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My name is Deirdre and I run a busy traditional music school in my house in the west of Ireland. Several music teachers work in the school. The teachers are all self-employed and I myself am the Harp Teacher and own the premises. I would like some help in the house and general maintenance outside. The house is a rambling two-hundred year old building with two acres of grounds surrounding it. I have a big garden that I love but am too busy to look after it properly. We also have two lovely dogs who are very sociable. My home is set in a friendly village that is close to many beautiful areas such as the Burren, the Clare coast, the Wild Atlantic Way, Galway and Limerick cities, and the great music town of Ennis.
I can offer a room with access to a bathroom for a couple or I have a twin room for a single person or two friends.
I am looking for people with many and varied skills. I particularly welcome people with the following skills: house maintenance, painting, using a hammer, building skills, plumbing, electrical, and gardening. Please note, you must be willing to help in all weathers as Ireland is a very damp country. People with building skills like carpentry, plumbing, painting and heavy lifting are welcome to stay for 3-4 weeks or longer for the right persons. Previous work away experience would be an advantage.
Please do not apply unless you have read and fully understood my profile and what is required. I WILL NOT be able to host anybody under the age of 25 and due to the volume of interest I will not be replying to messages from those younger. Please note that there are no music classes available as part of the agreement.
P.S. what I am REALLY looking for now is someone to be able to paint the outside of my house.Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
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We have two lovely dogs who are very sociable. My home is set in a friendly village that is close to many beautiful areas such as the Burren, the Clare coast, the Wild Atlantic Way, Galway and Limerick cities, and the great music town of Ennis.
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It is not required to have any interest in music to become a workaway.Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Irish: FluidoAlojamiento
I can offer a double room with a bathroom next door for a couple or I have a twin room for a single person or two friends.
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Summers can sometimes be quiet cool and wet in Ireland so it advisable to bring appropriated warm clothing.
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Each bathroom now has enclosed fittings thanks to Gonzalo. He was very interested in making my home… read more
I summarize it in a fantastic experience.
Diedre is a special person and I love him very much
During July and August, I have stayed at Deirdre´s place and shared an alluring experience with her. She treated me like I was part of the family and one of her friends. She let me be a part of the house; looked after her garden, tend to the dogs. She also included me in public… read more
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Each bathroom now has enclosed fittings thanks to Gonzalo. He was very interested in making my home… read more
I summarize it in a fantastic experience.
Diedre is a special person and I love him very much
During July and August, I have stayed at Deirdre´s place and shared an alluring experience with her. She treated me like I was part of the family and one of her friends. She let me be a part of the house; looked after her garden, tend to the dogs. She also included me in public… read more
Nick arrived here complete with his own protect gear, he has his own chainsaw and he drives his own car.
He cut many… read more
Deirdre was very happy that I knew how to use a chainsaw and I had my own anyway along with all my own safety… read more
The food she prepared was excellent and plenty of it, and a lovely comfortable room. While I was there we went into Ennis some evenings were Dierdre produces a show at the Old ground Hotel, Traditional Irish music and dance. ( The brush dance… read more
In my profile I clearly tell people that Ireland, particularly in the winter can be cold and wet,and this winter was particularly bad but thank God the weather has improved greatly.
I'm sure you can agree life teaching and running a music school is extremely busy. That is why I arange for workawayers who are trying to… read more
Deirdre herself is very welcoming and makes sure WorkAwayers have both a comfortable and fulfilling experience, and she… read more
I am very happy to read your very positive feedback.
Looking forward to meeting you again in the very near future.
Apologies for taking so long to respond to your kind words.
All the best
Deirdre
I also met his family and I can say that they are charming, good-hearted people.
I recommend visiting Deirdre and spending some time with her, you will surely learn many things and you will not be… read more
And I could never forget the gorgeous Nora. )))))))))))
Thank you so much Raul for your kind words. In response, let me say the following: You were just a fabulous workawayer, having spent a month here taking care of a very large establishment.
Your work was second to none, having repaired many mechanicial items that had been put into early retirement!!! Especially the ride on lawn mower that I had… read more
You were both wonderful and a great workers. I wish you could have stayed longer and maybe you'll come back again some day. I would be delighted to have… read more
As the other posters have said you will be welcomed very warmly, provided with clean comfortable accomodation and you will be very well fed. This House is an old, sprawling very well maintained period house, built circa 1800. The grounds… read more
Your work was second to none, having painted the exterior of my 6,000 square ft, home, everything from… read more
They were very interested in Irish culture and music and we had many great evenings chatting and discussing their various interests.
Many delicious meals were cooked and savoured whils they were here and I enjoyed sharing ideas about food and recipes.
They were great workers - their stay was… read more
She always consider what we really need. She tried her best to show us the real Ireland, such as music,pub, dance, landscape.
She is a good storyteller and Ireland… read more
In his "spare time" he pruned trees and did many new designs for my garden including selecting new plants.
I know he will… read more
He created many wonderful features both inside and outside.
He transformed a utility room into a wonderful bathroom.
Apart from all the great work he was fabulous company.Nothing was ever too much work for him.
Take note any work away hosts,if you get a request from Javier DO… read more
The work usually involves the maintenance of the garden and the house,… read more
HOST TAKE NOTE .… read more
She helped us a lot, you just can't imagine. We will be eternally grateful!
The house is beautiful, enjoyable atmosphere, very good food and the lovely company of Elliot and Oscar! I think not many hosts like Deirdre.
We wish you all the best!! Thanks!!!
Hope you are fine!
Miriam
This is a great place to stay and explore Clare county, a wondeful county!
Deirdre is a busy women with her school but she takes a time for drop you somewhere and show you some place around. It's great to listen the music all the time in her house and if you like you can assist… read more
The work is not so difficult, then, you can spend your time learning English speaking with her or with your free time.
You will have all you need! Good food, good music,… read more
I was so happy with my two workaway girls I wanted to share this with you MEREILE and Sina were two wonderful girls from Germany who stayed here for three weeks they knew what work had to be done and all I had to do at the end of each day was to give them another list for the following day I was able to leave them in charge… read more
Oscar and Elli, the dogs, are adorable.
This part of Ireland is beautiful and there are a lot of places to visit. You will enjoy it!!
Thanks Deirdre
See you soon
Roberta