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Description
We are a couple living in the Adare area the golden vale of Ireland.
Joe is into sport and I like gardening and doing lots of things. In the summer I do rent out apt so I am busy with that.
We live in the county about 1 1/2 miles from the village of Adare
A lift into the village is always available.
We have a big garden . We are a couple in our fifties. We have a variety of small animals 2 dogs,4 cats We invite anyone to come and help us out in the garden. I also need some garden furniture and gates painted
I need someone to clean around the yard and help clean out a couple of sheds.
I do rent out an apt for the summer and I need help with changing sheets and cleaning.
light housework and some house painting is also needed. There is a variety of things to do. If any of these jobs are of interest to you please don't hesitate to contact us.
We speak English only but are will to host anyone who is willing to learn the language, a little english would be preferable, own computer preferable and a non smoker please.
You will have your own ensuite bedroom. All meals provided, There is a bicycle available if. you want to explore or cycle into the village. You can have the weekend off if it suits and travel around to the interesting area wherever you want. There is a bus from the village of Adare every hour to almost anyplace.
If Interested please dont hesitate to contact me.
Regards
Grania.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Days off may vary depending on the weather seeing that it rains a lot some indoor work would be required such as painting or cleaning.longer days in lieu of extra time off! A person should be flexible and self motivated.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
There is en-suite room available with television for videos. meals provided. wifi is available own computer is preferred.
What else ...
We are 40 minutes from Shannon Airport and 15 minutes from the bus station in Limerick City. Buses every hour into Limerick and to Kerry,Killarney. A lift into the village is always available.
We live near the village of Adare, where traditional music is played in the pubs at night. Adare Manor who was the host to most international golf players, there is also fishing and horseback riding facilities closeby. A bicycle is available. The beaches of kerry and Clare are 40 mins away. The area is safe and quiet tranquil, we are also near a mountain for hiking and the local roads are quiet for walking.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
We expect min 5 hours work with week-ends off.flexible.
Feedback (6)
Grania & Joe are nice, friendly people.
My first workaway stay was a good experience.
I got this place very short notice and I'm grateful that Grania made me the offer.
I was mainly responsible for cleaning the self-catering apartments and ironing the sheets.
All further cleaning work in the main house, I have… read more
Luisa is a great worker and helped me out with cleaning apartments and likes to cook. She is organised She has a pleasant manner and was good company. Luisa's English is very good but sometimes when she isn't exactly sure she will ask you to clarify.
I highly recommend Luisa.
Thanks Luisa for all your help… read more
Finally found some time to write proper feedback. You two are truly amazing people. Kind and open to everything. Your place was my first stop hitchhiking "Planet" Ireland. Dropped down in there out of the blue, like a parachutist, expecting who knows what. Couldn't have wished for better hosts. I have no words to thank you… read more
She is a vegetarian but she and no problem cooking for herself just supply lots of veggies,cheese pulses you will want to be eating her food!!!
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Grania & Joe are nice, friendly people.
My first workaway stay was a good experience.
I got this place very short notice and I'm grateful that Grania made me the offer.
I was mainly responsible for cleaning the self-catering apartments and ironing the sheets.
All further cleaning work in the main house, I have… read more
Luisa is a great worker and helped me out with cleaning apartments and likes to cook. She is organised She has a pleasant manner and was good company. Luisa's English is very good but sometimes when she isn't exactly sure she will ask you to clarify.
I highly recommend Luisa.
Thanks Luisa for all your help… read more
Finally found some time to write proper feedback. You two are truly amazing people. Kind and open to everything. Your place was my first stop hitchhiking "Planet" Ireland. Dropped down in there out of the blue, like a parachutist, expecting who knows what. Couldn't have wished for better hosts. I have no words to thank you… read more
She is a vegetarian but she and no problem cooking for herself just supply lots of veggies,cheese pulses you will want to be eating her food!!!
He tries hard to learn and read up on things that he may not understand I hate to see him go.
Thank you David.!
Thanks magda
Hope you are keeping up the driving and sewing!!!
Grania.
thank you for taking care of the animals while Joe and I were away, and thank you for cleaning up also. Yes it was a short stay and we would love to see you on your return,
Best of luck with everything. Grania
They have 5 cats and 2 funny dogs called Harry and Gaga. They live nearby the lovely village Adare. And it is not far away from Bunratty Castle.
"It was very nice to meet you, Grania and Jo!… read more
Picasso
J'ai été enchanté de passer plus d'un mois à Barnelick,Grania et Jo sont trés sympatiques,les aider à… read more
Bon Voyage.
Grania et Joe.
Lovely dog with funny name Lady Gaga!
The house is very big and super bedroom with bathroom, it's a nice accomodation.
I spent 2 weeks and half and i'm never bored !
