Share our family life and explore Irish culture in Co Mayo, Ireland

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  Beschreibung

  PLEASE READ OUR PROFILE CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING TO US
  AVAILABILITY IS FROM 27 JUNE UNTIL 31 AUGUST 2026, MINIMUM STAY 3 WEEKS - MAXIMUM STAY 4 WEEKS
  
  My name is David, a retired construction/project worker. My wife and I live in the countryside, situated approximately 10 minutes from Ireland West Airport Knock on a smallholding of mixed-quality land. We are located close to the towns of Charlestown and Ballaghaderreen. There is a good transport service from Charlestown, including a regular bus service to Sligo, Galway, and Dublin, with a direct bus to/from Dublin Airport. We can also drop off/collect from the train stations at Boyle, Castlerea, and Ballyhaunis, all within 25 min from our home. We are on The Wild Atlantic Way, check it out.
  
  There are three museums in the vicinity, including the Museum of Country Life, which is part of the National Museum of Ireland; the National Famine Museum, Strokestown; and the Michael Davitt Museum. These are easily accessible to visit and offer an opportunity to explore and understand Irish history, medieval influence, and Irish culture and traditions that have shaped Irish life across the ages.
  Ireland's International Eucharistic and Marian Shrine: The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Knock, commonly referred to as Knock Shrine, is a short distance away
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  We generally prefer volunteers from different countries, as this encourages everyone to communicate in English.
  This is beneficial to those looking to improve their language skills.
  
  PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT CATER FOR VEGANS
  PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE PET CATS SO IF YOU'RE ALLERGIC TO CATS PLEASE NOTE
  STRICTLY NO SMOKERS PLEASE DO NOT APPLY
  WE DO NOT ACCOMMODATE DIGITAL NOMADS. PLEASE NOTE
  PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH ON WHERE WE ARE IN IRELAND. WE ARE 10 MINS FROM IRELAND WEST AIRPORT, KNOCK
  PLEASE READ OUR PROFILE CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING TO US
  PLEASE NOTE. DATES REQUESTED MUST BE FLEXIBLE.

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Sprachpraxis

  Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten

  Gartenarbeiten

  Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof

  Handwerkliche Arbeiten
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  Interessengebiete

  

  Outdoor-Aktivitäten

  

  Tiere

  

  Geschichte

  

  Kochen & Backen

  

  Politik & Soziales
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  We look forward to engaging with our volunteers through sharing conversations and knowledge about each other's countries, cultures, languages, and experiences. There is an opportunity to enjoy the beauty of nature available in the West of Ireland, including daily life on a small rural holding. The area has a variety of wildlife and birds that are very enjoyable to observe, photograph, record, and learn more about. There is a wide variety of country walks with beautiful scenery available, including the opportunity to climb Croagh Patrick, "Ireland's Holy Mountain". Opportunities to attend local events and festivals are available throughout the summer months.
  Volunteers are provided with High-quality, home-cooked meals {7 DAYS A WEEK IF YOU WANT} {including Full cooked Irish Breakfast} {Dinner {Steak},{ Roast Beef} { Beef Burgers} { Roast Lamb } various chicken dishes, Fish dishes Lasagne Pizza Lots of fresh fruit and veg, snacks as much as they want , and are encouraged to actively participate in Irish baking sessions, such as baking soda bread and scones. they will also learn the art and craft of making yogurt. We also encourage them to share their knowledge of cooking/skills so that we can learn together and share ideas and experiences.
  Volunteers are encouraged to use their free time to take trips to other Towns and cities and travel to areas of interest throughout Ireland. They will be dropped off/ picked up from the local bus stop in Charlestown Great Bus service from Charlestown to Castlebar/ Westport/ Galway/Sligo /Donegal/Dublin----Dublin Airport by bus is a 3.5-hour journey

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  Arbeit

  The help will be varied, both indoors and outdoors
  We cut our own Turf Peat on our own land for our own use to burn in our stove.
  Weather permitting, a contractor cuts the turf in May or early June.
  See our profile photos
  You can look at YouTube videos of cutting the hopper turf in Ireland
  All Tasks are done together in the context of learning and sharing skills
  We do not work outdoors in bad weather
  We can be flexible with the hours to suit.
  Particularly in good weather when working outdoors
  4 hours a day, 5 days a week, 1 hour break every 2 hours
  We do not accept paying guests

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  Gesprochene Sprachen

  Englisch: Fließend

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  Unterkunft

  The volunteer(s) will have their own private room with a double/king-size bed on the ground floor of our modern home. There are ensuite or private bathroom/ shower facilities with bed linen/ towels, and toiletries provided. Full use of laundry facilities - (washing machine and dryer), WIFI is available, and a Smart TV is available in the sitting room that volunteers can share.

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  Was noch ...

  Enjoy the freedom of exploring on our bicycles, available for your use upon request!
  Check out Urlaur Lake a hidden gem in a peaceful setting 40 min bike ride from our home.

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