Help with my garden in rural County Limerick, Ireland
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: 17 Feb 2025
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Left by host for Workawayer (Alfredo)
Alfredo, brilliant Workawayer. Nothing was too much trouble and he blended in perfectly to the household. He can even helm a boat. Thank you, Alfredo.
Left by Workawayer (Alfredo) for host
I had an incredible time doing this workaway with Kevin. The gardens are absolutely stunning, and I thoroughly enjoyed helping out with various tasks around the property. Kevin is a great host, always taking the time to explain the work and ensuring I had everything I needed.
One of the highlights of my stay was when Kevin would show me around
… read more the area, offering interesting insights about the local landscape and history. I also had the chance to enjoy some relaxing time on his boat on the nearby lake, which was a truly memorable experience, where I also visited one of Irelands oldest pubs
Kevin’s hospitality made my time in Ireland unforgettable, and I would highly recommend this Workaway experience to anyone looking for a peaceful, beautiful setting and a chance to connect with nature. Thank you, Kevin, for such a wonderful time!
Left by host for Workawayer (Luigi)
Luigi was absolutely brilliant. Tackled everything with enthusiasm and very interested in each project. Will love to see his garden when he eventually makes one. (He won't have bamboo in it, though! :) :) :) )
Left by Workawayer (Luigi) for host
I stayed at the place for 3 weeks, and it was such a lovely experience. Kevin's garden it's incredible, very big, and organized, You can feel the love and the dedication used to create it. I recommend this experience to everyone: the hosts are funny, organized, kind, and helpful, Limerick and University are really nice, and the work to do in the
… read more garden It's adequate and not too tough.
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexis)
Alexis was absolutely brilliant. The perfect person to help a host. Nothing was too much trouble and he always wanted to help with everything. Very personable and a very good communicator. Top marks.
Left by Workawayer (Alexis) for host
I am very pleased with my 4 weeks at Fedamore in the Limerick countryside. Clare and Kevin are perfect hosts ! They are generous, they listen, all is comfortable to make you feel at home. This is a beautiful and peaceful playground, and the work is varied and interesting. You can see that Kevin has created this garden with passion. He teaches well
… read more and is open to suggestions. I will remember my stay with these lovely people for a long time. I wish Clare and Kevin all the best, they deserve it.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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Left by host for Workawayer (Alfredo)
Alfredo, brilliant Workawayer. Nothing was too much trouble and he blended in perfectly to the household. He can even helm a boat. Thank you, Alfredo.
Left by Workawayer (Alfredo) for host
I had an incredible time doing this workaway with Kevin. The gardens are absolutely stunning, and I thoroughly enjoyed helping out with various tasks around the property. Kevin is a great host, always taking the time to explain the work and ensuring I had everything I needed.
One of the highlights of my stay was when Kevin would show me around
… read more the area, offering interesting insights about the local landscape and history. I also had the chance to enjoy some relaxing time on his boat on the nearby lake, which was a truly memorable experience, where I also visited one of Irelands oldest pubs
Kevin’s hospitality made my time in Ireland unforgettable, and I would highly recommend this Workaway experience to anyone looking for a peaceful, beautiful setting and a chance to connect with nature. Thank you, Kevin, for such a wonderful time!
Left by host for Workawayer (Luigi)
Luigi was absolutely brilliant. Tackled everything with enthusiasm and very interested in each project. Will love to see his garden when he eventually makes one. (He won't have bamboo in it, though! :) :) :) )
Left by Workawayer (Luigi) for host
I stayed at the place for 3 weeks, and it was such a lovely experience. Kevin's garden it's incredible, very big, and organized, You can feel the love and the dedication used to create it. I recommend this experience to everyone: the hosts are funny, organized, kind, and helpful, Limerick and University are really nice, and the work to do in the
… read more garden It's adequate and not too tough.
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexis)
Alexis was absolutely brilliant. The perfect person to help a host. Nothing was too much trouble and he always wanted to help with everything. Very personable and a very good communicator. Top marks.
Left by Workawayer (Alexis) for host
I am very pleased with my 4 weeks at Fedamore in the Limerick countryside. Clare and Kevin are perfect hosts ! They are generous, they listen, all is comfortable to make you feel at home. This is a beautiful and peaceful playground, and the work is varied and interesting. You can see that Kevin has created this garden with passion. He teaches well
… read more and is open to suggestions. I will remember my stay with these lovely people for a long time. I wish Clare and Kevin all the best, they deserve it.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Meg)
Meg was absolutely superb and a delight to have in Coolwater. She slotted in brilliantly and was unfazed by any tasks and by the wet and the cold. Top marks.
Left by Workawayer (Meg) for host
My experience was incredible. I couldn't recommend more having a workaway stay here. Every day was a delight. Kevin and Clare are wonderful hosts and beautiful people, I truly felt like part of the family. Each work day was different from the last, there is an abundance of work to do and you will never be bored. There is some physical work but
… read more it is very reasonable. The food provided was absolutely delicious. On your days off Kevin will help you to explore the local sites and drop you to the city if you were keen to check out Limerick. The generosity and care that was given by Clare and Kevin is unmatched. Thank you so much for having me, I cannot wait to come back!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna & Taylor)
Just Taylor stayed with us in Coolwater and he was absolutely tops. Brilliant, fast, precise at every different job. Fitted in perfectly and he is very welcome to stay here again at the drop of a hat. Very highly recommended to any host.
Left by Workawayer (Anna & Taylor) for host
My stay at Coolwater started as 3 weeks and after just 1 I was convinced I wanted to extend another week. I'm very glad I did.
Kevin and Claire are two of the most lovely individuals and were most respectful to my experience at their property as a helper and in their country as a traveler. I had so much fun with the work and had plenty to do.
… read more Lots of small jobs mixed in the the regular garden tasks. There was ample opportunity to go on adventure's during the weekends.
I recommend Kevin and Claire as host's and I'll be back if I'm ever in Ireland again.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Martin)
Martin stayed with us in July 2022 and was an absolutely perfect workawayer. Partakes in intelligent conversations and he gets 10 out of 10 on all counts, top marks.
Left by Workawayer (Martin) for host
This was my first workaway and it was an extremely wonderful experience! Kevin and Clare are the best hosts one can wish for! They are great fun and welcoming! They always provided me with the very best healthy and delicious food - with plenty of options for less healthy treats ;)
They recommended me great places to see and visit and overall it
… read more was great fun!
Kevin always explained the task to me with a lot of patience and whatever you do he will provide you with tools for that task. I learned a lot about plants and gardening and doing a little bit of catering for the guests (just helping to give out some coffee and tea and chatting with visitors) was great fun and helped me to improve my English. On top of that I also learned a lot about Irish and British culture and history. Kevin and Clare are real characters who can tell you great stories from their lives and their holidays.
The work was never to hard although sometimes challenging but it was so much fun and I am happy to now know so much more about gardening and DIY than before.
Thank you so much and the very best wishes,
MartinYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
We were very happy to have Miguel stay with us. He was very willing to help and fitted into our household seamlessly. Very happy to have had him stay with us.
First of all, I'd like to say that Clare and Kevin were not hosts for me. They were good friends!!! Clare is finesse personified; Kevin is
a gentleman. I learned a lot from them about gardening and also about celebrating nature, beauty and well-being! It is a fascinating place that has a unique energy. Having had the opportunity to get to know
… read more this place and these amazing people was a privilege for me. I only have one word: Gratitude! I wish the best for Clare and Kevin!
Left by Workawayer (Carolin) for host
I stayed with Kevin for about a month and it was a great time.
Kevin is a relaxed, generous and very welcoming man and he makes you feel warm and comfortable in his house. There was always enough to eat and Kevin cooks a healthy and delicious meal every night. I also had the pleasure of getting to know his family, who like him is warm-hearted and
… read more most welcoming.
The work was never too hard and we mostly worked outside in his beautiful garden. If you are interested in gardening, you can learn a lot there and Kevin will be happy to answer all your questions.
Thank you very much, Kevin, and I highly recommend this place to any workaway.
CarolinYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Carolin)
Carolin stayed for four weeks and was absolutely excellent. Superb English, diligent & friendly. Top marks all around. The Garden has Carolin's mark on it now. :)
Left by Workawayer (Unai) for host
I stayed one month with Kevin and it was one of the best experiences. Kevin has a very beautiful garden and your work is to look after the garden so the work isnt too hard. For example, weeding or pot up the plants. Moreover, Kevin is a good cook so you are going to eat very well. I recommend to stay wirh Kevin ;)
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Left by host for Workawayer (Unai)
Unai stayed with us for the month of August, 2019 and during that time I found him to be very agreeable, fitted very well into the household and a willing worker with no faults in any respect. His command of the English language improved as the month went on.
Left by host for Workawayer (Yoan)
Yoan was a brilliant worker. Very happy with the way he fitted in. He built a bridge to our floating pagoda.
Left by Workawayer (Yoan) for host
Kevin is an extraordinary person. at home you will be very well treated with a floor reserved for you. the room is exceptional. moreover you would not starve to death. I recommend!
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Left by Workawayer (Mareike) for host
Kevin's place is absolutley heaven on earth! I stayed with him for the month of May and it was such a great time and a wonderful experience.
Normally I had to work from Monday to Thursday and the tasks he gave me were never hard. It included a lot of painting for the pagoda, helping him if a coach full of people visited, planting, weeding and of
… read more course watering the plants (Yes Kevin, you need to water your plants ;) ). On the weekend he usually showed me different places, we went to garden fairs, visited some of his friends and family and overall had a lot of fun.
But still, Kevin is the biggest criminal I know! He really tries to make you fat with all the food he cooks for you ;) You will never be hungry in his house, I guarantee that.
It's really the best place to go, if you want to learn about gardening, how to drive a boat and have fun while you explore all the nice places around.
I'll be totally coming back to Kevin and his beautiful garden!
Thanks a lot for everything,
MareikeYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Mareike)
Mareike is an absolutely 5 star person.
Goes beyond 100%.
She is welcome to come back and visit here at any time.
Left by Workawayer (Julia & Jasmin) for host
We stayed with Kevin for 4 weeks and we were really enjoying our time. Kevin is very likeable and we gave him a hand on various things in the garden. On weekdays we did some weeding, painting and planting jobs (to name a few) and on the weekend we were free to do whatever we like (visiting Limerick, the Milk Market, the Cliffs of Moher and many
… read more more). We also went on beautiful walks, a boat trip and a gorgeous drive in classic cars. The accommodation is lovely, cozy and warm and there has always been plenty of food for us to eat. Kevin always wanted us to feel comfortable. During the time we also had the pleasure to get to know Kevin’s family and some of his friends and they all gave us a heartwarming welcome.
We highly recommend this host to all workawayers and we would love to come back. :blush:
Julia and JasminYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia & Jasmin)
Julia & Jasmin were absolutely fantastic during their stay here for the month of March 2019. Nothing fazed them and they were industrious and methodical. Their standard of English was 100% (pronunciation and vocabulary) and when they qualify and join a school, their pupils will be very lucky to have them as teachers. Kevin. April 2019.
Left by Workawayer (Nathan & Danielle) for host
We stayed with Kevin for 2 weeks and he was very accommodating and kind. The room and facilities were lovely and we learnt alot.
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Left by host for Workawayer (Nathan & Danielle)
Nathan & Dani stayed here for two weeks and in that time were excellent. Never a problem and would recommend. Kevin.
Left by Workawayer (Thi Thuong Thuong & Thi Ngoc Linh) for host
That was the first time I have had experienced staying at an European country, in a strange house of the man I had never known before.
It turned out to be the best experience. Kevin has a lovely garden which is full of various kinds of plants. We usually do the weeding, pot up the plants... And the connection between I and the nature get stronger
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Kevin took us to many interesting places such as Old Irish Ways, The plant market, Blarney Garden,..... We were slowly began to understand each other
Kevin was always worried whether we had enough food or not whether we were warm enough. He was always willing to help us whenever we need. Kevin even talked slowly to make sure we could understand what he said :grinning: (I will never forget about that). And there are a thousand little lovely things he did for us that I couldn’t mention all of them.
I just have been back to Vietnam for a few days and now I’m suffering from a disease called “ Missing Kevin, Fiona and Garden so much” :cry:.
(In case you are curious about Fiona : She is Kevin’s daughter. The prettiest and cutest woman I have ever met)
Hope that Kevin is doing good with his garden!!
Hey Volunteers!!! If you’re plant lovers or looking for a place which is close to nature, the Garden is the BEST choice :thumbsup: Trust me! You will never regret :smile:
Linh and ThuongYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Thi Thuong Thuong & Thi Ngoc Linh)
Thuong & Linh stayed with me for three weeks in September, 2018 and they were absolutely fantastic.
Extremely nice, well mannered, brilliant workers and fitted into their new environment with perfection.
I was most sad to see them go and they are very welcome back here anytime.
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