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Description
Our homestead is in the rural countryside of County Kildare, just outside Athy (5.6km) in the direction of Kilcullen (18km). I'm 50 minutes by car from central Dublin and Dublin Airport.
The 10 acre homestead is located close to both M7 and M9 motorways, giving easy access to the centre, east and south east of Ireland.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
There'll be plenty of opportunities to meet like-minded people on or off the property
I'm 7 minutes drive from the busy market town of Athy, which has a train station, traditional pubs and is home to the Shackelton Museum.
The 12th Century Moat of Ardscull is 2 km up the road. We are 12 mins from 8th century Moone High Cross and 17th century Ballitore Quaker village. We are only a stones throw away from the Wicklow Mountains.
My sister has an equestrian centre nearby so horse riding can be arranged. There's a wide range of recreational activities available locally including a traditional handball alley.
Help
I'm developing natural woodlands, gardens and meadow areas around the homestead and need help with planting and
maintenance. We also have a some chickens wandering around that need attention from time to time (feeding and collecting eggs).
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
The four bedroom modern farmhouse has a double or single room for Workawayers. I have wifi and a separate sitting room with tv which can be used in the evenings. Everyone takes turns with cooking and cleaning in the shared kitchen. With plenty of organically homegrown veg to use, vegetarian and vegan meals are welcome but not essential.
What else ...
There's a bicycle for day trips and a rod for fishing on the River Barrow.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (2)
It was a great challenge for us to spend one month in Ireland, helping Dermot in the organic farm an improving our english.
We learnt a lot about planting, growing and delivering vegetables, feeding the chicken, ....
Dermot is really a good and kindly person,… read more
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It was a great challenge for us to spend one month in Ireland, helping Dermot in the organic farm an improving our english.
We learnt a lot about planting, growing and delivering vegetables, feeding the chicken, ....
Dermot is really a good and kindly person,… read more
