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

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  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.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  Animal Care
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  Interests

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Sustainability

  

  Politics / Social justice

  

  Pets

  

  Farming

  

  Culture

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  Languages

  

  History

  

  Gardening

  

  Carpentry

  

  Books

  

  Art & design

  

  Animals
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  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.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

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

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  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.
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  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.

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  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

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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