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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 one little boy aged 2 and are expecting another baby this summer. We have one dog and one cat. 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 workers to start early July 2025*
* a stay of at least a month is preferred*
*previous dairy experience and a full drivers licence advantagous*
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Interests
Pets
Movies & TV
Farming
Gardening
Animals
Nature
Beach
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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.
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 learnHost offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
We are looking for help with feeding calves, milking cows and general farm duties. 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 and will provide meals aswell as minimum wage.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Accommodation is in the form of a mobile home. Heating, hot water, shower WC and cooking facilities all provided. There is also a washing machine and dryer for your use. Breakfast (9/10am) and Dinner (1/2pm) are also provided.
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.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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