Hello yessican!
Good luck with your weight loss! How long have you been living in Ireland? I am living in Japan so I understand there can be so much stress in a different country especially with children even if you enjoy life there. There is so much useful information on this forum! You can definitely do it!
Edit: I didn't read the part about you having returned to your country. Maybe it will be easier there I hope!
Bonjour and bienvenue!
If you have a firm plan in place to lose the weight (ie. food management and exercise), plus dedication, you will meet your goals!