Moving to Ireland - Best and Worst Things

[@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!

[@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.

[@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?

[@yant8777]

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

[@CollieJenn]

agreed.

[@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?

[@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 ❤️

[@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!

[@eisvogel8099]

The melancholy and beauty of Ireland, it's history, it really is a jewel. I believe the Irish say that in Ireland you won't get a tan from the sun but rather brown of the rust.

[@sandraallen4142]

🤦‍♀️😂😂😂

[@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

[@garrkell]

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

[@gerardpickett5108]

i moved from Dublin 16 years ago to live in west Donegal , have no regrets . Also a happy new year to you .

[@pluckyboy64]

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

[@jamesmanning31]

Excellent video Mossy, I live in rural Limerick. A workmate of mine who is an inner city boy decided he would camp out for a few nights under the trees in Killarney national park last summer, I told him he would certainly make thousands of new friends!. Anyway he returned a few days later after his camping adventure a little wiser and a few liters of blood lighter. He had worn shorts and a t shirt!. I carry a head net and cover every square inch of skin from the airborne piranha.

[@diannadiatz1140]

Your story just made me LOL! Your term, "airborne pranha" sounds perfect. I've not been to Ireland or Scotland, but summer doesn't sound like the best time to go! Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year! Dianna Maryland, US

[@annepurcell4627]

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[@annepurcell4627]

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[@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.

[@shellyh4467]

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

[@Excavo71]

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

[@MossyBottom]

Well said! :)

[@robinsouth8555]

Man's best friend! There is no doubt your dog loves you :).

[@thornbird6768]

Robin South Adorable dog xx

[@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

[@matrixabandonedanddissolve9172]

Even with the worst things, Ireland is still such a treasure. I love the Ring Fort. So many places to explore. Good luck with your restoration project.

[@Saviourofhaha]

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

[@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 ☘️

[@uvacasmweeniv7317]

Theres an app called Gallivanter which is about to be released which shows all of Irelands historic sites, including the remaining c. 40,000 ringforts. About 60,000 have been removed by farmers over the last few hundred years(the govt. incentivised this by giving farmers extra grants for every square meter of tillable land, so farmers knocked down the ringforts for the extra few hundred square meters)(my uncle on my mom's side knocked a few as did my granddad on my dad's side) (thankfully, many farmers refused to do so because they had supersticious beliefs about the forts). The dún/lios/rath/ forts themselves would have been villages but also small kingdoms (tuath) basically where the walls protected people and livestock from raiding parties and wolves, the chief (taoiseach) of the petty kingdom would have lived in the centre and his relatives and clansmen would have lived around him, interestingly there would also have been what was a family tree in the ringfort, this tree would have been grown by their ancestor who built the fort and the tree symbolized the family's power( When Brian Boru was vying with the O'Neill kings for the position of Ard-Rí, The O'Neill king went to his family fort in Clare and personally cut down his family tree as an insult c.990 AD). After the normans came people began to move into towns and these circular forts were abandoned. In later years many of these forts would have been used as burial grounds for babies who died before being baptized, as it was forbidden for a stillborn child/ unbaptized child to be buried in the local graveyard, and people felt that if the catholic god would not take the baby then the old gods would take them and these ringforts would have had an old spiritual connection with the people. There are about 2 historic sites in Ireland per square kilometer with the greatest concentration being anywhere outside of the Pale (historic term for the greater Dublin area) and the mountain blanket bog areas. The Gallivanter app is supposed to have mapped around 150,000 sites on the island when it comes out next month, at the moment its in testing stage.

[@soniarose1387]

uvaca smweeniv that's very interesting. Thanks

[@hanorabrennan8846]

Hope they consulted Fergus Kelly formerly of DIAS as he has spent his entire life on this very interesting study. Thank you for the heads up. It'll be fun, if the bloody farmers allow access. Compo. culture is a pain.

[@DaraHes]

Has the app been released yet? Where can I get it? Thanks

[@annepurcell4627]

uvaca smweeniv.

[@annepurcell4627]

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[@sixmagpies]

Sadly, the entire motor industry and motor insurance industry in Ireland (as well as as numerous senior government people, self-evidently) have developed as an extortion racket. Hence the ridiculous ever increasing insurance rates for older cars, second hand car import taxes (taxes illegal under EU rules, but Ireland just opts to pay the annual fine to the EU, with more taxpayer's money.) and the year of manufacture posted on the number plates, another anti-social rule outlawed elsewhere. Sadly, this is very unlikely to change until the press really shout in unison, and that is almost impossible as the few journalists left in the country live in mortal fear of interfering in this multi-billion Euro pan-industry manipulation.

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

.... & now they want petrol & diesel car sales banned by 2030... 🙄😒

[@NaCreagachaDubha]

Ain't that the truth! Gangsters in suits

[@MolloyPolloy]

Ministers paid off for turning a blind eye to the absolute racketeering going on. I love Ireland but it's so corrupt.

[@aadij1]

Shockingly corrupt! Three years ago I was out of the country for just over a year and lost my (30 years of no claims driving!) no claims bonus because I was not insured in Ireland for that time. My previous company of which I had paid €259 annually would not even give me a quote as they now categorized me as a new driver whom they won’t insure. The few companies who would give me quotes were for around €3,000.!!! I decided not to bother and now only visit my home a few months in the summer and work abroad instead. I hitch when I am there as it is rural and there is bus service only once a week.

[@aadij1]

SevenMagpies yes, it’s pathetic. So many people loosing their livelihoods due to the greed of a few!

[@briankelly85]

I absolutely love your dog. What a sweet face and a gentle spirit...

[@margaretd3710]

What a wonderful, wonderful dog!!! My ancestors came from Ireland, but if you got your dog in Ireland, that'd be what would get me to move to Ireland! Love that dog!

[@Gerry-Hat-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 😊

[@QuadcopterAnalyze1980]

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

[@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.

[@saram4271]

What a lovely little summary of the good and bad in Ireland. I appreciate the way you handled the negative side which the visitor doesn't always grasp. I think you are a lucky fellow to have made your choice to move to Ireland. May you be strengthened by both the joys and the challenges you will experience.

[@sarahc3617]

Try a repellent called Smidge (we got it on Amazon), best thing we've found so far to stop the things - happy 2020 from West Donegal!

[@Mookiethedog]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@3lightsteps]

You should grow lemon balm around all your water sources, animal pens and home. Noseeums aka midges don't like it at all. You can rub it on yourself and make a glycerin tincture to spray. Also, what we call dog fennel in the USA was used by native Americans. Happier New Year! vnps.org/johnclayton/2015/10/22/dog-fennel-september-wildflower-of-the-month/ If you need seeds I can collect you some.

[@chrisneedham5803]

A Dutch person told me they were attacked by "midgets" in Scotland 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@seapughthings]

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

[@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

[@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?

[@truff1999]

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

[@christeljulia]

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

[@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...

[@patdoyle3686]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@0animalproductworld558]

It's amazing to see the structure built ~1000 years ago. Nice video and take care of your animals so so well! 😀 God bless you! 😀

[@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 ☘️.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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. :)

[@EmmaAppleBerry]

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

[@thelandofmint]

@ 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,

[@johnn8117]

Cheers from New York State. Up Sligo! Wonderful video and presentation. What a beautiful place in Leitrim. Much success and I can’t wait to see the next one.

[@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!

[@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.

[@melloncolliemedb]

A thousand welcomes to Ireland friend, you have a beautiful home. Hope you have a great life here.

[@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 🙂

[@nigelprice9449]

Merry Christmas to you and Moss, and all the very best for the New Year from the green isle of New Zealand 🎅🌲🍒🥂🎄🎈🎁🌏

[@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!

[@1minigrem]

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

[@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.

[@Gary_OC]

Nice video. I'm glad my country is appreciated like you have shown.

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

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

[@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

[@eldrinod]

That dog of yours - how sweet❤️ Merry Christmas to the two of you and keep up the good, and very entertaining videos through 2020 🎄

[@rosemaryspencer1501]

Yes.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.)

[@leslievalenciano-lopez8887]

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

[@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

[@roxannb2746]

Merry Christmas from Idaho, USA

[@sheilaowens1513]

Ditto...from Idaho Happy New year 💕

[@notamused3715]

I hope you and Moss had a good Christmas Daniel and all the best for 2020!

[@billyoconnell6669]

We have many problems and things could be better but we are very very fortunate to live in Ireland ....hope your made to feel welcome....Irish people have travelled to the 4 corners of the world and I hope we always make people feel welcome here no matter where they are from......good luck for 2020 hope it's a great year for you

[@bluegoth]

Aww that is very sweet. My kid wants us to move to ireland, but I've only ever lived in nyc and I'm terrified. How can I make the transition easier?

[@sandraallen4142]

Terrified of what?

[@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 😭

[@dodge7679]

I live in Offaly and the lower parts of my sheds and walls and concrete are fecking green....

[@PatrickTreacyAilesbury]

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

[@gi7kmc]

Midgies can be bad. I went camping with my two boys. One of them complained non stop about the midgies, myself and the other one just put up with them. When we got home we discovered that the only one with out any bites was the one who complained!

[@Darskeo]

Great video. Thanks. Where is that ring fort? I am always exploring the castles, ringforts and historical buildings of Ireland but that fort looks amazing.

[@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!

[@colmcasey1794]

As always you are competely spot on with your comments and I should know because I have lived here for 70 years close to where you live.I just learned something about humidity tonight man.I must get a dehumidifier for my guitars.🎸😍😍😍🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄.

[@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]

🤣👌🏻

[@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😊

[@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.

[@greglyons2526]

Thanks for the kind words about home and good luck

[@carolinebrown8965]

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

[@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.

[@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. ☺️

[@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.

[@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!

[@ruthiepooh86]

Thanks for the well thought out informational video.

[@FindingYourSerenity]

You’re seriously like a TV presenter.m and this is your show :). Love watching your videos they are very calming :)

[@Romans15.32]

Merry Christmas, we have bad humidity in Illinois also and something we call ~ no-see-ums which are very annoying and bite but I wouldn't say they are in thick swarms. Its always something.

[@simiouno6125]

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

[@marklingerfelt4965]

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

[@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 😂

[@seventyfour1833]

This is a beautiful, interesting and very well narrated video, a real pleasure to watch. We hope to move to Ireland next year. Thank you very much for advising of the joys and other considerations in making such a move. May you enjoy many more happy years in the beautiful Emerald Isle.