Moving to Ireland - Best and Worst Things

My three best and three worst things about moving to Ireland!
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[@wernerburger7254]

This dog... What a character. Most loyal companion. ♥️

[@TheFiown]

I grew up in the highlands, we have a saying , that midgies Don't bite you, they put on tackety boots and kick you to death. One year with my Partner we decided to go camping for a few days, on leaving early in the morning mum said "see you tomorrow" , we said " oh but we are staying a few days mum", she replied " ok see you tomorrow" which annoyed us ! We found a beautiful spot near a lake, set up our tent began to make food and then THEY arrived ! millions or billions of them in dark clouds. We spent the evening until early morning wearing all out clothes plus hats Under our sleeping bags but despite that we were badly bitten. When we went out there was not one single midgie then we dismantled the tent and Under the top layer they had taken refuge, a large black mass of them. Needless to say we went home to mum on the doorstep telling us that soup was on the cooker ! She KNEW what we didn't ! Evil wee bastards !

[@diannadiatz1140]

I am lol at your wonderful story! Mom knew best! Is she still alive? She sounds like she had a great sense of humor! Gads, the midgies sound truly nasty! Enjoy a midgie-free Christmas and New Year! Dianna - Maryland, US

[@TheFiown]

@@diannadiatz1140 Happy xmas to you too ! Yes mum is still with us, she is the last as the rest of the family have gone so after her it's just me. I get her to tell me stories each time I go home, she had such a terrible life but lots of adventures and she taught us well in manners and nature and morals. She is the most beautiful and cleverest person I know. Each day I thank god she is still there, she will leave a hole the size of the universe in my soul when she passes. God bless xx

[@dogwithwigwamz.7320]

`Never a tale told that ended so succinctly.

[@TheFiown]

@Reggie Martin Goodness what an angry person you seem to be, looking for ways to blow off steam are you ? I am not Irish as you can read from my comment and the word 'partner' is used when you are in a Relationship unmarried where the term 'boyfriend' doesn't Apply. I am going to assume that you are just having a bad day, maybe you forgot to buy in enough beer or your playstation has just died, whatever ,,, anyway can't stop to chat, must go brush the cat, god bless xx

[@nimrod2550]

@Reggie Martin there is only one 'freak' commenting here and it isn't Stephanie. Ignorant, illiterate bigots like yourself with access to the internet are almost entirely what is wrong with the world.

[@2listen2u]

You should hang lots of bat boxes, they will help you with your midge problem. I have lots of bats where I live and the midge are far less then at a place of friends of mine that live a few kilometers away.

[@KyleBoy]

But then you have a bunch of bats biting you lol

[@utardaheidinn9048]

@@KyleBoy from my experience, bats don't really bite humans. Vampire bats will bite cattle, but I've not heard much of them biting humans.

[@luminyam6145]

Yes!! Bats are awesome, they really helped at our cottage here in Canada where the mosquitoes are fierce.

[@marinadruzhinina4314]

2 years ago during our visit to Ireland me and my ex were happy to experience 3 things of your list which I think is not bad result for just a two weeks of being there😅 We were making our way from Ballinskelligs to Portmagee by bikes but the famous Irish humidity made the asphalt extremely wet which result was a bicycle crush not without some bloody injuries. These midges you've mentioned attacked us immediately and I have no idea what would we do if not for that gentleman with 4 dogs who saw us, then quickly made his way back home to leave dogs and make space for bikes, and after that delivered our useless bones to Ballinskelligs. After about 1000 "thank you" he said something like "nevermind, it's just normal thing to do". Humane and understanding they are and soooo talkative ❤️

[@yant8777]

I'm from Ireland...you summed it up well ! Such a nice manner you have.🙂

[@CollieJenn]

agreed.

[@appellantspark7773]

Just came across your channel, it’s shook me learning of your exploits and got me thinking. I was born and raised in the West of Ireland and for over 40 years I’ve worked in England doing the rat race currently I live in Wales. I’ve bought a stone cottage here that I’m doing up. I’ve not been back home for many years and watching your vids is bringing back lots of memories. It also makes me think I need to stop the rat race for a much simpler life but as you say being younger does help, big time I feel. I watch with interest how you get on, all the best!

[@sierracharlie7293]

Those tunnels might come in handy if/when the Irish Tax Office come a calling.

[@alexhawkins1795]

Tax man: *head in door hole* Here’s Taxi!

[@fredgervinm.p.3315]

The Taxman cometh...

[@utardaheidinn9048]

For hiding or hiding them?

[@garrkell]

As an Irish person..I love this;!!!! You are a credit to this country with your honesty!!!!

[@shellyh4467]

You have such peace and serenity and a dog that adores you, what a lucky man you are.

[@timlinator]

My dad is from Ireland and I lived there in the 90's. Want to move back, the states are absolutely mad now.

[@LongHairCarolyn]

That’s what brings me to this video. The US is terrifying right now

[@timlinator]

@@joelmcdevitt1548 Aren't they on lockdown? I can return as a citizen but I would probably be put in quarantine for two weeks.

[@LongHairCarolyn]

@@joelmcdevitt1548 Thankfully my grandmother was Irish and I'm eligible for citizenship so I can go there as an Irish citizen and not an American. I'm trying to get the paperwork together.

[@tblightningbolt8902]

Bye

[@LongHairCarolyn]

@@paulhayes3351 Oh yeah. I'm serious. This place is falling apart

[@Excavo71]

IRELAND is the best moss ridden rock in the world. Happy Christmas Bosco.

[@MossyBottom]

Well said! :)

[@jamesokeeffe3216]

Great video good on you been in Australia 25 years thinking of going home I didn’t appreciate the great history and scenery when I was a child now I am older and my children are grown and I feel I need to go back there ☘️

[@omeringa]

How can we be friends?! I almost want to move to a cottage next to yours just to be your friend!!! What a good man.

[@kotare86]

@rinkystinkybumbumpoopoo It's called being friendly

[@Saviourofhaha]

Your a legend man. Merry chrimbo to you and moss. You're genuine, that's why people are tuning in

[@JeanReinhardtWriter]

Very helpful information for anyone thinking of moving to Ireland. I was born and raised here but lived in Spain for almost eight years as an adult and when we returned to Ireland I saw it through fresh eyes. The richness of foliage and friendliness of people was very obvious. For me, Spain was great in winter but too hot in summer and I really missed the culture of Ireland, so I can relate to what you say in your video. Hope 2020 is a good and fruitful year for you. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience.

[@reginahetherington1769]

Don't take it literally. Not everyone wants to live in the wild west.

[@nullset560]

Don't let doggy go into the tunnels alone , the fairies will take him :(

[@danutdracula]

I'm going in headfirst

[@mstrdiver]

I love the dog's interest and interplay with you. Did you bring your dog with you to Ireland? If so, what was the animal quarantining process like?

[@JesusguzmanJesusguz]

Hi Dan. I really admire you; the way you've decided to live your live and your strong convictions. It almost reminds me myself a few years ago when I moved from the big city into Devon, completely worn out and with my two cats recued fron the streets of London. Then I experienced all the challenges and encounteedr all the beauty you talk about in your videos. I couldn't find a place to rent for me and the cats so I ended up living in a static caravan in a farm in the middle of nowhere. My cats and I suffered a complete transformation. something that only the contact with nature can do.Unfortunately, it didn't go well for us and one evening after returning from my work( in an animal welfare charity), I found the caravan had burnt and my cats had died trallically in it, such a day as today the 30th Dec. After this cathartic experience, I wandered around Europe for a couple of years. I saw wonderful places and met very nice people. Now I'm back to Devon. Iit's the kind of place somehow I belong to, in the same way you feel that connection with Ireland. I've decided to live off grid in a caravan and move around. there are so many beautiful places to explore around here and Corwall. I couldn't settle and live confined in one place at this moment. I see myself almost as a migrant in spirit. I hope I haven't upset you with my story and as I said I really admire you, in the same way I feel reflected in many of the things you talk; some others make me feel jealouse as I haven't experienced them myself yet. I wish you and your beautiful dog a very bright and happy new year! J

[@GerryHat-trick]

Excellent video Daniel. Having been with my Irish wife for 8 years now, and experienced the things you mention, from Dublin to Clare, the Wild Atlantic Way to the Giant's Causeway, and much time spent with my late father-in-law in Co Meath and brother-in-law just over the border in Co Cavan, your choices are pretty much spot on. If I had to swap anything, while the island of Ireland itself is wonderful, I might put the people of Ireland, a midge's whisker ahead 😊

[@ThePat1962]

I'm amazed at the wonderful ring fort near you. It's quite a fabulous specimen. They don't often remain in that condition as farmers used the stones in constructing farm walls. Is it a protected area? I'm sure you're aware that many Irish place names come from a variety of words for such forts such as Dún or Rath.

[@martinacaffrey4411]

It’s supposed to be very bad luck to disturb them, which is why they are built around and not touched.

[@patdoyle3686]

The best thing about living in Ireland is being able to breathe in fresh clean air everyday in a beautiful place🌳🌱🍀🌿🌾🌲☘

[@christeljulia]

Thank you, Daniel! A ring fort! What a treasure.

[@stephenmcguire6730]

ive been looking at plots of land around Ireland (Im Irish) and I think this is what Im going to do. Derelict building on a plot of land and live out of my camper until I get it fixed up.

[@kotare86]

Look up tiny homes

[@linarez90]

@@kotare86 I'm doing the same, but have little money, so living in a camper van or converted van and taking on a lifelong project seems more likely. I was looking at Shropshire in England, but the land prices in Ireland and the culture seem better.

[@lukecondron7881]

What would you do for employment? Do you farm?

[@QuadcopterAnalyze1980]

Co.Cavan(where i live)has 365 lakes,1 for every day of the year

[@SharpPear]

I've been thinking about moving as of late. The US is going down hill fast. I was in Ireland 20 yrs ago, and I must say it's the only place I ever felt home. As soon as I got off the plane I had goosebumps. It was eerie. Anyhoo, with every passing day I'm thinking it may be time to go.( If the Irish will have me. ) My father's side is Irish. Not sure if I could get dual citizenship or not. Living the channel. Wishing you well! 🙂

[@awakenourwellness8706]

Same! Ireland is the only place I’ve ever traveled outside the US where I felt like I’d gone home. Lots of Irish roots in my ancestral pool.

[@Meadowrose-89]

My dad Irish and I'm from Australia I moved to Ireland with my parents in 2011 it best thing i ever did i live in middle of nowhere and the adventures I have with my two dogs is amazing and the people are amazing so lovely always there to help so yes I'm happy

[@hanorabrennan8846]

Enjoy life Louise! Happy 2020.

[@kalayne6713]

Louise Allen , hope I get to meet you when I move there from Australia as soon as possible. I am selling the farm to move, cannot spend the rest of my life in hot, dry,brown, burnt Australia full of the most venomous creatures on earth and a government bent on destroying what riches remain here. Cannot wait for grey skies and buying my first pair of 'wellies ' to enjoy walks for the whippet I plan to rescue. Enjoy!

[@sevenswords8781]

@@kalayne6713 If you need any info let me know as I'm living in Wexford and can help with practical information Happy Christmas

[@hotterone1127]

Welcome Louise. Hope the damp rain doesn't get you down. I moved back to Ireland after many years in the USA and found the 1st year back tough but after that I got used to it and now I'm so glad I made the return. Much happier here with my dogs. Though I live in a rural area in North Kerry, can't say I've experienced the midges as badly as this man has.

[@kalayne6713]

@@sevenswords8781 Thanks for that, much appreciated.Cant wait!

[@Mookiethedog]

Merry Christmas from the west coast of Canada. Always enjoy your vids and your buddy Moss

[@koriribarsosio4174]

Watching from Kenya! Looove your channel. You tempt me to build and settle on my father's farm❤❤

[@thisorthat7626]

koriri barsosio, give it a try. If you have land available perhaps you can use some of the ideas from this and combine them with how people used to farm in Kenya. The old ways worked because people understood the land. Good luck to you!

[@pluckyboy64]

Just discovered these videos and am enjoying them, but that dog is over-the-top adorable!

[@EmmaAppleBerry]

I'll trade you the bushfires and higher heat and drought for the rain and storms.

[@thelandofmint]

@TheCamshafter well, it depends. I moved to central Italy from London UK ten years ago and it's getting hotter and hotter, and dry and the mosquitos are terrible. Believe me, too much Sun and no water is no fun either. We screwed this beautiful planet of ours and I believe it's going to get worse😢

[@Berkeloid0]

@MrSisterfister100 But building a fire-proof house is hard, building a flood-proof house just means putting it on a hill.

[@Berkeloid0]

@MrSisterfister100 Well you can always put your house on stilts. There are whole villages that are built like this over the top of lakes. Can't think of any villages that are built on top of bushfires :-)

[@simontuffs4106]

@@thelandofmint anthropomorphic bullshit, it's not we, it's natural and cyclical.

[@patdiggin7053]

Ya send fed ex via Washington,

[@marekschubert4072]

Hello Mossy, I have been watching you for a while and you are truly brave man and inspiration to me. Keep following you dream, enjoy. I wish you a fantastic achievements in 2020! Keep well

[@DanceswithDustBunnies]

Can't think of a better Christmas pressie than a lovely video from Daniel and Moss! I was beginning to worry about you. Being that close to a ring fort would make all the rest bearable for me. xxx Murf

[@ruthe8095]

I remember when The currency changed to Euros, our average shopping bill went up half again - literally overnight.

[@benoconnor3160]

I think it’s ridiculous that several if not multiple nations share the same currency ... Ireland is way too expensive compared to other European countries.

[@taraann7753]

Such a lovely video, I feel so glad that you feel at home in Ireland 🇮🇪, we take the beauty of Ireland for granted..your videos have a very relaxing effect..your love for Ireland shines through..it seems like you’ve found your little heaven..Best wishes to you for the new year ☘️.

[@nigelbarrett4091]

Warm gulf stream off the west coast must make the beaches and warm water in summer a delight to loll around in. My number 2 would be a pint of the black stuff in a mist-clad rural pub and 3,spotting a group of Irish hares playing and frolicking.

[@heatheredwards163]

If you apply lavender oil in a carrier oil to your skin then mosquitos hate it. It might work for midges too. Merry Xmas!!

[@RahiVaidya]

Heather Edwards thank you for sharing

[@linarez90]

Also, BOUNCE Skin softner!

[@liztaiNCAD]

GREEN is my favourite colour so I loved you appreciating it so much - best of all for me is that many visitors SAY how much they appreciate it, but you have moved here to LIVE with us - despite dealing with those 'worst aspects', I love the way you show us our own country - I live in Tallaght in Dublin so I particularly appreciate your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@seapughthings]

We live in the Southwest Scotland and we use Smidge repellent to keep the midges away when we are working in the forests.

[@leslievalenciano-lopez8887]

God Bless your amazing neighbor!!! Such a Blessing!!!

[@sharonholmshaw6541]

Good to hear from you. Blessings on this Yule morn

[@stormarela]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful adventure with us, Daniel. I can only imagine how rewarding all the hard work is. I can sense that you have a deep and ancient connection with the land. It must be very peaceful. Blessings of the Season to you and Moss!

[@exundfluriba]

Happy Christmas Daniel bro😉 Love your videos and your views of my country. I'm moving to the countryside soon after nearly 50 years in Dublin, hopefully I'll enjoy it as much as you 🙂

[@bgray-youtube]

Greetings. An interesting video. (:> On the midges: If you get a small portable BBQ and burn a turf briquette in it. This will certainly help with keeping them away and don't worry you don't have to be physically close to it and suffering from smoke inhalation yourself. LOL Car Insurance - One of those "don't get people started on that" topic. Groceries - We are definitely more expensive than our neighbours, but I would add that the wages are higher here for similar jobs elsewhere. Not that helps in reality as the groceries are more or less the same price nationwide, but the pay regimes are not... We just put up with it. (:< Damp / humidity / rain : I know we have moss and algae going constantly now in our area, used to be just a winter thing, but either there is just a small respite from it or it has landed for good in spots around where I am. There are chemical solutions, but no doubt you would not want to use them near your livestock or plot where you grow you own food etc. Related : As you mention the ground appears to be perpetually soggy in many areas. A topic raised in recent years is the fact that the River Shannon & associated lakes are silted up. The Shannon is the longest river in Ireland and traditionally would have drained the landscape around it. The river has not been maintained since 1922 and so is in it's current state as a result. The topic comes and goes, along with the regular flooding episodes (ironically costing millions each year, wouldn't it be an idea to put that money to better use in maintaining the Shannon & other river systems instead).... Basically no one Govt Institution, local or national, will take responsibility for the mammoth task involved. And of course there is the elephant in the room that we have water shortages when there are any 'shortish' dry spells in the summer. Rant over LOL... Have a good one. Season's Greetings & Kind regards, BG

[@MossyBottom]

Very interesting. Thank you for posting. :)

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

That's the thing about stone walls, They last forever. I'm thinking about making my garden bed borders from stone.

[@1minigrem]

Happy Christmas, it was a lovely surprise to get an update. 💕

[@H4lminator]

I’ve been introduced to midges when me and my girlfriend were carcamping in Wales, at the edge of Snowdonia (for me personally the greenest and most beautiful place I have ever seen). After 5 nights of horror they drove us to an Airbnb 😂

[@zyspan]

When I was 8 years old we went to Achill Island - all six of us in a Mini - it was a mild night when my father decided to rest awhile after travelling from to other side (Louth) and we were in the the middle of a bog. Very uncomfortable in therms of space (generically digging and elbowing your brothers and sisters) but when the widows were opened - hell was let in with the midges - I'll forget it. We got to Achill though for 2 great weeks but never again for 4 hours in a Mini.

[@marlisamonther7869]

I live in the southern part of the United States. We had literally the best most productive summer ever because we began making our own mosquito repellent. Get a blended mix of Eucalyptus, peppermint, basil, tea tree, and rosemary essential oil. Add 10 drops to 2oz of rubbing alcohol, pour it into a small spray bottle, shake it, spray it on yourself. Not only you will smell nice, but it will repel and mask you from those nasty blood suckers. It's also a great antibacterial for freshening your sweaty shoes and feet, which it was first intended for. I don't know what's available in Ireland, but I hope you can find something similar to these ingredients in a pharmacy shop. Wishing you better seasons!

[@sheilasullivan1950]

The locals bring a smoker or just share a pack n light up and the smoke gets rid of them. More costly than your spray but yeah.

[@stephanielongden597]

Many thanks Marlisa for sharing your mozzy repellent recipe. I'm going to give this a go next spring/summer, particularly whilst camping near lakes in England.

[@kathleenjordan639]

I am homesick.Through illness i cannot stay in the family cottage.You explained beautifully the "damp"which would be the end of me .Living in a mudwall house goes for the chest.Ye are blessed to be able to make your living on the bog.Good luck and health and wealth for the new year

[@PeaceDayCortez]

Wow, I didn’t realize you were in Ireland for some reason! Lucky you! It’s on my bucket list. I’m hoping next year. ☺️

[@caroles5258]

Now I understand why Ireland is so green. Of course, it rains a lot here on the west coast of Canada, but sounds worse there. Still, so beautiful. Thank you for the great video. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays.

[@siramea]

The very hot and dry summer 2 years ago was when I really noticed the absence of green, my whole life there was always green grass all year round, even in summer, but that year what was left of the grass was brown and dry for months.

[@greglyons2526]

Thanks for the kind words about home and good luck

[@sandyp9891]

Beautiful. I don't know that I'll ever be able to travel from the US to Ireland (or Scotland), but it is a dream vacation of mine. The most beautiful green place I know of here in the US is the Appalachian Mountains, my favorite retreat place of all and the land of my Scot-Irish ancestors (an old homestead is still there and it's fun to visit). I think the Scots and Irish found a little bit of home there, maybe? Thank you for this video and Happy New Year to you and Moss!!

[@thenextshenanigantownandth4393]

My experience Scotland is just a smaller version of Ireland with more rain and poorer land. Ireland is more expensive the taxes are ridiculous! greedy politicians.Also if you go to scotland beware of the accents, Most Irish accents are easy to understand, but the Scottish ones are incredibly thick, you really have to concentrate when talking to locals in Scotland, not a problem Iv'e had with Ireland.

[@irenedeboer5486]

I know what you mean about the very best and the very worst being two sides of the same coin. My heart lies in the highlands of Scotland, in spite of the weather, because somehow that weather attributes to the atmosphere of the land and is a co-creator of it's most beautiful features. And also, when it's a bright and clear day you appreciate it much more 😆 Happy holidays! P.S. we're now paying over €1,60 for petrol in The Netherlands 😭

[@carolinebrown8965]

You have the happiest dog I've ever seen 😎🤗😎

[@ruthiepooh86]

Thanks for the well thought out informational video.

[@katscott1803]

We live so close to each other! Where the counties Roscommon, Mayo and Sligo come together. We bought our house and moved up here from Kildare 3 years ago as well. I love the countryside but absolutely hate the midges. There's no much we can do to get rid of them. My husband is allergic to them. As they say:" If you kill one midge, thousands will come for the funeral". Our house is up for sale now, as we decided that we want to live in a warmer country. Good luck and be happy!

[@mariesymcewan7737]

Merry Christmas from Belfast my lovely mum is from Galway most beautiful place ever. Great yo have you in this lovely island. Have a Smashing 2020!!!!!! From Marie x

[@agentm83]

As a history nerd, I'm jealous that you're within walking distance of an ancient hill fort. I'm from Canada and we don't have tangible ancient history all around us like that (the lifestyles of the Indigenous people did not lead them to build many permanent rock structures). Merry Christmas from across the pond.

[@irisharrill3985]

So good to see your smiling face and Moss the boss looking well and happy. Great video! Thanks for sharing the best and worst of the emerald isle. Merry Christmas to you and hope many more blessings fill your new year😊

[@kathleenfredrickson8593]

Check the Bealtaine website because years ago she did the same thing you have done. I think she’s close to you, and she is a fount of sensible wisdom and advice. She has a green thumb and has done it all on a shoestring.

[@sandraford4235]

kathleen fredrickson yes l subscribed to her too ,

[@Zone10Permaculture]

I love her channel.

[@Yaketyyak21]

thumbs down club is it a necessity to be negative in the thumbs down club...

[@PatrickTreacyAilesbury]

Nice and very informative vlog. I was born in Ireland and concur with all of these

[@marieleopold1625]

THAT...was lovely and very well done Mossy. As usual, your candor flows through all you share. And Moss, soOOooo loves you for it! Methinks you have weighed objectively both sides and have balanced them to adapt and endear yourself to your environs. Ireland is a GOOD FIT for you! Thank-you for sharing your life with us...to watch you, builds my appreciation and gratitude for all things. All is Gift, one way or another! Patience, proves this out. In kind, I wish you and yours a Blessed Christmas!

[@davidevans3175]

Best Christmas present this year - an update from Mossy Bottom on Christmas Eve (United States).

[@marklingerfelt4965]

Merry Christmas to you both. Thank you for sharing. Am thinking of living in Ireland. Some ancestors came from there.

[@truff1999]

What are you doing up at this hour on Christmas Eve Mossy? Merry Christmas from England.

[@LitoGeorge]

Hey Mossy Bottom - that tree leaning over can be resuscitated. If you trim some branches to the side fallen down, it might even right itself through gravity. I would never believe it unless the same situation happened to me. Decided to use the tree for firewood, and whilst trimming the branches down (2 story tall pine), the tree magically stood up again once the weight was off on the down side. I got a heckuva fright as you can imagine. Tree continued to grow and I let it regenerate its rooting systems. Cool.

[@heliotropezzz333]

I live in London and I get midges in my back garden and on my allotment. (I don't remember them so much years ago, so maybe it's a result of global warming). However I've discovered that if I put baby oil on my skin before going out, or sun cream in the Summer, it tends to keep the midges off me as they don't like munching through grease/oil. As for the fairies in Ireland...One time I was cycling down a long lane in Ireland at night time with my husband. The next day we cycled back and realised the lane was full of bad potholes most of which had the potential to throw us from our bikes, and somehow we'd missed them all. I could only put that down to the influence of the fairies.

[@Khh444]

Lovely story about the fairies.

[@hanorabrennan8846]

Love it! More please?

[@scottb5716]

@@hanorabrennan8846 I trod in some dog poo on an otherwise clear pavement. I think it was the fairies.

[@simiouno6125]

Light a newspaper and walk through the midge cloud , then make a smudge fire near your work sight..

[@SarHje]

I have spent a few holidays in Ireland. One was a two week tour by car with two archeologists, one potters wife and a fourth person who at that time was knitting sweaters to sell on fairs or on demand for a living. It was extremely slow going

[@silverkitty2503]

good lord

[@batwood8010]

Thanks so much for returning to us with this video. We waited patiently in hopes. I know you are busy. Happy Christmas and the best in the new year.

[@garysalmon1519]

Merry Christmas from Texas!

[@margietucker1719]

Another Texan here....Merry Christmas all!

[@NegativeAccelerate]

I LOVE Texas!!! I live in Ireland and I’ve never been lol. But I love everyone I’ve met from Texas. Yall seem like down to earth people. Also Texas has tonnes of beaches, affordable housing tonnes of famous ppl so what’s not to love

[@mytube0969]

My sister visited Ireland & bought me a stone plaque with an inscription that says 'Don't piss off the fairies'. I'm looking at it now. lol

[@chezruss]

Merry Christmas from Brittany, not so bad for midgies here thankfully..

[@rcrc2340]

Mate your videos are a delight to watch and your dog reminds me of my old border collie. All the best to you and moss, I wish you every success.

[@deathguarddavegoogley2022]

Big board of thin wood. Cover it with honey, treacle or glue. Destroys midge swarms. If you’re near a river or pond/lake however, there’ll be too many midge swarms for this to make a difference!

[@omfug7148]

Happy Christmas from wet Tacoma, WA. It rains here about 7 months of the year almost daily, rising damp is something that I am used to, but the one bright spot is about 3 months of drought in the Summer (yes I look forward to no rain and at least the chance of sun, last summer we got about a month of good weather, LOL.)

[@elephantsmemory3142]

I moved to Ireland nearly 26 years ago and my car insurance for third party only was double the amount that I paid for third party fire and theft in the UK

[@timexironman100m]

Yeah because some of us took after the american and love to sue .....and drive with no insurance and be anti law..cost of motor insurance is hell we all contribute into funds to pay for injured by those gobshites who cheat.

[@franklix]

Oh my the doggy is so adorable ❤️

[@JonGilberts]

Those pesky midges are the bane of my life. They stop me doing so much outside in the summer. I find where we are in Donegal that it's best to get out early and try and finish what you can before mid afternoon. That's when they seem to swarm. If its windy, though, you're good for the whole day 👍 I'm with you on the best thing about Ireland. It's so calming and bursting with nature.

[@WildWestGal]

Mossy was having a right good time throwing his stick around, lol, so cute! Great video, very informative love the ring fort also love the fairy kingdom! Cheers and Happy Christmas from Oregon, USA.

[@auntmayme8119]

A ring fort? How wonderful to have one so close to you. History is a wonderful entertainment. “Tangible and ancient human history”. Yes. I once lived in a place where an ancient Native American settlement was. Just outside my door. I found their morteros in rocks near my house, just under the trees. And many remnants in their culture. Thank you for this info. I often dream about moving to Ireland, and this helps me to understand it more.

[@ibislife]

Merry Christmas from Norway! 😊 So fun to see your smallholding coming to life. I am following your restoration of your farmhouse. Guess there is challenges wherever you live. I live in a country with snow, low temperatures and little daylight in winter. Then add the worlds highest prices for food, gas and taxes.. 😂😂

[@bosvigos9165]

I have been here 5 years and really do believe I am at the end of stay now. I am in The far south west. The long, dark, wet winters have me beaten.

[@derrickmurphy9988]

Where did you come from?I lived in Florida for a few yrs and although the weather was great but it also was unbearable for the real summer months really too hot and humid.you couldn't camp or anything unless you had a big motorhome with air conditioning tents were a no no. Winter in Ireland is dark but spring and summer make up for it wit the long bright days.Even though Florida was great I did miss the long daylight hrs of Ireland.

[@robjamescapel8891]

Yes you can't beat the long summer nights here. Light until 10.30 pm in June

[@derrickmurphy9988]

@@robjamescapel8891 you can push 10.50 some evenings. 👍

[@bosvigos9165]

Derrick Murphy , I only came over from the UK’s south coast. There they have their own microclimate and the gorgeous, sharp, chilly winter days with bright skies.

[@derrickmurphy9988]

@@bosvigos9165 well nothing ventured nothing gained.At least you have tried. Home is always home and for most of us it's hard to beat home.

[@Frta]

Moss is the sweetest dog! I really enjoyed the video, I love Ireland, I've been there twice and certainly will come back (one of my dreams is to have a cottage in the middle of nowhere). And I didn't know about midges, that sounds like a nightmare! But luckily the beauty of nature compensates that! Happy new year to you and Moss!

[@kathleenfredrickson8593]

I kept checking to hear from you at Christmas. Wishing you and Moss the very best. Living in rural NC in the USA, I wear a net covering called a Bug Baffler outside. It even covers the face if you choose and is so light that you forget it’s on you. I ordered it online. Good luck.

[@vllad74]

Merry Christmas to you and the rest of the family!

[@Cheesus4jesus]

Two adorable video hosts. Thank you both.

[@886jules1]

Thanks so much for your videos. I really enjoy them. Every midge made a beeline for my Mum during summer. She was even admitted to hospital once. A doctor gave her great advice though 'Midges hate people who are stocked up on vitamin B12' and she hasn't had hassle with them since. Love your nearby ring fort (there's one near me that is supposed to be connected to the viking Ragnor Rathbruk and was a great place to play as a kid). An organic fungicide like neem oil can help reduce algae growth on your geeenhouse. (A camomile/nettle tea can help but needs reapplying often with so much rain so not as practical - the neem oil has better 'staying' power!). Happy Christmas and a wonderful 2020 to you and Mossy.

[@frontleftfender]

The weather is a major downside and it gets worse the more northwest you travel which is shame cause there's some lovely landscapes in that area

[@jo-annbercier6546]

Love watching your videos and seeing the progress that you have made. Keep up the great work. Really like when you show us your animals. Merry Christmas from Manitoba, Canada.

[@donelookin3386]

OK, I was all set to come to Ireland and marry you and live happily ever after, but humidity and midges.... hmmm guess we both dodged a bullet.... take care.....

[@urssulas]

🤣👌🏻

[@SC-fk9nc]

Thanks for the info, I will definitely remain in Victoria Australia where the sun shines more frequently. 🙂

[@samspade5824]

Johnny Cash wrote a song about his visit to Ireland call "Forty shades of green". Worth a listen if you haven't heart it.

[@wjf0ne]

Sam Spade Look behind him in the second before the last clip and see the efforts to reforest the Island with the evergreen weeds planted with subsidies and an eye to 40 shades of greed.

[@marcoantoniochierici]

We also have this same problem with gnats here in Brazil. It's terrible.

[@thornbird6768]

Your dog loves you to bits ❤️❤️

[@damienduggan9060]

use "skin so soft" it's not even a repellent ut it works amazingly well and you will haves of skin so win win :)

[@suecox2308]

I'm enjoying hearing your stories and wish you the very best of luck.

[@marymoonchild2801]

I've always been fascinated by Ireland, its history and especially nature - so beautiful and magical. Even with all cons that you mentioned, it would still be a dream to live there. Merry Christmas to you and Moss!

[@imochonai5723]

ana rainbow Well the Irish government is currently destroying everything good, true and beautiful about Ireland, at the behest of the UN and international finance capital.

[@midgeporter7495]

Very best wishes for 2020. Looking forward to continuing to follow your progress :) x