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Host rating
85 %
Last replied
21 Apr 2024
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82.0 %
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Description
I'm a farmer living on the west coast of Ireland. , , . I have been farming all my life and am a host for the past 8 years (with over a hundred volunteers ). Private peaceful woodland setting. Nice walks and close to the village. With Irish pubs, village and very fun people. 10min by car from Ennis. I do prefer volunteers to be aged 20 years and older.
Sense of humor is needed! :)Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningGeneral MaintenanceLanguage practiceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
In exchange you will receive the experience of living on a Irish farm and socialising in a traditional Irish village. There will be days at the local cattle mart, there will be quiet time and also some fun.. This will be an experience that will change your life! You will meet interesting people and see first hand what it is like to live in rural Ireland.,
Help
light help around house and grounds , this generally depends on the time of year ,but for instance trim some hedgeing and grass in garden , we also have a veg garden that may require some attention , or maybe some painting of gates and fences ,
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Own self contained apartment, with wood burning stove, bathroom and kitchen, food provided but prefer to eat meals together.
What else ...
we are one mile from the nearest small vilage where there is a traditional irish pub and a very nice cafe or coffee shop , there are also a lot of quiete country lanes and secondary roads to go walks or cycleing , i also go to Ennis at least a couple of times a week for supplies , Ennis is a large town with all aminities , and you are most welcome to join me , these are just some of activities .
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
5 hours a day 5 days a week
Feedback (21)
1. Stay for longer - no matter how long you’ll be there, it’ll be too short for sure. A whole week will feel like a day. So I recommend staying there for as long as possible.
2. Don’t be afraid of anything.… read more
it was wonderful, Aidan was not only a host but in some days he became a good friend. He is very kind, we talked a lot every evening, after dinner close to the fire, with the two dogs. I raccomend this experience to everyone that want to start a new good friendship. Sense of humor and a… read more
I have improved my english thanks to him and he can cook very well.
The landscapes there are incredible and he has a lot of very beautiful and lovely animals.
Thanks a lot Aidan for your friendship !
Hope to see you soon again
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1. Stay for longer - no matter how long you’ll be there, it’ll be too short for sure. A whole week will feel like a day. So I recommend staying there for as long as possible.
2. Don’t be afraid of anything.… read more
it was wonderful, Aidan was not only a host but in some days he became a good friend. He is very kind, we talked a lot every evening, after dinner close to the fire, with the two dogs. I raccomend this experience to everyone that want to start a new good friendship. Sense of humor and a… read more
I have improved my english thanks to him and he can cook very well.
The landscapes there are incredible and he has a lot of very beautiful and lovely animals.
Thanks a lot Aidan for your friendship !
Hope to see you soon again
I helped him at his farm task, painted a room and restored his childhood bike!
I also shared a lot of good meals with him, he brought me at his local pub, he taught me to ride a horse and he is an… read more
Aidan is very… read more
Aiden is really special person, kind, honest, and funny... (I remember the funny prank when I arrived! I laughed for a while). Always with a lot of patience he taught me English and general maintenance… read more
Certainly one of the best hots to learn English because you talk to him so much. The food was so great, Aiden is a very nice cook.
You will meet a lot of lovely and interresting people.
I had so much fun and got such a good experience about a Irish farm.
I have just returned after 10 days spent in Ireland on Aidan's amazing farm.
The experience was totally wonderful and one I shall never forget. We did so many things, such a great variety of jobs with plants and animals. Aidan was so welcoming and an exceptional host especially in his encouragement when carrying out tasks.… read more
I… read more
Aidan is a really nice, attentive and very friendly host ! I still remember our long discussions of any subjects. I was also share a number of moments with his friends, all very pleasant. I could say so much praise… read more
Thanks Aiden a lot for having me in your farm, to get this great experience.
You are such a valuable fixable easygoing person.
I promise I will be back again.
Take care… read more
Aidan is a very funny man and very conversational, unfortunately my English was not so good to… read more