A Donkey Project! DIY Stone Cottage Renovation.

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The Irish Homestead

The Irish Homestead

20 күн бұрын

Hi, we are Bec, Sam, Isabella & Euan. After selling our house in the UK & travelling Europe in a motorhome for 10 months, we have bought a derelict stone cottage in Ireland. We are keen to try and live an off grid life, free from debt whilst bringing the farm back to its former glory. We are doing this on a very tight budget and plan on doing the work ourselves.
Please follow along on our journey...we need all the support we can get!
This week, the big dig starts and things don't go as planned!
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Border Parcel Motel
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Belcoo
Co Fermanagh
BT935FB
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@user-hp2bz1ff6c
@user-hp2bz1ff6c 19 күн бұрын
Great to see Toby looking so well and contented.
@plot1895
@plot1895 19 күн бұрын
Things are really moving on. Toby can’t believe how lucky he is.
@user-nt8ck4zg4z
@user-nt8ck4zg4z 19 күн бұрын
I loved how Toby went and inspected the hard surface as you were doing it. A real seal of approval 😊
@veedebee
@veedebee 19 күн бұрын
Sam’s face when Beccy said she was keeping the window 😂😂😂 My husband has given me that look many times! I noticed the wallpaper inside the windows, whenever I strip back and see old decor I always think of that person making choices and being proud of the results. I’m loving your little mood board hints - it’s going to look so good ❤
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 16 күн бұрын
🤣🤣 I know! So rude!
@sandragoddard4930
@sandragoddard4930 13 күн бұрын
I’ve had that look SO many times 😂
@SonyaTucker98
@SonyaTucker98 19 күн бұрын
Hey Sam,Bec and kids, Toby and all beautiful fur/feather babies. You are the hardest working people I know, building/restoring a stone house and barn , but continuing to pour love into every animal on your beautiful farmstead, Toby really looks contented at last it's as if he's finally realised he's fallen on his hooves and that he's loved!! ❤ I just can't believe how quickly and how much you all have done to the building it's truly astonishing!. You deserve all the love and Luck in the world, and I just love that very special others see what you're doing and pour back wonderful gifts/things/times etc to your❤❤ channel!. Love to you all, 😊😊😊
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 16 күн бұрын
Thanks Sonya. I like to think he's content. I'd be happier if he had a friend here, though. Adam said he felt it was a calm warm vibe when he arrived here to help out and I thought that's it my job here is done...nearly! 🤣
@karenwallace9099
@karenwallace9099 18 күн бұрын
Well done. The Homestead seems to be settling in to business and much pleasure in the day. Hardworking and creative people who have learned to appreciate all aspects of surrounding yourself with all of your successes will always make sense out of the changes. Blessings you all. Your green spaces are looking lush.
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 16 күн бұрын
Thank you Karen. Yes the bit we flattened out already looks fully greened over! Such a relief as it was dig too deep last year and nothing was growing properly there
@jenateer2518
@jenateer2518 19 күн бұрын
Y’all should be proud of yourselves you are moving along with your dreams splendidly. Keep on keeping on
@WildBoreWoodWind
@WildBoreWoodWind 19 күн бұрын
Another solid week of work, a bit of animal husbandry, a bit of demolition and rebuilding and a bit of future planning - what more could you want in a channel. Onwards and upwards - keep up the good work. Slan go foill 👍👍
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 16 күн бұрын
Thanks so much. Yep stuck on groundworks right now...literally! It's like a mud pit.
@maggiej253
@maggiej253 19 күн бұрын
I was holding my breath while Sam was pulling out the old wooden lintel 😂 Cracking job Sam, the new one looks solid. Toby and Nell have stolen my heart. It must be a load off your mind knowing that Toby's hooves aren't going to have problems when the soggy winter weather arrives. ❤
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 19 күн бұрын
Yep think Sam was too! 🤣 luckily it went well. Yes im so glad Toby will have a dry lot to rest on when the rest of the land will be a bog in a few months. ♥️
@GaleMckee-up4ks
@GaleMckee-up4ks 19 күн бұрын
It's looking good, Toby looks ten years younger.👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
@ChristineKelly1000
@ChristineKelly1000 19 күн бұрын
Even Toby gave a hand!😊😊😊
@irishgranny23
@irishgranny23 19 күн бұрын
Great job on the lintle and Toby's field. Toby is looking hale and hearty. Good luck, folks 👍
@FloatingVillageLife
@FloatingVillageLife 15 күн бұрын
Your dedication to renovating a stone cottage with DIY expertise and creativity is truly inspiring, turning a vision into reality with passion and perseverance. Your ability to breathe new life into spaces reflects your commitment to craftsmanship and transformation. And I am Floating Village Life
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 13 күн бұрын
Thank you that's really kind. I'll take a look at your channel. Sounds interesting.
@myownlittlehouse471
@myownlittlehouse471 19 күн бұрын
The footage of your animals is so enjoyable! The new kitten is super cute. Your love for your animals just oozes off the screen and warms the heart! Toby is looking so healthy now. Great job on the pasture and hardstanding for him! And the cost and labor, in the end, will be for two donkeys, not just one :) The windows look great! The original paneling is such a special look, I'm glad you're going to replicate that. It will be wonderful to watch all that you do with the house going forward. It really feels like it's just about "stripped down" now, to its stone, and it about to turn that corner!
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 16 күн бұрын
Thank you. I can't wait to turn that corner 🤣
@coolcpa3321
@coolcpa3321 19 күн бұрын
It's fun to reclaim and repurpose elements from the original property. They can often be useful and/or decorative and I'm confident you'll find meaningful uses. Toby seems happy with his improved situation and the kitten is just adorable. Thanks for sharing the progress on your wonderful homestead.
@alexandermorrison8431
@alexandermorrison8431 18 күн бұрын
Best not to keep woodwormed wood, itll spread to the new woodwork
@carolarmstrong4979
@carolarmstrong4979 19 күн бұрын
Great video as usual with good varied content ! Lucky Toby and new kitten. Love the little inputs of Becs dream visions. Looking forward to the next one ! X
@eileenvandenbosch2951
@eileenvandenbosch2951 19 күн бұрын
Your Foster Kitten looks very settled. Toby looks happy with his hardstanding. Please be careful with all those extension cables.
@morrigans_cottage
@morrigans_cottage 19 күн бұрын
Toby really is the luckiest boy! I’m hoping to get some rescue donkeys on my own patch of land so this is good learning for me! Also the little kitty is just gorgeous ❤️
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 16 күн бұрын
Thanks I'm sure you will soon enough. Take my advice....wait 🤣
@philipfoy7116
@philipfoy7116 19 күн бұрын
"We're going to keep it" 😂😂😂😂 the look on Sam's face
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 16 күн бұрын
🤣
@marjoriewatton8546
@marjoriewatton8546 19 күн бұрын
Good to see Toby will have a dry area to stand on. What a job to undertake. Another of your many talents on the Homestead. Enjoying your progress as ever.
@Jayling
@Jayling 19 күн бұрын
Yet another wonderful video - thank you, Rebecca & Sam! You folks are awesome - not only hard workers with a good vision, but caring and loving also. I'm so happy that Emily & Louise recommended your channel months ago! Take care now. :)
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 16 күн бұрын
Aww thanks.
@monicateeling810
@monicateeling810 18 күн бұрын
The background music is always brilliant. Great work on Toby’s equivalent of a red carpet 😁✅✅Well done again Sam, love your attention to detail ✅✅✅
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 16 күн бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊
@samleigh7817
@samleigh7817 19 күн бұрын
A grand soft day!
@andrearathbun
@andrearathbun 19 күн бұрын
The place is really taking shape. Love watching.
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 19 күн бұрын
Thank you. ♥️
@brendakilberg5727
@brendakilberg5727 19 күн бұрын
I'm enthralled watching you tear down a stone at a time and then rebuild it up again. I'm in love with your old stone cottage and interested in learning the origin of it ... This is hard heavy, work so remember to take time for yourselves! 💖
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 16 күн бұрын
Thank you. We try to take the weekends off but often that doesn't happen.
@joekiernan526
@joekiernan526 19 күн бұрын
Great video. Brilliant. Admire your bravery in taking on this project
@carriebright9574
@carriebright9574 18 күн бұрын
Happy that you are being so good to Toby!
@faithvansanden82
@faithvansanden82 19 күн бұрын
Toby looked at home with the new hard standing,the little kitten is so cute. Another job well done Sam x
@millywood6801
@millywood6801 19 күн бұрын
Well done guys it's coming alone a treat.
@richardrodgers7311
@richardrodgers7311 18 күн бұрын
Like the farm animals and the progress of the renovations, I like watching this channel's subscribership grow.
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 18 күн бұрын
Thank you that's very kind.
@neilgilbert6798
@neilgilbert6798 19 күн бұрын
Another great update Sam and Rebecca the rebuilding is coming on nicely pal see you on Saturday for the next update
@colettelavery7452
@colettelavery7452 19 күн бұрын
Brilliant video as usual Becky and Sam. Sam you are a real professional how you are so precise about what you are doing. You both are so careful with keeping your home as authentic as possible. The work done is fantastic. We done on Tobys hard standing. He looks so happy wandering around. Take care and mind yourselves God bless you all xxxx
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 16 күн бұрын
Thanks Colette. Hope you are keeping well ♥️
@patriciathorp4911
@patriciathorp4911 16 күн бұрын
When I've the line full of clothes and they're holding hands or doing high jinks with their legs, dancing in the wind. I get great joy by having a cup of Barry's tea and sit watching them. I think my Mam did it too. One of the simple things in life that is so relaxing. . . Agreed, I definitely need a life... ❤
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 13 күн бұрын
Totally get it Patricia. Nothing more satisfying! ♥️
@melaniepowell9595
@melaniepowell9595 18 күн бұрын
Awwww Toby looks so happy and content since he was adopted by you guys ❤️
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 18 күн бұрын
Aww thanks. I agree! Although he does need a companion which I'm working on.
@ericwynne1560
@ericwynne1560 19 күн бұрын
Great vid as always you guys. The hard standing is great,and have to say how happy and healthy Toby looks…he is so much more animated and interested in everything going on. The house is coming along nicely,you have put so much hard work in…,I know there is a way to go,but you can see results now and that must be so satisfying for you both. Love watching your progress…thank you👍😉
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 16 күн бұрын
I'm in the middle of a year time-lapse video and it is good to see how far we have come.
@bergannon6585
@bergannon6585 19 күн бұрын
Great progress, dispite the weather. I especially love the opening scene with your growing managerie. Praying for much needed sunshine, blessings from Co. Meath. ❤
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 16 күн бұрын
Yes it's been a bit wet recently hasn't it.b
@AlidaLloyd
@AlidaLloyd 19 күн бұрын
Loved this episode - Toby all sorted and progress with the house ❤
@joe_vaughan
@joe_vaughan 18 күн бұрын
You didn't notice, or at least didn't comment: You've passed the 30K subscriber mark!!!! Congratulations and well done to the whole family (and ever growing menagerie)! What a team!
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 18 күн бұрын
We did notice! 🤣♥️ We put a post on all our socials including KZbin to day thanks to all our fantastic subscribers! Sorry you missed it & thank you for the kind message. ♥️
@naDu4653
@naDu4653 Күн бұрын
I love how thick the walls are. It is amazing. Our walls here in America aren’t like this at all. The first time I saw walls this thick, we were in France at my in-laws old, old farm house. I was totally amazed. Much love and respect for all the hard work you and your family are doing. ❤Oklahoma
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead Күн бұрын
Thank you. The walls are just amazing aren't they?! Since working with stone ourselves as total amateurs we are amazed at the skill needed all those hundreds of years ago to build this place. 👍♥️
@mariegallagher4725
@mariegallagher4725 17 күн бұрын
Kindness begets kindness. Your family possess a deep sense of kindness thats why your animals always look happy. I love the chickens because they always come in to inspect each change that happens. Your beautiful dog always checks on everyone and Toby definitely adores you Bec.❤❤
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 13 күн бұрын
I hope so. He is more standoffish since the gelding. It's taking a lot of time to get his trust back.
@Mairlooo
@Mairlooo 18 күн бұрын
I just love the window trim details. The way they are boxed in with the shutters and those round ends on the trim up on top. So charming! I can’t wait for the dream cottage kitchen too! Keep up the great work. ❤❤❤❤
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 18 күн бұрын
I totally agree! Took a bit of persuading to get Sam to agree to remake those! 🤣
@rhondawoodard7203
@rhondawoodard7203 19 күн бұрын
I have truly fallen in love with this place and you guys. My favorite channel. God Bless y’all ❤️🙏👩🏻‍🦳
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 16 күн бұрын
Aww thank you.
@thefarmerinme3302
@thefarmerinme3302 19 күн бұрын
More positive progress guys. Great to see. Adam
@rontanser9369
@rontanser9369 18 күн бұрын
All the donkey needs now is a big bouncy ball for him to play with, absolutely amazing some of the wood you took out from the window still looked in good condition even though the outside looked absolutely rotten
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 16 күн бұрын
Yes if you saw closer up it was completely rotten. Not worth salvaging sadly.
@Pete.Ty1
@Pete.Ty1 18 күн бұрын
👍👍👍Thank you. Looking forward to the next videos
@ThomasGFarrell
@ThomasGFarrell 19 күн бұрын
The place is becoming a Donkey paradise it is a wonderful thing that you are doing for all the animals Good luck with the House you all are a credit to what can be achieved with great skill and hard work
@margaretorden7568
@margaretorden7568 19 күн бұрын
Great progress! I like your saving as much as possible of the window casings. Your foster kitty is very cute.
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 16 күн бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@karenwerth8484
@karenwerth8484 19 күн бұрын
Toby will be so happy as you continue to improve his lots, as an animal lover I loved the beginning shots of all the animals keep them coming
@YvetteWINSTONE-bl8jr
@YvetteWINSTONE-bl8jr 17 күн бұрын
Oh are continuing to do an amazing job. What you have done for Toby and in fact all t he animals is simply superb xxxxxxx
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 13 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!
@muireannin09
@muireannin09 17 күн бұрын
I like the idea of you making a big old sculpture of everything you found on the property Sam! You 2 are simply awesome. What you’ve done for Toby the donkey-you will be blessed so many times over for doing what you did for that poor beast. I absolutely love seeing all your animals on your videos. And now with the new kitten, I don’t know if I can stand all the cuteness! And that dog, I think the name is Nell? He or she is such a sweetheart, and I love seeing him/her watching over all the other pets and chickens. Such a good dog. You both deserve all the best life has to offer for all your hard work reviving this old house and property. The land will also bless you for that. I love your channel and supporting your mission. I am a first generation American now living in Arizona. But as a teenager, we were all taken back to Ireland by our parents who are from Co Tyrone /Donegal and Dublin. They were five of the best years of my life running wild around the countryside in northern Ireland, and then having fun as a young teenager in Dublin. Stay strong and don’t ever ever ever give up. You were going to have such a wonderful home very soon to put up your feet by the fire and only maintenance work needing to be done.! Ah - keep dreaming!
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 13 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing such beautiful memories with us. We are very lucky to have Nell. She is a great guardian for all our animals including the kittens. Although I think they overwhelm her some days! 🤣
@echoravenrider932
@echoravenrider932 18 күн бұрын
Toby looks really happy. ❤
@pennyh3101
@pennyh3101 18 күн бұрын
You guys are doing a fantastic job…. Come a long way.. loving how it s looking and excited for each video update. Glad Becky repurposing some original pieces.. thanks for sharing your adventures.. Toby and all the animals ♥️♥️♥️👌🏼
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 16 күн бұрын
Thanks Penny.
@joesture9991
@joesture9991 19 күн бұрын
A very happy family of animals. Toby very confused but got his private bodyguard dog Nell keeping him safe. The kitten is settling in ultra fast, must be a scary world given everything is massively larger than life even the chickens got a second look. You will kick off a debate about how young someone is before they get an IPad, even if it just to watch the fish screensaver. Good progress again on the house, you are getting back into your safe zone of wood so the progress will get a further speed boost.
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 19 күн бұрын
I hope we are a happy family of animals! 🤣
@Ecuador4Life
@Ecuador4Life 19 күн бұрын
Super job for Toby ❤
@TheDaf95xf
@TheDaf95xf 19 күн бұрын
Good morning Bec’s and lovely family 😊 Awwwww Toby is looking absolutely fantastic and what a great job you’re doing fur him 😍 Sam your progress is coming along nicely and as I’m a Manc I love hearing your accent and little funny words lol 😂 Take care love Stevie xx
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 16 күн бұрын
I often worry we sound really abrasive with the Manchester accent. Good to know it's appreciated by a few at least.
@alanpaulick7815
@alanpaulick7815 3 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing your journey. Take care.
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 3 күн бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@LM53797
@LM53797 19 күн бұрын
Just love your video's ... everything is coming along so nicely ... thanks for sharing
@marilynlautner2454
@marilynlautner2454 4 күн бұрын
The donkey looks so content!
@sallymoffit3751
@sallymoffit3751 18 күн бұрын
Well done everyone! ❤
@sandragoddard4930
@sandragoddard4930 13 күн бұрын
Love your choice in music Beccy. So glad Sam got that lintel in ok.
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 12 күн бұрын
Thank you. ♥️
@chrisswain5633
@chrisswain5633 19 күн бұрын
Hi, what I mentioned earlier in one of your vlogs re a saw saw, was the reciprocal saw Sam used this vlog to cut the lintel re cement to compact the concrete.
@dwansbo
@dwansbo 19 күн бұрын
😅I bet Toby will have a new coat before winter!!
@peterdnreynolds777
@peterdnreynolds777 18 күн бұрын
Brilliant work and great video, hope all is well, take care
@dianethompson2458
@dianethompson2458 18 күн бұрын
Absolutely amazing! The house is coming along so well. Toby and the rest of the pets are happy and content. You are all doing a good job. Your property is now a proper family farm. Alpacas and a few pig pets would be great to see. Perhaps Toby would like a few alpacas, You can harvest their wool and sell it. If you like you can learn to spin the wool and use it to knit with. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination! Thanks from Canada.💖
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 18 күн бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊 Sam has mentioned Alpacas! Who knows what the future holds animal wise. Need to reign myself in a bit right now though and keep focus on the house renovation
@sharonpettman1274
@sharonpettman1274 19 күн бұрын
I'm loving this 2 Videos a week, helps me get through mine 😊, from not a very nice dull day here in Bury, you are both doing an amazing job guys ❤
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 16 күн бұрын
So glad! ♥️
@tracey8506
@tracey8506 19 күн бұрын
Lovely footage of all the animals xx
@jeanettewhite2144
@jeanettewhite2144 23 сағат бұрын
Great video guys ❤
@patriciabrown8301
@patriciabrown8301 19 күн бұрын
Another great job again Sam love the new kitten beautiful xx for Toby
@jamesdunican1750
@jamesdunican1750 19 күн бұрын
Fantastic work it’s coming along nicely 👍
@hlspicer4257
@hlspicer4257 19 күн бұрын
The best channel on you tube 💕 thank you you both are iinspirational and a joy to watch xx
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 16 күн бұрын
Aww thank you
@npete55
@npete55 2 күн бұрын
I just found your channel today! Looking forward to watching your progress! good luck with the renovations..you have a big job ahead of you! Love all the farm buddies you have collected already! And also, as an American, I am enjoying hearing all of your different expressions you use when explaining! And of course the accent! Best wishes from Alabama! 😊
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead Күн бұрын
Thanks so much and welcome! Yes Sam has some crazy sayings! Glad you enjoy them 🤣
@spiderbush129
@spiderbush129 17 күн бұрын
Well done you two, as always lovely to see your progress, don't forget if you need extra hands happy to help, Arlene and Spider
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 13 күн бұрын
Thanks so much guys. Hope you are both well.
@tomatin6437
@tomatin6437 19 күн бұрын
Another beautiful video, keep on going!
@clarkkathleenhusband6045
@clarkkathleenhusband6045 15 сағат бұрын
SAVE GLASS FOR PARTS FOR A SMALL GREEN HOUSE
@WestCorkWander
@WestCorkWander 18 күн бұрын
Great work guys 💪 With the drains make as sure you test them all to ensure the flow works before screeding them in. We got that part right however where we went wrong was with the space between the loo waste pipe and the wall. We had left too much space and so ended digging back out the pipe not only once but twice🙈 The waste pipe can be right up next to the wall as you can get a space saving pan connector. Toby looks very happy in his new look field 😊
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 18 күн бұрын
Thanks guys. Sent you an epic voice note! 🙄
@seanshannon9910
@seanshannon9910 19 күн бұрын
Hi Rebecca and Sam great progress enjoyed your video, educational for all watching on renunciation prosses kind regards Sean
@gailthorpe2288
@gailthorpe2288 18 күн бұрын
The only problem with you video is that it's not long enough thanks for the video keep up the awesome work guys
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 18 күн бұрын
Ha ha, yes a few say that! Problem is Sam just isn't doing enough work for longer videos twice a week bless him! 🤣
@TheJaysfluid
@TheJaysfluid 19 күн бұрын
When you come to connect your internal drain to outside French drain. You could use a 4 inch pipe with a power washer. Dig a hole underneath the footings Place the pipe into the hole, spray the water into pipe. Smack pipe with hammer, use a piece of 4x2 timber in front of pipe. Hope this helps
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 16 күн бұрын
Interesting!
@juliedouglas2888
@juliedouglas2888 19 күн бұрын
Great job guys.
@clionamm
@clionamm 19 күн бұрын
Well worth getting the timber sash windows, not cheap but nothing else would be near as nice. I did same (went with Munster Joinery) and although I was on a tight budget it was definitely the best choice. I love your sentimentality Bec, for the old stuff, can totally relate! 🙂
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 16 күн бұрын
Thanks. I am really sentimental! It's a curse sometimes especially when we have to knock down old fireplaces!
@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh
@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh 19 күн бұрын
The cat chasing virtual fish reminds me of an elementary school joke. How do you drive a stupid person crazy? Stick them in a round room and tell them to go stand in a corner. I told you it was elementary school!!! 😏 Toby looks very contented with his walkway. Sam, you are one determined hard-working dude! Good job on the lintel. That second window's lintel is a proper stone lintel. Leave it if you can. It's beautiful! How about creating a statue of the many metal bits. It could be a real welcome to the farm! We have a guy here in town that welds metal sculptures. My aunt bought one for her property. It's an eight foot high Kokopelli. You'll have to look him up on the internet. Cool sculpture though! See you Saturday!
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 16 күн бұрын
Thanks Abigail. Great read as always. A sculpture is definitely on the cards!
@cgp1442
@cgp1442 19 күн бұрын
When you're all done, you can make a sculpture out of the " Bits & Bob's" and place it out front in the drive up to your cottage ❤
@nualarosth8448
@nualarosth8448 11 күн бұрын
That’s one very lucky donkey ❤
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 6 күн бұрын
I hope so. He loves rolling in it!
@babs2522
@babs2522 19 күн бұрын
Ok ok who's the new kitty? Great work guys, love and blessings from Scotland xx
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 16 күн бұрын
A foster kitten but may make tgis one a permanent feature 😉
@daelpixphotography
@daelpixphotography 17 күн бұрын
The look of Sams face when Becky said she wants to keep some of the bits at 18:05 🤣
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 13 күн бұрын
🤣 he kept them though!
@user-ww1yv8ue8p
@user-ww1yv8ue8p 19 күн бұрын
great video as usual ,wish ur videos were reallly long , and every day lolll , tobys real happy with walk way ,windows out are great ,bring it on the build ,cant wait tyyy xxxkittens well happy n cute n cats love him x
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 16 күн бұрын
That's really kind. Sadly not enough time on our hands for that. If only I had a camera crew and and editing team!
@SandraBruce-tq1jw
@SandraBruce-tq1jw 19 күн бұрын
Very Very Well Done Team Toby!!! Bless you!!! Can't wait until you're able to find his friend. Good to know so much water runs underneath (I've the same at my cottage renovation)
@heatherlaird-mcleod3271
@heatherlaird-mcleod3271 18 күн бұрын
Things really are happening❤❤❤ Well done with the windows. If you are lucky, you might find 2nd hand sash windows to save a bit of money).
@ralphfell2119
@ralphfell2119 19 күн бұрын
Just a suggestion, have you considered getting the roof on ASAP ? You can work inside then in any weather and it will also stabilise the building, remember winter is not far away. ( even if you only get the roofing membrane on. )
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 19 күн бұрын
Yes the trusses fir the barn section are hopefully arriving at the end of next week. Sam wants to get the top floor done and the chimney rebuilt as we are supporting the main cottage roof off the chimney, so that made us change plans to do the floor first.
@patrickrooney5130
@patrickrooney5130 19 күн бұрын
You are doing a brilliant job Sam. It takes a lot of time. and a hole lot of money. But you both will get there.
@denisegrise5848
@denisegrise5848 19 күн бұрын
It's really looking good. You're doing a fantastic job ❤
@susanjackson1307
@susanjackson1307 19 күн бұрын
Love the idea of showing off the finds on the property. A sculpture of the bits sounds like a great future feature for the garden.
@jamesbeveridge5099
@jamesbeveridge5099 17 күн бұрын
Just discovered your channel a couple of days ago and have been binge watching all your videos watched a couple and was completely hooked caught up caught up with your latest video you put out on Wednesday fair play to sam you were right when you said he was a grafter if I could send him a lorry load of Yorkshire tea I would sending Toby loads of love you all take care looking forward to your Saturday vidio ❤
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 13 күн бұрын
Thanks James that's really kind of you. ♥️
@brynthomas3484
@brynthomas3484 19 күн бұрын
You will have nice memories when you are sitting in your rocking chairs by the wood burner, happy days ❤
@TheJimcrooks800
@TheJimcrooks800 19 күн бұрын
Hard standing looks great. I'm sure you'll get the hang of strip grazing too - field management is as crucial as a proper feeding regime (we have two Clydesdale horses and you can imagine what a field looks like in winter rain and then summer grazing). I like your mix of projects on this renovation - and the idea to keep new windows sympathetic to the old cottage. I also liked your description of the percolating stones and field drains for soaraway of water under the slab. These things will be worth it when you're living in the cottage (eventually). Keep up the good work.
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 16 күн бұрын
Thank you. Glad you are enjoying the videos and that we keep it a bit varied although some days that's harder to do than others.
@user-zj1uc7rg2u
@user-zj1uc7rg2u 19 күн бұрын
Fair play what a lovely family hardworking u are a inspiration to all the people in Ireland keep it up great upbringings for your children
@thethreeamigos6764
@thethreeamigos6764 19 күн бұрын
Toby loves his new home, thanks guys xx
@paddyreck2818
@paddyreck2818 17 күн бұрын
Would you be able to make some sort of lampshade or chandelier from all the old metal pieces Sam? Would be a nice piece of history in the new house. Great video as always ❤
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 13 күн бұрын
I can try! Who knows what will be made once the house gets done!
@jeanholdstock3695
@jeanholdstock3695 18 күн бұрын
Hi guys, everything is looking so fresh and alive on the land now that the rain and sun have kissed it. Toby looks well and very contented. He obviously approves of all that you have done for him. Does your new kitten have a name yet? He seems to be very settled, and compliments your pet collection very well. Have a fab week ahead xx
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 18 күн бұрын
Hi Jean. It was a family decision that we will most likely adopt this fella. We love him and he's fitted in so well. We have named him Otis! I'm currently also fostering 2 little black kittens a brother & sister for the Roscommon SPCA. We will definitely not be keeping anymore though. I'm just happy to help until they find their forever homes....hopefully soon! 🤣
@jeanholdstock3695
@jeanholdstock3695 18 күн бұрын
@@theirishhomestead Sure you won't be keeping them!!!! ......... oh look another two to join the forever crew lol. Seriously though, you have really big hearts, and are doing a wonderful job of supporting your SPCA xx
@polh6462
@polh6462 18 күн бұрын
All of your creatures look fat & sassy. They seem to be having wonderful lives. The work on the house is going so well. Amazing changes every week!! Awesome job on that window lintel Sam. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@theirishhomestead
@theirishhomestead 18 күн бұрын
Thank you. I hope they are having great lives here. Work is progressing but think Sam's ready for a break! 😥
@polh6462
@polh6462 17 күн бұрын
@@theirishhomestead Sam certainly deserves a break. He has been working like a machine!
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