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Hi Everybody!
We're are situated right in the heart of the Wicklow mountains
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We are a non-profit, part of a worldwide network of national organizations belonging to the hostel Federation (IYHF). This entire network, known as Hostelling International, offers more than 3,000 hostels in over 90 countries.
If you love the outdoors and enjoy fantastic scenery then this is the place for you.
You will not be bored, but make sure to bring your walking boots.Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
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You’ll be surrounded by nature, mountains and wildlife with plenty of trails to explore.
The area is rich in wildlife, so bring a camera if you enjoy nature photography.
Here at the hostel we speak English and Spanish and all our staff enjoy talking and helping each other to improve.Arbeit
We are looking for independent, eager, and friendly individuals who don't mind doing some manual tasks. We expect fifteen hours of help each week over five days.
The schedule is typically drawn out on Saturdays or Sundays with two days off each week. If you ever need additional or specific days off, we are more than happy to work with you. Our long term staff consists of Fatima and Eugenio and we're more than happy to help you out and make you feel at home.
Please note that co-habitation is extremely important and we look for Workawayers who clean up after themselves and live well with others.We are a dynamic hostel and uphold a strong work ethic, but always find time for good fun and humor.
✤If you are interested in applying for a volunteer role, please keep in mind that all applicants must be aged 22+ and non-EU citizens are required to have a valid working visa. When getting in touch, please include the month you'd like to volunteer and which hostel as the subject of your message.✤Gesprochene Sprachen
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We don't provide private rooms, you will be sharing a room with other volunteers.
Free WiFi, breakfast (continental), bedding and laundry are provided.
All volunteers are responsible to provide food/cook for themselves.Was noch ...
We are located in a rural setting with only two buses per day, the service is less frequent in the off-season, so it's advisable to check the schedule in advance.
The weather can be quite changeable, so it's advisable to carry rain gear and dress in layers.
The area the hostels is a haven for hikers, with trails varying in difficulty. The Spinc and the Wicklow Way are popular choices.Etwas mehr Information
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I came away with lots of good memories, from walks, films, pub evenings in Laragh, visits to the surrounding villages, and other great moments of conviviality at the hostel. It's an experience I'd highly recommend to anyone who wants to be surrounded by friendly people in the… read more
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I came away with lots of good memories, from walks, films, pub evenings in Laragh, visits to the surrounding villages, and other great moments of conviviality at the hostel. It's an experience I'd highly recommend to anyone who wants to be surrounded by friendly people in the… read more
The job is… read more
I would highly recommend her for any position and would like to wish her very well for the… read more
Task is depend on the day but overall it is very easy and during I stayed most of the time it… read more
She had us laughing with her great sense of humor, but the real magic was in her work—turning rooms from dirty to sparkling clean like a true magician. Her energy and charm brought life to the place, and we’re so grateful for all she did.
Thank you, Asia—you’re one… read more
It’s such a welcoming and friendly place and I built strong friendships with all the people I met, both workawayers and staff.
The tasks vary depending on the day, but the work is easygoing and only takes some hours.
The hostel is located in a stunning natural setting, so… read more
Thank you, Daniele, for being… read more
The marathon runner at heart, she was always on the go, I think she might have made the most of her time here—always going places on her days off.
Work-wise, she was here the longest and for a reason (she didn't want to leave) seriously,… read more
The hostel is surrounded by beautiful views, you can walk to mountain peaks, lakes and walk along very green and safe paths.
The staff were very kind and welcoming to me, in particular, I thank Fatima,… read more
The team is fantastic, very understanding and human. The atmosphere with the other volunteers was perfect. We regularly had the chance to play together, cook, hikes and go to the city for a drink! The nature around the hostel is beautiful as well.
The work is not complicated… read more
Thanks again Carlo :)
Fatima
I highly recommend this work, especially if you find yourself in love with nature or you need some time to go deep into yourself.
Thanks for all, it was magic!
It was a completely new experience seeing the place come together before openining for the season giving me an opportunity to have a go at various jobs around the place.
The staff team were great and very helpful and I got a chance to meet some amazing people during my 4 weeks there.
The teams are very welcoming, they take time to exchange and I have made only beautiful meetings. The work is not difficult and we have a lot of free time, which is nice if you are looking for tranquility. It is an easy place to get to in my opinion.
I recommend this host.
It was my first experience abroad on my own, and I couldn't have dreamt better about it. The place is very beautiful, located in the Wicklow Mountains National Park. So if you like hiking or running this is the perfect place !! The work is not hard, with a maximum of 3 hours per day. You usually have… read more
The work at the hostel was easy and fun working with other volunteers. It was about 3 hours a day, and 2 days off per week.
I have very good memories of this experience and I felt that the hostel was my… read more
It was my first Workaway experience and it exceeded my expectations, the conditions offered were good and fair for the work required. Everything matched the profile presented. The work was nice and super-accessible, with working hours of 3 hours a day and the… read more
From the moment she arrived, her enthusiasm was evident. Anastasia took on every task with a positive attitude, she was always ready and happy to initiate activities between volunteers.
She was a true joy to have around!
We were she chose to stay with us and would highly recommend her to any… read more
With love,
Anastasia
Marius will be a great addition to any work team, and we highly… read more
Glendalough is all you can read in the previous feedbacks: it means new friends, stunning landscapes, trekking, wild plants and animals, lakes, shared… read more
Victoria stayed with us for a bit longer than a month, during a very busy time at the hostel. She did the usual housekeeping jobs and was always ready to help us out - all in all a great helper.
We wish you the best in the future and look forward to your returning… read more
The work was easy and reasonable. We worked maximum three hours a day so we had lots of time to explore the surrounding national park.
The nature and hikes surrounding the hostel was incredible! Your never short of things to do or see if you love… read more
I stayed at the hostel for a month, working 5 days a week for 3 hours a day in the morning. During May the hostel was pretty crowded with school trips so the job could take up to 4 hours a day but working with such a great team of volunteers made the job feel lighter! Getting to know people coming from all around the world… read more
If you're thinking about hosting Amandine don't think twice, she's a true gem!
Sorry for the late… read more
We only worked 3h maximum by day so you have lot of time to hike or just to chill in this wonderfull area ! We can be until 14 workawayers so it is really easy to meet new people and to do activities with others.
The hostel is a… read more
Reina is very kind and artistic, she even… read more
The other workawayers from all over the world are so friendly and since the first day I felt like at home. I enjoyed cooking, eating, hiking, talking with them a lot. If you are looking for nature and meeting new people, this host is perfect!
This hostel allowed me to… read more
Mika fitted in perfectly with the crew, his great character and social skills made him the glue of his group!
He made everyone feel welcome and was always ready (and happy) to help whenever needed.
We was definitely missed here.
if you're thinking about hosting Mika, don't think twice
Remy's quite enthusiastic and was a great fit for the team and just the hostel in general, making this a truly enjoyable experience for us.
We highly recommend Remy to any future hosts :)
Great sense of community with all the volunteers. The work is very relaxed and the hostel feels so homely. The landscapes are just gorgeous..
Thanks to Fatima & Eugenio that were always there for us with open arms.
definitely recommend staying here
He was interested in things and keen to learn.
Any host would be fortunate to have Raphael and he is welcome here anytime.
We wish… read more
She is responsible and very respectful and overall a really nice person. She made great relationships in the hostel and we can say we were quite happy to have her around.
We would recommend Claudia 100% to any… read more
The hostel is very enjoyable: in free time, you can relax in comfy sofas or read outside sitting on the… read more
She interacted very well with both staff and other volunteers and was always prepared to help anyone… read more
Hi workawayers! It's difficult to find the words to describe this experience. I will try to be succint: going to this workaway is going to one of the most beautiful places in Ireland, in the countryside, surrounded by other volunteers (12 when I was there), sharing food, and good memories, and working (an average of 2 / 3 hours a… read more
Marco's polite demeanor made it very easy to talk to, he also showed a remarkable ability to work autonomously.
His friendly nature made the work environment all the more enjoyable, and I particularly… read more
If you're looking for someone who's not just energetic but also genuinely passionate about making a difference, Leire is your go-to. She's a force… read more
He consistently demonstrated a genuine kindness towards everyone, creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.
Tim's remarkable willingness to tackle any task thrown his way with enthusiasm. He approached each challenge with a positive attitude and a determination to excel.… read more
Emma was not only attentive but also incredibly proactive, always a step ahead, ready to lend a helping hand whenever needed.
We greatly… read more
If you want to experience the Irish countryside and explore the numerous hikes around Glendalough, this is the perfect place for you.
I stayed at the hostel for only 20days, but the days flashed before my eyes. I wish I could have stayed longer. Thanks to the amazing staff and the volunteers there,… read more
Valentin brought an infectious energy to our team, he approached everything with dedication and a smile on his face and was always ready to help whenever needed.
His sense of humor added a touch to our… read more
Also the others volunteer workaway were really nice! There is a good atmosphere every day! I recommand that experience!
Thanks… read more
She got on well with everybody and was well liked by the others.
Jo's main duties were housekeeping (she loves a good clean kitchen!), and general maintenance of the hostel.
We would 100% recommend Jo to any other hosts.
Everything was exactly as described, the work was simple and carried out quickly. The team is really incredible, we were made to feel very welcome and very quickly at home... Thank you to all of them and especially to Fatima who really makes this place a perfect safe place!
Beware: time passes differently in… read more
She's very respectful and a pleasure to have around.
You should not hesitate to welcome Emilie to your place.
I would like to thank you sincerely for welcoming me here, but above all, I would like to thank you for giving me the… read more
During her stay she helped us out with housekeeping and general maintenance of the place. She got on great with all of other team members and was overall a pleasure to have around.
We would absolutely recommend her to any other hosts.
The acommodations are great. We work 3h a days, with 2 days off a week and the staff is very nice and accomodating.
The nature is amazing all around. The village is situated in a valley with two lake, one you can swim in if you are not too sensitive to the cold, and is… read more
Absolutely no job was any trouble to her and everything was done with pleasure and a smile.
She was wonderful to everyone, team and guests, very sociable and easy talk to. Really sad to see her go but hopefully we get to see her again sometime.
If you need a volunteer you can rely on one hundred… read more
Nature is beautiful and you will have plenty of time off to explore the area. I really enjoyed the time together with… read more
Although she's quite shy she still hung out with all the other workaways and was adored by all of them.
We truly recommend Vanille to any other hosts.
I spent 3 and a half weeks there in May and it was really great! I met so many people and made some real friends!
The work is really easy and you have lots of time to discover the region, go hiking or just… read more
She got on well with everyone and was probably one of the few who really explored the area, going for hikes pretty much everyday - we like to see it!
Thanks for choosing to stay with us!
We truly recommend Marie to any other hosts.
If you need a volunteer you can rely on one hundred percent, We highly recommend Anne-Marie.
The work is not too hard, even on really busy days you only work 3 hours and have enough time to explore the incredible nature or just relax.
I can only… read more
His main tasks were housekeeping and general maintenance which it was no bother to him.
We wish him all the best for the future and hopefully to see him again sometime!
The nature around Glendalough is just amazing, there are so many great hikes starting within 5 walking… read more
Isabella stayed with us for a month at the start of the year and soon became an essential part of our team and made our hostel a better and happier place, always with a smile on her face :) Needless to say that she got on very well with everyone.
Isabella's main… read more
It was quite quiet in the first few days of the year but with the wind blowing outside and the freezing winter I felt so lucky to have the possibility to stay in such a beautiful cosy place surrounded by amazing nature (and deers!)
There are walks, mountains, lakes, waterfalls, sea, seal… read more
Best wishes for him
Glendalough is a place to find peace and share time with others.
The work is easy and you have support the whole time. Just 3 hours in the morning.
All the people working here is so nice. Fátima and Eugenio are open minded people and always make sure that everyone is… read more
Thanks for everything. <3
We highly reccommend Antoine and Angelique to anyother hosts and we hope to see them… read more
This experience was our favorite one. Indeed, you will meet a lot of people as you are part of a staff from 7 to 12 people.
The staff are really kind with you. If you are doing a great job, they'll know how to reward you by little things 😉
The place is perfect as well ! Plenty hikings to do,… read more
She took part in all activities and got on well with all the other volunteers.
Thank you very much for your time spent at the hostel!
Eugenio is the best Guide ever he took us of fews time to show us around Wicklow mountains by car. I spent great time with him and the others workers. Inga is… read more
She is enthusiastic, kind, self-motivated, funny and easy-going.
We highly recommend Anna to any workaway host.
Until we meet again we wish Kate all the best for her future and we are always here for her!
I met such amazing new friends from all over Europe -we went on daytrips, hikes, out to the pub, shopping.. we basically spent all day together - and we're still in touch planning to meet up again!
One of the… read more
We higly reccommend Chloe for other future… read more
Moreother, I felt really safe and… read more
We highly recommend Mickael!
Che was always punctual, hard-working, and a team player. They got along very well with all the other volunteers and made an incredible effort to get to know the staff. Che is hilarious, adventurous, and a real light to have… read more
She got on very well with all the other volunteers. She was always quiet, well behaved and respectful of both the other staff and the guests.
We wish her all the very best for the future.
We had great nights with Willian playing music and we enjoy their sense of humour and their friendly personalities.
They got on great with the other workawayers, and had no problem with any tasks given to them.
It was a… read more
They're both very polite and easy going, and quite independent too which is nice to see. Brewen is a photo enthusiast, you'd find him walking around the area with his camera while Marie would be more focused in her studies.
They got on great with the other workawayers, and had no… read more
Thank you for all everybody!
Cleaning the hostel was really easy (2-3 hours ) and after I had lot of time for traveling, hiking etc.
Nature around is really… read more
Thank you Oceane!
He was quick to offer help, and this was very much appreciated. He is someone who is utterly dependable and showed a very kind side to himself throughout his stay with… read more
I spent a wonderful time in Glendalough, it was my first experience in workaway and it couldn't be better. The people I met here, including the staff, have been part of my family during almost 2 months and I consider all of them as really good friends right now. We have share hikings (amazing ones), movies, card games, hide and seek,… read more
We hope he travels a lot and enriches other people and places. Thank you for your help :)
I arrived at the beginning of October for a month. This experience was simply amazing.
I was well received on the 1st day by Fatima and Eugenio. You can speak English, Spanish and Portuguese if you wish and enjoy of their good sense of humor :)
This experience allows you to meet people of several different nationalities (up to 11… read more
The landscapes are incredible and I would absolutely recommend it if you like hiking. The tasks are pretty easy and it leaves you a lot of time to discover the area.
The best part of this journey was definitely the people I met there, and… read more
She quickly became a part of our team. She got on very well with the other volunteers. She carried out all tasks asked of her. She is a polite, willing, happy young lady and we would like to wish her all the very best for the future
Any tasks set he completed with enthusiasm.
I wish him the best of luck and look forward to when he visits us again :)
But the best part of my experience were the people that I met! Even though I'm kind of… read more
She helped us with cleaning tasks and prepping breakfast for the guests. She has done every one of them marvelously. Tjorven was proactive in dealing with tasks and when it comes to cleaning, she was almost professional. We can say with confidence that… read more
Saray has a cool relaxed personality, we felt like she brought the group closer together.She is adventurous and did nearly all the hikes around the area. Saray showed initiative in doing tasks she wasn't even asked to do and nothing was a problem. In her time here she was also resposible for keeping the keys to our… read more
I miss so much waking up there and walking around, the views there are really impressive.
The hostel is in the middle of nowhere surrounded by mountains and lakes. If you love nature, it's the perfect place to hike and relax.… read more
We wish her the best for her future
10/10!
Don't hesitate to come to this hostel!!
I spent 3 months in the Hostel it was a beautiful experience! the group of workawayers and the work team of the Hostel were very kind at all times.
the place is also very beautiful, in the middle of nature, you can do very good walks and you can swim in the lakes!
The work is really… read more
Glendalough is beautiful and… read more
She is a good cook and was happy to cook/bake some italian delicacies for the rest of the group. She got a long with everybody and spent a lot of time with her other colleagues.
Be prepared to miss this place, because you'll call it home just after a week. You'll be immediately caught by the international vibes and the beautiful landscape, which create an atmosphere halfway between a summer camp and an erasmus experience!
I feel so privileged to have had the opportunity to volunteer here,… read more
At the time she didn't have much english but was well able to communicate with us, her english has definitely gotten better since then - she doesn't believe this but it's true.
Like every other workaway Bernie helped with the housekeeping and eventually did… read more
She's a qualified yoga instructor and did some yoga classes for anyone who wanted to attend and everyone loved it! She's very kind and always had a smile on her face - and most likely a… read more
el sitio además es muy lindo, en medio de la naturaleza, se pueden hacer muy buenos paseos por el bosque con increíbles… read more
She helped us out on the daily tasks of the hostel, such as cleaning and doing/serving breakfast to the guests, and she's quick on picking up on her tasks. Maddie's english is very good and adding to that a sweet personality - needless to say she… read more
Glendalough is a beautiful… read more
She's very kind and genuine and we wish she had stayed longer.
:)
He is doubtlessly one of the easiest workawayers to host. I found him always willing to help whatever needed to be done. He's also very kind and easy to get along with and was well-liked in the hostel.
He's also a great dancer and singer! I would… read more
Noe is very pleasant, very friendly and overall a good worker. He got on very well with everyone and we wish he could've stayed longer.
You won't regret hosting Noe, 10/10 ! :)
The work was more than fair and thanks to the other workawayers often fun. During the week we usually spent between two and three hours with cleaning… read more
It was my first workaway, I spent about one month in Glendalough and after a few days I immediately realized the mistake: having already booked the return ticket.
The place is wonderful: you are surrounded by grass, trees and also some sheeps: 100% absorbed in the nature.
But above all, people are amazing:… read more
my stay in Glendalough was great! Kate and Trish are wonderful hosts and the work is fair. For about three hours work a day you get to stay in a dorm room with other workawayers. Because there are many workawayers from different countries there at the same time, I never felt alone and had a lot of cultural… read more
It was my first Workaway (i had to do it for my school) and it was an amazing experience. At the beginning, I thought it was just for school and I will forget it but no, i really loved this experience. Like everyone say, the job is not so hard, you have a lot of time to discover the landscape around the hostel and the staff is really REALLY… read more
It’s a hostel in the middle of the natural park, there are a lot of trails and a gorgeous lake where you can swim. The work is easy and you always work with other volunteers from around the world and share your room with them: “THE… read more
I stayed there for 6 weeks between June and July. During this time I enjoyed every single day and I would have loved to stay longer.
The hostel is placed in a beautiful place inside the Wiclow Mountains National Park; you can enjoy the landscapes doing a lot of… read more
Pierre
almost 3 months are gone since I stayed with you in the hostel. I'm sorry for my late feedback. I still enjoy the memories, when I think about my experience in Glendalough!
I spent 8 weeks in March and April. in the hostel. It was the end of my 7 months trip and it was perfect! The work is easy, mostly cleaning bathrooms,… read more
You are in the same time in the middle of the mountains and fields but you are at THE POINT to meet a lot of people. You have guests from everywhere around the world and you work with a team of 10-14 volunteers so it's ideal to meet people and have fun! A… read more
I can highly recommend this place if you love the nature and want to meet many crazy, lovely people. The work isnt so hard so you defenetly have enough time enjoy yourself going for a hike in the beautiful Wicklow mountains or to the pub, watching a movie or cook some fancy stuff so everybody can be jealous. :D You… read more
Thanks to all of… read more
We met a lot of people and we built nice relationship with them.
It was an amazing experience, if you want to meet true irish women, stop here !!
Trish is so funny and you can't be bored with her, she has some very interessting stories to tell.
Also… read more
Sorry for the late feedback. Good things take time!!! What can I say? Baptiste spent 5 weeks with us here in Glendalough and quickly became an important part of our team. He is a very happy and enthusiastic young man. He welcomed any tasks assigned to him. He helped out with housekeeping, some catering and also some painting while… read more
Hey you, who looking for a Workaway.
To begin with, thank again Trish and Kate for your welcome, your kindness and your hospitality.
I really enjoy the life in the hostel, we make lot of friends here and we quickly feel at home.
The work was easy and we had lot of time to discover the WONDERFUL landscapes and to attend to… read more
Kate and Trish
Elie is a super person. He is very mature and professional. He was a great asset to our team here in Glendalough. He was assigned many tasks whilst here such as cleaning, preparing food, painting (Picasso!!!) and general work. Elie always… read more
Jasmin spent 4 months with us here in Glendalough. Where do I begin??
Jasmin is a special lady. She is mature, thoughtful, hardworking, punctual, kind and happy. Jasmin became a big part of our team here in Glendalough. She sometimes acted as supervisor of housekeeping. Jas is a very thorough and… read more
Sam only stayed 3 weeks here with us in Glendalough. However, he made his mark with us!! Sam is a lovely young man. Although he is only 18/19 he is very mature for his age. He worked extremely well as part of a team and as an individual. Sam is a very happy curious person, who is always willing to learn. We were… read more
First of all, thanks to Trish and Kate for their welcoming, kindness and care about all of the volunteers on the place.
I spend only 3 weeks in this workaway but it was for sure a really wonderfull experience. I really enjoyed my time with everyone and I hope that I will meet again some of them :).
The work is fair and easy, you can enjoy… read more
Antoine is a bright, eager young man. He worked very well as part of a team. His main duties whilst here were housekeeping and painting. He was always willing to do whatever was asked of him. He was punctual, polite and hardworking. We wish you well for any… read more
I spent one month in the hostel and it was incredible! We were many workawayers and you can make a lot of friends. The work was mainly check outs of rooms and sometimes painting. The trails around the lakes of Glendalough are wonderful and pretty nice. A big thanks to Trish & Kate, they'll be like your mom trust me :)
Have a nice St… read more
Ariane is a very conscientious young woman. She worked extremely well as part of a team and as and individual. At all times she was happy, helpful, polite and punctual. She carried out all tasks assigned to her with enthusiasm and professionalism.… read more
I had an amazing stay of 6 weeks in the beautiful Glendalough and I’m very happy for this experience. Besides the few hours of work including cleaning and preparing rooms for guests, cleaning public areas and kitchen and small tasks that appear in the hostel life, I met great people, enjoyed the beautiful landscape of the Wicklow… read more
Nora was a delight to have around, she is an extremly organized person and she… read more
The work is easy and I had enough time in the afternoon for a hike ,movies ,laying around but also going out with the others on Saturday night to… read more
I should have post this review month ago ... Sorry !
I stayed 1 month in Glendalough and it was a wonderful experience and would have loved to stay longer if I could.
You are never alone in the hostel, they are always a lot of nice workawayers with who you share a lot ! But also backpackers and regular workers are super nice.… read more
At the end it's like leaving a family where the mothers are Kate and Trish (but the… read more
Mario is a great worker. From day 1 he gave 100% to everything which was asked of him. He is very responsible and indeed helped out in a supervisory role on many… read more
I spent almost 3 months in the family, yes, I said family because it IS family. Since the very first moment they will make you feel like home and you will build strong friendships with the people you meet there.
The work is easy and simple, no more than 3h a day, which lets you with plenty of time… read more
The work is only 3 hours a day and two days a week… read more
It was my first experience and everything was very nice. I started the day by maximum 3 hours of work, it was really easy and in a good mood. Then we cooked and had lunch together (sometimes BBQ for the sunny days!), and after that, it was the time for a hiking in the… read more
She is efficient, punctual and does it all with a smile, she is a very fast learner also
Nothing is too much trouble, even when asked outside of her duties.
Charlotte's role was supervisor, a job which she did with great ease and dedication.
I would strongly recommend her for any workaway… read more
Connor, Carson and I stayed at the hostel for four weeks. If customs had allowed us more time we would’ve stayed even longer;) Trish, Kate, and Andy make for a great team managing team. Your always in for a laugh while working with Trish in the Kitchen. Kate has a mother like charm about the way she… read more
Edoardo is a wonderful young man. He was always happy. He was punctual and hard working and would carry out any task asked of him. He got on very well with all the other volunteers. He was always quiet, well behaved and respectful of both the other staff and the guests.
We wish him… read more
Antoine is our gentle giant from Belgium. From Day 1 Antoine was willing, courteous, obliging and engaging. He was always ready to take on any task assigned to him. He got on very very well with all the other workaway volunteers and with the staff. He was an important part of our team here in here for 2 months.
Antoine is the… read more
You are a wonderful young woman and it was our pleasure to have you here. You were a big part of our family and a very good worker. We wish you lots of luck for the future and hope to meet you again one day. We miss you also.
Kate and Trish
I wanna thank the team there, they are absolutely lovely and the work is easy so you have plenty time to go hiking the beautiful trails.
Another experience that I will never… read more
Thanks you for everything!
All the staff is comprehensive and really attentive to create a good… read more
He is a happy, courteous, willing and extremely helpful young man. He interacted very well with both staff and customers and was always prepared to help anyone at anytime in any way he could. He carried out all tasks assigned to him to a… read more
I've learned a lot of new skills, visited beautiful places, my english has improved, and I met wonderful people from all around the world, making friends for life.
I felt part of a big family since the first days: working, cooking, eating, hiking,… read more
Trisch and Kate were very attentive and lovely as well as the other workawayers. Those hikes and the nights in the pub are unforgettable memories.
If you like hiking and be surrounded by a magnificient nature,… read more
A heartfelt thanks to Kate and Trish who helped me to feel at home and to have a… read more
You can meet new friends and share magic moments whit them, the place is far from the towns, you can find only one pub near of it, but in the hostel you have always people to speak, that is helpfull even to anyone who wants to improve english.
The landscape is amazing and there are many trails to… read more
Gonzalo immediately became a great team member. He integrated very well with staff, volunteers and guests of the hostel. He was extremely polite, punctual, hard working and was always willing to help anyone at anytime.
He covered a great many tasks in… read more
I spent 6… read more
The staff team was lovely, nice, funny and helpful with everything you needed :)
The only thing was that you are in the middle of nowhere, on one hand amazing considering nature, silence and a time off from everything else but on the… read more
They are both very happy, hardworking, courteous, willing and friendly people. They have integrated extremely well with both our hostel staff and other volunteers. They have both excelled at any tasks assigned to them.… read more
It was our pleasure to host you for your first workaway experience. You are a very polite, hardworking, friendly willing young man and we wish you every success and happiness for the future
I made a lot of friends and we made also a lot of activities, the job its easy amd the atmosphere of the place it's so nice
thanks a lot people see you soon ! =)
Anne joined our team here at Glendalough and fitted right in, and with little guidance she knew exactly what do within a matter of hours, she is a fast learner and extremely motivated, nothing was too much trouble!
Anne is efficient team player with excellent… read more
We wish Valario every best wish… read more
Glendalough is wonderful! One of the best place that I have seen in Ireland. There are a lot of path for your hiking, so you can explore safely all the surrounding.… read more
I would recommend Lou for any job, she is an all rounder and can accomplish any task given to her, she is a lovely young lady and extremely respectful, and would welcome her… read more
When I arrived first at the hostel, I was supposed to stay one month; at the end I stayed there for 2 full months and if I could I would have stayed way longer!
Each person who is part of the staff is really lovely, kind, and makes you feel at home.
The landscape is really really nice, if you like peaceful places… read more
I would like to say thanks to all the people I met in Ireland, to each one ho tried ( and always with success ) to make me fell at home.
After this intense experience I can say, for the certainty, that Ireland is my… read more
The staff, the other workawayers, the landscape... If you like the mountains it's the perfect place for you beacuse you have plenty of free time in the afternoon and there are incredibles trails to walk.
You can meet people from all over the world and improve your… read more
The work was not hard, mainly cleaning the rooms and sometimes working on breakfast or dinner… read more
Thanks for everything and take care! :)
It was my first workaway experience and I had an amazing time in Glendalough!
Everybody was so helpful and made my stay there very pleasant.
Workload and working time was perfect!
Thanks for everything, still think of you crazy people! ;)
Lukas you are an honarary local man now!!!! From Kate Trish and all the gang
If you love nature don't hesitate to come, you could hike everyday after work and you never get bored, the landscapes are stunning and peaceful.
The work is… read more
Kate
Sorry for the late feedback Fiona. We miss you. Kate, Trish, Ajay and Lizzie
The authorities shut down my tour business as they were too much fun, imagine that ;-)
Thank you for all your help for the time you spent here, you will be a great asset wherever you go and you will be missed by all specially me.
I hope our… read more
Raquel volunteered with us for approx 5 weeks. During this time I found her to be punctual, hardworking, willing and polite. She had great ability to work as part of a team or as an individual. She has a very happy personality and makes everybody near her smile. I would highly recommend her for any position and would… read more
The work is easy (no more than 3 hours per day).
On yours days off, you can go to Dublin with the other Staff and visit the city and his different pubs with live music.
About the hostel: you live on "the palace",… read more
been there since a lifetime!
As my first Workaway experience I couldn't ask for anything better.
Glendalough is a little bit far away from city centres, but there are views
and landscapes that really worth a visit.
All the staff and the other Workawayers were very kind… read more
My experience there has been just amazing! Nothing could has been better as my first workaway experience. They have been all very nice, the work is mild and the place is wonderful!
I met lots of friends from all over the world, because they always host several volunteers!
So thank you everybody, really, even if I spent there just… read more
Kate
The place is… read more
Oh yeah, man, how I miss that hostel staff! No need to say that those 5 months were fabulous! I can't describe in words, as it's a matter of feeling. But one thing I surely can say: I will NEVER forget those people and that amazing place! Here we go...
Thank you, Trish, for all the support and wise advice you've given me. You're… read more
From Kate and everyone!!!!!!!
A big hug! Take care !!!
We worked at this hostel for a month and spend a really great time there, which we'll never forget.
If you have the chance to go there, definitely do it.
The area is stunning, the staff is really lovely and the accommodation is comfortable :-)
Working at the hostel gave us the chance to meet lots of new people and to make… read more
It was our first workaway experience and it couldn't go better! We spent a awesome time over here, Trish. You know better than anyone!!
We met unforgettable people!! Trish, Mark, Tara, Jenny, Kate, Steve, David, Jenny, also all the workawayers we were there: Zuri, Marilena, Gerard, Pablo, The Italians:),… read more
Trish is an excellent host and the rest of the staff is super nice as well. The work was easy enough, we had 2 days off a week.
There were up to 5 other workaways there and I'm still in contact with many of them!
I also have to say that, although Glendalough is a beautiful place to stay at,… read more
The Hostel and its surrounding offers you many things to do in your spare time. A friend and I, worked in the Hostel for four weeks in total and never felt bored. So… read more
I ended up staying for 7 weeks in volunteering in the hostel and had a really good time.
-The work is good and easy, especially with a little bit of music.
-Working days where often shorter than expected, so allot of free time.
-The area surounding the hostel with the 2 lakes and everything is really… read more
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