Profile information
Host rating
80 %
Last replied
20 Dec 2023
Feedback
11
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Details
Description
I live in the picturesque Donegal Gaeltacht between the mountains and the sea. I have a garden area that encompasses lawn, woods, small glasshouse and vegetable plot. I welcome volunteers to help me in my organic garden especially in the Spring/ Summer.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
General Maintenance
Help around the house
Art Projects
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I love to meet new people and enjoy hill walking and cycling and look forward to showing my helpers around this beautiful area.
Help
Help welcome with gardening - planting, digging and the dreaded weeding in the vegetable plot and glasshouse. Mowing the lawn and some strimming. Chopping and stacking wood.
General maintenance - some outside power cleaning and painting and decorating.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
I have a self contained flat that my family use at holiday time and is available to volunteers. It has kitchen /living area with an open fire, two bedrooms and toilet and shower.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 258335532562
Feedback (8)
19 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)
It was great to meet Emma and we enjoyed having her and Lucie here. From the first day they arrived they prepared food for my mum and I - lovely delicious vegetarian food. They took on each task that was asked of them and did everything really well. They were respectful of our home and surroundings and we really enjoyed all the chats around the… read more
(Excellent
)
5 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host
I spent two weeks with Anjo and Agnes in Gortahork.
Thank you for the great time !
I helped with painting and a little bit in the garden.
I lived in a flat next to the house and it was really cosy so that I felt comfortable.
Anjo and Agnes are easy going and very warm hearted people .
I think it is hard to meet people who are as hospital and… read more
Thank you for the great time !
I helped with painting and a little bit in the garden.
I lived in a flat next to the house and it was really cosy so that I felt comfortable.
Anjo and Agnes are easy going and very warm hearted people .
I think it is hard to meet people who are as hospital and… read more
19 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucie Rosanna )
It was great to meet Lucie and we enjoyed having her and Emma here. From the first day they arrived they prepared food for my mum and I - lovely delicious vegetarian food. They took on each task that was asked of them and did everything really well. They were respectful of our home and surroundings and we really enjoyed all the chats around the… read more
(Excellent
)
5 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Lucie Rosanna ) for host
In April I spent two weeks with Anjo and Agnes and had a really great time!!
We did mostly painting, which was very relaxing and meditative. I also did some wood chopping (with a machine, not an axe), which was surprisingly much fun ;) Sometimes my friend and me cooked for Anjo and Agnes and we would spent a lovely time chatting away... they… read more
We did mostly painting, which was very relaxing and meditative. I also did some wood chopping (with a machine, not an axe), which was surprisingly much fun ;) Sometimes my friend and me cooked for Anjo and Agnes and we would spent a lovely time chatting away... they… read more
10 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lucía) for host
My first experience in workaway was this summer with Agnes and family. They was very, very hospitable and was very friendly with me. I lived in Gortahork 2 weeks and I learned a lot of things, not only to take care of a garden, but I learned that life goes beyond what we know.
Work there was very easy, even relaxing! and I discovered wonderful… read more
Work there was very easy, even relaxing! and I discovered wonderful… read more
Feedback
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Accuracy of profile:
(5.0)
Cultural exchange:
(5.0)
Communication:
(5.0)
19 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)
It was great to meet Emma and we enjoyed having her and Lucie here. From the first day they arrived they prepared food for my mum and I - lovely delicious vegetarian food. They took on each task that was asked of them and did everything really well. They were respectful of our home and surroundings and we really enjoyed all the chats around the… read more
(Excellent
)
5 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host
I spent two weeks with Anjo and Agnes in Gortahork.
Thank you for the great time !
I helped with painting and a little bit in the garden.
I lived in a flat next to the house and it was really cosy so that I felt comfortable.
Anjo and Agnes are easy going and very warm hearted people .
I think it is hard to meet people who are as hospital and… read more
Thank you for the great time !
I helped with painting and a little bit in the garden.
I lived in a flat next to the house and it was really cosy so that I felt comfortable.
Anjo and Agnes are easy going and very warm hearted people .
I think it is hard to meet people who are as hospital and… read more
19 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucie Rosanna )
It was great to meet Lucie and we enjoyed having her and Emma here. From the first day they arrived they prepared food for my mum and I - lovely delicious vegetarian food. They took on each task that was asked of them and did everything really well. They were respectful of our home and surroundings and we really enjoyed all the chats around the… read more
(Excellent
)
5 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Lucie Rosanna ) for host
In April I spent two weeks with Anjo and Agnes and had a really great time!!
We did mostly painting, which was very relaxing and meditative. I also did some wood chopping (with a machine, not an axe), which was surprisingly much fun ;) Sometimes my friend and me cooked for Anjo and Agnes and we would spent a lovely time chatting away... they… read more
We did mostly painting, which was very relaxing and meditative. I also did some wood chopping (with a machine, not an axe), which was surprisingly much fun ;) Sometimes my friend and me cooked for Anjo and Agnes and we would spent a lovely time chatting away... they… read more
10 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lucía) for host
My first experience in workaway was this summer with Agnes and family. They was very, very hospitable and was very friendly with me. I lived in Gortahork 2 weeks and I learned a lot of things, not only to take care of a garden, but I learned that life goes beyond what we know.
Work there was very easy, even relaxing! and I discovered wonderful… read more
Work there was very easy, even relaxing! and I discovered wonderful… read more
24 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Klara) for host
Only now after a year since my stay I noticed I must have forgotten to write a feedback! So here it is. I have only positives memories from my stay. It was just so nice. The work was not very difficult (rather relaxing I would actually say) and I did not have to work too long either. The family was very welcoming and I felt comfortable with them… read more
2 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Klara)
We were so lucky to meet Klara and have her do Workaway with us. From the first day of being here she was willing to work on any jobs that were asked of her. She approached each job with a desire to complete it as you wished and often checked that she was doing the right thing. She was able to take instruction well and would often become an expert… read more
(Excellent
)
27 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Diego) for host
well... I spent 3 weeks with this family in that amazing place: mountains, see, islands, bog. A perfect mix called Donegal county! I worked in the morning and gone out in the afternoon when the weather was nice, Annjo borrowed me her green bike (advice for next workawayers: grasp the good weather when there is)
Anyway, they made me fell like at… read more
Anyway, they made me fell like at… read more
19 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Alexander & Tran-Dong) for host
Oh what a beautiful time we had with our stay at Agnes' place! We stayed with her and Annjo for a total length of three weeks and we wish we could've stayed longer.
Agnes is so unbelievably and genuinely kind it's just really hard to describe. Same goes for Annjo who practically runs the place by giving you all the tasks. And of course not to… read more
Agnes is so unbelievably and genuinely kind it's just really hard to describe. Same goes for Annjo who practically runs the place by giving you all the tasks. And of course not to… read more
5 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Lukas) for host
Dear Agnes,
I needed far too much time to write this review. It is just so difficult to find the right words. I don´t know any word in German, English or Irish, which could describe how much I enjoyed the time with you and your family. So I don´t even try to do this and just say thank you very much for everything epically for showing me the… read more
I needed far too much time to write this review. It is just so difficult to find the right words. I don´t know any word in German, English or Irish, which could describe how much I enjoyed the time with you and your family. So I don´t even try to do this and just say thank you very much for everything epically for showing me the… read more
20 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Mandy) for host
It was my first workaway experience and to say it with one word, it was grand!
I just spent a week with Agnes and Annjo and it felt like home to me. I already miss the people there and it was not easy for me to leave them. I laughed so much and I will definitely come back and visit them. It was a really great time and I enjoyed every single… read more
I just spent a week with Agnes and Annjo and it felt like home to me. I already miss the people there and it was not easy for me to leave them. I laughed so much and I will definitely come back and visit them. It was a really great time and I enjoyed every single… read more
