Van Life in NORTHERN IRELAND (and some cottage problems)
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Van Life Northern Ireland - there's a problem buying our 200 year old cottage.
This week we drive our self converted campervan into Northern Ireland. After bidding on, and buying, a 200 year old remote cottage in Ireland, we were keen to get back to some travel.
But, as with all roads to "living the dream", the path is never smooth, as we well know (lets not talk about all the van life breakdowns!)
We can't wait to start living a simple life off the grid in our very own tiny home, but for now, we are just keeping our fingers crossed that the extra surveys will come back with good results.
Northern Ireland is a great place to explore and distract ourselves though, as we find our favourite hike of the trip, visit Belfast Christmas market, and take in the coastal scenery. The two minute tours also resume this week, as we take a break from wild camping and stay on a rather lovely campsite.
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Just to correct you about the hedge schoolmaster. That hedge school dates back to the Penal Laws in Ireland which lasted for 150 years from the early 1700s to the late 1800s. The laws were imposed by Britain on the Irish population (99% of whom were Catholic) and included the law that all existing schools should be closed and no Irish catholic child could receive an education.
This led to the widespread establishment of secret schools around the Irish countryside, known as hedge schools because they were usually surrounded by high hedges to try and hide them from the British authorities. Secret schools were also held in caves and other natural hiding places. You said that there had been no educational system in Ireland. There had been an excellent education system before the Penal Laws were introduced, so much so that in the middle ages Ireland was known internationally as "the island of saints and scholars". Hope this helps explain that cave school and its wonderful hedge schoolmaster.
Thank you Helena for the background info on hedge schools in Ireland. Speaking of 'The Island of Saints and Scholars' I lived for a decade in mainland Europe where German and Italian friends reminded me of Saint Kilian who founded Wurtzburg and Saint Colombano who founded the monastery town of Bobbio which I visited. Your post also reminded me to refresh my knowledge of Brehon Law.
So true, Helena. Sadly, the secret hedge schools were essential for many of those who were not of the Anglican faith. The "Land of Priests and Scholars" enlightened Europe from the Dark Ages and many continental places were given Irish names by those missionary priests. Ironically, one river valley they named "samhradh" - "peaceful place". That Irish name evolved to what it is today - the Somme, where so many Irishmen as well as others of many nationalities sacrificed their lives.
The 'Hedge Schools' weren't because there was no schools infrastructure; they were due to penal laws brought in by invading English, who banned education for 'non-conformists' - which meant anyone who wasn't Anglican - usually the local population of Catholics and Presbyterian.
Great video as usual - love to see you in Northern Ireland, come back soon.
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Next time you're in Belfast you should go to St. George's Market, full of food, art & craft stalls. It's far better than the Christmas market at city hall.
You two are an adorable couple. You play off of each other so well and are wonderfully good-humored. Sorry...I know that's not about the video, but I've been a subscriber for quite a while and never mentioned that the biggest part of that is because of your relationship. You both always make me smile. Big hugs from Florida!!!!
Thank you 🙂🙂
We lived in Co. Antrim & Co Down for 11 years after a hedonistic 15 yrs in London. I moved with my husband of 33yrs (now) in 1996 around the time Drumcree kicked off. The Troubles were coming to an end with result that the 6 counties and the people started to shine. It’s an amazing part of the Ireland, such incredible sights.
If you get a chance do the Antrim coast and take a drive to Carnlough, while there a walk up to the falls and the old mine works in the hills is simple spectacular. I miss the North very much.
We now live in Tipperary with our pack of hounds.
Ireland is an amazing county, so amazing in fact I realised a couple of months ago that nagging ‘thing’ in the back of my head about one day returning to Blighty had finally gone!
Oh wow, with a whole pack as well. We would love to have more dogs, just not the right time for us
I can relate to your situation. Left UK and NEVER GOING BACK after 15 years in Kazakhstan, China and Thailand!
We are only just catching up with videos as we're in NZ on honeymoon!
We're missing our 3 mogs so thanks for the Summer action! 😻
Your cinematography just keeps getting better and better! It's uncanny now! A big BRAVO!!!! ❤👏♥
Tollymore is beautiful, and many a happy childhood memory there in the summer with picnics 😊xx
Hi Ladies, great video this week.
The drone footage was "STUNNING" and and I enjoyed the fun facts.
It was good to see Belfast although it brought back good and bad memories for me when I was there in the 70's.
I think the thing to remember with your ongoing house purchase is that in Ireland things get done EVENTUALLY.
Enjoy your time back in the England and hopefully will continue to share your journey in 2024.
It was lovely to spend the day there 🙂🙂
Van lady based in Belfast. Loved your video of N.Ireland.. the tourist board should pay you. Have a restful Christmas at home, and welcome to your new home in Eire in 2024.
I do love the 2 minute tours
Another fab video. Ireland is stunning. When you get to go back to Belfast, thoroughly recommend the Titanic museum, it is fantastic. Love the ending 😂
You ever watch a video of two new people moving to your country and you hope that some day you run into them in a cafe somewhere just so you can buy them a cuppa and make them feel welcome? Yeah :) Welcome to your new home ladies
Aw thank you 😀😀
Great video guys as usual the quality of your videos and footage is just unbelievable !! 🥰 xxx
Watch you every week, gutted to see you 2 mins away in in home town of Whitehead. Had I have realised I would have politely knocked your door with a couple of buns and a few treats for AJ and Summer. Next time!
Oh no. I hate missing out on snacks, definitely next time 🙂
You two crack me up 😅. Also, love your music choice in your videos. Best of luck with the house.
Fingers crossed for the results of the survey, hope that all goes well but if not don’t be too disappointed it was just not meant to be but you will find the property of your dreams.
I'm behind on videos!😮 Emily - glad to see it's not just me who gets out of shape in the winter 😅 Louise, you must keep your LandRover wish alive. You may have liked mine (now sadly gone) a LWB Safari that I converted to a one person camper. Never broke down, and let me wild camp way off the beaten track.... but not yellow😂
Do that walk regularly,tollymore forrest outside Newcastle.
I love watching you guys! I’m from Oklahoma in the US. Small town. We are planning to start traveling in 3 years. I’m a hospice nurse, so I’ll travel nurse. But we are traveling to heal, and find maybe where to start over. We are currently stuck where we are due too custody and my stepson having to stay in his current school district. He’s 15 now so we have 3 years. My husband ex has made life so incredibly hard for us that it’s been advised by lawyers, therapist and judges that once he turns 18 we move, and consider seriously consider changing our names. She is a malignant narcissist, and all I do is watch you two now and plan for our departure in 3 years. I rewatch old episodes, because I just love how genuine you both are.
We also have a 5 year plan to go to Europe to travel.
Oh wow that does not sound great, it’s nice you have a plan though and something to focus on 🙂🙂
Fun facts that need some corrections, a house that will not materialise, cooking without a proper dance, and a cat that thinks it's a bear.
This was another awesome video, and the wait (for whatever will come) is worth it. Keep on living, girls and we are happy too.
Love your videos as always. The Christmas market looked lovely
We did just find you videos on you tube
Love watching your journey
We wish you a merry Christmas and and all the best for 2024 in your new house xx
Hi from N.Ireland. So glad you enjoyed it...& will look forward to your return. This video was so creative, natural, informative, entertaining, funny & had something for everyone. The photograpy/drone footage is spectacular. I swear, you two should have your own TV show. Hope all goes well with the house purchase 🤞☘😘
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it
@@campervibe Tullamore......Northern Ireland ?.is it noth in the Middle of the country.
Louise, your amazing audio😂 visual skills are matched by your writing skills. Loved your truly intriguing intro. Best of luck with your home purchase in Ireland. You’ll love it all the more after you’ve overcome all the adversity to buy it😊.
Thank you
Great episode again Louise and Emily. If I may make a suggestion while you wait for the results of the house survey... don't be put off the purchase even if the survey seems negative and is recommending a new roof. Assuming it's a bog standard, traditional Irish cottage those A frame roofs are usually 'a piece of piss' to erect in a couple of days. The benefits would add greatly to your comfort not to mention eventual resale value. Also don't forget there are people out there willing to help. Have you come across the Irish word.. meitheal?
Thank you and we won’t, we just would rather be prepared and have as much info as possible to know what we are walking into 🙂
Welcome to Ireland, if you need any help or advice or your new house I’ll help you, I’m a plasterer and have experience in the older houses, I can teach you how to do it and save money, we watch you every weekend love James Hannah and Noah
So so funny every time Emily says "I’m not gone lie"… sooo English 😅🇬🇧
Emily it was great to hear you have picked up the irish language I burst out laughing when I heard you say “feck” well done 😂xx
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The teacher lived in the first cave you came to and it was just at the entrance if you looked up there was a smaller hole in the wall that was where he stayed. The girders at the other cave was for flooring when the path first opened forVictorian visitors to see in the cave as it was a tourist attraction back then. 😊 Great videos I enjoy your channel 😊
Thanks super cool
Oh fab! You can come down to Kerry and see us when you move 😀
If ever you get a chance to stay in a lighthouse, do it. We stayed at the the Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel Stranraer many years ago. It was fabulous,very classy, expensive but worth it. Hope the roof is OK. If you do have to replace it, take comfort in that it should be secure and waterproof for many years. Plaster board has to be removed. You'll probably become first class at pointing stone walls.
Who knew northern Ireland would be so beautiful 😍
Shush,keep it quiet.Dont want to spoil it with to many people.😂😂😂
Loving your channel (warts & all). You two are hilarious 😂
Hello to you lovely couple and aj and summer how you doing its been a while since i commented last and so sorry about that i have been so busy had 2 operations so trying to recover still and been crazy busy with family and christmas but i have been watching your vids and loved everyone of them and so happy for you all on getting your new house i bet your over the moon but i hope you find this comment as your such a big channel now and loads of comments but as you know been following you for years now i would also like ro wish you a merry christmas to you all and a happy new year all the best for 2024 and your new life in ireland all the best love jamie tina andrew and harvey
Lovely vlog and some absolutely stunning scenery. 🤞house is ok and you can get started soon
hey girls, don't get conned by any dry rot companies - check out if the whole thing's really rotten or just small patches which you can treat yourselves - I think we used borax over the counter from Boots. Obviously your whole roof could be infested, in which case..... by the way - really appreciate your free offers this week - thank you!
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Hooray! Not only did you make it to Northern Ireland but you passed my house!!!! 😮❤ I can't wait to see what you think of Northern Ireland once you've got a chance to see even more of it. Lovely seeing you in City Hall - my late husband and I had our CP there and though I don't go in there anymore it is nice seeing it. ❤ Try the Gobbins cliff walk next time and further along the Antrim coast is the hidden village of Galboly - definitely peace and quiet there!
Ohhhh who could forget chipgate??! Fingers crossed for good news on the roof survey.
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Fingers crossed that all goes well!
In all honesty Emily the site is quite big, you gave it your best shot , please don't stress over it as what you and Lou have endured selling a property and caught up in a bidding war to purchase your amazing stunning property in Ireland. So happy for your vid and what a beautiful clean camp site you have found. You both deserve your idilic home you have both been dreaming of. Wishing you both a amazing beautiful new life in Ireland as I've never come across such a amazing couple you so deserve a completely different location,/life in such a stunning country as Ireland. Wishing you both phenomenal new beginnings to experience new adventures, new customs, new friends new outlooks. All the best to you both and not forgetting AJ n summer xx 🙏💚💙❤️
Thank you, that’s really nice of you to say 🙂
Ditto
You're both a joy to watch, and listen to. Thanks for your journeys...
Once you have owned a land rover, they will get under your skin. Fantastic vehicle you will never stop working on it.👍👏👏🇬🇧👍
land rovers are brilliant i love mine 👍❤😊😊😊😊
Delighted you are still loving the place 💚💚💚 OMG snap on the defender dreams … have you seen Eva zu Beck’s? 😍
Great episode guys 😊 enjoy your weekend
I am in love with Ireland! Your walk in the beginning was stunning! I am incredibly jealous!
I feel your pain, Louise. My Mrs is even smaller than Emily and she disappears in crowds, just like that. I’m not really a people person, so being left alone in a crowd doesn’t suit me and knowing she’s in there somewhere, but not being able to find her, is anxiety inducing.
Yes, landies are super cool. I want one, when I retire.
Yet again I find myself glued to the screen, always fun, always a good pace, always good content - in fact always good !!! Best U-tube channel, must be surely?.
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Awe I went camping in Tollymore as a kid 😊
Great footage and editing again. Enjoyed watching!
Don't worry you 4 what's important is in your van the rest is bricks and mortar it's not important. The love you have is the important things. Xxx❤
Hi Girls cant wait to see this cottages fingers crossed you do get it , good luck roll next video
Apologies if I missed it but I don't think you visited my home town of Enniskillen in the county of Fermanagh.
I'm biased but for anyone wanting to get away from it all I think we have the most beautiful county in Ireland and not far from my home town where you can easily buy all your provisions.
And of course it's much cheaper than the Republic much as I love it (unfortunately the reason it's cheaper here is in that the average wage is so much lower than the South where they need every cent to survive).
Love you guys and your love of Ireland you have seen more of it than I have and I live here, looking forward to seeing the house restoration. Keep up the good work 👏
Another fab video guys ❤
Once again beautiful country, Thank you for taking us a long. I've now had my fix for the week. Please be safe. Stay healthy until next time!
2 min tours are hilar go on Emily!
So glad you gave fanny a good clean this week girls! ❤
Watching with closed captions and 15.11 made me spit out my tea. You two make me howl! 😂
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So excited for you folks. This video just stirs my desire to visit Ireland - thank you for the gorgeous sunsets and beautiful coastline video! My fingers are crossed that your purchase goes through!
Always a pleasure to catch up on your adventures 😎 Thank you for taking us along 👍💚
I’m keeping my fingers and everything else crossed that the survey comes back positive. My 4 cats are also in hibernation mode, they are all sleeping on my bed as I type. Take care ladies 😊👍😊👍
So glad you found Tollymore Forest Park. Not far from there is the sister forest park at Castlewellan which has an arboretum and a maze. If you go down to Newcastle (coffee and cakes galore) at the end of the Mourne Mountains you'll find Silent Valley. Sshhhh!
Nice 🙂
Oh my, Nigel made so much from the closing on your cottage he got a Ryanair Package Tour w/ buffets to Benidorm! A clenn fanny is always a good thing...I hope its just mold and not rot...Cheers!
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FUN FACT: You two are absolutely adorable!!!❤
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Northern Ireland - most wonderful place in the world!
Great video, you were in my town Carrickfergus x
great video hope all goes well with new house.happy christmas and have great new year.
Just subscribed .Loving the energy ❤ living the dream 😎
That was our first 2 minute tour - paused the video to write the comment - honestly thought that was classic, music and everything was perfect. love the commentary and the effort!!
I only run when chased, and sometimes i chase myself around my living room and play hard to get.
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Ahh Tollymore, where the river Shimna flows through the Silurian Shales of Mourne Country in Co. Down. Little wonder the Chronicles of Narnia were based on these landscapes. Truly magnificent.
That was a beautiful coastline cliff/cave walk. Obviously Emily gave her super intuitive facts that help the narrative along!! And the van looks super good all clean, until the next rain that is. Looking forward to getting a more in depth cottage renovation video even a first night's sleep in the new home would be awesome. Have a blessed day ladies and as always stay safe! Much love and respect!!
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I'm on pins and needles, too, and I'm not the one buying! Sooo excited for you and looking forward to everything coming up! Every time I watch your videos, I get excited to start my nomad life, and once I retire, I'm heading to Europe to explore everything there! Thank you again for sharing your life with us! 😊❤
And there is so much there to explore 🙂
hope all your dreams come true! Remember that even if it's bad news, it usually will end up with better news in the end. (I've moved across the pond 3 times - What seemed like terrible news put us where we were supposed to end up each time.) Anyway, if you're looking for good video on rock buildings, plastering, lime washing, etc. Make Do Grow is very watchable and full of good help. Thanks for sharing your journey with us.
Yeah I am a believer in what’s meant to be will be 🙂
Top Tip. Wash vehicles on.a wet day. Wet dirt falls off better and rinsing may not be required
just like the old days and truly enjoyed this one and although I really felt Emily's trauma with the 2 minute challenge this has once again lifted Monday morning into pure awesomeness, have a fabulous week with 4 leaf 🍀 luck 🌟
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So glad you came up to the North. And fingers crossed for the survey of the cottage ! X
Wow! Overwhelmed by that vlog. Gorgeous walks bith woods and coast.... Emily cooking, fun facts and food dance. ... Summer and AJ... Gripping house details though I do feel safe that Lou has got that one. Just wondering though if Em can have one minute more added on 2 minute tour? She gives such great value and packs in so much information, her little legs are wearing out. Thank you for the free subscription and like button. I am taking full advantage this week. 😂
I so need another minute I think it’s time to admit it now 🤣
I love you guys! We also spell the word “walk” around our dogs. 😜I really hoping all the inspections (American term for house surveys) are good and that the cottage purchase happens!
They know the certain words 😂
Hope the surveys are good news for ye x
Great episode. Exciting to see the Irish countryside. Fingers crossed🤞🏼all is well with the cottage. 🌿
Summer has not let fame and fortune go to her head. You are good pet parents
Creeping up on 100K. Anxiously awaiting the tour of the home you may actually buy!
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Happily wonderig Irish woodland bobing up n down.
Even though im excited about your new home for yourselves Aj and summer im hoping we still see you both jumping in and out your faithful fanny X
I wouldn't want to be living in a cave in Ireland but that cliff walk was stunning.
You always manage to find really quiet places 😊.
Since I’ve been watching your Ireland videos (which I haven’t been to before) I’m definitely planning to head over. Our little collie isn’t great with other dogs sometimes so am always looking for quieter places to take her adventuring. Ireland out of season looks to be a winner 👍
Awesome video guys, thank you x
It’s such a lovely country
Ive never renovated a cottage,but renovated a log cabin,and can 100% relate to the van build comments,it really does become your life until its "done" which it never is.
Happy holidays to the four of you!!
Tullymore Forest Park on the edges of the Mourne Mountains!! One of the loveliest places on earth! Haven't been there for a lot of years! Glad you seem to be enjoying it!
It was lovely
I've always wanted to visit Ireland I am 70 now just had a new knee so all fit to explore think this will have to be the year to visit bring on 2024 love you girls hope your house goes well 👍👍💓💓
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Wishing all your house dreams come true …. Enjoy December with family and friends
Yes totally get you I am in the middle of my van build first one and in North Africa (Algeria) and can’t find everything here I need it’s a nightmare and won’t be doing it again
Oh we can imagine, keep going you will get there in the end
Another fun video! Hiking, carwash, scenic walks and the 2 minute tour!! Wishing you all luck with the cottage roof.
Knowing your orientation, Lousie, I understand it now if your experiences of phalluses are ones that looked like Emily´s hat..
Can't wait to see your new house, but as I foresaw, that episode is gonna be an all together celebration and the best Two Min Tour, Fun Fact, Lou exquisite cinématographique perspective, 100 k Subs and X-Mas Eve party. Tamales and Coffee should be part of it as well. A massive ¡¡Pura Vida!!
Can’t wait to show you all 😀