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If you would describe yourself as hardworking, independent organised, trustworthy, kind and have common sense we would love to hear from you. Ideally we would like you to stay a month or more.
We are a busy household and we need someone to help with our busy household. As a family we cook, garden, spend time with animals, housekeeping and running errands. Please join us.
We live near Portlaoise, in the beautiful county of Laois, on a small farm. We have horses, cows, chickens, dogs.
You will have your own apartment, and use of car.
We have woods nearby to explore, the Slieve Bloom mountains on our doorstep, Emo court, the rock of Dunamaise, Durrow and Stradbally woods as well as the best travel links to explore Ireland. We are an hour from Dublin, within 40 minutes of Kilkenny, Tipperary, Kildare and Carlow and under 2 hours from Cork /Limerick /Galway etc.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We live on a farm. We have horses, ponies, cows, chickens, dogs. We love to advise on local and national historical sites, educational projects.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Helping our busy family, join in with daily activities, running errands, groceries, excursions.
We would love to learn from you & for you to share your skillset.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
The children would love to learn from you.
Accommodation
One bedroom apartment kitchen/diner/bedroom/bathroom. TV, wi-fi network.
We provide nutritious wholesome meals, will advise on any trips/travelling you will want to do in your free time. Weekends free. Car provided.
What else ...
We live near Portlaoise, a great shopping town, lots to see/visit, Slieve Blooms, Aghaboe Abbey, Emo Court,, Durrow and Stradbally woods, Kilkenny Castle and all its medieval sites, and excellent direct bus/train routes to the rest of the country. We are an hour from Dublin, under 2 from Cork/Galway/Limerick etc.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have hi-speed wifi. We are happy for you to utilise it.
Space for parking camper vans
We live on a farm so plenty of space.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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