Moving to Ireland | Buying Land | Self Sufficiency and Cottage renovations LAND TOUR
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
- This week we finally move onto the land in west Clare Ireland and explore the wild 8 acres. We begin planning the cottage and land for our new self sufficient, off grid small holding. Overwhelming gratitude for us this week as we move in and take in our new surroundings.
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We are- a family of four,
Mum- Annie,
Dad-Bruce
Two children Elsie and Betsy
One dog - Doug
and we decided to trade our busy life as home and business owners to chase the dream we’ve harboured for 10years.
Pickles the van-
We first bought our Mercedes MWB sprinter van for £700 back in 2012 and converted it ourselves on a very tight budget! After 6 years of awesome adventures we needed to find a van that was better suited to us as a growing family of four and one all important van dog!
We all felt too attached to Pickles to get rid, so we stripped him bare and started again.
We cut the roof off to maximise our space and created what we now proudly call our home on wheels.
Check out our van build on our Instagram stories ~ thenomadicals
How did we get here
After years of saying one day, we finally realised that these opportunities don’t just land in your lap and if we seriously wanted to travel Europe as a family in our self converted sprinter camper van then we were going to have to be brave and make it happen.
We sold all our stuff, our house and our camper conversion business and landed in a dream come true.
Our timing may be a little of what with a global pandemic and Brexit round the corner but I know that when we set our minds and hearts to something we always make it work.
Now we’ve made this dream a reality there is no stopping us! our plan is to travel to new places, see new things, meet new people and learn new skills that will guide us on our journey of finding land and creating a way of life that sings to us, one where we aren’t bound to the banks, working every hour and outsourcing all of our needs. A simple way of life, with connection to ourselves, each other, the earth and our community.
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Annie is Irish, I’m half Irish and my ancestors come from the area we have just moved to. I’m going to pin a comment addressing these comments as yours hasn’t been the first along these lines. I love Ireland, this is my home and I am well aware of the history of the British and what they did to Ireland. I first came to Ireland when I met Annie and her family and began my learning journey. The history of Ireland is not taught in British schools. In my journey through life so far I have found that assumptions and judgements are best kept at bay until facts have been established and that to live with an open heart and acceptance of human beings no matter where in the world they come from serves me best.
I didn't see the comment you are referring to but you shouldn't have to explain yourself. My Brother in law is an Essex man and has to put up with this stuff occasionally.
Most people don't give a toss about this stuff.
Fáilte abhaile agús go gcuire dia an t adh oraibh. Welcome home and may god put luck upon you all.
Place looks beautiful. 👍
@@antseanbheanbocht4993 thank you for this comment. I have had mainly good and encouraging comments. Only a couple of negatives but had the loaded question are we Irish. I don’t know a lot of Irish yet but Sláinte chugat!
@@OffGridBruce Go raibh mile maith agat mo chara.
Thanks a million my friend.
You could try duolingo if interested, its free and will be handy if the kids learn Irish at School, its generally a compulsory subject. 👍
@@antseanbheanbocht4993 I did try duo lingo but it didn’t have any sound for pronunciation
@@OffGridBruce I have it on android with sound available, not all questions have audio though. I think you may have to enable it in duolingo settings.
👍
A lovely wife, two beautyfull kids, a place to live that's like a paradise....
No matter how busy you are, every day take a minute to realize how blessed you are.
Very good advice there. I do feel extremely lucky to be doing what I’m doing right now
Welcome to Ireland.... nice area you're setting up in. The house doesn't look too bad either..... hope you can fulfill your dreams there, it's a lovely place to bring up children. Best of luck
Thank you 🙏 it’s a lovely area. Thanks for the good wishes
@LASTBUTONE silly comment
@LASTBUTONE you're just looking for a reaction to your nonsense.... you're not worth arguing with.
@LASTBUTONE Yeah the last bunch who invaded tried that line as well. It didn't work out to well for them.
Talk about take yourself back to simpler ways. I'm in love. Subscribed. ❤
I wish you and your family success with your new home 🏡 welcome to Ireland, good time to be off grid as much as possible, most people asleep to what's going on around them in the world today .
Thank you. Feel full of gratitude to be here
Congratulations, on your beautiful find. It looks amazing!
I moved over to Ireland ten years ago to do self-sufficient living, best decision I ever made. Used to travel a lot before, but now I feel like I'm on a permanent (work) holiday.
Enjoy!
Thanks, yes i already feel liberated by the never ending list of work. It will never be finished and I love it :)
@@OffGridBruce Those moments when you want to pull your hair out will come too, but it's all part of the ride ;-)
@@2listen2u I have already lost most of my hair 😂
@@OffGridBruce 😂
Dag Bas, ik las je bovenstaande bericht en moest echt even reageren. Ik zou dolgraag hetzelfde doen als jij tien jaar geleden hebt besloten te doen; naar Ierland emigreren en een zelfvoorzienend leven beginnen. Ik ben op zoek naar mensen die hetzelfde hebben gedaan om van hun ervaringen te leren, gezien ik dit avontuur helemaal alleen aan zal gaan (en ik dat eerlijk gezegd behoorlijk spannend vind). Zou ik op de een of andere manier met je in contact kunnen komen?
Super super pleased for you. I to believe doesn’t matter where you come from be kind and fill the air with love and happiness and you’ll get that in return.
The new place looks absolutely amazeballs.... your dreams are coming true. Thats what happens when you take a leap of faith and believe in yourselves... much love.. ❤
Thanks guys! Feeing totally blessed right now
Bruce! Been following your journey for a couple years now. Legends, all of you! Just about to complete on my own plot in Ireland, just wanted you to know that you guys are a real inspiration, in action not just words! Best of luck and cheers for sharing everything over the years
I wish you the very best of luck
What a magical new home and so much beautiful space to explore, what an adventure and wild strawberries too, just looks wonderful 🌍💜
Wow, wow, wow and more wow! What a wonderful place! It’s amazing! So happy for you guys! ❤️ xx
Thank you 🙏 it’s amazing
Congrats on achieving your dream! Welcome to Ireland and I hope you love Co. Clare as much as I did when I lived there (I'm from Westmeath originally). Can't wait to see what you do.
Thanks very much. We love Co Clare :)
Ireland is good for the soul my ancestry and regular trips have taught me this
It really is. Feels great to back to our roots
Dreams do come true for those who have the courage to chase them.
Welcome to Ireland from Tipperary
Thanks Karl 🙏
How bloody wonderfully may the blessings keep coming for you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️🌈🌈🌈🏴
This is such a natural way to live. Connecting with nature is amazing
Wow so inspiring it’s beautiful to see how in awe you are of the land just gorgeous. It’s my dream to find some land and a cottage in Ireland one day I will be following your journey thanks for sharing and if you need a volunteer 👋 xx
It has all seemed like a dream. Thanks for following. Will definitely be looking for some helpers once we have settled in and have a more defined plan. :)
Welcome to Ireland 💚 your new place looks gorgeous. How exciting for you and your family 💚
Thank you 💚
The secret to having a future is always replace what you use. If you cut down a tree, you plant another ect. It is really as simple as that.
Great job folks. Good luck in living the dream.
Ireland is there to fall in love with,I really hope everything works out for you guys,life is an adventure not a chore!and what a beautiful area ye have moved to.
I’m head over heals with the place. The first time I came over to see Annie’s family I knew this is a special country. Thank you for the kind words
Hey,
It was so lovely to see your new land! It is beautiful and you seem so happy there.
Wishing you all the best!
Sending you lots of love from all of us 😘💕
Thanks Anna. How are you getting on with your plot?
Well done guys. Ye are all an inspiration!. The place looks magical ♥️
Thanks Talitha hope you are well :)
I felt so very emotional seeing the land and you all realising your dream. Discovered this vid on diggers and dreamers and look forward to following you all as you surf the waves of self sufficiency 😊🏄🏼♂️🏄🏼♀️
Thank you 🙏 it’s gonna be an experience that’s for sure
Karma that the other place fell through, this was just waiting for youto connect with it! The good thing about having so much to do is that a lot can be done pretty much when you fancy it so not a chore! So pleased for you all. Cottage looks amazing too, and having the space must be fairly liberating, much as vanlife is great....space is what you miss after a while. ❤️
Thanks Ruth, we feel the same. Almost a Devine intervention. Kids are loving the space and freedom to explore by themselves ❤️☘️
My mum used to grow all our food. She kept 15 hens, had massive gardens for church flowers. Dad cut turf in a rented bog, then mum spread, footed, lumped it. They also had an oil tank and a range that used oil. Fire in lounge heated front of house, range heated rest. Big 7 bedroom house, big kitchen big dining room too.
B and B mum did. Dad was plant hire guy plus a fisherman with a big boat. Dad had to work. Mum had 4 kids. We had instruments and a great life. Choir big part as mum was choir director. If kids become workers it's half the battle.
Great life.
Sounds great! The kids like to chip in most of the time. I haven’t ever cut the turf but turned and stacked it. I know it must have been hard work. Hopefully we will be getting some hens in the near future
Congratulations on your amazing. Home, living your dream, I am from the London , now living in county down, love and app!and your courage , you will be hugely rewarded for stepping out in faith and following your dreams well done you all .........Mark
Thanks Mark, already feeling incredibly blessed 🙏
@@OffGridBruce , no need to get back to me ,I know you are busy. Just a thought , have you looked into growing ginseng? I've not tried it myself , but planted in your forest maybe a good idea for yearly cash or left for emergencies. Just a thought , have a good Sunday, hope you reserve q day a week fir rest
@@scrapsmithmorgan5255 I haven’t actually thought of that at all. Will have a look into it. Had a day off yesterday at the beach. It was just too hot to do anymore work
WOW! What a find , this journey of yours shall be epic . Im so looking forward to see it all come together ,
CONGRATULATIONS !
Thanks, it does feel particularly epic at the moment :)
Excellent My Friends You Have Now Achieved The Only Real Way To Love To Live To Thrive !!! Land !!!
It's a beautiful stop delighted it worked out
I have been following Mossy Bottom who has accomplished amazing feats in my honest opinion. Wish I could go back and do that.
Congratulations you beat me to this place when your offer was accepted but my search continues, I hope everything works out for you all good luck the place is amazing :))
Thank you 🙏 We are so grateful to have been chosen. Good luck with your search I hope you find what you are looking for
@@OffGridBruce I don’t think it could’ve gone to a better more deserving family from what I seen on your UA-cam so far and I look forward to watching your future events and updates as you grow keep up the good work :))
@@popcornlover948 thank you! Hope we can do the place justice :)
Welcome home to you and your family!i hope your channel grows and grows it looks like you have lots of work ahead of you but what a lovely spot to live in,best of luck with everything and good on you for taking this project on
Thanks Edmond for the kind wishes :) a lifetime of work here i think
You forgot one major point on the list: build trails! And a pumptrack around the whole property! 😍
I had thought I could integrate Hügelkultur mounds. Permaculture jumps :)
Looking forward to your updates- live the dream!
Big Admiration that's living not trapped in an over priced Apartment and sitting in front of a computer all day and handling your salary to the landlord or the bank
Thanks James
Oh my goodness ❤️
Awesome guys looks amazing there!!!
Exciting just found u on the start of ur journey 💗
So happy this came up on my recommendation. Your land looks dreamy. Looking forward to seeing your homesteading journey unfold. All I can say is don’t rush this. Good luck.
Good advice
What a wonderful blessing for you and your family.
Thank you 🙏
A hundred thousand welcomes to you and family..wish ye a the very best..i live away down south on the cork and kerry border....i also lived in London..but wouldn't swop Ireland for anyplace in the world ..il be following ye on yer fabulous adventure....🙏..
Ah thank you Mary 🙏
Many irish decendants are moving home looking myself good to find your blog
Welcome to Ireland from one of the many Irish who lived in the UK for many years and enjoyed good friends and welcome. There will always be some one with a chip on their shoulder and some with a Chip on both shoulders. Hope you have a great Christmas.
Thanks Helen. Same to you merry Christmas 🎄
I hope you will be very happy in Ireland. From a former Cork woman..now living in New York
Annie dad it’s from cork :) it’s my favourite city
well done guys and welcome to ireland, love your whole concept and will be following and sharing your videos on our Vlog...
Thanks very much :)
So happy for you and your family. Just found your UA-cam video and will be looking forward to watching the videos to come. Congratulations on living your dream..😊 I've wanted to come to Ireland for years but never able to make it happen due to life circumstances plus being a US citizen I would have had difficulty getting a resident Visa. So I'm going to live vicariously through you and your family..😊. Have a Happy New Year.
Ah thanks Rebecca for subscribing to my channel Ireland it’s a very special place. Hopefully you get to come here sometime. Happy new year
Thanks!
Thank you Brian 🙏
Sometimes I wonder, Is it always quiet? In Belgium a lot of farmers build a temporary tent to give a very loud party with the admission of the local authority. Sometimes until 4 a.m. you can hear loud bass noises. Also a new trend: a summer bar with many people and loud music in rural places. I associate party and noise with a city but not in rural places. Greetings from Belgium.
If we have any parties here it’s normally instruments with no amplification and a fire :)
I left something very much like this nearly 50 years ago and never had the slightest inclination to return..good luck.
Where did you end up?
@@OffGridBruce moved to Finsbury Park London couldn’t be in a different place lol I live now and for some time in Medway Kent.
From Morocco, its very nice best wishes ❤❤
Thanks 🙏
I didn't notice the 'buying land' part of this video.
So happy for you all!
Living the dream,well done.Wishing your family,health and happiness
Thank you 🙏
Wow! Wonderful piece of the earth you have there. Must feel great to call that home
I definitely does. Feel very blessed
This is great!
Welcome to Ireland great spot you found i hope to do same as soon as i can :)
Great video, thanks
Ennistimon eh,beautiful place and only a few minutes from lahinch beach,good luck in your new home..
Thank you 🙏
Hi hope you have a great time making it home. Enjoy take care hope to do it my self one day. Take care
Thanks, we absolutely love it here
Living the dream this is what i eant in the next 5 year
Go for it
@@OffGridBruce good advice 👌 thanks 😁
Lots of luck in your home..
Thanks Tim
Hi Kiddo's 🥰🤩 your Land is Beautiful
So, so pleased for you guys!
congrats lads....looks beautiful..best of luck with your new home.
I hope when I come to Ireland I can find a nice farm to buy
Welcome and enjoy the journey for you and the family. Great life skills for your kids and i respect your values. Always welcome down to Cork for a pint.
Thanks Liam, I am down cork often as Annie’s dad lives in cork
Lovely cottage and acreage! Looking forward to catching up on your videos 🥰
Thanks karen
Great to see you’re new property. Lots of work to do but you have the time for it. Looking forward to the following vlog.
Soooo much work but yes can’t wait to get cracking. Where to start 😂
Welcome to Ireland injoy the Irish whether
Gotta love the storm this week hey :)
Amazing.. thanks for sharing.. watching from USA
Thanks for watching 🙏
Welcome back to Ireland....just subscribed...ready for the journey
What a paradise, it's beautiful. Ric, ontario canada
Thanks Rick it really is :)
If you have already learned to not assume and to be non judgemental, to have an open heart and accept others for who they are, not the blood in their veins, you, I believe, are on the right path to a happy and blessed life. Also, your children notice these virtues and will make them their own.
Thanks Adam. I do feel blessed to be here
Awesome...livin the dream....its not a dress rehearsal...make it count.🤠
Thanks Tom
Super nice place... Gonna follow your journey!!!
thanks guys, just given your channel a sub too
Hi new subscriber here , found ye from Mossy Bottoms interview with you . Watched a few of your videos and thought I’d search back to when ye moved to your new property and start there. Gonna binge watch now to catch up lol . You have a beautiful property can’t wait to see ye make it yer own and put yer own stamp on it .
Thanks April welcome to the channel. It’s going to be a long road but fun :)
If you have willow, sweet Chestnut and hazel in those woods they can all be Coppiced which would be both beneficial to you and the ecosystem as a whole.
We have no sweet chestnut unfortunately but we do have a little hazel and loads of willow. We plan on having a SRC for all our firewood eventually
very very really nice
Excellent! You have done what I have been dallying about for a few years now :O. Fear of the unknown has kept me pinned in place - well that and fear of being too old to be able to make a go of it as my retirement years are staring me in the face!
Ah my mind still tells me I can’t do things sometimes. I just ignore it 😂
Very nice house you started off with even. Enjoy. Ennistymon is a beautiful town too
Thanks, we really love it here
First up, I would like to welcome you two children of Ireland, and your offspring, back to your homeland!
Sorry I'm a bit late to the party, but your videos were recommended to me by Mr UA-cam O'Algorithm a few hours ago, and I've been binge-watching ever since.
I'm ashamed that even in our beloved land, the science of statistics dictates that out of a population of 5 million people, there will be approximately 33 people who can be categorised as xenophobic/weirdo/oddball/begrudger/nutter, and unfortunately, you've met about 10 of these in this comments section. The remaining 23 are otherwise occupied with the Covid Conspiracy Theories section of UA-cam, thankfully.
I really wish you all the best on this exciting new journey!
Thank you for the welcome. My real life experience is one of welcome and acceptance. Always a risk when you put your life online i guess
Starting put your journey with you. Just subscribed. I'm so excited!! So beautiful! A dream is not a dream with out remembering it.
Thanks Lee for the subscription. I really appreciate it
Well Done !!!! And welcome in West Ireland ...
We made the same " jump" and we are on the border between County of Mayo and county of Roscommon
Your are welcome any time for a tea or coffee cup ...
Thanks very much that sounds lovely :)
Living the dream 🤍🤍🤍
It’s so exciting to watch you settle in! Thanks so much for sharing xox
I find it helps me appreciate deeper when I’m editing and looking again closer to the details. Feeling very blessed
Good luck guys we live in west of ireland too
Thanks 🙏 where abouts are you guys?
@@OffGridBruce loughrea
Good move to connect with nature.God bless. Lovely family.Best wishes from The Third Eye team. 😊🙏
Thank you 🙏
Welcome💚🍀💚🍀
Thank you 🙏
Let's gooo 😍😍😍
"Best of luck People"!
Can I welcome you to Ireland and wish you and your Family the very best you have a lovely place there, enjoy it and welcome from my Family here in Kildare Ireland.
Thanks very much for the lovely welcome 🙏
Subscribed and now watching from The Glens of Antrim, on the North Coast of Northern Ireland, hey...
Hi Pete 👋🏽 thanks for watching 😊
The longer I live in the rat race and the technology age the more this style of old traditional living appeals.
That’s what happened to me
My heart is so happy for you all! Those drone shots are epic! A d I kept saying - yes! Are you serious? Look at that! Wow are you serious? Look at that! ❤️🧡💛💜
And those smiles!
It’s so beautiful. Have to pinch myself to make sure it’s real!
So beautiful maybe a program for Ben Fogal series ☺️ wow just look at your beautiful land , woods and home so happy for you all 🙏🏼
Thanks so much. We are very happy here
Start planting flowers everywhere
We will be planting all sorts
Coming to Ireland in March/April!
Lovely!
Goats are your answer to clearing up that scub.
Great Vids, keep up the work👍👍👍
Pigs Are Good at Cleaning Fields. Fantastic Music !
We are going to get a couple of kunekune pigs :)