Experience life on a dairy farm in beautiful West Cork, Ireland

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  Description

  We are Jeremy & Maggie, dairy farming in Innishannon, Co. Cork. We have a spring calving dairy herd and operate a grass based grazing system. We have 2 children, one dog and a few cats. We employ 2 full time and 2 part time staff but always have room for enthusiastic travellers! We are situated 17km from Kinsale, 29km from Cork City and 15km from the Old Head of Kinsale which is the beginning of the Wild Atlantic Way; a stunning trail along the coast. We are 5km from Innishannon village which is well serviced by bus to all areas mentioned above.
  * Currently seeking
  *Currently seeking farm manager & assistant farm manager to stay for at least 1 year
  * Full driving licence essential
  * fluent English essential
  * Visa / work permit to be organised by non EU travellers

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Creative DIY projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help
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  Interests

  

  Pets

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Farming

  

  Gardening

  

  Animals

  

  Nature

  

  Beach
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  In terms of sharing our culture, the workawayer will have the chance to go to the local pub, to see live music and table quizzes and other events. There are also 3 GAA pitches within a 10 min drive. The GAA is a central part of life in rural Ireland and we would be happy to take the workawayer to matches to see our traditional Irish sport.
  
  There are weekly yoga classes and gym classes within a 10min drive that Maggie attends and would be happy to take you to.
  
  We will provide learning opportunities on the farm in terms of animal care and animal husbandry. Jeremy has a lifetime of experience with dairy cows and is happy to train up and share his knowledge with a willing and enthusiastic worker who is keen to learn

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  Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

  This host offers accommodation and payment.

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  Help

  We are looking for help with feeding calves, milking cows and general farm duties. The busiest season is calving season which is Feb - April so most help is needed then. Usually the day is split into two shifts, 6am- 10am and 3pm -6pm. We are flexible in terms of rota and are happy to accommodate your travel plans or if you want to take time off to explore Ireland, just let us know and we will accommodate:).
  
  A driving licence is essential as we have animals on outblocks that need daily checks. We provide accomodation in the form of a mobile home in the yard.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  Accommodation is in the form of a mobile home. You may have one to yourself or be sharing with others. Heating, hot water, shower WC and cooking facilities all provided. There is also a washing machine and dryer for your use. Some meals are provided by us but workawayers will be expected to buy and prepare their own meals aswell.

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  What else ...

  We live 5 min drive from Innishannon which is well serviced with buses to Cork City, Kinsale, Bandon, Clonakilty and west cork. We live 20min drive from Cork Airport.
  
  We will warmly welcome Workawayers into our family and team, we have been hosting agricultural students with 3 years so are used to hosting people from different backgrounds and cultures. We will involve them in daily farm tasks like milking and animal care while sharing meals and stories to foster a sense of belonging.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

  Molly

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