Huge Renovation News at my 200 Year Old Irish Cottage - Episode 49
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- Finally, FINALLY! I have an update for you on what's happening with Morrigan's Cottage and the renovation plans. There's still a ways to go, but we're making progress!
Morrigan's Cottage is a 200 year old traditional stone cottage set in the west of Ireland on just under 4 acres. Originally this house would have been used by the local farmers, rented from their British landlords. Dated back to at least the early 1800s, someone has been consistently living here and farming this land since then, up until about 4 years ago when the house was left vacant by the previous owners.
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Hope you enjoy today's update. It's great to get the ball rolling on the grant. If you've any questions just drop them below :) If it's for the Q and A vid I'll do just put that on there too :)
Garden looks beautiful in the rain. Good luck with the grant
Thank you so much, fingers crossed the grant will come through with no problems :) and the garden is nice even in the rain I’m very lucky!
Gardens are looking great!
Thanks so much! It’s definitely looking a little better now than before!
Never say that method before putting the grass down,but it will keep the weeds down.😍
There’s a couple RUclipsrs that do it and it seems to work for them now wether it work or not for me that remains to be seen but it’s not the end of the world if it doesn’t!
Hi Aisling, great that you've submitted your application, I'm sure it will be approved and wouldn't it be wonderful if you could move in, then you'd have much more time and could relax a little. I agree that even when it's raining your view is still pretty If you do a Q & A I would be interested to know what you were you doing in Canada, I think I remember you saying that you were there? Hope the weather improves so that you can finish the painting❤
Hi! Oh I know it’s such a relief that the grant is submitted, it was weighing on me and taking up a lot of mental capacity so now that it’s off, I’m happy! It is still so pretty even when gloomy! And thank you I’ll add your question into the q&a! I did live in Canada for a long time good memory as I don’t think I’ve talked about it much! Hope you’re keeping well and having a great week so far ❤️
The girls sure do play well together. It was fun watching them ❤ how many square feet is the cottage? It looks pretty big.don't feel bad, I haven't planted my squash yet either😂
The girls play so well! Sometimes they take it too far with each other and Morri will get a warning bite from Bainne but overall they’re so good! Cottage is about 115m2 so it’s a pretty decent size for one of these old cottages! A lot of places I looked at were only 60-80! I definitely dropped the ball on a lot of my planting this year, but I’ll make up for it next year! ❤️
Q&A you spoke of living/working in Canada, what did you do there? 😉
Thanks so much for the question :D I’ll get it added in for the vid (no clue when that’ll come about!)
I have a question, any nice single farmers in the area?
None that I’ve found so far 😂 but I am looking out for it lol
Hi,
I'm assuming you're fairly rural?
Do you struggle to get builders as you're not close to the big cities?
To be honest I think it’s quite hard to get builders anywhere, but it is hard here, electricians and plumbers I have had good luck with but roofers is almost impossible!
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Sounds like I wouldn't have any trouble getting work! (see my profile pic) I'm a builder/roofer.
I'm coming over for a few weeks early next year as I'm sure these grants won't lasts forever.
Need to get a move on!
What county are you in?
I see Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo seem cheap.
Any obvious reason?
Thanks Shaun
@@shaunhennessy603 oh you’d get work pretty quick for sure! Trades are really doing well! Yeah I think the initial plan was for the grant to run until 2025 but I’d imagine they’ll keep it as a lot of people are interested in it! All those counties are cheaper mostly because they are further from Dublin and have lower populations! I’m on the mayo/roscommon border and absolutely love it, such a nice way of life out west and the nicest people as well! House prices are definitely going up out here though a lot of people have the same kinda idea
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Questions for your Q and A video.
Grants..
Once you've qualified for the grant do you have to get all renovations done before you get any money or can the grant be paid in stages?
Ie: If I get a quote to rewire and pay for the work can I get this paid for before moving onto the next task?
What happens if after submitting quotes a contractor is unable to do the work?
How does this affect the grant?
Do you have to start the process again?
Do they send inspectors out for every stage of the refurb or break it down into stages?
Thanks Shaun
So glad to hear that the application has been sent. Fingers crossed and praying for you. Morrigan and Bonnie are SO cute.
Thank you! It was a relief to finally get it in and at least take the first steps to getting started on the house properly! The girls are adorable im one lucky furmom 😂
Q&A Question: what do you do for work? what are your plans for work when you move to the house? hope not too personal
Thanks I’ll add it in :)
Great to see the fruit shrubs are doing so well!! And the pets are clearly very settled 🥰
Q&A do you plan to change jobs when you move in?
Thank you for the Q I’ll add it in to the vid :) and I know the girls are so happy at the house it makes me so happy ❤️
Love your enthusiasm as always Aisling, your pkace is looking beautiful 🌸🌸🐸
Ah thank you! It feels like things are finally coming together now so fingers crossed over the next few weeks more will start getting done ❤️
Congratulations on your grant..great news for you..all your hard work in the garden looks so pretty..🌸🌸
Thank you! It’s great to have the application in! Here’s to hoping that it’ll get approved now :) and the garden is slowly coming together as well it feels good like things are moving ❤️
Aren't the flowers amazing. I really enjoy watching your progress. I love the animals too. You are doing great. Panama City , Florida 6/19/ 24
Everything is coming up beautiful, I feel very lucky! The girls are a lot of fun, and they really love being at the house and land :) hope you have a great rest of your week ❤️
Congrats on the application stage. I’ve heard that strawberries don’t produce a lot their first year.
Thank you! It’s so nice to make a little bit of progress now! And that makes me feel a little better I’ll just hope for better strawberries year two!
Aisling this is amazing news ,I’m delighted for you , I think we’re all wanting to know you better , You really have the nicest personality so anything you would like to share ,Plus you could ask us all the same a little on us.
Oh I love that idea I’ll add a few questions for every one to answer because I would love to know about everyone who interacts regularly it’s like we’re all friends at this point! I’ll try add stuff about myself but if there is anything specific just let me know! And it’s so great about the grant, fingers crossed now all goes well
hi ash ,congrats on your application , would it be worth askin sam n rebecca /the irish homestead if they know of a lovley person to help you around plot ,u deserve someone nice to help,ahh u are soo patient , keep it up , im on holiday at mo in norfolk as you know i live in hertfordshire and the suns shining beautiful here ,,love you xxxx
Ah thanks so much! I hope you have a lovely holiday! Norfolk is say is just lovely! I’m glad you’re getting all the sun ❤️ lots of love from me and the girls ❤️
@@morrigans_cottage ahhhh tyyy ash.. yeah its beautiful n warm here ,,love it,,,,, had bad news last week though,my sister passed away ,shes 70 with copd ....,bless her ,so ive bnn on fone on my holidays to my brother n other sister arrangin our flowers etc for my sister susan ,bless her ,so sad ,bn cryin my self to sleep thinkin of her ... xxxx cant wait to hear how old u are lolllxx
Watching Morri and Bainne play was adorable. Congratulations on getting the grant application in, I am sure very soon you can start having work done and before you know it, you girls will be living in your wonderful homestead. Love seeing how your gardening is coming on, good for you Aisling. Hugs to those beautiful girls, Robyn and Kizzy 🌹❤
Hi Robyn and Kizzy ❤️ I hope you’re both keeping well! It’s so nice that the girls play so well together im a lucky fur mom! Fingers crossed grant approval will come shortly! ❤️
Well done,hopefully it won’t be long before you get a visit to assess!👍
Fingers crossed! They are asking for some extra paper work that could take about 4-6 weeks but hopefully after that it’ll be quick!
That is great news. I hope you hear back quickly
I know I’m excited to be on to the next step! I have had some contact back and forth with the council which I’ll get in the next couple vids, but it’s all progress!
Brilliant news!
I know! I’m delighted to have it submitted!
Q and A - Hooo boy, I've so many questions!
Obviously, I mean no disrespect by any of them and just mean the question to the extent you feel comfortable to share.
So as vague or specific as you like:
Ballpark of how much the cottage cost? Is it a mortgage or did you pay outright?
You mentioned in a previous video that this wasn't the property you initially wanted, can you tell us any backstory about your journey to purchasing this place? How many other places you bid on before you got this place etc. How long for the sale to go through?
What kind of job do you have or what sector do you work in? Will you be able to work remotely once you are able to move there?
What do you wish you had known before you purchased your house?
Have you read 'The way home' by Mark Boyle? If not massively suggest you read it.
I think Skillshare could be an amazing sponsor for you by the way. If you could have any skill now that you have your place, what do you wish it could be?
Congratulations on getting the grant in! And I hope I've submitted these questions in enough time for you to get them in the video.
I will add all of these in ❤️
Fingers crossed you get the grant soon so you can get some of the major work done before winter and this time next summer, hopefully you and the gals will be moved in and all snug n cozy. In your last video you reminded me of myself when you were opening 'creepy room' to get the petrol, I do the same when I have to go into my garden shed, I bang the door a few times, slowly open the door and shout out loud whilst rattling nearest garden tools, neighbours must think I'm nuts😂 and sure they'd be right. ❤
I’m so glad you’re the same with the creepy rooms! Makes me feel a little less mad to know others do the same 😂 fingers crossed things will get moving, could be a couple weeks before anything has any progress but fingers crossed! Love to you and Mr frank ❤️
P.s. questions for your Q&A...(1) why did you move to Canada and why return? (2) was it hard coming back after 10 years and what do you miss most from Canada? Hope its not being too nosey so only answer what your comfy with. ❤
Not nosey at all I’m happy to answer ❤️ I’ll add these questions in
Well done in getting your grant submitted, that must be a weight iff your shoulders. Unfortunately the grant isn't available in the North, wish it was.
Although you are doing this singlehandedly Aisling, you can be assured that we are all behind you 100% spurring you on.
Just look at Colette in Bealtaine Cottage, 3 acres of absolute heaven, done single handed as well x
Ah thank you! It is a big weight off the shoulders! Now it’s a waiting game! I think it’s very unfair that the North don’t qualify, I know it’s a bit messy with how things a run between the North and south but it would be nice to mix and match! Mad tho that if you’re 5 mins on the wrong side of a border you don’t get the grant, maybe eventually it’s something the NI gov will be able to introduce since it does seem to be working ok down here!
I really do feel that everyone is spurring me on here, it’s great motivation! And Colette is a woman to be reckoned with she did such an amazing job with her house and land!
Hello Aisling,
Your strawberries are coming along well.Ive got mine growing in pots and some people even grow them in hanging baskets.
There is a lot for you to do but just get a couple of jobs done when you can otherwise you become overwhelmed.
You’re doing amazing!xx
Thank you so much! And I definitely should have done the strawberries in baskets or something! I was sorta hoping there would be so many that the animals wouldn’t get them all lol! But we live and learn! ❤️
Yup it's all part of the ecosystem, feed nature and take the leftovers 😂 bless you.❤
That very much so is how it works! And I’m not a big fruit and veggie eater anyway so they are welcome to them 😂
Q&A: what do you do for work? What are your plans for work when you move to the house? Hope not to personal
Thanks for asking I’ll add that in :)
I'm glad to hear you got that all done I will be praying for you and the girls 🙏🏻💞
Thank you so much I really appreciate that ❤️ fingers crossed we’ll get some movement pretty fast on things now ❤️
Is there any farmers around to help you cut the grass
To be honest there probably is, but I don’t know many people in the community yet as I don’t live there yet and I only get to spend a few hours there, I am hoping by next year the grass will be properly maintained either with animals or a big mower!
Gardening in the rain is good,you don’t have to water,😊
That is very very true 😂 I just hate being damp 😂
@@morrigans_cottage me too,lol
Q&A Do you have to get a building inspector to go through the house and give you a list in priority level of what needs done as part of the grant process.Loveee your vlog so excited for you ☘️Your so brave to do this by yourself and I think your a very interesting person all the very best to you.
Ah thank you! I will add the question in :) and thanks so much for watching and enjoying the videos :) it’s so nice to hear that you’re enjoying them! I think to be honest I’m probably quite a boring person who’s taken on something exciting!! ❤️
Frogs are indicators of an environment. They cannot survive in a poor environment, so thankk them when you see them 🐸 😂 i'd love you to hear you talkng to them 😂😂
Everything looks sooo lush ❤
Bainne loves watching and listening to the birds ❤
Looks like blueberry had berries too👀
Loving your strawberry patch, that qill grow huge i think and provide you with lots of yummy fruit.
You may find the you tubes of Huw Richards in Wales very helpful for gardening stuff. I've really enjoyed them.
@@deborahlee8135 ah thank you, everything really is coming along so well now! The frogs are a very good sign but they do really scare me! Bainne really loves watching the birds and Morri loves to chase them! They’re my naughty girls! ❤️
Exciting the Grant has been submitted. I sure hope you will be able to move in soon! I'm sure it would make your life so much easier.
Your garden is looking great. Hoping the weather will cooperate for your times at the cottage.
Q&A- where did you get your girls? They are both adorable and it is fun to watch them playing.
Dumb question - I noticed that your windows do not have screens on them. Did the house just not come with any or did you not want them?
Not a dumb question at all! And now I am going to ask a dumb question, what’s a window screen?!
@@morrigans_cottage It's a wire or mesh screen that is part of the window - you open your window like normal but there is the screen that is part of the frame that prevents bugs from coming in and cats from getting out. You still get a breeze. Kind of hard to explain. They are on 99% of windows here in the States.
@@meredith-fourmilecreekfarm8538 oh yes yes yes sorry! So those are basically non-existent here it’s very rare to see them! When I get my new windows I do plan on getting them though!
@@morrigans_cottage Ok, now I have to know - why don't you have them in Ireland? If you tell me you have no bugs, I am going to buy a cottage myself and move immediately!
@@meredith-fourmilecreekfarm8538 We definitely have bugs lol! But screens just aren't the norm here, I think more people are getting them but I'd say most houses don't have them. I had them when I lived in Canada and loved them so I'll be using them in my home, but yeah, most people don't have them even though we do have bugs!
Well done you, everything is looking great in the garden. 🪴 I have my fingers crossed for you that the council will let you move in before any visits, saves you a whole lot of travelling to and fro doesn’t it?
I love how Morrigan and Bainne play together. ❤
I don’t know of any decent guys but from what I can see you are doing a pretty decent job yourself and I have huge admiration for you in going it alone.
Q&A Question What’s the first big job you have planned once the grant gets approved?
I have a feeling I saw that helicopter too! It’s unusual to see them and it was quite loud so it caught my attention.
Awh thank you so much for the kind words, you guys are one of my favourites to watch here on RUclips and your hard work really inspires me to roll up my sleeves and get on with things! I just trying to keep up with ye mostly!
The council were a bit wishy washy on if I could move in before they come visit the house, they said that they aren’t saying no but they wouldn’t recommend it, but that I could stay if I felt I needed to sort of thing - so no clear answer but I have to say they were fast to get back to me and very kind so I’m hopeful this will move quick enough! And omg the girls do play so well together I love it, I’d love to add another little sister in for them 😂
And thank you for the question I’ll add it in! I was just catching up on your Q&A today! It was so smart with the picture frame on the wall and loved that ye took us to the shops! It was SUCH a loud helicopter I’ve never heard one so loud before I wondered if it was army or something but too high up to tell! ❤️