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Description
Grandparents Brid and Marc have started farming the farm that has been in Brid's family for centuries. It is located in the rolling drumlins of Co Cavan, a beautiful county full of lakes and lush green fields. Our plan is to provide an area of biodiversity that will last for ever -so far30000 native trees have been planted . We also have a growing herd of Dexter cattle (8 cows and their calves from last year, this years calves which are arriving soon and a bull), as well as two donkeys which will help with regenerating the soil in the remaining pastureland. We also have a Border Collie called Shep! We are not a business but looking to display best practice in farming with nature. For the next few years we will not be generating any income as we work with nature to restore and build the farm. This year our lovely Workaway helpers have helped drain the fields by unblocking drains, remove unwanted weeds from the fields - especially thistles and dock, create gardens and sow wildflowers. They have also tended the planted forest to make sure the trees grow well.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Brid is a chef with a big interest in foraging and preserving. She is planning on doing research on soil microbiome and it's contribution to human nutrition. Marc (from France but living in Ireland for 33 years) is a horticulturalist, former restaurateur, welder, product designer. Both are generous with their knowledge and skills. We think Workawayers will benefit from our life experiences and we look forward to learning from them too. Brid is an experienced teacher of English as a foreign language and happy to help improve your English language skills if desired. Brid also has a deep interest in culinary heritage and would be delighted to exchange knowledge and skills in this area. We also have a archaeological site on the land which will be surveyed fully in the future.
Help
We are looking for help to care for our animals, regenerate the soil, plant more trees and look after the existing hedgerows and trees. We would also like help with documenting flora and fauna species.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: 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
Farmhouse accommodation - single or double room as required. Food prep and cleaning is shared among all those who are staying.
What else ...
Beautiful walks from the farm. The Farm is about 6k from the nearest town. Lifts and outings can be arranged, Regular bus service to Dublin/Enniskillen etc. This is a very quiet place - sleep guaranteed!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Currently 34 Ping, 12 upload, 12 download - awaiting fibre connection
Space for parking camper vans
Lots of room and quiet places for campervans
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (10)
Marc and Brid are generous and helpful ! They accepted to take us at the last moment. So, we slept in a great van.
Marc is french, and he helped us when we needed (Brid too). I think Marc missed his humoristic… read more
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Marc and Brid are generous and helpful ! They accepted to take us at the last moment. So, we slept in a great van.
Marc is french, and he helped us when we needed (Brid too). I think Marc missed his humoristic… read more
They and their family are very kind, the place is comfortable and the food was amazing. The dog Shep is lovely.
The tasks were different which allow me learn new things about sustainable farming and cooking.
I enjoyed the time (a month) with them and the… read more
We… read more
Also they make their best to make you feel at home.. providing food drinks and others good you need.
This is a fantastic experience to learn how an organic farm works, being in contact with the… read more
The farm is a perfect place to desconnect from the rush and relax and connect with the nature. There is no monotony there, every day was quite different for me.
I stayed two weeks and a half in the farm. I helped to organice the home, install an electric fence, clean and took care… read more
Brid is very clean with English and she's a very quiet person who loves to explain and make sure you understand.
Marc is brilliant and always funny, and don't let you feel lonely!
The job that… read more
I couldn't wish better for my first work away. I had an amazing experience full of laughing,
learning, relaxing and meaningful
conversations. The whole family were not
only super cool and unique but they very
knowledgeable about lots of things and
always more than happy to share this
knowledge with… read more
