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3 Dec 2023
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Description
Presently, we are looking for an individual for two weeks in March to April 2024 to do some weeding in the garden etc..
We are a family of four; two adults and two children (ages 14 and 17). We are in the process renovating a house in a remote part of co. Donegal. It is in an idyllic location, with a lake and six acres of woodland and garden. We are looking for help with any the following projects: painting, gardening, to restore an old boat house, build a pier, build a wood store, fix a footpath, etc. transport is not essential but would be beneficial given the remote location. It is a 1.5 km walk to the pub and 5 km to the village. We have an organic garden which we have developed over the last year. We can accommodate individuals, couples, and groups up to four.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They can learn gardening skills, fishing, boating (we have a small lake). The area is really beautiful for walks, cycling etc. When larger groups are present there is a separate kitchen and sitting room that workawayers can use.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for help in the form of gardening, painting, building repairs or general maintenance to help alongside us while we are renovating a boat shed, building a wood shed and building a pier into the lake. Note that we provide accommodation and food or a food budget. We decide this depending on the number of workawayers at a given time.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Irish: Beginner
Accommodation
We have a room available for the sole use of the workaway.
What else ...
The host is located in a remote part of Co. Donegal, the nearest village being Gortahork which is approx 1.5 miles away. Nearby are beautiful beaches (approx 3 miles), hills (approx 1 mile). Activities include swimming, hill walking, sailing (we have a small boat that can be used), surfing.
The house is a large old house, with four bedrooms, two living areas, and a lake. We have a polytunnel and veg garden (organic).
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?
One
Hours expected
5 hours per day for 5 days per week
Feedback (2)
This place is incredible with a beautiful view on lake and mountain. So it very nice for day off to walk and enjoy this county.
Fiona, Seamus and theirs kids John & Sarah are very welcoming. We had all the necessary to spend a good time in this house. We shared lot of moment with the family and it was good for us… read more
Seamus and Fiona are the very great people.
They helped my a lot because when i came my English it's not realy good. And everybody speak Irish in the family, if you want learn Irish( or english of course) it's a best place for you !
The house is very beautiful and they have art of arranging an interior. And… read more
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This place is incredible with a beautiful view on lake and mountain. So it very nice for day off to walk and enjoy this county.
Fiona, Seamus and theirs kids John & Sarah are very welcoming. We had all the necessary to spend a good time in this house. We shared lot of moment with the family and it was good for us… read more
Seamus and Fiona are the very great people.
They helped my a lot because when i came my English it's not realy good. And everybody speak Irish in the family, if you want learn Irish( or english of course) it's a best place for you !
The house is very beautiful and they have art of arranging an interior. And… read more
