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19 Apr 2024
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Description
My name is Leonora I'm married to Denis , I'm a law graduate currently full time mom and help on the farm in any way I can. Denis is a farmer. We have three children Willow who is 5 years old; Beatrix who is 3 years old and Donnacha who is a two years old. They enjoy playing, singing songs, art and running around outside. They are delightful children.
Our family farm consists of 600 acres my husbands family farm which my husband runs together with his two younger brothers.
We live in an idyllic Irish countryside just outside Newmarket town. Newmarket is located in North West Cork, in the Sliabh luachra region famed for Irish music and set dancing There are Irish music sessions on in Newmarket every week.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
There are Irish music sessions on in Newmarket every Wednesday evening. We live in the Sliabh luachra region famed for Irish music and set dancing.
Possible to learn English and learn about irish folklore and customs. Learn to bake and cook generally
Opportunity to learn metal work skills basic DIY and driving if interested from my husband.
We love to cook and we tend to eat a varied diet and would be interested in eating cuisine from your region also.
Projects involving children
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Help
We would welcome help setting up a garden, help with home décor (maybe some painting, hanging pictures, babysitting.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
You will stay in a generous bedroom with King sized bed great wifi three bathrooms in the house with three showers and a bath.
What else ...
We can drop you to local bus and train station for your own excursions which will give you access to anywhere in Ireland. We often go to the beach and visit Killarney and other trips and you would be welcome to come with us. We go on regular walks to the Island wood and there are kilometers of private roadways to walk on our Dairy farm with over 200 acres to roam.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have ample room for a campervan or mobile home
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (3)
They welcomed me warmly into their home and the tasks were easily manageable. I mostly helped with cooking, cleaning, watching after the kids and bringing them to bed. It was really nice to get to know all… read more
She was absolutely excellent with the children and it is clear to see that she is going to be a wonderful teacher. She was so… read more
Beyond her interactions with our children Beam's culinary skills were a true delight. Her Korean rolls became an instant household favourite,… read more
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They welcomed me warmly into their home and the tasks were easily manageable. I mostly helped with cooking, cleaning, watching after the kids and bringing them to bed. It was really nice to get to know all… read more
She was absolutely excellent with the children and it is clear to see that she is going to be a wonderful teacher. She was so… read more
Beyond her interactions with our children Beam's culinary skills were a true delight. Her Korean rolls became an instant household favourite,… read more
They were so tidy and worked on initiative, they did not need to be told what to do and… read more
