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Hi! We are Matthew and Eliza and we are an Irish couple living on a farm in a beautiful rural setting about 30 minutes south of Limerick city and 5 km from the nearest village. Both Matthew and I in the past have lived and worked in New York and France and continue to travel when we can.
We live on a working farm of 120 acres approx. Most of the farm is rented out to a neighbouring farmer who keeps cattle here. We keep our two horses on some of the land. Around the house there is a vegetable garden and lots of poultry. Also two dogs (a black labrador and a terrier).
We also have two woods of approximately 12 acres each, one was newly planted, the other had young trees planted through it. There is a two acre walled garden with apple trees in it. There are also a number of old farm buildings. Please note we are not a business.Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practiceGardeningDIY and building projectsCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will visit and explore a beautiful rural and untouristy part of Ireland that is off the beaten track. We live near Lough Gur, a beautiful lake, and also very close to the Grange stone circle which is the largest in Ireland.
You can learn how to grow and look after vegetables, hens and dogs. You can improve your English (I spent 8 years hosting students in my home and teaching them English). As we all like to cook, you will learn new recipes (both Irish and other).
We can provide lifts to the bus stop and also into Limerick. Lots of advice on interesting and beautiful parts of Ireland to see. I am a qualified English language teacher so will readily during the course of your time here provide tips about the language if desired.Help
We will need help during the month of October to help with the following:
General maintenance including tidying and weeding the vegetable garden, making compost, lawn mowing; strimming along fence lines, weeding gravel area.
Clearing out some old farm buildings.
Clearing brush growth; removing ivy from trees; pruning
Occasional house-sitting, including the feeding of dogs and chickens and checking that horses are ok.
In bad weather there is also painting inside and some light housework.
Helping out with cooking is always welcome!Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: FluentAccommodation
We provide a double bedroom with private bathroom in our house and all meals and/or if you prefer to cook full access to our kitchen.
What else ...
Visit and go for walks around Lough Gur, a beautiful lake, Grange Stone Circle, Limerick city, the Cliffs of Moher (1.5 hours away). Watch a local hurling match…..visit Mary Howard's (a wonderful pub) in Bruff, our nearest small town. On Saturdays there is a wonderful market in Limerick.
We are used to having people stay in our house as we have had helpers before as well as many language students. We are a relaxed family and welcome visitors as part of our family. I believe all who stay here leave with a very positive view of Ireland and this part of the country.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?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Eliza is a good English teacher and was able to help me improve my English skills.… read more
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Eliza is a good English teacher and was able to help me improve my English skills.… read more
Eliza is also English teacher, so she helped us to improve our English.
They borrowed us bikes, so we could do weekend trip to some interesting places… read more