Leaving the hustle and bustle of city life behind isn’t always easy, but for some, it’s exactly what they need. 

Today Leah is joined by Martha Gilheaney, who has relocated from O’Connell Street in Dublin to rural County Leitrim. She’s embracing the slower pace of life while taking on the challenge of renovating a 100-year-old farmhouse. 

They talk about why she chose the countryside over the city, what it’s like commuting and settling into a rural community, and her experience navigating mortgages and home renovation.