Selfsufficientish.com

Paul - that's interesting. A little surprising not to get a positive response from the council but I would hope their tune has changed these days... As regards grid connection, my understanding (and I could be wrong) is that we'll need to be connected for two reasons: 1. To sell electricity back to ...

MW - that's cool! Having immesrsed myself in the "Guide to Self-Sufficiency" it seems "you scratch my back... etc" is the best way to success.

So, hopefully, we'll be bartering at some point

Gosh - what a very warm welcome from you all - thanks a million!

I'm already getting my question list together so I'll drop by with it over the coming days

Thanks again
Dave

Hi there - Dave here - expat (Livepool) living here in Ireland for the past 16 years. We (Fiona my wife from Galway, and the dog Holly from the rescue center) are sweating on planning permission for an eco house in Galway on 1 acre of land (with access to another 40 or so acres). We're pretty confid...