Quitting Van Life For A 300 Year Old Derelict Irish Cottage 🇮🇪

[@Touringwiththekids]

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[@thefairyqueen369]

Is it just me or could the two men be brothers lol! I love that they are getting the Donkey a friend and cannot wait to see how their home will look when finished. Also love that they are rescuing animals, that is something that has been a dream of mine too. Great episode:)

[@NoelG-IRE]

I haven’t watched it all yet, but there is a trend of van lifers buying property in the countryside in ireland. Makes me proud as an Irish man. I do think your family will love Ireland. Just don’t forget to visit Wexford. It is by far the sunniest county in Ireland and has loads of van life friendly campsites. Plus the beaches on the north coast of Wexford are probably the nicest in the country.

[@marksadventures3889]

I noticed that trend too. So, vanlife not that great then.

[@marksadventures3889]

@@NoelG-IRE chill out they get my sense of humour and my quips, no protection needed - it's sweet of you though I'm sure they say.

[@shantelstonehouse]

I love Wexford 😊

[@John316OBrian-cm4fj]

Yep they all follow what each other is doing, Brexit is to blame if it wasn't for Brexit they'd be in France

[@marksadventures3889]

@@John316OBrian-cm4fj Oh dear you're one of those are you. Well, enjoy what France sends you is all I can say. How many innocent children will that arrogance cost? Hmm?!!

[@juliewebster-yj1fn]

I've just started watching you all, and at the same time, I was watching the couple you are visiting 🥰😍 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@Touringwiththekids]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@thefairyqueen369]

Same here.....I love this channel, you are all so chill and are living your lives, so happy for you! Teddy is adorable as are all the children....they are going to be such great grown ups, and I LOVE Rosie, she reminds me of a black CS that we used to have called Gilbert, who is now in doggie heaven but we will never forget him!

[@juliewebster-yj1fn]

We are going on an adventure ourselves, I'm 67 and my husband is 65, and we have bought a plot of land and are going to build a new home. X

[@philkfoto]

I am no stranger to watching Bec and Sam since their beginnings, so I am catching up on your past videos.

[@robertdavidson4558]

Great watching your adventures in Ireland. Sorry the weather was bad but this year has been a washout and not typical summer on the island.

[@Touringwiththekids]

It's definitely been a funny year for weather! Still a very enjoyable trip though x

[@tomwinch9107]

Gosh those lanes looked narrow! Thanks for taking us around Ireland with you. It looks like a great place to visit. I bet everyone but Kiera would have preferred to stay longer (and Kiera only wanted to leave so she can have dry clothes!). Thanks for introducing us to another channel - hopefully I've got time to watch them as they sounded worth following too!

[@Touringwiththekids]

They definitely are! xx

[@sweetmojo95]

You had me thinking lorry life was no more!! I'm so glad to hear you will be sticking to van life! glad you all had an amazing time! hope your enjoying the sunshine here in the U.K

[@Touringwiththekids]

Oh yes, van life still for the win. But who knows what will happen in the future 🤷‍♀️

[@sweetmojo95]

@Touringwiththekids oh absolutely but give me some warning ⚠️ so I don't stop breathing again 😂🤣 love you guys on the road 🧡

[@howardeastman-uk]

Looks like you all had an amazing time despite the weather. I hope you find sunshine in Scotland, fingers crossed. Looking forward to seeing where you move onto next. Keep that great content. Take care H x

[@Touringwiththekids]

Thanks H ☺️ 2 vlogs coming up this week!

[@reuptake32]

Kesh, great place, hope you visited Gerties or McKeons

[@joannebedford2]

I admire how you are living your lives

[@Touringwiththekids]

Aww thankyou! Just trying to have a good time 🤩

[@jamesdunican1750]

Nice to see you in my home town athlone 🇮🇪 hopefully you all enjoyed it

[@Touringwiththekids]

We did ❤️

[@andyvanrooyen7419]

Good luck ❤ with the cottage 🎉.

[@mistyeyes6710]

Wow another awesome vlog, love the old buildings & people are doing them up is fantastic, especially for the place, awesome vlog ❣️🌹🔥🥂

[@seancoleman8528]

Good video, Ireland is amazing your kids are a real credit to you both

[@Touringwiththekids]

So kind, thankyou xx

[@johnstephen7557]

Here in the west of Ireland we've been calling 2024 the Year with no Summer 😢

[@jamesbond4981]

Before I get past the thumbnail I know where you are going! I follow them too! and honestly without watching the rest of the video that would be amazing for your whole family!

[@Touringwiththekids]

Aww thankyou x

[@davemurphy7533]

Lovely places you have visited another good watch. Have your friends got a channel showing the build as they go?

[@Touringwiththekids]

Yes they have. You can find them at @theirishhomestead

[@andrewkedian7244]

Hi guys love the video s have a lovely time 😊😊😊

[@Touringwiththekids]

Thanks so much ☺️

[@colettenkids3949]

Hey guys omg 2 vlogs yaaaay proper treating us nah hey lol cannot wait loving it guys xxx

[@Touringwiththekids]

Ahhh I know you've asked for this before 😂❤️

[@colettenkids3949]

@@Touringwiththekids I have. just love watching u guys so much and so interesting to see what u guys get up too aswell xxx

[@Paul-cf9op]

Great video as always. I love watching you guys and I don’t even own a camper van. Ignore or the haters they are just sad people 🙄 if you don’t like what they are doing move along. Also love how jack is taking the mick whilst your doing your in cab vlogs 🤣🤣.

[@nigelwatts3091]

Great video guys

[@Touringwiththekids]

Thanks so much!

[@GsCConcrete123]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 good for you all.

[@Touringwiththekids]

Thanks! 😃

[@beverlywerden1568]

Poor Jack!😢..it's so nice to see children enjoying nature and being out side instead of being in front of a computer 🖥 screen 😮..I have a ?...do they presently have vans or rv 's with washer or dryers in them?..

[@Touringwiththekids]

I think some of the massive American rv's might... but the main problem you'll have is having enough water to run the cycle...

[@barrybrown6923]

Love watching your channel, I've watched another channel where two women were camper vanning and decided to purchase an old unused cottage. But isn't Sam is the double of Rick lol

[@Touringwiththekids]

Haha everyone seems to think that

[@Cheekymonkey1]

good night everyone i love watching your videos on your KZbin channel I hope you are all well and enjoying your adventure in your lorry please keep up your good work on your you tube channel please keep safe and warm

[@Touringwiththekids]

Thankyou for watching 🙂🙂 glad you enjoyed 😘

[@Scud_and_thesTig]

Another interesting video. Well done 👌💙❤️

[@Touringwiththekids]

Thank you 🤗

[@ianrichards4611]

I’m sure I spotted you in Carrickfergus .. was hoping to see you all in the castle

[@Touringwiththekids]

Yes we stopped for the night before getting the ferry over! Castle looked beautiful x

[@denisecafferky2248]

Your time in Ireland seemed to fly by. Safe travels home

[@Touringwiththekids]

It has gone so so quick!

[@thethreeamigos6764]

Hope jack’s ok bless him 😘😘

[@Touringwiththekids]

Thankyou, he's all good 😊

[@jamesmackay4652]

So cool.

[@gracegalarya7957]

Youse 2 look like brothers 😊

[@Touringwiththekids]

A few people have said that!

[@ablaze7973]

Its thanks to your suggestion that we bought and took Monopoly Deal on holiday this year 😃🙏👍

[@Touringwiththekids]

Ah brilliant! Has it gone down well! We play it EVERY day!

[@scutster264]

Very impressed you went to Roosky. My father in law is from there. Lovely place shame it doesn't have much to do be a great place for peace and quiet. ( pronounced Roo Ski county roscommon not co Leitrim) 😊 great sandwiches made to order in the centra there 😂😂😂.

[@Touringwiththekids]

I know, it was a shame it was closed. Looked like a really nice stopover

[@johnphelan6623]

Yeah..... Roosky (fn. Roo-ski) and not Roo Sky 😢

[@peterhealey7964]

Glad you’ve discovered the waterways card. Local shops sell them. I enjoyed Keshcarrigan. Great to see parents who don’t fuss too much when the kids have a knock. Bit of pink, germoline, cures everything according to my late mum. Best wishes to you and your friends in the cottage. Cards are no good. Rick can’t do his dice noises.

[@Touringwiththekids]

It was a worry, but he's done it so many times before, we don't tend to panic as much now. Haha 😂 he's not gonna live down that dice!

[@gowannlee]

If you guys need to park up for a while on the foot of the Ballyhaura mountains in co cork you're more than welcome. Regards Brendan and family.

[@Touringwiththekids]

Cheers Brendan, much appreciated. Our Irish trip has come to an end now though. Hopefully be back one day to explore more 🙌

[@gowannlee]

Happy travels guys.​@@Touringwiththekids

[@lizcameron3507]

Just watched this episode. Was great as usual. Glad you loved the gorgeous emerald isle 🇮🇪 hope Jack's face is on the mend 😢welcome to Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ide love you see you all 😂 . Drive carefully Rick 😂 ❤

[@Touringwiththekids]

Much better now thankyou. Glad you enjoyed our Irish adventure

[@paullewis6132]

Toby was trying to tell you don't forgot me in your vlogs.

[@Touringwiththekids]

He was definitely making himself known!

[@steviegraham7194]

I'm glad you loved ireland too with my favourite spot.. being Killary Fjord too, we just missed you there😅 and i think i saw you near Carrick too, if id known, i could shown you them steps for the lorry 😂😅

[@Touringwiththekids]

It’s just gorgeous there isn’t it ❤️

[@malcblakey7828]

Just like camper vibe….😊😊

[@Touringwiththekids]

Yep 👍

[@Neaskemenna68]

Another great video. Enjoyed your Irish adventure!! Btw Achill is pronounced Ah Kill (say it quickly 😊)

[@horatiotodd8723]

Probably should be pronounced a-kh-ill with the kh sound from russian which is in irish

[@Touringwiththekids]

Brilliant, so glad you have enjoyed watching ☺️ time for the next trip now 🌎

[@johnphelan6623]

Their pronunciation of the places they visit in IREland (fn. eye-er-land), not 'Island' 😢 are terrible. I actually find it a little disrespectful and feel they should do better. It's not like they haven't heard the names spoken or asked someone before they publish their terrible attempts on video.

[@jammybno]

Don't be such an omadan

[@Neaskemenna68]

@@jammybno hmmm, I wonder who the fool is....

[@biddiemutter3481]

Wondering whether a harness rather than the collar would be safer for your new pet in the cab. God forbid you have a collision, but if a dog is flying around secured by their neck, they can be seriously injured and or injure you.

[@susiemorris2334]

Was thinking the same..

[@creekyknee]

That was a bit bizarre. I only started following your videos recently and then I read the title of this one, I thought "Another British family buying a derelict cottage in Ireland". But, hey ho, it was a reference to Sam and Rebecca's project. I've been following their journey since they started that build. What a lovely family and it was nice of you to pay them a visit. Sorry about the weather, yep it can be a bit depressing. Safe travels.

[@Touringwiththekids]

Lovely family, with a very cool project ❤️

[@sadiemulhern5315]

You missed the most beautiful part of Ireland- Co Donegal.

[@Touringwiththekids]

Always a reason to come back ☺️☺️

[@biddiemutter3481]

I hope Jack is fully recovered.

[@Touringwiththekids]

Thankyou, much better now :)

[@Dreyno]

Pronunciations - Roosky = Roo-Ski Drumsna = Drum-Sna Keshcarrigan = Kesh-Carra-Gan Achill = Ak-Hill

[@Touringwiththekids]

Thankyou ☺️

[@davidb4800]

The old derelict cottage project . Do you think you'd look into something like this later down the line ?

[@Touringwiththekids]

Ohh I'm not sure... it's definitely a lot of work and I can't see us wanting to settle into 'houselife' anytime soon x

[@trinamorrissey426]

What make and model is you inflatable kayak?

[@nessymon]

Ah Rooskee 🤔

[@Dreyno]

It’s actually not a typical Irish summer. It has been abysmal. People always complain about rain in Ireland and overflow how bad it it. But this year it was true.

[@Touringwiththekids]

We picked the wrong year then 😂

[@Dreyno]

@@Touringwiththekids Absolutely. Last few years April and May have been nice. Maybe worth a try next time. Or not. Don’t hold me to that.

[@truth3358]

Don’t forget old not all off them the thicker the walls could mean they have no foundations

[@ktcee803]

Are you using an app to find park ups?

[@Touringwiththekids]

Yes, we use a mix of searchforsites, park4night and camper contact

[@ktcee803]

Thank you.

[@MathewBoyes]

Hi how are you doing

[@johnpurcell7525]

Gods Sake That Donkey is trying to tell you something it's Money Pit

[@harrynorcliffe-hlc6787]

Crafty Title... :)

[@eileentallula2365]

I am seriously concerned about Rosie ! Do you think you could provide a better place for to travel instead of a hard plastic box ?

[@Touringwiththekids]

Watch this space 🙂👍

[@larryslattery5234]

I just tuned in and saw that you were having trouble finding a site after Roosky was closed and was going to offer my garden, but I see you found a place so all is ok . LOL

[@Touringwiththekids]

Aww thankyou

[@Dore60]

👍

[@elliekearney3697]

Roos-ky not Roo-sky 😂

[@mrhouse3826]

Is that Ricks twin brother?

[@Touringwiththekids]

A few people have said that on their video!

[@worldofrandometry6912]

So you aren't quitting van life? Just a misleading title then.

[@sheelaghdunne-ck4pg]

Glad you enjoyed Ireland but I wouldn’t blame you heading back to the sun safe travels

[@Touringwiththekids]

It's really needed ☺️☀️

[@duncancremin1708]

Roosky! Pronounced roo’s key. Yes, you would usually fit in there, down the unappealing lane beside the bait and tackle shop, but it’s quite pleasant once you get in there. Drumsna. Pronounced drum snah Keshcarrigan. Kesh carry gan My stomping ground, all of them. I’ll have worked on some of those motor cruisers you saw. There’s a car park in Dromod, (drum-od)beside the harbour, where you could probably fit, though you can fall foul of car owners who don’t feel tourists should use the tourist facility, built to attract tourists. I was doing jury service, when you guys were visiting Sam and Becky, so I simply had no time to scoot over there and say Hi, even though I knew you were coming. Gutted! Toby is so funny. We have no cameras, so he doesn’t bother to serenade us!

[@Touringwiththekids]

Ah thats a shame! We've really enjoyed Ireland and yes Toby made his presence very much known 😂

[@duncancremin1708]

@Touringwiththekids It was wonderful seeing my country and even my locality through the eyes of a genuine tourist family. Statistically, you got very unlucky with the weather. Yes, we do often have terrible summers, much like this one. We don’t often have them back to back, like this. This is the second year in a row, where spring has been trying to get going all through summer. After last year, you should have been experiencing melting tar on the roads everywhere, at this time of year. The fact that you didn’t might improve the odds of getting a summer next year. Three years without one would be a newsworthy event. Why not come back in 2025 and do some of the things you missed, this time, hopefully with less wind and rain? Thanks for showcasing what you did, though. Top job. Between you guys and Camper Vibe, you’re outdoing Bord Fáilte (the Irish tourist board) and really, you should be on commission.

[@terenceseymour-tf8rptassie725]

Restoring a derelict cottage is not your style I think you would be happier to work on an abandoned cinema or school .

[@Touringwiththekids]

That does sound cool 😎 not sure it's on the card at the moment though 😂

[@gowithbazza]

For some reason this is the second time it will not allow me to like

[@Touringwiththekids]

Oh how strange, not sure why that could be 🤷‍♀️

[@hopper1aoa15]

Roosky is pronounced Rooski not the way you pronounced it...

[@littlebigman5791]

I think you need to buy some new jeans , or see those up. Not a nice look.

[@shaneprior]

I grew up in Leitrim, not that far from where you were, great wee county!

[@Touringwiththekids]

They call it lovely leitrim don't they? 😍

[@t5frankie]

Hello I have watched all your videos and I think you do great content but for the love of god please cut your boys hair Jesus

[@paulalawson6077]

Jesus? Don't bring him into it, He had long hair too 😂 I think the boys look cute with their long hair ❤

[@cocobean7519]

Can’t they go & get something cheap in the uk?? It’s 20 times the size of us yet they’re coming in droves here & then telling us how to do things here!

[@JanetWinter-h2o]

Why don't you mention the plantation. If all the Irish who have moved to UK were told to go home you wouldn't be happy

[@paulinewayland713]

I bet you're a bundle of laughs at a party!!