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Join our family and help develop an organic garden and orchard in Galway, Ireland

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello, we are a family of four. We have two girls aged eleven and sixteen. We live on the edge of Galway City suburbs. The house is a twenty minute cycle to the city and also quite close to the beaches. We have one dog and cat and some hens and geese.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    Animal Care
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Vegetarian or vegan
    Sustainability
    Politics / Social justice
    Pets
    Farming
    Culture
    Plant care
    Music
    Languages
    History
    Gardening
    Carpentry
    Books
    Art & design
    Animals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We live very close to Galway city where many cultural activities such as traditional music and dance take place. The west of Ireland and Connamara are on your doorstep in this location. We love meeting new people and sharing good conversations and food in the evenings.

  • Help

    Help

    We require some help making our garden and poly tunnel more productive. We would value the help of a strong volunteer who enjoys gardening, woodworking,and agriculture. Some help might involve making new vegetable beds and fencing. Some tasks can be done together but individual initiative is also desirable.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    We love learning about different cultures and traditions and enjoying scaring Irish culture with visitors.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Our home is very comfortable and spacious. We have a cosy attic room and very large bathroom for your own use. The kitchen is open to guests and food and evening meals will be provided.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Guests can easily cycle to Galway city from the house. There is also a bus route, with frequent buses into Galway , a twenty minute walk away .

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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    Shadow

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    Weewaa

    Geese

    Jimithy

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