After some hiccups and the usual negotiations, we closed today on the purchase of the apartment in Annagassan.

We returned to Ireland on 16 July, and hit the ground running. The solicitor who had been handling our conveyance work - first on the place in Carlingford, and then on the Annagassan apartment - had some issues that required an unexpected leave, so we transitioned to a new solicitor, who was great.

We wound up closing at a price that worked for us, and the seller agreed to leave the furnishings which turned out to be a big plus for us. We were able to move in without the need to get beds, couches, a TV, pots, pans, and dishes, and all the other things we take for granted until they’re not there.

We’re still at an AirBnB for another week or two while we get the apartment into livable condition - things like utilities and other basics.