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Host rating
85 %
Last replied
21 Apr 2024
Reply rate
83.9 %
Usually responds within 3 days
Feedback
28
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Description
I'm a farmer living on the west coast of Ireland. , , . I have been farming all my life and am a host for the past 8 years (with over a hundred volunteers ). Private peaceful woodland setting. Nice walks and close to the village. With Irish pubs, village and very fun people. 10min by car from Ennis. I do prefer volunteers to be aged 20 years and older.
Sense of humor is needed! :)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
General Maintenance
Language practice
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
In exchange you will receive the experience of living on a Irish farm and socialising in a traditional Irish village. There will be days at the local cattle mart, there will be quiet time and also some fun.. This will be an experience that will change your life! You will meet interesting people and see first hand what it is like to live in rural Ireland.,
Help
light help around house and grounds , this generally depends on the time of year ,but for instance trim some hedgeing and grass in garden , we also have a veg garden that may require some attention , or maybe some painting of gates and fences ,
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Own self contained apartment, with wood burning stove, bathroom and kitchen, food provided but prefer to eat meals together.
What else ...
we are one mile from the nearest small vilage where there is a traditional irish pub and a very nice cafe or coffee shop , there are also a lot of quiete country lanes and secondary roads to go walks or cycleing , i also go to Ennis at least a couple of times a week for supplies , Ennis is a large town with all aminities , and you are most welcome to join me , these are just some of activities .
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
5 hours a day 5 days a week
Host ref number: 988553174967
Feedback (21)
24 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Oliver)
Oliver stayed , at my farm for almost five weeks , I was delighted to have him as it was spring time on the farm and a busy time of year , Oliver was an amazing help to me , Oliver learned about animals and taking care of them really quickly in fact evrything he did he picked up straight away , Apart from being an exelcent worker he is also really… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Oliver) for host
Dear workawayer, before I get to the review, I just need to give you a few tips for your stay at Aidan’s place; they are very, very crucial.
1. Stay for longer - no matter how long you’ll be there, it’ll be too short for sure. A whole week will feel like a day. So I recommend staying there for as long as possible.
2. Don’t be afraid of anything.… read more
1. Stay for longer - no matter how long you’ll be there, it’ll be too short for sure. A whole week will feel like a day. So I recommend staying there for as long as possible.
2. Don’t be afraid of anything.… read more
18 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Andrea ) for host
I spent 2 weeks in ireland at Aidan's house in february 2024.
it was wonderful, Aidan was not only a host but in some days he became a good friend. He is very kind, we talked a lot every evening, after dinner close to the fire, with the two dogs. I raccomend this experience to everyone that want to start a new good friendship. Sense of humor and a… read more
it was wonderful, Aidan was not only a host but in some days he became a good friend. He is very kind, we talked a lot every evening, after dinner close to the fire, with the two dogs. I raccomend this experience to everyone that want to start a new good friendship. Sense of humor and a… read more
20 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Alessandro) for host
I stayed with Aidan for 3 weeks, he is a very good, funny and open-minded person.
I have improved my english thanks to him and he can cook very well.
The landscapes there are incredible and he has a lot of very beautiful and lovely animals.
Thanks a lot Aidan for your friendship !
Hope to see you soon again
I have improved my english thanks to him and he can cook very well.
The landscapes there are incredible and he has a lot of very beautiful and lovely animals.
Thanks a lot Aidan for your friendship !
Hope to see you soon again
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24 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Oliver)
Oliver stayed , at my farm for almost five weeks , I was delighted to have him as it was spring time on the farm and a busy time of year , Oliver was an amazing help to me , Oliver learned about animals and taking care of them really quickly in fact evrything he did he picked up straight away , Apart from being an exelcent worker he is also really… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Oliver) for host
Dear workawayer, before I get to the review, I just need to give you a few tips for your stay at Aidan’s place; they are very, very crucial.
1. Stay for longer - no matter how long you’ll be there, it’ll be too short for sure. A whole week will feel like a day. So I recommend staying there for as long as possible.
2. Don’t be afraid of anything.… read more
1. Stay for longer - no matter how long you’ll be there, it’ll be too short for sure. A whole week will feel like a day. So I recommend staying there for as long as possible.
2. Don’t be afraid of anything.… read more
18 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Andrea ) for host
I spent 2 weeks in ireland at Aidan's house in february 2024.
it was wonderful, Aidan was not only a host but in some days he became a good friend. He is very kind, we talked a lot every evening, after dinner close to the fire, with the two dogs. I raccomend this experience to everyone that want to start a new good friendship. Sense of humor and a… read more
it was wonderful, Aidan was not only a host but in some days he became a good friend. He is very kind, we talked a lot every evening, after dinner close to the fire, with the two dogs. I raccomend this experience to everyone that want to start a new good friendship. Sense of humor and a… read more
20 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Alessandro) for host
I stayed with Aidan for 3 weeks, he is a very good, funny and open-minded person.
I have improved my english thanks to him and he can cook very well.
The landscapes there are incredible and he has a lot of very beautiful and lovely animals.
Thanks a lot Aidan for your friendship !
Hope to see you soon again
I have improved my english thanks to him and he can cook very well.
The landscapes there are incredible and he has a lot of very beautiful and lovely animals.
Thanks a lot Aidan for your friendship !
Hope to see you soon again
9 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Lorenzo) for host
Aidan was the most caring and accomodating host i could have hoped for. The farm is gorgeous and there is always a lot to do whether it is animal care or painting, Aidan was always kind and took me wherever i needed to go. I can't wait to visit him again soon!
20 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Mickael) for host
I spent the month of March 2023 at Aidan's Farm and it was amazing! He's a very nice and gentle person, open minded and with a big sense of humor 😁
I helped him at his farm task, painted a room and restored his childhood bike!
I also shared a lot of good meals with him, he brought me at his local pub, he taught me to ride a horse and he is an… read more
I helped him at his farm task, painted a room and restored his childhood bike!
I also shared a lot of good meals with him, he brought me at his local pub, he taught me to ride a horse and he is an… read more
20 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Adrián )
Just like to say it was such a pleasure hosting Adrian ,he is a total Gentleman , noting was any trouble to him , he is an exelcent worker and so amazing with all our animals .we were so sad to see him leave but totally understand he is needed back on his own farm , he will alsways be welcome to return here and looking forward to seein him again ,… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Victoria & Max) for host
Aidan is the best host one could wish for. He is open-minded, interested and a great conversation partner. His farm is very nice and the accomodation is lovely. I had a wonderful time there and would have stayed longer if it had been possible. Thanks a million Aidan!
24 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Tom) for host
I’ve contacted Aidan at the last minute and the next day I was visiting his incredible playground! I spent a week at his place, talking about everything, humans, stars, the unbelievable of life. We looked after his animals, his horses, his sheep and his dogs, a contemplative man's work in the incredible landscapes of the region.
Aidan is very… read more
Aidan is very… read more
21 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Roberto)
Roberto stayed here on my farm for several weeks , i was so fortuninate to have met this gentleman , it was a pleasure to have him stay here , he was great company and what a well traveled interesting guy , He was alsways in great humur and amazing attitude willing to help out no matter what the task was , at this particular period of time i was… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Roberto) for host
Hi! I have been to Aidan a couple years ago, and we still keep in touch on WhatsApp!! We have became friends, and i think I'll return to visit him.
Aiden is really special person, kind, honest, and funny... (I remember the funny prank when I arrived! I laughed for a while). Always with a lot of patience he taught me English and general maintenance… read more
Aiden is really special person, kind, honest, and funny... (I remember the funny prank when I arrived! I laughed for a while). Always with a lot of patience he taught me English and general maintenance… read more
23 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jakob)
Really enjoyed having Jacob stay here for five weeks , He is a really interesting guy and proved to be responsible hard working ,i can honestly recomend Jacob as a great workawayer .Best of luck in your travells .
(Excellent
)
21 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jakob) for host
Aiden is a wonderful person.
Certainly one of the best hots to learn English because you talk to him so much. The food was so great, Aiden is a very nice cook.
You will meet a lot of lovely and interresting people.
I had so much fun and got such a good experience about a Irish farm.
Certainly one of the best hots to learn English because you talk to him so much. The food was so great, Aiden is a very nice cook.
You will meet a lot of lovely and interresting people.
I had so much fun and got such a good experience about a Irish farm.
28 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Matteo) for host
I don’t know where to start but I ‘ll do my best to give an idea of how amazing this man and this place are. We stayed there for two months and it was the best workaway experience I ever had, Aidan is really an amazing person sensible,kind, honest, fun, open minded and really interested in share and know the different culture (how workaway it… read more
28 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Matteo)
Sonneta and Matteo stayed at my place for two months , they are truely two amazing people and am so lucky to have met them .,they were great company and really helpful in every way .we shared a lot of really great times together and left my place leaving me with great memories ,of special times , i wish both of them much health and happiness in… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Tim) for host
Thank you so much Aidan!
I have just returned after 10 days spent in Ireland on Aidan's amazing farm.
The experience was totally wonderful and one I shall never forget. We did so many things, such a great variety of jobs with plants and animals. Aidan was so welcoming and an exceptional host especially in his encouragement when carrying out tasks.… read more
I have just returned after 10 days spent in Ireland on Aidan's amazing farm.
The experience was totally wonderful and one I shall never forget. We did so many things, such a great variety of jobs with plants and animals. Aidan was so welcoming and an exceptional host especially in his encouragement when carrying out tasks.… read more
17 Jul 2020
Left by Workawayer (Joao) for host
I was there for 4 weeks (May, Jun) and it was perfect. The apartment Aidan offers for workaways is amazing. He is a very nice person and we had great meals together and nice conversations. His animals are the most lucky animals in the world, he gives them a lot of love and feels jealous if the puppies (Gin and Tonic) follow you and not him 😂😂
I… read more
I… read more
17 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Corantin) for host
Aidan was my third host in Ireland, I stayed for just under three weeks at the end of November and the adventure was incredible !
Aidan is a really nice, attentive and very friendly host ! I still remember our long discussions of any subjects. I was also share a number of moments with his friends, all very pleasant. I could say so much praise… read more
Aidan is a really nice, attentive and very friendly host ! I still remember our long discussions of any subjects. I was also share a number of moments with his friends, all very pleasant. I could say so much praise… read more
9 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Fabio)
Fabio thank you so much for all your help .. it was a pleasure having you stay here , , you were a great worker and did evrything you were asked one hundred percent , , , i miss having you here but probably most of all your cooking , restraunt standard , /. Fabio hopefully we will meet again and you are alsways welcome here on my farm ,regardsAidan
(Excellent
)
4 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Bandar) for host
I stayed at Aiden's farm from Saturday to Wednesday. I enjoyed every single moment while I am working, chatting, cooking, looking at fire , and even visiting Aiden's friends.
Thanks Aiden a lot for having me in your farm, to get this great experience.
You are such a valuable fixable easygoing person.
I promise I will be back again.
Take care… read more
Thanks Aiden a lot for having me in your farm, to get this great experience.
You are such a valuable fixable easygoing person.
I promise I will be back again.
Take care… read more
12 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Anderson) for host
I spent 28 days at Aidan's farm and it was an amazing experience. I met all his friends, spent very fun weekends in Dublin and was able to help with what was needed on his farm. I recommend to all who want to enjoy and learn more about life on the farm.
Aidan is a very funny man and very conversational, unfortunately my English was not so good to… read more
Aidan is a very funny man and very conversational, unfortunately my English was not so good to… read more
10 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Carlos) for host
Aidan is a great person always attentive to what you need and Carmella on weekends. The outputs to the market of cows to the bar of the town to Ennis, Limerick. An unforgettable place Thanks for everything!!!
1 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Antonio)
Antonio , stayed here on my farm for some eight weeks even though it seemed less as the time went so quickly while he was here , , from the the very beginning of his stay here i knew this would be a rewarding experience for me , , not alone was Antonio a motivated and hard worker he was also interested in very aspect of life on the farm , he was a… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Antonio) for host
It was my first experience with workaway and was really better of whatever i could imagine before. I would stay just two weeks but at least i was there more then 2months, because everything was perfect and everyday i learnt something. Aidan is the best person that i knew in Ireland, he was a friend and a brother. I knew all his friends and family… read more
16 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Abdullah) for host
It's a period of time that happens once a year that you feel like you have owned everything . This period is my stay in Ennis Town with Mr.Aidan. I spent the most amazing days of my life and experienced new things . Mr. Aidan is one of the greatest people I met in Ireland . I won't forget Miska from Slovakia too. She is a nice person . She has no… read more
7 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (James) for host
Staying with Aidan was more than I could ever hope for; he's beyond generous and made me feel as if Ireland was my second home. You'll get a true Irish Experience when you stay here and have memories for the rest of your life. I highly recommend helping Aidan, you won't regret it!
11 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Ali) for host
I could spend a few weeks with Aidan and Camilla and those were the best days in Ireland. They were very close to me and we were like a family. Aidan is a lovely man, and he always had new things to teach me. He is always making jokes about everything, he always was ready to help me in any situation. Camilla is a great women, she's always smiling… read more
26 Feb 2014
Left by Workawayer (Tiago ) for host
That was a great time for me in Irland. Aidan is a nice man, with a very good humor and you can talk with him for hours. If you need to improve your english, he is very patient and helps you. To go to his house was one of the best things I have ever done!
