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Last replied
27 Apr 2024
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Description
Hello all,My name is Seamus and i live on the family farm situated on the lowlands of "The Burren"close to Kinvara village.The holding consists of 44 acres of mixed land.I have suckler cows a bull and my Collie sheepdog.I also grow a kitchen garden which is organic and i share with family and friends. No monies exchange hands.
My location is a very special place with "the Burren" at my doorstep and Connemara just 1 hour away.Galway city is just 30 minutes by car.I like to explore these places sometimes with like minded people.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I think that travelers will benefit greatly by stopping at my place as there are many things to do in this region.
We are steeped in culture and Heritage in these parts.There are many sessions of traditional Irish music locally and beyond.Story telling,Art and many cultural walks in The Burren for example.We,the people of Kinvara host a traditional sailing boat festival every year since 1979.The festival is called "Cruinniu Na mBad and that takes place in August.There is also a Traditional weekend in May called " The cuckoo Fleadh ".
Help
Your help would be very much appreciated with the "organic kitchen garden".
Home help would consist of preparing meals,general house cleaning and maintenance.
I make lots of preserves in the kitchen and again share with family and friends.
I also cut "Reed" (chaume) for Thatching roofs.I thatch roofs as a pastime and for friends.No monies exchange hands
as this is a pastime where i get my food in exchange.
I look forward to your response.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Irish: Intermediate
Accommodation
Bedroom upstairs with 2 double beds and a shared bathroom.Also on the landing is The office with computer and WiFi.
Preparation of meals would be shared ideally and of course washing up would be shared also.
I provide all food and shopping can be done together.
What else ...
Free time?.Well there are many things to do.Walking trails locally or at Coole park.There are bicycles available
for longer trips."The Burren" and Connemara I already mentioned.There are opportunities to go sailing and fishing in the summer months.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Yes,I think there is no problem with such projects.I do have WiFi.
Space for parking camper vans
I can cater for the standard camper van.Because of trees alongside the driveway i cannot accept large campers.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (5)
This was my second workaway experience and I was very happy, that I had this one.
After the first experience I was not sure what to expect in Kinvara.
But as soon as I arrived I felt welcomed and very comfortable.
I hoped that I could get to know a bit of the Irish culture and I wanted to work and help.
Seamus… read more
It was a great pleasure to host Beatrice (The city girl).She was very curious about anything from farming
to Thatching.Nice conversations were had and time shared in the mountains and shorelines in Connemara.
I would recommend Beatrice to any… read more
Seamus is a fantastic person, he is faithful to what he writes on the site. He is a good cook and will keep you company with his stories or watching an Irish TV series. He welcomed me into his house and made me feel… read more
Great company both at work and socially.
She is welcome to return any time.Best wishes Amandine.
The house is confortable, peaceful and I spend a lot of time with the adorables puppies!
I really… read more
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This was my second workaway experience and I was very happy, that I had this one.
After the first experience I was not sure what to expect in Kinvara.
But as soon as I arrived I felt welcomed and very comfortable.
I hoped that I could get to know a bit of the Irish culture and I wanted to work and help.
Seamus… read more
It was a great pleasure to host Beatrice (The city girl).She was very curious about anything from farming
to Thatching.Nice conversations were had and time shared in the mountains and shorelines in Connemara.
I would recommend Beatrice to any… read more
Seamus is a fantastic person, he is faithful to what he writes on the site. He is a good cook and will keep you company with his stories or watching an Irish TV series. He welcomed me into his house and made me feel… read more
Great company both at work and socially.
She is welcome to return any time.Best wishes Amandine.
The house is confortable, peaceful and I spend a lot of time with the adorables puppies!
I really… read more
She not alone had a great work ethic but expressed a wonderful interest in our Culture and Heritage.
It was a pity her time here was so short.
Katharina,you are welcome back anytime.Your friend Seamus.
Due to an abrupt cancellation from my previous host because of what I assume are unfortunate family matters, I was left stranded in Galway City and,… read more
