Home and garden help on our dairy farm in Rochestown near Cork, Ireland

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Beschreibung
There are nice views from our dairy farm, also near the sea. We are a dairy farm milking 110 cows producing milk from a grass diet mainly.
We have cobh near - the last port of call of the titanic. Kinsale only 15 kms away and the lovely mountains of Kerry only 70 kms away. Farm is very close to cork city which is famous as culture city and many other sites of interest.
Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Gartenarbeiten
Seniorenbetreuung
Handwerkliche Arbeiten
Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof
Hausarbeiten
Betreuung von Tieren
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt
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Was ist das?
Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
I would give travellers a full insight in to local history culture and be taken to places of interest and cork city on our doorstep and if you want i will take you to the city at nite to visit pubs a irish music sessions thats if you want company
Arbeit
Volunteer would help in our home and also have the opportunity to see and learn how we live and do our daily tasks on the farm and we would love some help maybe set up a new garden and general tidying in the home
Gesprochene Sprachen
English: Fließend
Unterkunft
Room in the family home. All meal provide and dine with family. if one would like to live off the grid we have a small cosy caravan in the garden sleeping only
Was noch ...
FARM 5 KM FROM CITY 2 km from the sea
Etwas mehr Information
- Internet Zugang
- Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang
- Wir besitzen Tiere
- Wir sind Raucher
- Familien möglich
Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal
zwei
Arbeitszeiten
5 hours a day 5 days a week

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Korrekte Angaben im Profil:
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Kultureller Austausch:
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15.12.2020

Vom Host für Workawayer (Klara)

well Klara
is a super girl
she stayed with us on 2 different times
she also had to isolate for 2 weeks covid rules not easy for any one but we got on with
she came to help and learn about life on a dairy farm and she adapted at once and loved it
she was great
also a great person to be with my father and helping my special son pa he… read more

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30.11.2020

Vom Workawayer (Klara) für Host

I spent an overall of 6 weeks with Gerard and his lovely family and I had an amazing experience that I will never forget!!
I had never worked with dairy cows, or cattle of any sort before, and at the farm I learnt so much about the animals, and was able to see the amount of work that is put into running a dairy farm. Gerard and his family were… read more

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13.10.2020

Vom Host für Workawayer (Valeria)

hi valeria
sorry for late review i forgot
val came to us on short notice and she has been a super helper in every way she needs a lot more stars
she had been excellent in the home and on the farm very interested on in what ever she put her hand to
what a excellent cook and a baker we had some fantastic cakes etc yummy
we all learnt a lot… read more

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15.09.2020

Vom Workawayer (Valeria) für Host

Beautiful experience, It was my first workaway and it was great!. Gerard and his family are very welcoming. I could practice my English skils and learn about the Irish traditions and work at the dairy farm.I`ve spent funny moments talking with grandad, It is very interesting talk with him, he love the cakes and I cooked differents meals for alls.… read more

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19.09.2020

Vom Host für Workawayer (Bronagh)

well bronagh
is a star and if we had 100 stars she would get them
When she contacted me first i was suprised a girl from dublin want to share our life in the countryside of cork
i acepted her offer and i am glad we had a super lady in our home and farm .She says she learned how to cook the fact is we learned too from her She was great to… read more

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06.09.2020

Vom Workawayer (Bronagh) für Host

This Workaway provided me with an invaluable opportunity to live with a kind, fun and hardworking family in a truly beautiful part of Ireland.

I arrived in Rochestown as a city girl with no previous experience of life on a farm.

I soon got a fantastic insight into the primary duties and responsibilities of a dairy farmer. I learned lots of new… read more

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29.06.2020

Vom Host für Workawayer (Cyril)

cyril is a true gentleman in every way
cyril arrive to me very early march just lockdown was happening
and we were glad to host him on our farm
he was excellent in all the jobs he was asked to do very respectful in the home and mixed very well with the whole family he stayed 3 months but lockdown upset his plans to see ireland but he was… read more

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05.06.2020

Vom Workawayer (Cyril) für Host

Gerard and his family graciously welcomed me into their home after my travel/study plans were disrupted due to Covid-19. I stayed here 3 months. Despite the restrictions Gerard went out of his way to share his love with the surrounding area in the safest way possible. Even though I was restricted to the family property I still gained a rich… read more

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04.11.2019

Vom Workawayer (Guillem) für Host

hello!

I stayed one month with Ger and the family and what a nice experience. I met people in Cork and i had enought time for visit places like kinsale, Cork and Killarney. Ger always adviced me which places i had to visit in Cork. There was another workawayer and made more interesting the experience.
Keep in touch and thanks for… read more

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05.08.2019

Vom Workawayer (Julie) für Host

How can I describe this experience ?

That was my first experience in Workaway and it was totally amazing. I arrived at the end of March and left the farm because I needed to go back home at the end of July.

I had never helped on a dairy farm before, and I learned everything during those months. Gerard taught me everything and took the time to… read more

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12.03.2019

Vom Host für Workawayer (Tristan)

tristan
was a great guy to have hosted on our farm he came for a few weeks but stayed nearly three months and they went fast
He is gentleman ln every way kind good nature and respectful and greatful and thankful great in the home with my father and special needs son and with all family members
HE was a super help on the farm we did all kinds of… read more

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03.03.2019

Vom Workawayer (Tristan) für Host

I arrived at this farmer in mid-December!
He was my first host and this was my first time in an Irish family!
At first, I said, "I could stay for 1 or 2 months", and in the end I stayed longer than I thought at the beginning.

Gerard (the farmer) is a very friendly and very helpful person.
Whatever you have, he wants to help you!

But I also… read more

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06.01.2019

Vom Host für Workawayer (Christine)

well if i could give christine one thousand i do it We all herd of geni in the bottle or james bond girl : Well christine was a super lady the minute i meet her at cork airport i knew she was going to be a real super girl , bright and smart
From day one she fitted in as one of family in my home she was able to take full charge of everything not… read more

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02.01.2019

Vom Workawayer (Christine) für Host

This was my first workaway experience and I couldn’t ask for a better start. I spent 2 months with Gerard and his family
From the first moment I felt very welcome. Gerard and the whole family including the dogs are amazing. The work is very varied but never too hard and no two days are the same. I helped on the farm (milking the cows, feeding… read more

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22.11.2018

Vom Host für Workawayer (Juan Lucas)

hi lucas sorr y for late feed back
when lucas make contact with I was a small bit nervous he was so young but I accepted him and what a surprise he was he was super super in every way in the home with my father and special son and the rest of family
and when it came to helping on farm he was outstanding milking feeding cleaning no problem… read more

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27.09.2018

Vom Workawayer (Juan Lucas) für Host

This was my first Workaway experience and it couldn’t be better!
I felt part of the family since the first day I arrived on 26th July. My plan was to stay 3 weeks to know about the culture, learn some farm work and improve my English; but at the end I spent almost 2 months with them.
Gerard, the “boss”, is the most friendly and marvelous person I… read more

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04.11.2018

Vom Workawayer (Anna) für Host

Thanks Gerard for this experience!

I learned a lot of things in this farm and the atmosphere in the house is really nice.
I hope to come back soon :)

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16.10.2018

Vom Workawayer (Adriana) für Host

When I decided to this experience a few months ago I was just thinking on visiting Ireland, learning how an Irish family lived and what could I learn from cows, all driven by curiosity. After almost 3 weeks of living Ireland, the places that I visited, the people I met, being in contact with such beautiful landscapes, the animals (166 cows, 4 dogs… read more

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16.08.2018

Vom Host für Workawayer (Erin)

sorry Erin for late feedback
from the day I collected Erin in city I knew she was going to be a excellent person to have in our home and farm and to have her in our company . Every task was so easy for to fulfil she did it with enthusiasm she help in the home cared for my father and looked after my special son when he stayed with us and she loved… read more

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06.08.2018

Vom Workawayer (Erin) für Host

This was my first Workaway experience and it was incredible! I was blessed with the opportunity to experience life on an Irish farm, living with Gerard, his sons and his Dad Patrick, and of course their two beautiful dogs. From the first hello I was welcomed into Gerard's home and treated like family. I generally did the cleaning, cooking/baking,… read more

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12.05.2018

Vom Host für Workawayer (Jacob)

the minute I met Jacob in cork city when he arrived in Ireland he was a prefect gentleman in every way After day one settling in he was a true gent in the house with family and helping on farm Jacob was a great help and pleasure to have stay in our home He is hard and good worker and not afraid to try new tasks
He is competent and thorough in all… read more

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25.04.2018

Vom Workawayer (Jacob) für Host

I spent two and a half weeks at Gerrard's farm, and it was wonderful. Gerrard and his whole family were very welcoming, and it didn't take long to get settled. I got to participate in exactly what I wanted and Gerrard was very helpful, regarding things I might want to see in Ireland. Gerrard is very wiling to give you responsibility if you're up… read more

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13.03.2018

Vom Host für Workawayer (Frederikke)

federikke spent 4 and half with us in our home and farm we call her Freddie she was super great in every way She blended in like one of the family farming was a new experience for her but after 2 days milking was no problem to her she could start milk and finish alone she is amazing she understood cows with problems as if she work on farm all her… read more

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07.03.2018

Vom Workawayer (Frederikke) für Host

I spent an amazing 4 1/2 months on Gerards farm. I came with no farming experience at all but I learned so much from my stay here, like taking care of the cows, milking them, feeding them, cleaning sheds, repairing fences and herding cows (which is very difficult but good exercise). No two days was the same and there was always something to do.… read more

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12.01.2018

Vom Workawayer (Véronique) für Host

I spent 5 weeks there and had a great time! All the family is very welcoming and lovely. You will be treated as a family member and Gerard will make sure that you feel like home. Most of the time, I was working in the house to do some cleaning, some cooking and I was looking after the father of my host who was so kind and nice with me! But I was… read more

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12.01.2018

Vom Host für Workawayer (Véronique)

veromique stayed with me and my family for over 5 weeks I was a pleasure to host this kind and sweet lady . She looked after my father who is very old to the highest possible standard she looked care for him helped him in every way , not only care for him she looked after the whole family tidy the house to new state excellent cook helped with… read more

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07.09.2017

Vom Workawayer (Jo) für Host

I had a great 2 weeks with Gerard on his farm. I never had any experience with farming or farm animals but he allowed to me come and I was able to learn under his patient guidance and instruction. He and his family are very welcoming and I felt right at home my first day. I was able to learn a lot about dairy farming, enjoy the Irish culture, and… read more

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29.06.2017

Vom Workawayer (Baptiste) für Host

I spent a very good two months internship at Gerard's farm. Working on the farm was very interesting. The good mood is always in the house.
Gerard, thank you again for these two months that passed very quickly. I wish you good luck for the continuation.
Baptiste.

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19.04.2017

Vom Workawayer (Martin) für Host

This was my first workaway experience and I doubt it will ever be beaten, I had an amazing time here and met some lifelong friends. Gerard and his family are very welcoming and good people. I spent one month in the farm and it has been one of the most interesting experience of my live! I enjoyed with Gerard and my colleagues working in the dairy… read more

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02.02.2017

Vom Host für Workawayer (Ivan)

hello ivan sorry for been slow replying
Ivan you were a prefect gentleman both in our home and on the farm .We all had a great 3months together I went so fast with you . Ivan you were excellent in carrying out jobs on the farm and they were many from milking feeding fixing the paddocks for the cows to putting in new cubciles beds for cows… read more

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09.01.2017

Vom Workawayer (Ivan) für Host

I spent 3 months in Ireland (september-november), and it has been the most beautiful experience I've ever had!! All the family is very welcoming, and working in the dairy farm with Gerard and Andrews, was great! During that time, I learnt so much about this job, language and culture, of this beautiful green Island. I had plenty of time to travel… read more

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19.01.2017

Vom Workawayer (clément) für Host

I had an absolutely fantastic 2 months in rochestown, I'll never forget. My experience in this farm was absolutely great.The work was definitely enjoyable and can be quite diverse. Gerard and his family are very welcoming and pleasant. The room and the food were perfect with a lovely irish breakfast every morning after milking. The farm is close… read more

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25.09.2016

Vom Host für Workawayer (Wiebke )

Wiebke spent 5 weeks on our farm and live in family home . She was a sweet lovely and most helpful lady in every way always willing to help and learn . The 5 amazing weeks she was with us just flew . Wiebke was our first workaway she was great The whole family are still talking about how great ; nice ; positive and helpful she was .Wiedke… read more

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13.09.2016

Vom Workawayer (Wiebke ) für Host

If you're thinking about coming to this farm, stop thinking and just go, you won't regret it! I spent ~5 weeks in summer there and had the most AMAZING time! The family is very welcoming and absolutely lovely, trying to make my stay in Ireland the very best. You will be treated like a family member making you feel like home. I had plenty of time… read more

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