Join a young family in rural Sligo on west coast of Ireland

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  • Last activity: 25 Mar 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a young Irish family living in Co. Sligo. We are John & Rachel we have 4 children, 3 girls and 1 boy. Aged between 12 and 7.

    My husband is a farmer, beef and sheep (no milking cows) I am a self employed person also, I am a holistic therapist, I do complimentary therapies and I work from a treatment room based at the house.
    Our farm is about 25km from Sligo town,(20-25 mins) 14 km from Ballisodare (small village). The nearest train station is Collooney (15 minutes) and main bus station is in Sligo town.
    Sitting at our dining table we are surrounded by our farmland of lush green pasture. We look out over Sligo Bay, the mountains of Ben Bulben and Knocknarea (where an ancient warrior queen known as Queen Meave is reputed to be buried on the top) and Ox mountains. We are 5km from a beach (Rachel swims in the sea all year round)

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Improve your english, experience living on a working farm, I am a good cook so you will get to experience many new recipes ( all previous helpers have gone away with a collection of new recipes to try at home ).

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for someone with initiative, energy, ideas and motivation to get things done to join our family to help us.
    Help around the house with general tasks such as laundry and light house work. Helping with general garden maintenance outdoors. you also have the opportunity to experience the life on a fully working farm.
    We love to explore cuisine from other cultures so if you enjoy cooking too we are happy to let you use the kitchen and introduce us to your foods.

    Own transport would be an advantage but not entirely necessary.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    In addition to being a native english speaker I have a good understanding of the Irish language and could introduce you to the language if you are interested. I also have a little bit of French from my school days

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Own bedroom with shared bathroom in the family home. All Meals, Bedding and towels provided. We have a good internet service.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Good surfing located nearby at the local beach as well as the famous Easkey and Strandhill, surf lessons are also available for the novice surfer. We have a bicycle that you are free to use at your leisure. Our neighbour is part of a Hillwalking group and have in the past taken our workawayers hillwalking throughout the county on Sundays, it is a great opportunity to see some of the amazing landscape. Local bus service between the towns of Sligo and Ballina. Dunmoran strand 5 km, woodland walks in Union wood about 20 minutes drive away. During the summer months getting the opportunity to see gaelic football being played by our local team, the children also play gaelic football.

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  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 692281611979

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