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Welcome to Mountshannon, where we offer an authentic Irish countryside experiences. Our property is a big house where Dirk, a friendly Irishman, lives with his son, and I, a Frenchman, reside in the house too. We are looking for people to assist us with the maintenance of our property, which varies depending on the season. Tasks such as gardening, weeding, painting, and creative projects are all part of the work. We also offer the opportunity to learn practical skills, such as DIY.
Our house is situated in the picturesque area of Mountshannon, surrounded by rural landscapes. We provide bicycles and a canoe to explore the beautiful surroundings. The nearest town, Scarriff, is located 8km away, where live music can be enjoyed on weekends. We are happy to take Woofers to the nearest bus station.
As creative and sociable people, we enjoy spending time with our volunteers. We mainly all sit down together for lunch and dinner, which is mainly omnivore. The accommodation is shared with other and our family, and each person has their own bedroom. We love hearing about your adventures and life stories, and we do different type of activities
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will have many opportunities to learn new things, especially when it comes to mechanics and DIY. A lot of this will depend on your own interests as well.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking to welcome someone who has a general interest in all sorts of maintenance, is flexible and eager to develop new skills. Off course we will offer you lots of guidance but we also hope for a certain level of maturity and the capability to get on with things somewhat independently.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
You will be living in the family house where you will have your own private bedroom You will share your meals with the family.
What else ...
It is important to realize that Mountshannon has very limited public transport. Once a week there is a bus that can bring you to Limerick or Ennis. Hitch hiking is quite common here and you are always welcome to use our bicycle. If you are into fishing, you will love the lake and I have a kayak you can borrow.
The hills around Mountshannon are lovely and great for hiking.
In the village itself there are two pubs and a pizzeria. The harbour is also quite nice to pay a visit to. On Saturday there is an Artisan market where people offer locally produced goods and have a chat with each other.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a proper wifi connection
Space for parking camper vans
I have lots of space available so that should be no problem at all
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
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
