Uncovering the original stone walls!

[@derekread8220]

The reason you get nice messages is because we see you and Sam as a lovely, down to earth hard-working couple doing an amazing job with the cottage renovation. I guess many would like you as neighbours.

[@frogdxb5648]

Don’t forget the kids who muck in also 🙌🏼

[@cv990a4]

Part renovation, part archeological dig!

[@dawnchattin5935]

And three orange tabbies! I would be your neighbor!

[@alansomerville4806]

I'm a 69 yo bloke. A father and grandfather and soon possibly a great-grandfather. I watch you, I see how hard you work, how your entire family is involved and doing a hard job. I am just so proud of you and what you are achieving. The only way to avoid criticism is to avoid achieving anything. And those who criticise are oftentimes those doing nothing. I just love you all and how hard ALL of you are working.

[@theirishhomestead]

Ahh thank you Alan.

[@coolcpa3321]

I so admire that, despite the physical demands of construction, you ensure your many creatures are properly attended to and pampered. The energy you have is inspirational. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Lovely family, animals and homestead.

[@darth_yoda]

I agree it was a lovely walk through at the start of the video :)

[@johnanthonycolley3803]

Sam " a few little drips " You've achieved so much ( please don't beat yourself up over it )

[@JoHarmon-hg7wz]

Loved the intro, such a gorgeous area. Sam is always thinking and his gutter system is fantastic, doesn't have to be pretty just functional right now and it sure was. Becky you also are amazing clean off old plastering is tough! Love your channel so open and honest. No lives are no problem with me I don't watch them anyway 😊

[@bigbadboodah]

It's wonderful how all the animals live in harmony.🥰

[@ArtistMartinaP]

It is not the critics who count. It is the people who have the courage to get into the arena and do their best to acieve something worthwhile. You guys are great. Keep believing in yourselves.

[@fernly2]

@@ArtistMartinaP don’t let the chickens know there are treats or food to be had close to your house. It’s easier to keep chicken poop that way

[@Gardengirl4]

As usual, mum gets to feed all the pets 😂 then everyone wonders why they love you more. Food is king in the animal world, And way to go, Rebecca, there's something awfully satisfying watching the plaster come off in big pieces. You did a great job of that, The cottage is looking enormous, and yes, have a well-earned break. In August, you all deserve it.

[@andyharris17able]

Many many people are living there dream , by watching your dreams come true , as unfortunately they will never be able to do what you have .. It's a bit like your a therapeutic medicine... ❤

[@williamkendall7412]

Very much so in my case, as I'm disabled to a large extent and elderly to boot. I am literally living my dream through you. Thank you just for the chance to dream.

[@DawnAtkins-s8b]

Can I make a suggestion that you go back to the start and do mini clips of then and now. When you are exhausted and fed up, ( and you do get those stages) then look how far you have come. All of us followers are rooting for you. My question is - would you consider asking for volunteers to come and help?

[@Scotty7268]

Brilliant suggestion. If you had an outdoor toilet and shower, you could offer camping to volunteers. Office workers might enjoy a bit of outdoors and physical workout.

[@melaniepowell9595]

My husband and I would definitely be up for that!

[@bridgwll]

They need to have another bathroom for volunteers to access.

[@MarilynRuel]

Great idea!🥰🇨🇦

[@duncancremin1708]

Seconded!!! Exactly this! Huge untapped resource, that with a bit of planning and some rudimentary additional facilities (even just a portaloo or two) could make a big difference in a short time, particularly if the weather plays ball. Probably some insurance ramifications, though…

[@shawndonohoe2789]

The wee lass is a wrecking crew

[@morrigans_cottage]

So great to let the walls breathe, and brilliant to see the old chimney appear!

[@elizabethwilliams3267]

That plasterwork really is hiding a multitude of sins, isn't it?

[@morrigans_cottage]

@@elizabethwilliams3267 that seems to be the theme! Its the same in my old cottage 🥲

[@dyannejohnson6184]

When you dream a dream it requires core strength……I lost 250,000.00 on a company I started that had a grant involved- change in govt caught my grant…I had 2000.00 left so….i walked hundreds of miles in ditches collecting beer and pop bottles until I had 20,000.00 I bid on a derelict house and got it…renovated and rented..saved that money in a specific account 11 months later I had 2 more houses…worked until I had 5 houses and 1/2 section of land…sold it all and had my big loss back…went onto another venture…I watch you because I see your dream…good for you

[@daviddjerassi]

Bec you have the heart of a Saint .

[@ericwynne1560]

Safe journey Becs…you are the kingpin ,keeping the family running,animal care and a very hard worker on the cottage-enjoy some ‘me’ time while you are away…you deserve it,and Sam will agree. Great progress as you two plough on…you can now feel the soul of the place..it’s going to be very special!👍☘️

[@pennyneal2456]

It’s one in the morning where I live, I was just about to go to bed…finally…when I was notified of your vlog. Of course I stayed up! Hugs from a sleepy Canadian.

[@TheJoyNinjaNZ]

Could just be me - but watching you flake off plaster is so satisfying

[@heathermcrobert9779]

Lovely and peaceful way to start the morning after all the babies are fed.

[@lieuwina]

Bec that was most satisfying watching that plaster come off, but what a job and what a lot to clean up. Your son coming to help his mom shows how much they care and seeing your first foster cats go is sad but happy at the same time. I feel sorry that the ginger cat Otis had a failed foster is he/she back by you? looks like a darling. Toby is looking so much happier now and all the animals look so content. Enjoy your break with your daughter, relax and recharge and knowing Sam he will look after the fort while you are gone and he has us for company ha ha. I know he will miss you he always does. Have a lovely week all of ' The Irish homestead'.

[@SandraH-i7h]

Failed foster means they fell in love and couldn’t let her/him go. They added to their ginger crew! ❤

[@janisnicol8666]

As well as rebuilding a cottage, you’re building plenty of lovely memories. You’ll be sitting back pointing to each bit of house & remembering what both of you achieved together. You can also feel so proud of yourselves & a great example to your kids.

[@EleanorAcorn]

Hello from Ontario, Canada! You are a ROCKSTAR! I can't believe all you achieved - simply amazing! 😍

[@theirishhomestead]

Wow, thank you!

[@CassieleaKing]

I love how Otis looks like he's watching the credits roll at the end of this episode. Kudos on the all the hard graft you pair and the kidos & friends put in on this epic transformation. Loving your passion for bringing this old home to life again xxoo

[@colettelavery7452]

Sam you have achieved your aim with the guttering. Great thinking. Becky you. Must ache all over ripping the plaster from the walls. Great to see all the animals having their breakfast. Sorry about the cat's fostering not working out.Enjoy your break together with Isabella. Take care and God Bless you all xxxx

[@theirishhomestead]

Hi Colette thanks so much. The fostering totally worked out. 'Failed foster' just means we adopted him 🤣. The other ones we fostered successfully and went to their new permanent homes. ♥️

[@duncancremin1708]

Hi Rebecca. You guys are getting (mostly) the comments you deserve. You don’t know how special you guys are, because you don’t see what we see. Don’t worry if you can’t get around to answering everyone, on top of all the other stuff you do. What you’ve already done is little short of a miracle, and doing it while also caring for the rapidly expanding fur/feather family just blows my mind. Then, as if all that wasn’t enough, you film and edit together a coherent and hugely entertaining video for us! While I adore your dungarees, I think we need to buy you a red and blue corset and cape with a big “S” logo. No way a regular human can do all that and keep going. Yes, I BET Sam’s chuffed! Every step forward, in his absence, is a step he doesn’t have to endure himself, leaving him more time for other stuff. Thanks yourself. You and Sam have quite different, yet complimentary styles and I love both. I’m grateful every time I see a new one land. Don’t worry, chipping away plaster is not as dull as you’d think, when we get to watch you do it, rather than having to do it ourselves. We have plenty of that to do, but ours is mostly separating from the stone, thanks to weather having been inside the house for years. It falls in huge slabs, then crumbles when it hits the ground. For safety, I want to knock it from above, so it doesn’t land on me and I don’t have to breathe it, when it smashes. But that’s not a problem for now. We have other stuff that’s more urgent. BTW, if it’s not already too late, I probably have some plastic sheet on an end of roll, left over from when we were doing dry lining.

[@Humbug-ge6ne]

Love the Heath Robinson-like farmer fix gutter!

[@gillianlaing1073]

Good luck,i live in rural Scotland, absolutely love the countryside life

[@jodiebelton625]

You and Sam are working so hard to get this house renovation done within the 13 month deadline. You’ve learned a lot along the way. Everything is looking good.

[@dianethompson2458]

Please do not apologise for not answering all of the comments. We can all see how hard you are working. I loved the guttering, it is very clever. The beginning sequence was just beautiful. You and your family deserve your peaceful and happy life. I appreciate that you share it with us. Thanks from Canada.❤

[@nathaire]

As usual I"m so impressed at how hard you work. For the Q and A I'm interested in the terms of the grant that you can get. I seem to remember that you have 13 months in which to do the work. How finished does it have to be to comply with the conditions and have the grant awarded?

[@docproc8508]

It’s great to see you progressing in the renovations. It is coming along leaps and bounds. Wonderful place for your morning cuppa. As to the comments on here, please don’t imagine them as conversations. There isn’t , or shouldn’t be, any expectation on our part that you reply to them all. That would waste far too much time and slow the whole project down. Use them rather as words of encouragement. If questions are posed, keep them for the Q&A. That is the best way to deal with them. 😎

[@forlorndream1400]

I've just binge watched all your vids for this project and I have a few comments... 1) You couldn't have chosen a more beautiful place to put down some roots 2) You are both grafters, not afraid of putting in a full shift 3) it must feel good to finally have that clean floor down 4) I really, really want to see that ugly tin roof gone 5) crack on!

[@maeveskelly4686]

What fantastic progress you have both been making. Taking that render off is such a labour intensive task - you’re doing a great job. And Sam, I admire your ingenuity in finding solutions for the issues you encounter. Well done to you both.

[@kaye-q1k]

Bec and Sam you are doing a great job and are doing it faster than I would have thought possible. You come up with solutions to problems in very creative ways. Please don’t worry if you can’t comment to everyone. Please make sure that you’re taking time to enjoy your journey. Life has to be more than work.

[@flamingomtn]

Your videos are such a great respite for me. I spend way too much time worrying about American politics and your videos help me relax and get my perspective back. Your homestead is in such a relaxing area. Nice!!!

[@theirishhomestead]

Glad to hear it

[@RhondaArmstrong-y3y]

Bec you are such a hardworking wife and mum . It is to see you both working so hard trying to make a home,love what you are doing ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kateelliott-e1x]

What an amazing experience you are giving your kids! I am a kindergarten teacher in sunny California and as a single mom of two I also do all the repairs and renovations to my home. Recently, someone told me that I am giving my kids the idea that a woman can do anything! You and Sam are giving your kids the power of knowing that they can do anything, just like their parents. You are empowering people all over the world to persevere and work hard for something you believe in!

[@helenwrigley4125]

Well done!! My arms are aching just watching lol it's getting there love watching and wot u did for Toby fantastic love it when he interrupts the videos makes me cry laughing!! You guys have made him so happy bless all of you!!! 😊

[@lindahedley9049]

Slowly and surely you’re getting the work done.❤

[@loriellison3723]

You have done a great job exposing the walls! Good to see all your problem areas...it is going to be great!

[@Andrea-c9f]

Great work Becca, Sam you too, love the gutter contraption lol. Bonus it works. I think we all understand how busy you are. And I for one never expect a reply, but when I do get one it's very much appreciated so thank you. Look forward to next Saturday video have a fabulous weeks guys❤

[@AnnChaney-jm4jl]

I'm exhausted just watching, and I'm laying in bed, can't wait to see it finished. Dedicated is my favorite word for you. Keep up the good work, I'm sending good vibes to you.

[@donnaflagg333]

You all warm my heart and enrich my soul ✨🕊️✌🏼💚☘️💚✌🏼🕊️✨

[@deborahthomas3475]

You are a real amazing worker because you take on the plaster chipping which is not glamorous but it is so necessary.

[@kathleendyer672]

I’m new to your channel and I’ve been binge watching your vlogs from the beginning. Absolutely love it! When I saw you had posted this only a few minutes ago, I had to jump ahead and watch. Hello, from Washington in the U.S.! Your family is amazing!

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you so much!!

[@chancellorism]

What an amazing couple and that woman has real ‘grit and go’ all while keeping her finger nail red! He’s no slouch either! Very impressive

[@theirishhomestead]

Ha that polish was such a mess! I'm lazy at removing it that's all. 🤣

[@barrywood5357]

With the onset of Autumn you are in line to get it weather proof and dried in fairly quickly... nicely done to you all

[@ruththomas6361]

It is wonderful that some of us can walk into a derelict and see what it could be. We don't mind the work, and there is usually a LOT of that! But the end result is so satisfying! Love your videos; keep it up even if it is only once a week. Editing is SO time consuming, and we do understand this. 😊

[@PaulJohnson-so4qt]

Imagine my surprise when I saw a Michigan State sweatshirt on you in this episode! My nephew goes there and I was the advisor to my fraternity there. My dad (a retired builder) and I are really enjoying watching the progress on your renovation. Go Green!!

[@theirishhomestead]

👋🍀

[@popeyesailor9571]

I would really love to see more of that cute little pond without music and just nature sounds. I am having my morning coffee. more Toby too. I can not stop watching that cute Donkey. I really would like to see your morning routine in real time with natural sounds.

[@KennyMcC]

Great job removing that old plaster. That’s no easy task 👏

[@elizabeththompson5157]

HI. From your video today, it sounds as if you have had some negative comments - ignore them. You are a united, amazing family, working incredibly hard together to make a good life for yourselves and your menagerie. You deserve every bit of good luck you get and I wish you more. When you start contemplating what you still have to do, look back and see everything that you have achieved and overcome. Know that you can do it and, if you feel overcome, make a cuppa and sit for five minutes calm. We have a narrowboat and took it back to the metal (oh boy!)then had all the rustproofing, priming, undercoats and top paint (11 coats in all), to put on, as well as all the 'little' side jobs that arise. Not on the scale of your project, but we are over 60 so enough. We only had 13 days so some coats of paint have to wait and days were long, but see when we had finished! The feeling is incredible. There are so many parts of your project that can make you feel like that as you go along - just look at your temporary home. You made such a good job of that - and so sensible for the effect on you as you work so hard. Hang in ther - you'll make it. :)

[@garymilsom4873]

Becky we all understand how hard it is doing a renovation.and trying to run a family and home.as a unit and working togeather thats hard enough.we all love and admire your hard work and want you to achieve your gaols and dream home for the future❤❤❤

[@melodymesser6164]

Hello, I live in the U.S. in Georgia. My husband and I have always been do it yourselfers as you guys are. You are hands down the hardest working couple I have ever seen. I hope this property becomes your dream! It is beautiful. You are an inspiration.

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you so much! That is so nice to hear. ♥️🍀🇮🇪

[@polh6462]

The removal of the plaster, what an amazing reveal underneath. Well done Bec!!! Nice job on that temporary water drainage Sam. A great resolution and does the job nicely!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@melaniepowell9595]

I have so much admiration for you both. Cracking on doing what you can, when you can, as a team. Adapt and overcome, definitely my motto too. I can imagine it's extremely hard work, but when you stop at the end of the day and take a look at what you've achieved you must be so very proud, I certainly would be ❤️

[@melaniepowell9595]

Forgot to add, well done on the successful fostering and I just love all of the animals, living their best lives in nature ❤️

[@susandellet7121]

Good filming to feed the farm.animals and of course the serious brew for the workers

[@patrickhoy2475]

Watching the lovely rapour that you have with each other and the friendly chats take us all on your impressive journey in creating a home, over there in Ireland. Your cheerfullness does not go unnoticed as we realise just how hard you both have to work to reach your goals. Just keep stoic as the exhaustion will pass as your home is finally sealed. We are huge fans and love to see kindred spirits working as a ream. All the best to your family and friends on your endevours. Rosie & Pat Hoy of New Zealand

[@joanns5250]

The sunshine confused me - I started to wonder what vlog I had opened! LOVE Sam's drain pipe solution. Chipping off all that plaster, shoveling it up, and carting it away, Bec, you are AMAZING!

[@AnnetteCarolanFourie]

No need to feel bad you have a lot to do and we really admire what your doing it's so wonderful

[@johncollier608]

I wouldn't worry about the make do guttering. It's positively elegant compared to what I once did. If it works, it's good enough. Defintately the right ting to do, removign the old plaster. Oddly satisfying to watch. Note to self, I need to get out more. 🤣 Thanks for sharing.

[@reannejarvis9464]

Function is the key 🇦🇺🎸⚡️🤘🏾🤘🏼💋💜

[@johnbullick-wj1ru]

You're a brilliant couple.. and lucky children.

[@monicagrant6092]

I’m so amazed at the beautiful hard work on restoring this old homestead. I can only imagine how wonderful your home will look when completed. Thank you for sharing. We were in the southern part of Ireland last year. Can’t wait to come back to see the rest of your beautiful country.

[@Colleentfay]

I am so amazed at you both. What a monumental task! But you both are going about it with such a right good will that it's inspiring for all of us, even those, like me, whose days of taking on such daunting projects are long past. It gives me energy just watching you. God bless you both! You inspire me. Love, Colleen Fay

[@theirishhomestead]

Thank you so much Colleen.

[@vickiraab5921]

You have done an amazing amount of work. Those of us who have done a lot of remodeling/rebuilding recognize your hard work. Even just a little every day makes a difference!❤

[@eppityrrell8236]

18:36 oh wow look at the old wall paper and paint

[@theirishhomestead]

So crazy to think that's possibly over a hundred years old or more...the paint at least!

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

As Sam made the ' Wallace n Gromit' guttering...I was thinking of the ol'quiz 'The Krypton Factor'...ingenious work Sam. Well done taking the plaster off Becky....what a job! 👏👏👏🥳💞

[@briangillam999]

Just happy, to see your journey, do what you need to do I’ll still be here watching in amazement. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Melissa02891]

Getting it done properly has to be exhausting I'm sure, but the rewards will be felt when the work is finally completed and you can sit together as a family in your warm dry cozy room and look around at everything you've accomplished there. That you're still smiling after all that hard dusty work is amazing, you're definitely made of tough stuff.

[@valerieday1608]

It feels satisfying watching you pick all that plaster off. Assume ifcfeels just as good doing it.

[@mariekellHigg]

Just seeing you putting your 'heart and soul' into the renovations will result in a much loved cherished home. It will be so worth all the hard work in the end. You're doing great. Well done Beckie!

[@karendearlove8055]

Greetings from the USA - from deep in the Missouri Ozarks! You folks are doing a fantastic project there in Ireland. Thanks for doing this KZbin channel so we can admire your skills and dedication, and marvel at your progress! Here in the Ozarks, we're 5 miles from a paved highway, 7 miles from the closest neighbor, and 14 miles from town. We've been working on the conservation and some renovation to our 1927 two-room cabin to add a washroom and make the attic into our bedroom and library. We went 1.5 years without running water or electricity all during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic. What a nightmare. Happy to say that after nearly 4 years we're now 95% done in spite of the 66 pack rats, 8 copperhead snakes, 3 timber rattlesnakes, and a bajillion huge spiders. What a challenge - - - but what a blessing as we now enjoy the fruits of our labor!

[@theirishhomestead]

Wow! That sounds very off grid! I feel like we are getting off easy compared to you! 💪💪

[@david.thomas.108]

That’s hard work taking off all that plaster by hand! Looking great 👍

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks 👍

[@user-ih5gm2uc1i]

A lot of work,but it will be a beautiful home when finished.❤

[@eamonnohalloran2254]

You are a very methodical,dilligent and tidy worker. Peeling back the layers of plaster reveals the workmanship of the original builder and the stone he chose. The in filled fireplace has a nice header stone over it. You will always fight moisture in Ireland . Either rain ,rising damp or vapour in interior locations that are heated. Masonary when it is dry can act as heat storage units. I don't know in which direction your property is orientated but it looked like one of your walls in the barn area gets sunshine, I would recommend wide eaves or verandahas to keep these walls dry or maybe leanto glasshouses . The masonry if it stays dry will radiate heat back into the building in the evening and keep frost off plants in wintertime . Good luck your doing great.

[@davidmuirhead1060]

Wholeheartedly agree. Wide eaves might not be enough on the western/ door side though. The wind and rain are driven hard on that side and the southern gable end. Time for some input from experts in house design in rural Ireland. The house does not have a lot of trees to break the wind on that side. Verandahs could unfortunately spoil the view on the western side if not carefully designed. Incorporating them with a door porch needs some thought but could work and give some valuable outside seating space. Now is the time to think about it even if you don't do it under the Grant Scheme.

[@davidmuirhead1060]

Meant to say western gable end. The Orangery should go a long way to protecting the front door wall area.

[@popeyesailor9571]

hahaha you said Wallace and Grommet and the dog lamented you were talking about them. too cute

[@sharonheron7559]

I love to get a notification for one of your videos! ❤Great work all round = creative, good humoured, caring, wise and just a joy to watch. Keep going - you are making great progress and will deserve all the coming rewards! 🎉Loved the kitty reading the names at the end! 😂

[@LorraineinAustralia]

Hard work, and of course dusty… Will be so worth it in the end💕💕

[@Lisa-lz2ul]

Well done that girl! You did a great job removing the old plaster, cement and whatever else was on those walls. Loved the make shift guttering too, does the job. Keep going that roof will be ready to put on before you know it

[@sandratweedale2579]

That opening was wonderful. All those blessed creatures having found you 🥰. And you carving out a quiet, beautiful setting for yourself to unwind a breath a bit as the day begins. God’s blessings on all of you 🥰👵🇨🇦

[@agnesoneal7816]

You all are getting there won’t be long and you will be putting it all back together

[@aprilriordan8202]

Amazing job done on removing the old plaster, those of us with any OCD tendencies are invested and want to see the whole process down to the last corner 😂 the walls will look amazing with the repairs and new pointing , can’t wait to see it before ye have to cover it up again 😊

[@bonniefrench9884]

Oh wow! You guys are so inovative and hard-working ! Great progress. Take good care of yourselves like you do your animals !💗👍🙏

[@debrahardman6088]

You must be so sore. What a huge job. It’s going to be wonderful when you’re finished. It’s like a gift, you never know what you’re going to get into until you’ve opened it. It’s the gift that just keeps on giving. 😅 Lots of sweat and probably tears you hesitate to show. I really enjoy watching the process. God bless you as you continue to turn this into a beautiful home that will stand for hundreds of years. What history.

[@arthurf.cleary4750]

Great piece of work there Becky.

[@Sup1719]

You are such nice folks. I’m amazed by what you have done so far! I helped my hubby some through the years with home renovations but you have me beat! Now I garden on a mountain (challenging). You learn by trial and error. Best to you. You take me back to when we were younger and much more flexible and able.

[@TheHylander27]

So impressed, I cried just getting my kitchen tiles off 😂, keep up the good work, great progress!!

[@rosemarymartinez5416]

The plaster!😮 you are a superstar and amazing example of fortitude and perseverance! Clearing chipping hours of back breaking work and you nailed it!!!

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@patmurphy4564]

I just love watching your posts. You both work so hard and Nell seems to be the Mother Dog of all the animals. Enjoy your time away. Love Pat from Australia ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@victoriaburkhardt9974]

Lovely. Thanks for showing us your progress. We love you.

[@pialovisetspedersen1580]

Thank you so much for all you give and show us, you are a force of nature both of you - just cracking on a daily basis - love to watch you and listen to your stories :-)

[@suewellings4500]

Well done finding permanent homes for the black kittens, although it’s sad they aren’t with you now, but happy you have Otis still. Great job on the house. You’re a great team, as I have said before. Take care

[@DianaHughes-m4u]

what great progress rebecca, your arms must be aching ,bigtime welldone ,roll on next videosxx

[@theirishhomestead]

Yes! Thank you!

[@aquariusdiva3300]

GREAT work for the family home.. I'm so excited for you all.. ❤

[@birgittacarlson7537]

Sam=Ireland's own MacGyver🙃🙂💙💛

[@tomwinch9107]

Great guttering solution - results matter more than looks either guttering! Solid work removing layers of plaster ... I'd guessed it was so you could repair the walls but not thought about crumbling plaster blocking the cavity - thanks for the explanation! Good luck maintaining progress over the summer with all the other distractions and the need to work to fund the renovation - hope the autumn weather holds off for you until you are fully watertight

[@tomwinch9107]

I grew up with my parents renovating houses - the skills I picked up then have really helped me since, with lots of money saved and fun had doing DIY ... your children might not yet appreciate how useful what they can pick up will be in the future!

[@theirishhomestead]

Thanks. I hope so too! 👍🍀🤞

[@Joe-ew5rt]

What a daunting task you people have set for yourselves. Good luck and God bless.

[@-OBELUS-]

It's a joy to see the smoke from your woodstove. I'm so glad ya'll are warm now. I didn't know you had a pond! It's a dream for us.

[@reneebrown9391]

Becca, no wonder you are so beautiful - inside and out. Your hard work and dedication to repairing the cottage shows in your trim figure and I'll bet your muscles are as well defined as any athlete. Your love for your animal family is also to be commended. Sam is a lucky guy and your love for each other is marvelous to see.

[@lynnyates3861]

Thank you for sharing your adventure. We love that you are so genuine and caring. My husband and I are just returned from a trip to Ireland- we fell in love with it! Your adventure will help keep that alive for us. Thank you again for sharing this with us- all of it!❤️

[@barriegannon3572]

You are all such brilliant grafters, enjoy your break in the UK. I’m privileged to have watched you from the very beginning up to now, looking forward to many more vlogs.

[@randallcaldwell4611]

I discovered your channel from watching a local channel of a friend building his cottage in our Province of New Brunswick on the Atlantic coast of Canada. I immediately subscribed and am looking forward to watching every Saturday. Greetings from across the pond!😀😀🐾🇨🇦

[@theirishhomestead]

Welcome aboard!

[@Jayling]

Loved seeing the morning routine at the beginning - it gives a good insight of the beginning of your days. Anyway, I know how difficult it is to keep up with comments here on YT - the heart is willing but time doesn't allow so 'hearts' were a way of showing that the comments were appreciated. You're such an incredible hard worker - all of you are! Safe travels back to the UK. :)

[@seanarthur8392]

Hi Kids! Your mom and Dad are amazing!