It comes with 28 solar panels with advanced battery packs, and hits a C1 BER — not too scanty for a stone-built home. “The system significantly reduces running costs, making the home extremely economical to operate,” says Ms Lawlor. The setting is quiet, set back off a country road by some woods, with the house and buildings in the middle of the 10 acres. Off in the other direction is a sunken living room with wood-burning stove set. Next up is the very large kitchen/dining living room, about 32’ by 15’, with an en-suite bedroom on one side.

Source: Irish Examiner January 25, 2026 03:30 UTC