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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
30 Oct 2023
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5
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Description
We live on a dairy farm near Macroom in mid Cork. We milk 200 cows which all calves in spring. We also like building and are restoring an ajoining old house at the moment. We are using lime and sustainable building methods. We also have five border collie dogs on the farm who are great workers and very special friends. On the farm we also have five children between 7 and 14 and we have one full time staff Vicky who lives on the farm and has been here for 13 years and we have one part time man from Poland.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Animal Care
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Out family loves Irish music and it's culture We will point you in the right direction if you want to travel. We will teach you how to look after animals and do some building work
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We would like some help on the farm with milking feeding calves fencing and bedding animals. Occasionally help out in the house or also any help on building projects would be great
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We will provide accommodation in our house which is ensuite double bed
What else ...
We are about 25km from Cork City on the Kilarney side
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
Feedback (3)
I stayed one month in Buckley's farm. It was my first stop of my trip of three months discovering the world of dairy in Ireland.
It is the perfect place to learn about cows, milking and agriculture. I spent lot of time with the animals and learning how dairy farming works. They have really nice farming buildings and a big parlour.… read more
I felt part of the family since the very first moment and really liked listening to their amazing "concerts."
I learned how to milk cows, cut wood, paint ceilings, build fences for the fields, wash the barn and many other activities that farmers do...and enjoyed everything! All the… read more
Feedback
I stayed one month in Buckley's farm. It was my first stop of my trip of three months discovering the world of dairy in Ireland.
It is the perfect place to learn about cows, milking and agriculture. I spent lot of time with the animals and learning how dairy farming works. They have really nice farming buildings and a big parlour.… read more
I felt part of the family since the very first moment and really liked listening to their amazing "concerts."
I learned how to milk cows, cut wood, paint ceilings, build fences for the fields, wash the barn and many other activities that farmers do...and enjoyed everything! All the… read more
