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Host rating
70 %
Last replied
19 Apr 2024
Feedback
52
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Description
I am a dairy farmer I also have sheep, bees and a garden. I live with my mother who also helps with the milking and the hens are hers. There is also a workman who lives in the house with us. It is a busy place as there is always something to be done. My mum does most of the cooking and food is never in short supply or meal times. My nieces and nephew come to stay at times. We are a very friendly house.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Animal Care
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Help
I would love some help with the garden and around the yard to strim or cut the long grass to make the place look clean. The farm could do with a hand to help maintain it. Help with the animals and the bees too (if one wants to learn) would be great too
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
you can have your own room in the house. It is a old farm house so the room is small but the bed is really comfortable. The bathroom is down stairs near the kitchen and it is not heated. It works but was never finished.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 257898964799
Feedback (31)
5 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Melissa) for host
We stayed with Geraldine for two weeks and had a great time. We learned something new about beekeeping and working with sheep. Geraldine was very friendly and we instantly felt like we are at home. She took us to the Beara peninsula ( Greetings to Ernie ;) ) and showed us some beautiful places around Clonakilty.
Thankyou for the great opportunity… read more
Thankyou for the great opportunity… read more
12 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Clément)
Thank you Clement and Lise for what you did for me thank you for your company ,which ye were so easy to get on with and no complaining .They tried their hand on any job given to them .feeding food to sheep and giving bottles of milk to lamb[ to big babys] doseing and spraying sheep . strimming, painting ,which they made a great job in painting my… read more
(Excellent
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11 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Mizael)
Mizael stayed with me for 1 week .He was eager to try any kind of job and wanted to fix things that need to be fixed .
He was easy to get on with and friendly person I wish him all the luck in his future
He was easy to get on with and friendly person I wish him all the luck in his future
(Very good
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Feedback
5 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Melissa) for host
We stayed with Geraldine for two weeks and had a great time. We learned something new about beekeeping and working with sheep. Geraldine was very friendly and we instantly felt like we are at home. She took us to the Beara peninsula ( Greetings to Ernie ;) ) and showed us some beautiful places around Clonakilty.
Thankyou for the great opportunity… read more
Thankyou for the great opportunity… read more
12 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Clément)
Thank you Clement and Lise for what you did for me thank you for your company ,which ye were so easy to get on with and no complaining .They tried their hand on any job given to them .feeding food to sheep and giving bottles of milk to lamb[ to big babys] doseing and spraying sheep . strimming, painting ,which they made a great job in painting my… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Mizael)
Mizael stayed with me for 1 week .He was eager to try any kind of job and wanted to fix things that need to be fixed .
He was easy to get on with and friendly person I wish him all the luck in his future
He was easy to get on with and friendly person I wish him all the luck in his future
(Very good
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2 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Patrick) for host
Geraldine and I did not get along well as working partners.
I have my personal opinions regarding the source of all this, and I'll keep them that way.
Otherwise, the food options were diverse and plenty of meat to choose from, as well as fresh raw cow's milk! There was also a hoop house with fresh greens (cabbage and mustard greens, earlier in… read more
I have my personal opinions regarding the source of all this, and I'll keep them that way.
Otherwise, the food options were diverse and plenty of meat to choose from, as well as fresh raw cow's milk! There was also a hoop house with fresh greens (cabbage and mustard greens, earlier in… read more
11 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Hector & Mauro)
Thank you to you both you had a short stay but it was easy to talk to you Hector and really liked your talent on you making of Goblins .Hector liked work any time of the day very helpful at any job . He is a very kind and considerate person .I wish him luck in what he plan for hes future.
Mauro was quite but aways did hes jobs well ,I wish him… read more
Mauro was quite but aways did hes jobs well ,I wish him… read more
(Excellent
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18 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Hector & Mauro) for host
our experience ... EXELENTE
We spent a week with this beautiful people and nothing bad I can say ... we read two bad comments but we came anyway. I think some people confuse this kind of experience is to exchange there is no need to harm anyone. Geraldine, Charlie and Ernie excellent people although we do not speak English well they taught us,… read more
We spent a week with this beautiful people and nothing bad I can say ... we read two bad comments but we came anyway. I think some people confuse this kind of experience is to exchange there is no need to harm anyone. Geraldine, Charlie and Ernie excellent people although we do not speak English well they taught us,… read more
21 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Antoine) for host
I stayed at Geraldine's house during 6 weeks and i learnt a lot of things about the farm's world! The animals are amazing (mostly the lambs and Lucky). Geraldine, her mother, Charlie and Earny (sorry for the spelling) are very welcoming and were very patient with me. It was a great experience for me and i will never forget it. Thank you!
4 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Simona) for host
I've been at Ger's farm for almost 6 weeks (Aug-Sep 2017) and it was a fantastic first workaway experience! From the very first moment I felt warmly welcomed. Geraldine and Charly are really warm-hearted, generous and friendly people.
Peggy, Geraldine's mum, was away.
It was wonderful to be in this beautiful farm, where all received me as a… read more
Peggy, Geraldine's mum, was away.
It was wonderful to be in this beautiful farm, where all received me as a… read more
16 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Ilona)
Well ,my experience was a delight she was so gentle and help full would try any task ,even show us how good she is with her crafts with jewellery.
Ilona was very easy to get on with ,I would have her back again .
Wishing her the best in her future.
Ilona was very easy to get on with ,I would have her back again .
Wishing her the best in her future.
(Excellent
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8 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Ilona) for host
I stayed at Geraldine's for three weeks and had a wonderful time. I especially enjoyed helping with feeding the calves and the lambs. The milking was also very interesting, and I even overcame my slight fear of the cows (especially their legs) after a while ;)
Geraldine took me to several interesting places and really tried to show me the… read more
Geraldine took me to several interesting places and really tried to show me the… read more
26 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Lizbeth) for host
I was at Geraldines farm for almost one month and I had a fantastic time. Geraldine, Peggy and Charly are really warm-hearted and friendly people.
I helped with cleaning the stables, milking the cows and feeding the cattle. I especially enjoyed feeding the two calves that were born on the last days of my stay. I learned a lot about farming and… read more
I helped with cleaning the stables, milking the cows and feeding the cattle. I especially enjoyed feeding the two calves that were born on the last days of my stay. I learned a lot about farming and… read more
31 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Andrea) for host
Hey! I stayed just one week with Geraldine but it was enough to know how they live. I have known a lot about animals and how to take care of them. The work was good for me but the weather was so cold inside and outside the house.
Peggy, Charlie and Geraldine are very nice people and it was a pleasure to meet them. Also it was a pleasure to meet… read more
Peggy, Charlie and Geraldine are very nice people and it was a pleasure to meet them. Also it was a pleasure to meet… read more
11 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Sofía) for host
The whole family was really kind. Ger and Peggy are really generous with the food and they are funny. But there were always lots of works to do and some days we didnt have a minute for us! But I'm so thankful for what they did for me: drive me to beautiful places when possible, take me to a pub, give me the accomodation, the food, etc. It was… read more
5 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Pia & Roman)
A big thanks to Pia and Lea ,their stay was short or time went fast .They got to do alot of big and little tasks done ,fencing, moving cattle which were not afraid of them.They are both strong girls,and able to cover silage, milk cows ,clean sheep yard . They enjoyed feeding the lambs with bottles of milk and feeding the kitten {murphy }whom has… read more
(Excellent
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30 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Pia & Roman) for host
We stayed on the farm for two weeks and had a great time with Geraldine, Peggy and Charly! They are so lovely people and we felt like being at home on the farm from the first moment on :)
Our accommodation in the mobile home was very nice and we loved to share it with the babycat Murphy!! We enjoyed all the delicious irish food which Peggy… read more
Our accommodation in the mobile home was very nice and we loved to share it with the babycat Murphy!! We enjoyed all the delicious irish food which Peggy… read more
2 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Maia)
Maia was great company ,her stay was short ,she was very helpful ,even just to dip the cows before and after been milked and bring bucket of milk for to feed the lambs it was another job less for me to do . she took care of the tunnel watering the plants .help me with the bees.
I glad the weather was good so she was able to walk around my area … read more
I glad the weather was good so she was able to walk around my area … read more
(Excellent
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18 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Maia) for host
I had a short, but very interesting stay at Geraldine`s place. I had so many new experiences and learnt a lot. I got to help milk the cows every morning, feed the five lambs (adorable little Pinky was my favourite!), feed Murphy the kitten, do weeding in the polytunnel and do beekeeping!!! I also got to go for a spin in the countryside with… read more
1 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (Hauke) for host
Henry and me spent nearly 10 weeks at Geraldines farm and it was brillant, we enjoyed the work at the farm all the time. The work was varried so that made every single day speciell! Driving the tractor and making firewood with the neighboor were a great job.
Geraldine, Paggy, and Charlie were very lovely people and they made the stay like feeling… read more
Geraldine, Paggy, and Charlie were very lovely people and they made the stay like feeling… read more
10 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Hauke)
Thank you Hinrich{Henry} and Hauke .Thses were two young strong and eager guys. For their age they had no problem in doing any job .Milking cows was their passion , I want to thank them for giving me a day off. I trusted them to milk the cows on there own .They were very fast to pick up how to do things .They were great to work together and… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Salvo & Marlena) for host
hey, we spend 10 day whit Geraldine, Peggy and Charly, was very beautiful days. This family is amazing and pure, Geraldine is available to explain any quastion and explain the work whit beautiful cow, we never forget goldie luky... this family teach moore to the animal and real life. she was patient whit our english (is not very good ) enjoy… read more
17 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Salvo & Marlena)
Salvo was a very hard worker and would see some thing to be done with out telling him at times .He enjoyed milking the cows and learned what and how to do the job in a few days . He was strong and well able to use the strimmers.He was always will to help .Also he has a good hand in art i wish him luck in his future.
Marlina was a goer ,aways… read more
Marlina was a goer ,aways… read more
(Excellent
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10 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Viviane)
I was privilage to have a tripelet to stay with me and work so hard .She had no problem in getting up in the morning to milk the cows and feed the calves .Always willing to do work and you would not have to explain to her , how to do it the second time, she was well able to do any job ,how ever hard it was She never complained if the day was… read more
(Excellent
)
31 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Viviane) for host
I spent 3 very nice weeks in Geraldine & Peggi's house, they are very lovely with me. I learned a lot of things about milking cows, calves and how work a beehive. Geraldine is very patient and reply to all the questions I had ! Peggi cook a lot of very delicious jam !!
I very enjoyed my time there.
I very enjoyed my time there.
6 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Clémentine)
Clementine was a gentle and very helpful person , always willing to do anything . She not afraid of any animal, cows ,sheep and lambs and my annoying dogs . She never complained about her hours ,only a joy to be with she had a good time .I wish her all the luck in her future .thank you Clementine.
(Excellent
)
16 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (Clémentine) for host
I spent 3 weeks at Geraldine ' s farm and it was a fantastic first workaway experience! I was able to discover the farming life: working with the cows, the sheep and the bees, doing the garden, meeting other farmers. .. I enjoyed every single day! Geraldine, Peggy and Charlie are very generous and friendly hosts.
On my days off, I did… read more
5 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Ruth)
Where will i start ,maybe i miss Ruth as she was a very go a head person ,she would do any job i told her to do and finish it well ! A pleasant person to talk to .Ruth is also a very good knitting .milking cows i think was her high light and especially with her friend Claudia whom was staying with me the same time and the got on well together . … read more
(Excellent
)
20 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Ruth) for host
I stayed with Geraldine, Peggy and charley for 5 weeks. It was a great time. Milking the cows, helping with the bees and feeding the lambs, painting and planting flowers- all was a great experience. Especially I'm fond of the persons at this farm . They are all so lovely and uncomplicated. I like them. I was happy every day. Peggy is the best… read more
24 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (Alexis & Kristell) for host
We were workawayer at the same time than Nelly. Compared with Geraldine reply on the comment by Nelly, we try to remind us when we visited the monuments of the city. The truth: she was taken us to Cork for an hour of time. We thought it was for the afternoon. In addition, she has filed us to the hospital. The centre of the city and monuments are… read more
5 Jun 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Nelly)
Sorry Nelly did not enjoy her stay .My mother was in hospital and it was nice to have a meal ready ,but not aways warm .She was not around long enough that i could have taken her places to see, the days were short and lots for me to do .I had to visit my mother in hospital. and i took her with me so she would see some sights and the city.and took… read more
(Good
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20 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Nelly) for host
Estuve en la granja de Geraldine del 2 al 11 de marzo, en un principio pensaba quedarme un mes. Pero la situación allí no era para nada la que yo me esperaba.
Se trabajan más de 10 horas diarias y no hay días libres. Y no hay posibilidad de visitar esa parte de Irlanda porque Geraldine no te lleva a ningún sitio, no disponemos de coche, ni hay… read more
Se trabajan más de 10 horas diarias y no hay días libres. Y no hay posibilidad de visitar esa parte de Irlanda porque Geraldine no te lleva a ningún sitio, no disponemos de coche, ni hay… read more
3 Jun 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Simone & Carolin )
Thanks a million Simone and Carolyn they were a reel pleasure to work with.They were not afraid to try any thing .No problem in milking cows, feeding calves and feeding sheep.gardening ,and help making the meals always willing to do some thing . No complaining they were the first people to stay in my mobile home and were happy to just have hot… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Mar 2015
Left by Workawayer (Korrin) for host
This was my first workaway and was not what I had expected at all. I thought I would be helping on a farm for a few hours a day and would have some days off during the week to explore Ireland.
Instead I worked 7 days a week and for very long hours each day. Some Sunday's we would only milk the cows twice and have the rest of the day to relax,… read more
Instead I worked 7 days a week and for very long hours each day. Some Sunday's we would only milk the cows twice and have the rest of the day to relax,… read more
24 Jan 2015
Left by Workawayer (Rodrigo) for host
Thanks Geraldine, Peggy, Charlie, Ernie and the animals (who are an important part of this big family).. thanks above all for showing one side of the Irish culture... the countryside farmer Life... thanks to Geraldine and Peggy to open the doors of your house with good sense of humour kindness and show me some beautiful places in the region... I… read more
18 Jan 2015
Left by Workawayer (llobregat) for host
One of the most amazing experiences of my life!
It was wonderful to be in this beautiful farm, where all received me as a person of the family and happy to be with them on Christmas and New Year. Were unforgettable moments for me!
Every day I received a very rich learning for my life and I could understand that the work on a farm is very… read more
It was wonderful to be in this beautiful farm, where all received me as a person of the family and happy to be with them on Christmas and New Year. Were unforgettable moments for me!
Every day I received a very rich learning for my life and I could understand that the work on a farm is very… read more
18 Jan 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (llobregat)
Well where will i start, Jose was a pleasure to work with and will able to do a clean job .no problem to get up in the morn ,but like his 1hr rest in the day .jose likes his baking and good at it and has lots of ideas in cooking and in recycling things .He is a gentle giant and very helpful and kind to old people and talk {as in ireland we say,… read more
(Very good
)
11 Oct 2014
Left by Workawayer (Gabriela) for host
Thank you Geraldine, Peggy and Charly for the nice time I could spend with you. I loved working with the cows: milking, bringing them to the fields, moove cattle, watch how the twin babycows were born :), the sheep, dogs, bees... Thank you also for showing me the nice places in the area and for meeting Earnie. I wish you many more nice workawayers… read more
6 Aug 2014
Left by Workawayer (Alejandra) for host
I had a interesting month with Geraldine and Peggy. I loved to know more about milking and working with the animals. Thanks you for making my first Workaway a good experience.
Lucky, Dougly and Lady this dogs steal your heart.
Geraldine, thanks for all
Lucky, Dougly and Lady this dogs steal your heart.
Geraldine, thanks for all
22 Jul 2014
Left by Workawayer (Momobeni66) for host
we had a great week on february with Geraldine,Peggy and jose.We loved the work, especially milking and working with the animals. Thankyou for you welcomes.
Mohamed and Melanie
Mohamed and Melanie
14 Jul 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicole)
Nicole was like a sister, she was so easy to get on with ,she enjoyed the lambs and well able to do milking and any job that was set for her. Nicole enjoys her foot ball and training . hope she has a bright future ahead and hope she calls to c us again
(Very good
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9 Apr 2014
Left by Workawayer (Nicole) for host
Geraldine and Peggy immediately treated me as member of the family. I learnd so much milking the cows, leading animals to fields or rodeo-riding calves down the path ;-) I was lucky the sheep were lambing so I got to feed the pets. I definitely have to come back. Not only so I can learn to drive the tractor, see more queen bees or eat selfmade… read more
14 Apr 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (josevico)
Jose , well i could write a book . He was brillant , Jose was slow at first ,but i think he was studding what improvment that he could do . I spoke with him and disgust the job r jobs from wood work to metal work cooking and washing up,and of course slurry and at the end of his term he finished all jobs set out to do .He had no problem in… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Apr 2014
Left by Workawayer (josevico) for host
All things that I can say about this family will be very good because they were very friendly and good with me. I spent a lot of time with them, four months and I felt like a member of the family. Geraldine showed me a lot of beautiful places in Ireland and she's nice with the animals and always is "full of beans". Peggy is very friendly and has… read more
20 Jan 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (NataschaS)
Natascha was so easy to get on with the minute she walked in the door after driving a long journey very good english .
she had no problem in doing any job and always done very well not afraid to try out new jobs , she had so much interest in the cows ,she got to know each cows name by looking at their udder while milking them ,I could trust her… read more
she had no problem in doing any job and always done very well not afraid to try out new jobs , she had so much interest in the cows ,she got to know each cows name by looking at their udder while milking them ,I could trust her… read more
(Excellent
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9 Jan 2014
Left by Workawayer (NataschaS) for host
Geraldine is a wonderful host. I will never forget the five weeks I spent at her farm. I worked with the cows and sheep and she showed me the bees. Apart from working with the animals I did a couple of other jobs like repairing things, chopping wood or helping with the computer work and a lot more.
Geraldine, her friends and her family are the… read more
Geraldine, her friends and her family are the… read more
24 Dec 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Henry)
Henry was great fun and good company, very good at woodwork, interested in his job, enjoyed his strimming and he was very interested in the bees and not afraid of them.
(Very good
)
19 Aug 2013
Left by Workawayer (Henry) for host
Geraldine and Peggi are great hosts and we got along very well. Working with the bees was great, we made hay, mucked out calf houses, strimmed, painted, many more things. I stayed for 6 weeks and loved it! Hope to see them in the future
24 Dec 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Beate)
Beate was a friend for a stay. Easy to talk to and was not afraid to get her hands dirty in the tunnel or milking. A good person to get advice from. Sorry she wasn't able to stay in Ireland.
(Excellent
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29 Sep 2013
Left by Workawayer (Beate) for host
From the very first moment I felt warmly welcomed. Geraldine and her mom Peggy are lovely hosts and we had a great time. Milking the cows was my highlight, other jobs I did were painting sheds, cleaning the house, weeding the garden, going grocery shopping and helping with the bees. I came as a stranger and left as a friend. I stayed twice on the… read more
24 Dec 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Jaci)
Jaci was very easy to get on with. She understood what job she was given very fast and not afraid of doing any job or getting her hands dirty. Great company and a strong person.
(Excellent
)
15 Oct 2013
Left by Workawayer (Jaci) for host
I had a great month with Geraldine and Peggy. I loved the work, especially milking and working with the animals. Thankyou for making my first Workaway experience so good!
24 Dec 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Leah & Steve)
Leah and Steve were not afraid to do any job, even so they were only here for one week, they knew how to do everything by themselves. They are very reliable and helpful. Very easy to talk to and great fun.
Hope they have a great life together!
Miss their company.
Hope they have a great life together!
Miss their company.
(Excellent
)
3 Dec 2013
Left by Workawayer (Leah & Steve) for host
Where to even start?! We've done many Workaways around the world and these hosts were far and above some of the most generous of our trip. We did everything from the milking and mucking out of stalls, to helping with the bees and sheep, a roof demolition, bark chipping, paperwork and more. The work was varied and pleasant, the scenery gorgeous and… read more
