How Martha built a new life back home
Martha Gilheaney has become something of an internet sensation after documenting her move back to Leitrim through her popular social media platforms.
After attracting thousands of followers online by documenting the restoration of her century-old Leitrim home, Martha Gilheaney speaks to Claire Corrigan about returning to Ballinamore, building her dream home and embracing a slower pace of life.
The lecturer recently completed the renovation of a 100-year-old house in Leitrim, a project she has shared online throughout the process.
This week, she spoke to the Leitrim Observer about her return home, the renovation project and her love for her home county.
Reflecting on her decision to return to Leitrim, Martha said: “I don’t think I would have been able to afford a house anywhere else. I hope to embrace a slower pace of life and a whole new kind of life compared to living in Dublin. I would like to have farm animals and grow vegetables and flowers and all of that kind of thing.”
Read the rest of our interview with Martha as part of our Leitrim People series in next week’s Leitrim Observer.
Available Wednesday 1 July.