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Left by Workawayer (Valerie) for host
I am a bit late to let my feedback…
I spent a total of 2 months last summer with Margo and Pearse’s family. 15 days late June as a last minute to help them and I came back on the 23rd of July for 1,5 months as it was originally planned.
Margo and Pearse are very welcoming and generous, I felt at ease since my first day.
They both included me in
… read more their activities and introduced me to their friends with a great pleasure. I went with them to the lake for their daily swim. I tried but the water was too cold for me ;-) I went to see a concert in Limerick and also listen to a group of traditional music in a pub with Pearse. I went with Margo to watch a documentary about Palestine which was very interesting even if a bit sad of course and we went to a bathing song session together, it was a great first time for me. She also invited me to participate to her healing night but I finally couldn’t as my daughter came to see me at that time. I thank them so much for that. They were so kind to let me free time to see my daughter and they even welcomed her at home! They also proposed me twice to sleep a few days in their caravan because I didn't have any other place to stay.
I had my days OFF during the week and worked the weekends when they were out. My work was shared between outside (I mainly did gardening, so much weeding ;-) but I love that) and inside (I vacuumed, cleaned the floor, windows, kitchen so many times per day!, bathrooms, etc.). I also did the lifts for their daughters to go to work during the weekends and looked after the chickens, Pico (a friend’s cute dog) and Lila (their lovely cat).
During the week, I mainly spent my days with Pearse and really enjoyed our conversations about every subject, even taxes! Ahah! We usually spent dinners all together and I appreciated a lot our relaxing conversations with Margo by night.
I stayed in a comfortable wood cabin in the garden with a loo, sink, microwave, etc. and a chimney (very useful as I am very sensitive to the cold even despite my 5 quilts!!). The shower is in the main house but it was not a problem for me.
The house is in the countryside, it was OK for me as I had my own car but they can easily give you lifts if needed. It’s a nice place to stay and Margo & Pearse always have a lot of projects for their house and garden so, you will never get bored!
@Margo & Pearse, thanks again for your generosity and everything!Left by host for Workawayer (Valerie)
I am so very grateful to Valerie, she was to come to us in August and we had a last minute change of plan re workawayers and we were very stuck and I reached out to Valerie and asked her to come early if at all possible. Valerie kindly changed her plans to help us out. Thank you so much.
During her time with us my husband and I were away for a
… read more long weekend and we were very confident and comfortable leaving Valerie to step in and house sit, dog sit, tend to the chickens, vegetables, flowers, house hold tasks and on top of all that, drive our daughter's to work .
Valerie is an amazing person and she fitted so easily into our home and lifestyle. She is kind, caring, always smiling and a pleasure to have around. She is also an excellent cook and a very hard worker.
Who ever chooses to host Valerie will find they have a gem in her.
I wish her the very best as she continues her workawayer experience and can't wait to have her back again with us.
Thank you for everything Valerie from all of us including Pico
Bonjour, J'ai séjourné chez Margo, Pearse, Finn, Naoise, Saerlaith durant deux périodes de 15 jours au début de l'été dernier. C'est Margo qui m'a contactée sur last minut, j'avais acheté mes traversées bateau depuis un bon moment, mais n'avais pas trouvé d'hôte (Mon âge peut-être, ... 65 ans ?...). Margo a et inspire la confiance et "sème" la
… read more rencontre.
Une workwayeuse qui m'a précédé a écrit "cette famille est grande". C'est une vraie et belle appréciation de l'ambiance qui règne dans leur maison. Cinq personnes aux personnalités et habitudes de vie très différentes vivent ici dans une formidable dynamique, harmonie joyeuse et aimante. Quand, voyageur, voyageuse, tu arrives, tu es accueillie pour qui tu es, avec tes simples ressources comme le 6e membre de la famille. Même leurs accents sont 5 fois différents, c'est très bien pour progresser en anglais... Merci pour vos leçons de tous les jours mes hôtes! Je n'ai jamais eu l'impression de travailler mais simplement d'aider Margo et Pearse avec plaisir. Ce fut un grand honneur pour moi que Finn accepte, accompagné par son père, guidé par sa mère, soutenu discrètement par ses soeurs que des voyageuses françaises procèdent à la réfection complète de sa chambre, son univers inamovible depuis plusieurs années. La terre est facile à travailler en Tipperary, qu'est ce que j'étais bien sous le polytunnel ! Je n'ai jamais eu peur des coqs, sympathisé avec les poules pondeuses, Pico le chien si petit et malin tellement attachant. Le chat en présence du chien fut un peu discret mais très doux. Côté paysages et couleurs : Ah.. ce lough derg spécialement à Newton, un endroit splendide de même que le comté Tipperary que je découvrais pour la première fois. Je n'oublie pas d'ajouter combien j'aimais regagner le lodge le soir ou pendant des pauses et allumer le feu dans le poêle. Merci beaucoup pour ces belles rencontres que vous favorisez dans votre maison d'accueil, au pub, au bord du lac, à l'éco village... A l'image de qui vous êtes : des gens ouverts, gentils, des IRLANDAIS... Au plaisir de nous revoir en 2025. Colette
(En français Margo dit "Merci Bouquet...". C'est très drôle et c'est une image, une belle métaphore)
Let me start by saying having Colette was a fantastic experience for our family. She is always smiling, happy, and energised. We were blessed that Colette choose to come to us twice, over the summer. She is great in the garden,and created beautiful window box's and hanging baskets for our home. She cooked us beautiful meals and was always happy to
… read more help in any task. She blended in very well with our family and for the weekends we were away, we knew everything would be ok with Colette there , taking care of the pets, the garden and the hens. From the first time we met, I knew we would be friends and that is exactly what happened. Colette was also happy to join us on any of our trips and took some dips in the lake, sang some songs in the pub and walks in nature, she loves to have fun and try new things.csnt wait to see her again next year. Thank you Colette for everything, any host will be blessed to have you.
Left by host for Workawayer (Javier)
It was a pleasure to have Javier come stay with us. He is a gentleman who joined with our family with ease. He completed all tasks with 100% commitment, speed and experience, he helped with many garden tasks. Javier was always interested in learning about Ireland and we enjoyed many conversations. I would recommend him to any host as he is very
… read more adaptable and willing to help in any way. We enjoyed his cooking and sharing our meals together. I wish you all the very best and hope our paths cross again.Feedback
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Left by Workawayer (Valerie) for host
I am a bit late to let my feedback…
I spent a total of 2 months last summer with Margo and Pearse’s family. 15 days late June as a last minute to help them and I came back on the 23rd of July for 1,5 months as it was originally planned.
Margo and Pearse are very welcoming and generous, I felt at ease since my first day.
They both included me in
… read more their activities and introduced me to their friends with a great pleasure. I went with them to the lake for their daily swim. I tried but the water was too cold for me ;-) I went to see a concert in Limerick and also listen to a group of traditional music in a pub with Pearse. I went with Margo to watch a documentary about Palestine which was very interesting even if a bit sad of course and we went to a bathing song session together, it was a great first time for me. She also invited me to participate to her healing night but I finally couldn’t as my daughter came to see me at that time. I thank them so much for that. They were so kind to let me free time to see my daughter and they even welcomed her at home! They also proposed me twice to sleep a few days in their caravan because I didn't have any other place to stay.
I had my days OFF during the week and worked the weekends when they were out. My work was shared between outside (I mainly did gardening, so much weeding ;-) but I love that) and inside (I vacuumed, cleaned the floor, windows, kitchen so many times per day!, bathrooms, etc.). I also did the lifts for their daughters to go to work during the weekends and looked after the chickens, Pico (a friend’s cute dog) and Lila (their lovely cat).
During the week, I mainly spent my days with Pearse and really enjoyed our conversations about every subject, even taxes! Ahah! We usually spent dinners all together and I appreciated a lot our relaxing conversations with Margo by night.
I stayed in a comfortable wood cabin in the garden with a loo, sink, microwave, etc. and a chimney (very useful as I am very sensitive to the cold even despite my 5 quilts!!). The shower is in the main house but it was not a problem for me.
The house is in the countryside, it was OK for me as I had my own car but they can easily give you lifts if needed. It’s a nice place to stay and Margo & Pearse always have a lot of projects for their house and garden so, you will never get bored!
@Margo & Pearse, thanks again for your generosity and everything!Left by host for Workawayer (Valerie)
I am so very grateful to Valerie, she was to come to us in August and we had a last minute change of plan re workawayers and we were very stuck and I reached out to Valerie and asked her to come early if at all possible. Valerie kindly changed her plans to help us out. Thank you so much.
During her time with us my husband and I were away for a
… read more long weekend and we were very confident and comfortable leaving Valerie to step in and house sit, dog sit, tend to the chickens, vegetables, flowers, house hold tasks and on top of all that, drive our daughter's to work .
Valerie is an amazing person and she fitted so easily into our home and lifestyle. She is kind, caring, always smiling and a pleasure to have around. She is also an excellent cook and a very hard worker.
Who ever chooses to host Valerie will find they have a gem in her.
I wish her the very best as she continues her workawayer experience and can't wait to have her back again with us.
Thank you for everything Valerie from all of us including Pico
Bonjour, J'ai séjourné chez Margo, Pearse, Finn, Naoise, Saerlaith durant deux périodes de 15 jours au début de l'été dernier. C'est Margo qui m'a contactée sur last minut, j'avais acheté mes traversées bateau depuis un bon moment, mais n'avais pas trouvé d'hôte (Mon âge peut-être, ... 65 ans ?...). Margo a et inspire la confiance et "sème" la
… read more rencontre.
Une workwayeuse qui m'a précédé a écrit "cette famille est grande". C'est une vraie et belle appréciation de l'ambiance qui règne dans leur maison. Cinq personnes aux personnalités et habitudes de vie très différentes vivent ici dans une formidable dynamique, harmonie joyeuse et aimante. Quand, voyageur, voyageuse, tu arrives, tu es accueillie pour qui tu es, avec tes simples ressources comme le 6e membre de la famille. Même leurs accents sont 5 fois différents, c'est très bien pour progresser en anglais... Merci pour vos leçons de tous les jours mes hôtes! Je n'ai jamais eu l'impression de travailler mais simplement d'aider Margo et Pearse avec plaisir. Ce fut un grand honneur pour moi que Finn accepte, accompagné par son père, guidé par sa mère, soutenu discrètement par ses soeurs que des voyageuses françaises procèdent à la réfection complète de sa chambre, son univers inamovible depuis plusieurs années. La terre est facile à travailler en Tipperary, qu'est ce que j'étais bien sous le polytunnel ! Je n'ai jamais eu peur des coqs, sympathisé avec les poules pondeuses, Pico le chien si petit et malin tellement attachant. Le chat en présence du chien fut un peu discret mais très doux. Côté paysages et couleurs : Ah.. ce lough derg spécialement à Newton, un endroit splendide de même que le comté Tipperary que je découvrais pour la première fois. Je n'oublie pas d'ajouter combien j'aimais regagner le lodge le soir ou pendant des pauses et allumer le feu dans le poêle. Merci beaucoup pour ces belles rencontres que vous favorisez dans votre maison d'accueil, au pub, au bord du lac, à l'éco village... A l'image de qui vous êtes : des gens ouverts, gentils, des IRLANDAIS... Au plaisir de nous revoir en 2025. Colette
(En français Margo dit "Merci Bouquet...". C'est très drôle et c'est une image, une belle métaphore)
Let me start by saying having Colette was a fantastic experience for our family. She is always smiling, happy, and energised. We were blessed that Colette choose to come to us twice, over the summer. She is great in the garden,and created beautiful window box's and hanging baskets for our home. She cooked us beautiful meals and was always happy to
… read more help in any task. She blended in very well with our family and for the weekends we were away, we knew everything would be ok with Colette there , taking care of the pets, the garden and the hens. From the first time we met, I knew we would be friends and that is exactly what happened. Colette was also happy to join us on any of our trips and took some dips in the lake, sang some songs in the pub and walks in nature, she loves to have fun and try new things.csnt wait to see her again next year. Thank you Colette for everything, any host will be blessed to have you.
Left by host for Workawayer (Javier)
It was a pleasure to have Javier come stay with us. He is a gentleman who joined with our family with ease. He completed all tasks with 100% commitment, speed and experience, he helped with many garden tasks. Javier was always interested in learning about Ireland and we enjoyed many conversations. I would recommend him to any host as he is very
… read more adaptable and willing to help in any way. We enjoyed his cooking and sharing our meals together. I wish you all the very best and hope our paths cross again.
It was a great experience hosting Caroline, she was so willing to do every task that we asked. Caroline was only with us for a short time and was determined to have our son's bedroom completely painted, scrubbed and organised in that time. She also worked hard in the garden, helped out with house hold chores and cooking and was great company in
… read more the evening.
Caroline is a kind and patient person who took to our sometimes chaotic household and fitted in so well. We met as strangers and parted as firm friends. We look forward to meeting again in France.
I would recommend Caroline to any host as she is flexible and a hard worker.
Best of luck and lots of thanks Caroline
from us all.
Left by Workawayer (Luisa-Brenda) for host
This family is grand. From the first day, I felt very welcome, and that feeling lasted the entire duration of my stay. They are caring, friendly, and fun. They included me in their everyday life as if I were part of their family and showed me a lot of typical Irish culture, like going to pubs (a huge thanks to your wonderful girls ❤️) and
… read more listening to traditional Irish music. Their house and their way of thinking are very open-minded, and everyone is always welcome.
Margo is like a superwoman, always happy and with a bright smile on her face. She has an energy that is a blessing to be around. She is very impressive in her way of life, the work she does, and her way of talking with others.
Pearse is one of the most patient, calm, and caring people I have ever met. He has loads of different talents, which makes it easy for him to come up with good ideas and the know-how to make any project in the house or garden possible.
They are a lovely couple and great parents, which is also very apparent in their three wonderful adult children with whom they share a great connection and family bond.
I enjoyed all the lovely family dinners and all the time we spent together. Meeting Pearse, Margo, Finn, Naoise, and Saerlaith (and all the other people who regularly visited them) was a pleasure.
Some of the work I did included painting two shelves and some walls, using a sander, some cleaning, organizing, and cooking and before I did the work, they always asked me and made sure that I was okay with the tasks given, which was very thoughtful.
Thanks again for having me!This workawayer has chosen to keep their profile private, but can be contacted regarding this feedback by other workawayers.
Left by host for Workawayer (Luisa-Brenda)
It was such a pleasure to host Louisa, nothing was to much trouble for her and many times I had to remind her it was her off time. Louisa is everything she says in her profile and so much more. She is always smiling, positive and thoughtful. She blended into our family straight away, became good friends with my daughter's and they enjoyed her
… read more company in nights out with their friends. Her work was always 200%. We only had her with us for a short time and we are sorry to see her go. Thank you Louisa, you have been a blessing to our family and our home. Take care, love and hugs. Margo Pearse and clan xo
Left by Workawayer (Mirei) for host
I experienced wonderful and beautiful life with their family for 2 weeks. It was my first workaway and I was a little nervous, but they were welcomed warmly and let me be like a member of family. From the moment you meet them you will feel at ease with their warm and friendly personalities.
Daily work was done with Pierce and sometimes his
… read more daughter. He knew everything about gardening, nature, and of course anything I asked, and we enjoyed chatting a lot.
They were always attentive and kindly asked me every day if I slept well and how I was feeling. They usually took me to the lake to swim during and after work, and Margo gave me courage to go into the cold water. I was so happy and always smiling. She also took me to many other activities, so there was never a time to be bored. I really appreciated the nature, the warmth of the family, and the Irish culture.
Thank you, everyone. I look forward to seeing you again!!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Mirei)
Mirei has been a blessing to our family and we are really sad to see her go. She has been with us for just 2 short weeks and has completed every task asked of her with great willingness and joy. We were delighted to learn a lot about Japan, and she cooked us tasty Japanese food. Mirei has a positive, friendly personality and got on really well
… read more with everyone in our home including our adult son who is on the spectrum and rarely engages with anyone. She easily fitted into our sometimes chaotic family life and was willing to give everything a go including many trips to the lake for a swim in cold waters. She will be a great help to any project and what she doesn't know she is a willing student. We would gladly have her back and wish her well on her workaway ventures. Who ever is fortunate to host her is blessed.
Left by Workawayer (Alice) for host
1 week stay, a lot of different jobs and a lot of fun! Margo reached out to me while I was on another workaway near Kilkenny, and after reading her profile and chatting with her, I couldn't refuse to come and help her. A lovely time with a lovely family 😊
I spent most of my time working with Pearse in the house or in the polytunnel and I learned
… read more a lot in just a few days. Every day, I had a new tool in my hands and a new lesson from Pearse, “Happy Day” teacher 😁 There is still a lot to be done, so if you like manual tasks and having a different job everyday, don't hesitate to reach out!
I enjoyed chatting with Margo over hot chocolates, we talked about different ways of looking at life and living in this world. Margo is an incredible altruistic person, always caring and helping whenever she can.
During my time off, I explored Nenagh, a charming little town near Lough Derg. Margo and Pearse were happy to drop me off whenever they drove into town. Margo invited me to accompany her on her evening out with friends, and I had a memorable time singing karaoke in a pub with people I'd never met before 😂 That night was epic, thanks again Margo!
Thanks also to both of you for our movie nights, which were perfect after a day's work. 😊
I’d be happy to come back whenever I can and help you finish the polytunnel 😁
PS: If you like fantasy novels or books in general, Naoise will be happy to share her reading list with you!
PPS: thanks Finn for helping me finding things around the kitchen 😂Left by host for Workawayer (Alice)
We only had Alice with us for a week and during that short time she was very helpful with many projects we are working on. Cutting willow, Painting walls, chopping timber, panelling a wall, using power tools was no problem, she was super to organise in the kitchen and Polly tunnel. Oh not to forget her amazing brownies.
Always a pleasure to work
… read more with, very pleasant and kind.
Highly recommend and would have her visit again anytime.
Left by host for Workawayer (Mikidadi)
Miki was a fantastic guest and help in our home. During his stay we got to know him well, he helped with the work on our cabin project, he was a quick learner. He has a lovely personality and is great at cooking and willing to help in any way. He is constantly working on his English and is a good student. :)
Left by Workawayer (Mikidadi) for host
This is my first experience as a Workaway and I am really happy and grateful to have shared it with Pearse and Margo who are really incredible person. I stayed with them for a period of two months, here I learnt lots of things and acquired an abundance of skills ranging from caring for animals (the cat and the chickens), gardening, I'd like to
… read more thank Pearse for teaching me lots of gardening tricks, but above all DIY.
Today I can hold a drill without shaking or follow a building plan with ease and build something.
Pearse and Margo are generous, funny, adorable and kind people who always made sure I had everything I needed and made me feel at home. I had the opportunity to share some activities with them like going swimming at the lake every afternoon. The water was cold but I loved every moment spent with them, their sense of humour, Pearse's jokes and the little night chats with Margo after work all of which I will miss.
I really enjoyed life in Nenagh. I'm happy to have stayed so long and to have been able to carry out your project to build a cabin. It taught us a lot but every moment spent building the cabin was really special. Between the jokes and the laughter,I only have good memories.
Thank you for your patience, I arrived with a really beginner's level but you still took the time to raise my level of English and now I can express myself. Margo who always corrected me whenever I made grammar mistakes, a very good teacher. Thank you Naoise for cooking, a very good cooker.
The town of Nenagh is tiny but incredibly rich in attractions, as are the surrounding areas, such as Roscrea Castle. I hope that one day we can spend this evening together in a pub listening to Irish music.
I won't forget you so soon, it was a pleasure to have known you. One day if I have the opportunity to come back, I'll be happy to do so in shaa allah. And if one day you come to Mayotte I'll be happy to welcome you in my turn. Grazie mille and as Margo so aptly put it amigo para siempre. Again thank you Pears and Margo, A bientôtYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Valentin)
Valentin was a fantastic guest and help in our home. His attention to detail and tasks was 100%. During his stay we got a substantial amount of work done on our cabin project. He has a lovely personality and is great at making pancakes :)
Left by Workawayer (Valentin) for host
Pearse and Margo are wonderful and welcoming people. From the moment I arrived, they did everything they could to make me feel comfortable, to make sure I had everything I needed and above all they were very understanding and patient with my English.
I had a great first experience staying with them. It took a long time to build the cabin, but
… read more it's now finished. It was a pleasure to be part of this project. I really enjoyed every moment I spent with them.
Thanks to Naoise for all the dinners. Many thanks to Pearse and Margo. A bientôt.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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