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Description
With our four children, we live on a 35 acre organic small holding near Lusk, North County Dublin Ireland. We have a small area in veg for our own use. We have a dog called Holly, a cat called Sherlock and 10 hens. We have developed the small holding over the past ten years and before that we lived in the UK. We are involved in Social farming a few days a week. This involves people who experience disability in live enjoying and learning farming.
We are welcoming people with enthusiasm to share in our farm life. We are 5 miles from the sea and 30 minutes from Dublin city centre.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
At our Irish small holding you will experience what it is like to live in a different culture to your own. We are happy to share our knowledge of what we know and what experiences are also available for you to enjoy close by. We have had a lot of volunteers on our small holding in the past and they have enjoyed living and helping here. We are always learning and are happy to live and learn with our visitors.
Help
We welcome people with enthusiasm and practical skills. We live on a 35 acre organic small holding near Lusk in North County Dublin. We need help with animals, including hens, a dog and a cat, and with a small area in vegetables. If you enjoy energetic family life this is a good place. Lots of birds to see and not far from the coast.
We are welcoming people who like being in a team and who enjoy sharing their skills with others. The help will also involve ,vegetable growing and a wide range of Diy. The help is varied and fun. We enjoy learning from others and sharing our knowledge.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Accommodation is sleeping in a cabin, on the farm. It is warm dry and private. We eat and socialise together in the main house. We share house chores and cooking. We have a cooked meal in the evening and it is self service for breakfast and lunch. There is always enough food and vegetarians are welcome.
What else ...
The local village is a 10 mins walk away. We have bicycles available and are only 3 miles from the sea. Dublin city centre is 30 minutes by train or 1 hour by bus. We have a busy home with 4 teenages.
The Cabin where you sleep is separate from the main house so is nice and peaceful.
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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Pat is an incredible human being that will do everything to make your stay as… read more
We did a lot of things, from helping with your home project to learning about gardening in your greenhouse.
We spent very pleasant times with the whole family and learned what Ireland and its culture means.
The dinners were… read more
It truly felt like home, Pat and Heidi are super kind and warm people, they made me feel part of this beautiful family they have!! They are very interesting people to get to know... had great conversations with them!! Their kids are very intelligent and cultured people. Also amazing hosts! I was lucky to be… read more
We learned so many things about sheeps, plants, seeds, trees...Pat is such a good teacher You'll never get borred with him… read more
Pat and his family are people of great Kindness, hospitality, patience, they are very friendly and always ready to help you if you need anything.
Patrick is a great teacher because he can explain every
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