooh thanks! Not heard those terms! Will look them up! Thanks. 👍
@TheDaf95xf
5 ай бұрын
What a great intro Bec 😊 That road trip looked epic 👍🏻 Something well done doing next year when I retire but only Spain 🇪🇸 Portugal 🇵🇹 France 🇫🇷 Love Sam when chunnners on with excitement on the project you’ve all take on 👍🏻keep it up guys xx😊
@theirishhomestead
5 ай бұрын
You definitely should! We are so grateful we got to see some amazing places before we settled down in Ireland. I think Sam & I will head off again once the kids can look after the place for us! 😉
@charmainestewartctmstewart3398
6 ай бұрын
I have enjoyed your blogs so far but have been waiting impatiently for you to go ahead with the actual renovation. I am so pleased you've sold the motor home. Now you just have to get the grant sorted and it will be all systems go! I look forward to watching your progress.
@theirishhomestead
6 ай бұрын
Thank you. It's a big relief, we were worried we would miss getting started early in the year if it took much longer to sell. ♥️
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