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12 Nov 2024
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40
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Hi we are a family of 5 living in small house and smallholding on the outskirts of limerick city . We are looking for a extra pair of hands to help us keeping the grass and weeds under control . 5 hours 5 days weekends free. Food provided .wifi . Bicycle for exploring and bus stop is a 15 minute walk . We have dogs ponies chinchillas and budgies . My daughters are 21 ,11,5 .
Ideally suited to someone who is interested in being outside and helping with there hands .We would love to have some one that enjoys interaction with the family needs to like animals and kids we home to gain new friendships for the workaway world to add to the differant cultures we have hosted already .would live also to learn some Italian or Spanish open to any language .
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Animals
Outdoor activities
Camping
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
More than welcome to take part in family activities and will be treated like family member
Projects involving children
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Help
Keeping place tidy grass management etc
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Mobile home to yourself . Not amazing but is clean had cooker fridge TV show etc
Food provided
What else ...
If flying in to Shannon I will colect from airport or train station .there are lots of sight seeing in our area we live in a quiet area and is secure safe enviroment internet connection is good. so if you would like to stay with a small family and enjoy true irish company in a little village then please contact us
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
We can accomade a campervan
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Fluffy and coco
Labrador and terrier
Host ref number: 1134196914bc
Chat with Workawayers who've visited this host
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16 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Marta) for host
I wanted to take a moment to thank you wholeheartedly for the wonderful experience I had with you during my time as a Workaway guest.
It was my first time in Ireland and from the very first day, you welcomed me with such warmth and kindness, making me feel like a part of your family.
I had a very good time in the bungalow, there was everything I… read more
It was my first time in Ireland and from the very first day, you welcomed me with such warmth and kindness, making me feel like a part of your family.
I had a very good time in the bungalow, there was everything I… read more
2 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Brenda) for host
I really had a great experience. It was my first time in Ireland and they really made me feel welcome. The whole family and their friends were great to me. They are very friendly and they helped me whenever I needed something and they cared about me.
During the time I stayed, I watched Aria while she did makeup for the entire house haha, I made… read more
During the time I stayed, I watched Aria while she did makeup for the entire house haha, I made… read more
10 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Chillian) for host
I stayed at Dee‘s place for two months and it was absolutely great. I had the best time with her and her family and will visit them again soon.
My job was to watch Aria and even though it was hard sometimes I really liked her and will miss her.
Dee gave me riding lessons in the evening and teached me how to jump on Tipsy. Dee was really caring… read more
My job was to watch Aria and even though it was hard sometimes I really liked her and will miss her.
Dee gave me riding lessons in the evening and teached me how to jump on Tipsy. Dee was really caring… read more
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(4.8)
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(4.5)
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(4.7)
16 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Marta) for host
I wanted to take a moment to thank you wholeheartedly for the wonderful experience I had with you during my time as a Workaway guest.
It was my first time in Ireland and from the very first day, you welcomed me with such warmth and kindness, making me feel like a part of your family.
I had a very good time in the bungalow, there was everything I… read more
It was my first time in Ireland and from the very first day, you welcomed me with such warmth and kindness, making me feel like a part of your family.
I had a very good time in the bungalow, there was everything I… read more
2 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Brenda) for host
I really had a great experience. It was my first time in Ireland and they really made me feel welcome. The whole family and their friends were great to me. They are very friendly and they helped me whenever I needed something and they cared about me.
During the time I stayed, I watched Aria while she did makeup for the entire house haha, I made… read more
During the time I stayed, I watched Aria while she did makeup for the entire house haha, I made… read more
10 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Chillian) for host
I stayed at Dee‘s place for two months and it was absolutely great. I had the best time with her and her family and will visit them again soon.
My job was to watch Aria and even though it was hard sometimes I really liked her and will miss her.
Dee gave me riding lessons in the evening and teached me how to jump on Tipsy. Dee was really caring… read more
My job was to watch Aria and even though it was hard sometimes I really liked her and will miss her.
Dee gave me riding lessons in the evening and teached me how to jump on Tipsy. Dee was really caring… read more
3 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Teresa & Jordan) for host
I stayed for one month and I'll be back. I had a really good time with Dee and her lovely family, so caring and always making sure that we had everything that we needed.
My tasks were feed the animals, clean the stables and main Aria. My first time doing this type of work and Dee was so nice and kind with me.
The accomodation is a mobilehome… read more
My tasks were feed the animals, clean the stables and main Aria. My first time doing this type of work and Dee was so nice and kind with me.
The accomodation is a mobilehome… read more
17 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Patricia & Felipe Nery) for host
Deir and her family welcomed us at the last minute and we are very grateful for that.
We stayed with them for a month and their whole family welcomed us.
My job was to watch Aria while Deir worked around the property or outside. Watched Aria sometimes indoors, sometimes outside, in the garden at her playhouse, takes her to see the animals, when… read more
We stayed with them for a month and their whole family welcomed us.
My job was to watch Aria while Deir worked around the property or outside. Watched Aria sometimes indoors, sometimes outside, in the garden at her playhouse, takes her to see the animals, when… read more
16 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Patricia & Felipe Nery)
Patricia and fillipe are great workaways always dod there best and so helpfull and never caused me any bother kept the mobile home clean all the time and got on well with everyone her .Patricia was excellent with aria and aria enjoyed her time playing etc Filipe was excellent with the animals and also in the work shed they were a pleasure to have… read more
(Excellent)
15 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Nina)
Nina arrived to us as a last minute which we often take if someone is stuck ,needless to say she stayed about 16 hours and was explained everything before arriving and most is in the profile so maybe she needs to touch up on English reading skills before judging people . Mobile home was clean and there was plenty of stuff in kitchen after arriving… read more
(Negative)
30 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Nina) for host
Deirdre took me in last minute and I thank her for that. She replies really fast and was helping with organising my arrival.
But when I arrived, I was really disappointed, because the Mobile Home was totally dirty and had almost no tools in the kitchen and in the bathroom. There was no concrete advice about the work I would have had to do on the… read more
But when I arrived, I was really disappointed, because the Mobile Home was totally dirty and had almost no tools in the kitchen and in the bathroom. There was no concrete advice about the work I would have had to do on the… read more
6 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ivan & Natalia ) for host
our first workaway experience was with Dee and her family. We had the privilege of spending two months with them, an attentive family, very friendly, they helped us a lot with communication and the language, they gave us lifts to the city whenever we wanted. we learned a lot about life on a farm, their ponies and horses are beautiful and loving,… read more
28 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Elisa) for host
I stayed with Deirdre for nearly 2 months. She was kind to me and gave me some lifts into the city sometimes. My typical day was to ride and feed horses in the morning and take care of her daughter in the afternoon. The mobile home was a bit chilly in the winter but you just need warm clothes.
It’s a great place to work if you want to be close to… read more
It’s a great place to work if you want to be close to… read more
13 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Tom)
Tom stayed with us for a bit . Got on well with others and pops the pony liked him alot . When tom arrived there was probably other workaways there also its up to the workaways to keep the area clean .not sure which kitchen utensil was unusable as far as I no microwave and cooker etc works the toaster a workaway I belive put pizza or a wrap in and… read more
(Good)
12 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Tom) for host
I spent a month with Dee, she took me in at the last minute and I thank her for that. She is very kind, drops us off in Limerick when we need it and I even got to try horse riding! The only complaint is that the bungalow was dirty, and not very functional (random hot water for the shower, kitchen utensil not usable, no lock ... ) , future workaway… read more
11 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Cheyla) for host
Me quede con Deirdre y su familia durante dos meses, mi primera experiencia como workawayer y la disfrute mucho, Deirdre y toda su familia son muy acogedores, te hacen sentir parte de su familia, preocupados por tu bienestar, estoy muy agradecida de ellos y de esta experiencia, recomiendo totalmente este host, mi inglés mejoro bastante también,… read more
24 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Damiana) for host
Both, Miriam and I had a pleasent time at Dee's house. Even though we had to sleep in a moblie home, which we were not used to. We were enjoyed stying with the family, all of them are super lovely and kind. We got to see a lot of Ireland. They took us many places, for example Dromore Lough, Ballybunion and a horse show. We had a extremly rough… read more
3 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Damiana)
Damiana and Miriam were a last minute stay with us albeit they prob found life with us a bit different I hope they enjoyed there workaway experience and I do hope they will return to ireland some day they are both very kind girls that did every thing they were asked and kept there area clean .
(Excellent)
3 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lou)
Lou is a very nice genuine girl she is a great worker and always helped when needed a true star .she help cara with her swimming etc great experience with Lou.
(Excellent)
3 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Giulia )
Giulia is a lovely honest girl with lots to give fantastic with the kids and great to help out a true gem anybody would be lucky to have her stay .
(Excellent)
3 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Gioele)
Gioele is a very nice young man and was friendly towards every one and always did as asked .albeit he had a short stay it was a good one .
(Excellent)
3 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Claudia)
Claudia is very nice young lady with great patience with the kids playing with them etc and got on great with the other workaways .we would have Claudia back any time .
(Excellent)
3 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Claudia) for host
I spent 3-4 weeks at Deirdre's house during the month of August. They are a very welcoming family and I always felt like home. Despite not having a good level of English they always tried to help me.
I spent the month of August in the mobile home with two other girls. My task was to take care of the girls, they are very friendly and easy going, I… read more
I spent the month of August in the mobile home with two other girls. My task was to take care of the girls, they are very friendly and easy going, I… read more
28 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Griffin) for host
absolutely loved my time here, Deidre and her family (and many friends) will make you feel like family if you stay with them. They always did their best to make sure I was comfortable and happy. The village they live in is a wee bit of a drive from Limerick, but they'd always give me rides in whenever I asked, but there is a bud to amd from the… read more
3 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Suzon) for host
I spent 1 month (feb/march 2022) in this family and it was a great experience !
Deirdre is sooo nice, caring, generous ! She always makes sure that you have everything you need, that you feel good, and she always offers a ride to Limerick (she dropped us off and picked us up many times !) She even offered me a gift for my birthday ! The girls are… read more
Deirdre is sooo nice, caring, generous ! She always makes sure that you have everything you need, that you feel good, and she always offers a ride to Limerick (she dropped us off and picked us up many times !) She even offered me a gift for my birthday ! The girls are… read more
25 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
I love Ireland and had such a lovely time with Deirdre and her family. The whole family were all really welcoming and always fun to be around. The children were easy to get on with and nice to look after.
I enjoyed being in a quiet area but also really close by to the city. I appreciated knowing that if I ever needed anything I could just ask.
I… read more
I enjoyed being in a quiet area but also really close by to the city. I appreciated knowing that if I ever needed anything I could just ask.
I… read more
20 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Sílvia) for host
Originally I was supposed to spend only one month, I had such a good time that I extended my stay for 4 more months.
My main job was to take care of the horses, riding and feed them, do the stables, and sometimes babysitting the kids. I also did some artistic painting in the house, that I really enjoyed.
During the summertime was great, we did a… read more
My main job was to take care of the horses, riding and feed them, do the stables, and sometimes babysitting the kids. I also did some artistic painting in the house, that I really enjoyed.
During the summertime was great, we did a… read more
11 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Tycho)
Tycho stayed with us over Xmas as a last minute workaway she is very kind loves walks and helped with the horses and cara enjoyed the time spent on kittle adventure to Castle and curraghchase .tycho is a mind of knowledge and friendly.
(Excellent)
11 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Meret)
Meret joined us for 3 weeks and she absolutely loved the horses and cared for them very well she enjoyed working with them and cara .meret was always happy to help when needed and was very friendly toward every one she is welcome anytime got on well with other workaways and left mobile home clean and tidy after her stay ..
(Excellent)
11 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Meret) for host
I stayed 3 weeks with Deirdre and her family and I had a really good time. My job was taking care of the horses, which included tasks like mucking out their stables, feeding them, brushing them and sometimes moving them. The horses are so cute and love if you give them attention and cuddle with them. Furthermore, I picked up Cara from school and… read more
22 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Solenn) for host
I stayed two months with this great family! Deirdre, Howard and the whole family were very kind to me and made me feel very welcome. As far as work is concerned, I looked after Aria who is 1.5 years old and was super cute and sweet. I also picked up Cara who is 7 years old from school. I recommend this family with a big heart. Thank you again for… read more
19 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Solenn)
Solenn is a kind friendly girl who fitted in great with our family she was a joy to have and is welcome back whenever she likes.
(Excellent)
13 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Fenja) for host
Unfortunately, I could only stay for three days, but nevertheless, I had a really great time! Everyone was so nice from the beginning on and they even took me to see some competitions. The kids are really cute and easy to take care off. It was also nice to be around horses and helping out in the stables a bit. Thanks slot for everything! I hope I… read more
5 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Fenja)
Fenja has a great personality friendly and was fantastic with the kids over her short stay welcome back anytime
(Excellent)
5 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Linnea)
Linnea Is a quiet girl and did her work when asked she is a girl that loves adventure and we would like to wish her the the best and safe travels through ireland .
(Excellent)
13 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Tina) for host
I had a great time while I was staying with the family. The work is enjoyable and the kids are lovely and full of energy. Everybody is very open minded and extremely friendly. You can always ask for advice or help. During my time I never felt alone, there is always someone to talk to. I also appreciate, that they completely respect and listen to… read more
11 Sep 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Tina)
Tina was a absolute pleasure to have stay with us and is welcome back anytime very quick learner and easy get on with
(Excellent)
11 Sep 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Denise)
Denise was a pleasure to have stay very easy to get on with and has a great personality welcome to stay anytime
(Excellent)
5 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Denise) for host
Verry verry great Family. From the beginning I felt like a family memeber. You will never feel alone because there is alwasy somebody arround to talk. The little kids are lovely. Especially the middle one. She is open and always wants to play. Also the oldest one is open, funny and such a good friend. They invites you everywhere and do everything… read more
12 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Alessia)
Will always be part of our family welcome back anytime xx
(Excellent)
7 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Alessia) for host
I stayed with deirdre and her family for two weeks and I had such a great time. Working with the horses was great and I improved my riding skills as dee is a great teacher :-) Besides work I had plenty of free time and they took me to some showjumpings at the weekends, shopping and to the city to meet up with other workawayers...
Thanks a lot for… read more
Thanks a lot for… read more
21 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Annalie) for host
Lovely family. Perfect work. I am going to miss you
17 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Annalie)
Lovely polite girl pleasure to have stay with us. X
(Excellent)
