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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
30 Mar 2024
Feedback
31
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Description
Hey there,
My name is Colm, I’m 38 years old, I live with Amelie my girlfriend and Martina who is renting a room in the house. We have a dog called Bella and a cat called Luna.
We have a nice house near the sea and Galway City and we are looking for somebody for one or two weeks asap. I want to give the house a deep clean. With a dog and a cat and a lot of people in the house, it could do with a deep clean and I don't have much time at the moment with work, so this would help me out. The atmosphere in the house is friendly and you will have plenty of time to see Galway and visit the surrounding areas.
I want somebody who actually enjoys cleaning and can get a good bit of work done in a day.
Otherwise I may ask for help with cooking, minding my dog Bella and possibly gardening.
The house is well located, very close to Salthill Promenade (the Atlantic Ocean) and walking distance to Galway City Centre.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Best wishes
Colm
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Galway is a very popular city, people tend to love it. You'll have plenty of freedom to go and explore the city and enjoy the surrounding area.
You'll get to be part of a fun renovation project.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Cleaning and tidying mostly
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Sharing a newly renovated 4 bedroom house. You will have your own double bed room.
What else ...
Galway is a good base to explore the rest of Ireland... The Cliffs of Moher, The Aran Islands and Connemara are close by. Dublin is 2.5 hours travel away.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours/day, 5 days/week
Host ref number: 585711853929
Feedback (16)
4 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Serge & NADINE) for host
Staying with Colm was a positive experience. There were many small DIY jobs waiting for us in his house. Our French cooking was appreciated. Just a stone's throw from the beach, we enjoyed the ocean. We also enjoyed the city of Galway. Colm likes to exchange a lot and we learned a lot about the Irish. Thank you for this stay.
28 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Cindy) for host
I stayed 2 1/2 weeks at Colm's place and enjoyed the time. The house in Salthill is in a nice location right by the sea so you can have plenty of walks along it, walking his dog Bella who is very playful! It's also a great spot to explore Galway being a short walk from the centre. The work was relatively easy and light, cleaning, tidying, cooking,… read more
22 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
We had a fabulous time with Colm and really enjoyed the workaway exchange!
He is a very warm-hearted host, an amazing cook, and made sure that we enjoyed our stay in beautiful Oranmore and the work in his amazing house in Salthill.
Unfortunately, our time got cut short due to COVID-19 but we're hoping to be back next spring for the final touches… read more
He is a very warm-hearted host, an amazing cook, and made sure that we enjoyed our stay in beautiful Oranmore and the work in his amazing house in Salthill.
Unfortunately, our time got cut short due to COVID-19 but we're hoping to be back next spring for the final touches… read more
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(4.9)
4 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Serge & NADINE) for host
Staying with Colm was a positive experience. There were many small DIY jobs waiting for us in his house. Our French cooking was appreciated. Just a stone's throw from the beach, we enjoyed the ocean. We also enjoyed the city of Galway. Colm likes to exchange a lot and we learned a lot about the Irish. Thank you for this stay.
28 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Cindy) for host
I stayed 2 1/2 weeks at Colm's place and enjoyed the time. The house in Salthill is in a nice location right by the sea so you can have plenty of walks along it, walking his dog Bella who is very playful! It's also a great spot to explore Galway being a short walk from the centre. The work was relatively easy and light, cleaning, tidying, cooking,… read more
22 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
We had a fabulous time with Colm and really enjoyed the workaway exchange!
He is a very warm-hearted host, an amazing cook, and made sure that we enjoyed our stay in beautiful Oranmore and the work in his amazing house in Salthill.
Unfortunately, our time got cut short due to COVID-19 but we're hoping to be back next spring for the final touches… read more
He is a very warm-hearted host, an amazing cook, and made sure that we enjoyed our stay in beautiful Oranmore and the work in his amazing house in Salthill.
Unfortunately, our time got cut short due to COVID-19 but we're hoping to be back next spring for the final touches… read more
19 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Eva-Marina) for host
My first workaway experience @ Colm's place was stunning!
He was a great host and I felt like a friend from the very first moment we met.
The work itself was fun and I loved digging the garden (best workout ever :)). Colm always cared if everything was fine for me.
His appartement and especially my room and bed were so cosy! Bella (his dog) is… read more
He was a great host and I felt like a friend from the very first moment we met.
The work itself was fun and I loved digging the garden (best workout ever :)). Colm always cared if everything was fine for me.
His appartement and especially my room and bed were so cosy! Bella (his dog) is… read more
16 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Lea) for host
I really had a great time at Colms place. He is such a nice and friendly Host. He is really helpful and even when I got a little bit sick it was no problem to take a few days off and to recover.The work was not so hard and we had a lot of free time too, so we could explore the enviroment. Galway is an amazing city you should definitely visit! All… read more
29 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Jarmila) for host
I stayed at Colm's place for five days in August. I was helping his uncle painting and cleaning houses. It was not difficult and I enjoyed the work.
I send Colm last-minute request and he responded quickly. There were another three volunteers with who we spend time talking, playing music and we also went to a great pub in Galway. Colm took us to… read more
I send Colm last-minute request and he responded quickly. There were another three volunteers with who we spend time talking, playing music and we also went to a great pub in Galway. Colm took us to… read more
28 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host
Me and my friend were working here for 3 weeks and we enjoyed every second! Colm is a really good person and an amazing host. He's friendly, generous, chill and always willing to help. Oh and he's a great cook so you're definitely going to learn something about vegetarian and vegan cooking, - I know I did.
His vegetable garden was amazing and… read more
His vegetable garden was amazing and… read more
27 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Agustin & Lucia)
Agustin and Lucia are great! They jumped on board the project from the start and were able to work completely independently which meant we got a lot done while they were here. Agustin is an experienced architect and Lucia is a talented fashion designer so they also helped a lot with advice on interiors and paint colours. But above all of that they… read more
(Excellent
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24 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Agustin & Lucia) for host
Awesome and rewarding experience!
We stayed with Colm for 2 weeks and we enjoyed every moment.
The work in the construction site was fun for us because we are used to it and love power tools, it didn't feel like work at all. It was always oriented towards a clear goal.
Colm is an absolut great host, a very knowledgeable person, always… read more
We stayed with Colm for 2 weeks and we enjoyed every moment.
The work in the construction site was fun for us because we are used to it and love power tools, it didn't feel like work at all. It was always oriented towards a clear goal.
Colm is an absolut great host, a very knowledgeable person, always… read more
29 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Lena & Erin) for host
Erin and I had a fabulous time with Colm!
Colm was super responsive and accommodating even though our request was quite last-minute and we couldn't stay for long. Colm's a great host, friendly, generous and we always felt happy and comfortable at his place. He was clear and fair about his expectations for work and we both enjoyed the various… read more
Colm was super responsive and accommodating even though our request was quite last-minute and we couldn't stay for long. Colm's a great host, friendly, generous and we always felt happy and comfortable at his place. He was clear and fair about his expectations for work and we both enjoyed the various… read more
22 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lena & Erin)
Lena and Erin came for only 6 days but they left a big impression. They were loads of fun to have around, full of personality and very helpful with the work. They helped with painting the house mostly - they were very conscientious and could work independently which was great. Everybody still misses them now a week after they are gone. They come… read more
(Excellent
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18 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Sean & Kerrie )
Thanks Sean and Kerrie for the fantastic help you gave me during your stay! Sean is a professional carpenter and builder and in a short time he did some really tricky jobs on the house that I had been wanting to do but didn't have the skills to do. Kerrie impressed with her meticulous attention to details and great painting skills. Both Sean and… read more
(Excellent
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16 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sean & Kerrie ) for host
We spent 2.5 wks with Colm and thoroughly enjoyed the workaway exchange. It was hands on work doing carpentry & painting on a building site. It was also nice to have a clean comfortable apartment to return to at the end of the days' activity. We loved the area, Galway is an vibrant city close to so many interesting places. And most of all Colm is… read more
17 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Clément)
Clement is a really nice guy. He's really easy going and friendly and nice to have around. No matter what work I asked him to do he did it without complaint and did it to a high standard. He makes friends easily and knew more people in Galway than I do after just a few weeks! Recommended
(Excellent
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5 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)
I really enjoyed having Sarah staying and helping out for the four weeks. She is really easy to get on with, easy to talk to, fun, out-going and independent. She had a great attitude towards the work, getting stuck in to whatever job was needed. Thanks Sarah for all of your help, and of course all of the very generous and personal gifts!
(Excellent
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3 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host
Staying at Colm's apartment in Oranmore was an amazing first workaway experience. I felt very comfortable from the get go and after 4 weeks I definitely felt at home. I was able to spend lots of time in Galway, go on a few tours, visit Colm's parent's farm, make new friends, and the work itself was really fun- I mostly spent my time putting the… read more
15 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Carles)
Carles is a great guy. I can't say enough good things about him to be honest. He is a pleasure to have around, kind and helpful, and he gave his total attention to the jobs that he was doing. One of the last jobs he did was to repair and joint some walls that I wanted to leave exposed inside the house. It was a real masterpise by the end.
(Excellent
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19 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Carles) for host
Colm it's a very good workaway host, he's a very good guy, I didn't meet Lea because she was on holidays but anyway I had an incredible experience, We were building a new house in Salthill, in Galway which is very nice, chill, and lovely place. I learned a lot of a new things about construction and I could do it with time and patience and I thank… read more
2 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Katie) for host
Lea and Colm are wonderful Workaway hosts. They made me feel welcome into their home and lives during the three weeks I stayed with them. They are both openminded, down-to-earth, people, and I felt they were genuinely interested to know about me and my life, and spend time sharing their experiences with me. My work there included helping with… read more
15 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Katie)
We were so happy having katie staying with us! she uses workaway as an experience and an opportunity to learn and exchange about different cultures. Which we highly appreciated. She's a fantastic person to have around the house and spent time with! She's great with animals and more than handy around the house! If katie ever contacts you, do… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Ronja)
Ronja satyed with us for two weeks and we're so happy she did. She has a very good working moral and always carried out the tasks we set her. She's great with animals. She took great care of, especially Bella. She's a very pleasant person to have around the house. Nice company, easy-going, fun, responsible and always up for a nice chat. If Ronja… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Ronja) for host
I stayed with Lea & Colm and their lovely pets for two weeks and had a really good time - they are very fun people and easy to be with. Work was never hard, just daily cleaning tasks in the house, cooking and taking care of the animals. I had the opportunity to explore Galway and go on tourist trips in the area on my freedays. There are also nice… read more
16 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Viktoria)
Viktoria stayed with us earlier this year, we enjoyed her staying with us a lot. She picks up new tasks quickly, learns fast and is thorough in whatever she does. She was a good helping hand in our renovation project and treated us to some Kaiserschmarn from time to time ;) She is very good with animals, which we appreciated a lot. Viktoria has a… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Arianna)
Arianna was a fantastic workawayer. She was handy when helping at renovation projects, always had great ideas (she's an architect!!), she's a star in the kitchen, she was lovely with our pets and on top of it all soooo nice and pleasant to have around! She has a lovely personality, great humor (You little feminist ;)), gets along with everyone, is… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Kelly) for host
Lea and Colm hosted me for 2.5 weeks for my first ever Workaway experience, and I can't thank them enough! They have a unique house with lots of cool projects always going on and very sweet pets with a lot of personality. I really enjoyed my time spent with them (and the pets) whether it was taking day trips, going out for a beer, watching Downton… read more
15 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Kelly)
Kelly recently stayed with us for two weeks and we miss her already! We had a fantastic time with her. She has a great personality, is nice to have around the house, easy to talk to and spent time with. She's motivated to learn new things and a good helping hand. She fulfilled her workaway tasks we set her and we were so grateful having her. She's… read more
(Excellent
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5 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sophie)
We were delighted to have had you staying with us (even though you don't have a car).
Sophie is a super reliable workawayer who launches into tasks, gets them done and who just sees things that need to be done (highly appreciated). Besides all those fantastic qualities as a workawayer, Sophie is just a person you'd love to have around. Friendly,… read more
Sophie is a super reliable workawayer who launches into tasks, gets them done and who just sees things that need to be done (highly appreciated). Besides all those fantastic qualities as a workawayer, Sophie is just a person you'd love to have around. Friendly,… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jaume) for host
Thank you very much Colm and Lea for give me this oportunity and help you to renovate your house, for me was a amazing experience I enjoyed a lot and I'm very happy that you enjoy with the results.
For me was very nice to meet you because since the firtsh moment you treated me like friend.
You are a very nice and friendly couple and you have a… read more
For me was very nice to meet you because since the firtsh moment you treated me like friend.
You are a very nice and friendly couple and you have a… read more
30 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jaume)
Jaume is in every way the perfect workawayer! First of all, his work: Jaume can do basically EVERYTHING when it comes to DIY-projects, furniture refurbishing or making furniture from scratch! He knows his tools and is just super handy. He helped us a lot in the house and we're more than happy with the results. But besides being a brilliant with… read more
(Excellent
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10 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Mathilda & Sophie )
Tilli was staying with us for about 5 weeks. We had a excellent wokaway experience with her. She's really easy-going, funny, always happy, helpful and hard-working. She's also very precise and neat. If you ask her to do a certain task and she has never done it before, she won't turn it down but try to figure it out aaaand nail it ;) We're very sad… read more
(Excellent
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10 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Evan)
Evan describes in her profile how a good workawayer becomes part of the family! And that's what happend with Evan and her boyfriend Roger. We loved having them stay with us! They were working hard and very neat. (Job was: renovating the house) We felt like they really got stuck in and we appreciate that very much. But besides the work-life we had… read more
(Excellent
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