Following a succession of tumultuous life events, including bereavement, career burnout, years spent caring for an elderly parent and Covid lockdowns, in 2022 we were a couple in our mid-40s ready for a change.
The house we owned near the Border between Strabane and Derry held mixed memories. That reality, combined with Brexit fractures and a willingness to relocate, led us to a decision – it was time for something new.
We had often talked about what it might be like to live in France or Italy. Until this point, it had always seemed like wishful thinking. But when we compared property prices with Donegal, Cork and the east coast of Ireland, it began to look possible. If we were flexible on location, it opened the prospect of finding something really special.
We made the bold decision to sell our house bef
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