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MaKayla stayed with us for 3 weeks in May and June this year and, as she said herself, became part of our family. We really enjoyed hosting her as she is funny, smart, helpful and very easy to get along with. She was up for trying anything and came with us to various music events but had also made friends with someone living locally so got out and
… read more about on her own and experienced a lot of what Sligo has to offer.
She has a great 'can do' attitude even when tasks (e.g. weeding which there is a lot of) are a bit boring. If I didn't see her in the morning and texted her instructions for the day I always got a response like 'I'm on it!', 'No problem!' or 'Sounds great!' which I very much appreciated. When I got a 'sounds great!' one morning in response to a particularly dull weeding job and had to ask 'does it?' the answer was 'I can be positive or honest but not both at the same time, which do you want?'
Apart from looking after our garden, MaKayla also helped me make some videos for our Youtube channel. I think this is the part I will miss the most as she made the process great fun by asking good questions and coming up with ideas on how to improve the process. She also did all the camera work and has a natural eye for a good composition and knows instinctively when to look at the what I'm doing and when I should be talking to camera. I don't know whether this type of thing will be part of her future but she is a natural storyteller in conversation, writing or in visual format, I know she will find her groove in there somewhere.
All of the tasks that MaKayla completed were done extremely well whether it was tidying, gardening or more creative projects. We really appreciated her help with all and were very sad to see her leave. We hope that if she is in Ireland again that she will come say hello and we wish her the best of luck with her future travels. We would 100% recommend MaKayla as a Workaway, she is cheerful, helpful, talented and smart with a great attitude, what more would you want?
I stayed with Andrew and his family for 3 weeks, and I had the most wonderful time! Andrew and Siobhan are such kind and welcoming people, and their (adult) kids are amazing as well! I had so much fun hanging out with them, going to jazz shows, having delicious meals together (they are all wonderful cooks), and cracking jokes. Thomas, Anna, and
… read more Leah are all beautiful people, and it was a pleasure to get to know them. I truly felt like part of the family while I was there.
I worked in the garden, mostly weeding and watering the beds, sometimes on my own, and sometimes with Andrew. I also helped Andrew film some informational videos about gardening, which we had lots of fun with. Andrew always provided clear instructions for what needed to be done when I was on my own, and he was always available when I had questions. I loved working alongside him, though, because we had great conversations and laughed a lot. Andrew is so funny, wise, and hardworking. I learned so much from him during my stay, both about gardening and about life. Andrew has a treasure trove of information about gardening, and to say he has a green thumb is an understatement. I loved collecting fresh veggies from the garden for my meals, which were always hearty and full of nourishment. After eating a fresh strawberry from Andrew's garden, you'll never want to eat a store-bought strawberry again!
The accommodation was so wonderful. I stayed in a cozy cabin equipped with a bathroom and kitchen. Siobhan kindly stocked the fridge for me before I arrived, and continued to make sure I had everything I needed throughout my stay. When it was rainy and cold, I warmed up by the fireplace in the cabin, or had a hot sauna in their gorgeous outdoor sauna.
It's extremely easy to reach Sligo town by train, and Andrew and Siobhan were always willing to drop me at the train station. They go into Sligo town often, so they would coordinate with me to drive me into town as well. Sligo is an adorable town, with fun pubs to go to and lots of live music. The nature in Sligo is unbelievable, too. I hiked a stunning mountain called Benbulbin, went surfing, and did the "hotbox sauna" at the beach, where you take turns sitting in the sauna and jumping into the ocean. I highly recommend the sauna, it was one of my favorite experiences during my stay!
I could go on and on about my experience, but to wrap it up, I would highly recommend staying with Andrew and his family. They made my time in Ireland so full of joy and laughter. I can't thank you all enough for such a lovely experience. I miss you guys already, and hope to see you again someday!!
Lilian and I spent two weeks at Andrew and Siobhan’s house in April and had a really great time in county Sligo.
The work was mainly outdoor and gardening stuff which was nice and we learned a lot from Andrew’s experience.
We spent good times with them during meals or walks around the county. We chatted about a lot of things. They were very
… read more curious about our lives, France and our travels, always with some laughs in the end.
The accommodation has everything needed for two people and is really comfy.
Overall, we would definitely recommend them!
We had the pleasure of hosting Constant and his friend Lilian for 2 weeks and very much enjoyed having them stay with us. When they contacted me for a Workaway placement I noted that Constant described himself and Lilian as 'two jolly Frenchmen' which turned out to be a very accurate description.
They were both great fun to have around and
… read more always completed their tasks with eagerness and cheerfulness while also doing an excellent job. We had a lot of clearing to do including preparing an area for a new hedge and clearing out a very overgrown fruit garden which was fantastic to get done and has made a huge difference to the garden. I would highly recommend either Constant or Lilian as Workaway help, we will miss having them around and look forward to seeing either of them if they visit Ireland again. We were also very grateful for how neat and tidy they left our accommodation, we had nothing to do but make the bed for our new guest, everything was absolutely spotless. Five stars, excellent!
Vom Host für Workawayer (Anika)
Anika came to stay with us after her scheduled host cancelled at the last minute, we were free for a week so were very happy to have her. We both thought she was a lovely person, very friendly, polite and helpful. We were worried about her being in the cabin on her own but she seemed happy as a clam and was very pleased to have her own space and
… read more be able to cook for herself. She is a very self contained person and is happy to do any task including weeding in the garden and, very helpfully, clearing out some messy sheds and rooms which we had been avoiding for ages. She is particularly good at clearing and organising and seems to enjoy getting things ship shape. As with all our Workaways so far, Anika left our cabin perfectly clean and tidy which we always appreciate, we wish her safe travels and enjoyable stays with other hosts, it was very nice to meet her.
Vom Workawayer (Anika) für Host
Staying with Andrew & Siobhan was just lovely!
I felt very welcomed, everyone was extremely friendly and we had so many wonderful conversations.
The work was fun and I was allowed to go at my own pace & manage my own time.
It was easy to take the train up to Sligo or to go on walks in the beautiful nature of the area. The cabin is also super
… read more nice, cozy and it was great to have the opportunity to cook for myself.
I had an amazing experience; thank you so much for everything!Feedback
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MaKayla stayed with us for 3 weeks in May and June this year and, as she said herself, became part of our family. We really enjoyed hosting her as she is funny, smart, helpful and very easy to get along with. She was up for trying anything and came with us to various music events but had also made friends with someone living locally so got out and
… read more about on her own and experienced a lot of what Sligo has to offer.
She has a great 'can do' attitude even when tasks (e.g. weeding which there is a lot of) are a bit boring. If I didn't see her in the morning and texted her instructions for the day I always got a response like 'I'm on it!', 'No problem!' or 'Sounds great!' which I very much appreciated. When I got a 'sounds great!' one morning in response to a particularly dull weeding job and had to ask 'does it?' the answer was 'I can be positive or honest but not both at the same time, which do you want?'
Apart from looking after our garden, MaKayla also helped me make some videos for our Youtube channel. I think this is the part I will miss the most as she made the process great fun by asking good questions and coming up with ideas on how to improve the process. She also did all the camera work and has a natural eye for a good composition and knows instinctively when to look at the what I'm doing and when I should be talking to camera. I don't know whether this type of thing will be part of her future but she is a natural storyteller in conversation, writing or in visual format, I know she will find her groove in there somewhere.
All of the tasks that MaKayla completed were done extremely well whether it was tidying, gardening or more creative projects. We really appreciated her help with all and were very sad to see her leave. We hope that if she is in Ireland again that she will come say hello and we wish her the best of luck with her future travels. We would 100% recommend MaKayla as a Workaway, she is cheerful, helpful, talented and smart with a great attitude, what more would you want?
I stayed with Andrew and his family for 3 weeks, and I had the most wonderful time! Andrew and Siobhan are such kind and welcoming people, and their (adult) kids are amazing as well! I had so much fun hanging out with them, going to jazz shows, having delicious meals together (they are all wonderful cooks), and cracking jokes. Thomas, Anna, and
… read more Leah are all beautiful people, and it was a pleasure to get to know them. I truly felt like part of the family while I was there.
I worked in the garden, mostly weeding and watering the beds, sometimes on my own, and sometimes with Andrew. I also helped Andrew film some informational videos about gardening, which we had lots of fun with. Andrew always provided clear instructions for what needed to be done when I was on my own, and he was always available when I had questions. I loved working alongside him, though, because we had great conversations and laughed a lot. Andrew is so funny, wise, and hardworking. I learned so much from him during my stay, both about gardening and about life. Andrew has a treasure trove of information about gardening, and to say he has a green thumb is an understatement. I loved collecting fresh veggies from the garden for my meals, which were always hearty and full of nourishment. After eating a fresh strawberry from Andrew's garden, you'll never want to eat a store-bought strawberry again!
The accommodation was so wonderful. I stayed in a cozy cabin equipped with a bathroom and kitchen. Siobhan kindly stocked the fridge for me before I arrived, and continued to make sure I had everything I needed throughout my stay. When it was rainy and cold, I warmed up by the fireplace in the cabin, or had a hot sauna in their gorgeous outdoor sauna.
It's extremely easy to reach Sligo town by train, and Andrew and Siobhan were always willing to drop me at the train station. They go into Sligo town often, so they would coordinate with me to drive me into town as well. Sligo is an adorable town, with fun pubs to go to and lots of live music. The nature in Sligo is unbelievable, too. I hiked a stunning mountain called Benbulbin, went surfing, and did the "hotbox sauna" at the beach, where you take turns sitting in the sauna and jumping into the ocean. I highly recommend the sauna, it was one of my favorite experiences during my stay!
I could go on and on about my experience, but to wrap it up, I would highly recommend staying with Andrew and his family. They made my time in Ireland so full of joy and laughter. I can't thank you all enough for such a lovely experience. I miss you guys already, and hope to see you again someday!!
Lilian and I spent two weeks at Andrew and Siobhan’s house in April and had a really great time in county Sligo.
The work was mainly outdoor and gardening stuff which was nice and we learned a lot from Andrew’s experience.
We spent good times with them during meals or walks around the county. We chatted about a lot of things. They were very
… read more curious about our lives, France and our travels, always with some laughs in the end.
The accommodation has everything needed for two people and is really comfy.
Overall, we would definitely recommend them!
We had the pleasure of hosting Constant and his friend Lilian for 2 weeks and very much enjoyed having them stay with us. When they contacted me for a Workaway placement I noted that Constant described himself and Lilian as 'two jolly Frenchmen' which turned out to be a very accurate description.
They were both great fun to have around and
… read more always completed their tasks with eagerness and cheerfulness while also doing an excellent job. We had a lot of clearing to do including preparing an area for a new hedge and clearing out a very overgrown fruit garden which was fantastic to get done and has made a huge difference to the garden. I would highly recommend either Constant or Lilian as Workaway help, we will miss having them around and look forward to seeing either of them if they visit Ireland again. We were also very grateful for how neat and tidy they left our accommodation, we had nothing to do but make the bed for our new guest, everything was absolutely spotless. Five stars, excellent!
Vom Host für Workawayer (Anika)
Anika came to stay with us after her scheduled host cancelled at the last minute, we were free for a week so were very happy to have her. We both thought she was a lovely person, very friendly, polite and helpful. We were worried about her being in the cabin on her own but she seemed happy as a clam and was very pleased to have her own space and
… read more be able to cook for herself. She is a very self contained person and is happy to do any task including weeding in the garden and, very helpfully, clearing out some messy sheds and rooms which we had been avoiding for ages. She is particularly good at clearing and organising and seems to enjoy getting things ship shape. As with all our Workaways so far, Anika left our cabin perfectly clean and tidy which we always appreciate, we wish her safe travels and enjoyable stays with other hosts, it was very nice to meet her.
Vom Workawayer (Anika) für Host
Staying with Andrew & Siobhan was just lovely!
I felt very welcomed, everyone was extremely friendly and we had so many wonderful conversations.
The work was fun and I was allowed to go at my own pace & manage my own time.
It was easy to take the train up to Sligo or to go on walks in the beautiful nature of the area. The cabin is also super
… read more nice, cozy and it was great to have the opportunity to cook for myself.
I had an amazing experience; thank you so much for everything!
Vom Workawayer (Julien) für Host
I spent a month with Andrew and his family, and it was a wonderful experience. I really enjoyed taking part in the various tasks that Andrew always offered me with kindness and thoughtfulness. I also had the honor of inaugurating their new cabin, which is very lovely and comfortable !
Andrew and his family welcomed me with great warmth and fully
… read more integrated me. I'm deeply grateful to them for all these moments of sharing, conversations and conviviality.
I highly recommend a Workaway experience at Andrew's place !Vom Host für Workawayer (Julien)
Julien was the perfect Workaway as he was very pleasant company, easy going, positive and hard working. My office job became very busy while Julien was with us meaning he had to work for much of his stay alone. He understood tasks well and just got on with the work which he always completed to a high standard. We will also miss having him around
… read more as he is a kind, interesting and funny guy who added a lot to our family life. We got to enjoy some live music together as well as a bit of hill walking where Julien showed his considerable talent as a photographer. I should also note that he left his accommodation absolutely spotless when he left which we very much appreciated. We would highly recommend Julien if we wanted to do another Workaway placement.
Vom Workawayer (Kattuggla) für Host
we stayed for about two months working for Andrew and Siobhan and it was an amazing experience in all aspects. they are such great people, with a lovely family and lovely animals, who really made us feel welcome and appreciated. the work was never dull and very versatile and I thoroughly enjoyed all of it to be honest! I never knew I liked to weed
… read more but i really, really do- there's a certain satisfaction in it. during our time i got to plant, pull weeds, organise, cook, paint and many other things, all which was really great. i don't have enough praise for these people- they deserve so much and i am kind of stumped for words... my heartfelt thanks to you, Andrew and Siobhan, and good luck with everything! maybe we'll meet again some day!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (TravelingJack) für Host
We spent a bit more than two funny and lovely weeks at Andrews place.
First time the usual, there was enough to eat, hot water, internet and electricity. We lived in an apartment about 5 minutes from his house. It was a sweet little dwelling! Very cozy!
But now the reason for why Andrew is an excellent host.
Andrew is one of the funniest people
… read more I've ever met. He is a nice versatile person.
They are very interested in their workawayers. We had good conversations. Whether with Shioban over jazz, with Andrew about science fiction and books or with anna, leah, and thomas about movies or instruments.
We felt very comfortable and were quickly inaugurated into all the family's interests.
We would love to visit you again.
Best regards,
Josh&LaraDu kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Lee)
Lee was a great guy to have around and fitted in seamlessly in our home, even the dog thought he was great. We found Lee to be a hard worker who did every task to a high standard despite pretty awful weather for much of his stay with us. He is also well able to look after himself on days off and managed to fit in more adventures in Co.Sligo in 3
… read more weeks than we have managed in 15 years. If you are giving him a bike to ride make sure to give him a helmet as he doesn't seem very good at staying upright. Personally we all enjoyed Lee's company he has a quick wit, a 'can do' attitude and was polite enough to laugh at all my jokes. We will miss him!
Vom Workawayer (Lee) für Host
With fantastic accommodation and an Inexhaustible amount of outdoor fun to be had my stay here certainly earned the highest standard of the word Awesome!
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