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I have a farm near Carlow town which is a diversified business involving a large amount of haymaking in the summer,grain storage in the autumn. i have outdoor reared pigs during the summer months and there is a flock of 60/70 sheep on the farm. I live in the main house with my wife and daughter whilst my parents live a new build in the garden. we have numerous dogs. There is much to be done in the garden this spring and in the coming year there will possibly be a bit of construction/destruction on the main house and yard buildings. Occasional tractor driving and occasional baby sitting for a couple of hours might also be a help.
Some of the help will be very physical so applicants need to be prepared for some hard grafting!!
Help with Lambing in march would be great! Hourly rate from €8 plus board and keep, please contact directly to discuss!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
General Maintenance
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Help
Help will involve a lot of prepping and tidying up the garden. There will be a lot of general gardening and maintenance with painting gates,strimming grass etc. We are looking at doing a bit of renovations with our house so various projects there would be great too. Other help will include feeding animals, help with sheep,general maintenance on the farm. During the winter a good bit of wood splitting will be required (but it will be using a mechanical splitter)and also helping me clear and remove small trees and branches from around the farm.
If any trades people are looking we are in need of a plumber who can help with redoing sections of the heating system in the house. Hourly pay rate available from €8 combined with board and keep!!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Living in main house with us and our 3 dogs. Will have own bedrooms. Smoking strictly outside.take it in turns cooking. We are not vegetarians but will happily cater accordingly with meal preperation.
What else ...
If you want to get out and about carlow has good rail and bus link to rest of country. there are various tourist sites within a couple hrs of here.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
5 hrs 5 days per week.
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The good point is that Toby gives you a lot of differents jobs, you never do the same thing (just be careful cause a lot of this jobs are quite hard so... You are going to be strong !!)
Well, very nice experience, hope… read more
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The good point is that Toby gives you a lot of differents jobs, you never do the same thing (just be careful cause a lot of this jobs are quite hard so... You are going to be strong !!)
Well, very nice experience, hope… read more
