Where to live?

Hi everyone, being a newbie to  this forum I am keen to know peoples thoughts on where I could move to in Ireland. I have some preferences and have some initial thoughts but keen to get others. Essentially cost is a key driver and i will be looking to fix up and old detatched cottage or bungalow. It will need to have some land or big garden for the pets! My list is looking at rural living in the counties of...


Mayo

Galway

Kerry

Leitrim etc.

Clare

Cavan and

Roscommon


Any thoughts? I'm flying out to Knock in a couple of weeks to start some more active looking. I suppose, above all else, it should be a friendly vibe to the place. I'm an Irish national but speak with an English accent!


Many thanks,


Tim

Look for a place to rent, from there lots of viewings and a long process. I'm in the same one.

If you look for houses you need to either be a cash buyer or have a preapproved  mortgage