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* will need own transport* *June/start of July and August/September
Young couple on a diy restoration of original old irish cottage and grounds 10 minutes drive from Ballina town in county Mayo, in the west of Ireland. Right now we'd like 1-2 people to help with painting, basic building and or carpentry skills, DIY, dog walking, strimming and all sorts of odd projects. Suitable for couples or 2 friends as it is isolated and we are away a lot due to work. All meals provided.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Triona (me ;) ) I just want to make a really nice place. Recently moved in so lots of things to do. I work as a social care worker. I am very interested in helping all those along the way.. All our pets who were in need of a home and all the travellers looking to learn about a new culture or new way of life. I am also very interested in learning how to live sustainably which is what we are currently working towards.
Neil, the DIY enthusiast is always with a tool in his hand 😂, is based in Dublin, the other side of Ireland, for work so is only around at the weekends which means you will have a lot of time to do the help on your own. Neil has done a lot of travelling and has a lot of interesting stories, from climbing to everast base camp to living in the Antarctic.
Projects involving children
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Help
DIY, painting, gardening, dog walking etc
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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Accommodation
We have a spare room in the house.
What else ...
There is an airport nearby - Knock airport.
You can also fly into Dublin and take public transport bus or train to the Foxford stop to get here.
If I am not working I will do my best to drive you and save you the expense of public transport.
We are 33 and 37 in age so our workawayers are usually in similar age. We also appreciate couples or people travelling in pairs just so you have some company while we are working.
We work full time so are not often around so you will have freedom to help at your own pace and enjoy your holiday in Ireland 😎
When I am off I try to take workaways touring or transport to anywhere they want to go.
The work won't be demanding or too many hours. It is just convenient to have an extra pair of hands around.
All meals are included.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
Camper and very welcome
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (7)
From the first moment we felt extremely confortable with them, they welcomed us warmly and we shared conversations for hours (Triona is such an extroverted girl!) which by the way was really helpful to make us improve our… read more
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From the first moment we felt extremely confortable with them, they welcomed us warmly and we shared conversations for hours (Triona is such an extroverted girl!) which by the way was really helpful to make us improve our… read more
For an animal lover is this place perfect. We fall in love with cù the little pupi and molly malone the most amazing rabbit we have ever met.
We had a really nice time with them and we are sure to stay in contact with this two amazing people. They… read more
They are so giving and kind, you will feel in a new and generous family. They are nice to be around also and very laidback. No stress here, just having a good time giving a hand in hard work and making friends at night. It was lovely and wished I could… read more
About the work eu... not too early the morning please! Everyday there are something different to do. Their project progresses so you won't have the same "job" than me .
I really recommend you… read more
