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Join our farm and experience authentic rural life in South Kilkenny, Ireland

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    Hi. My name is Michael. We run a family farm in south Kilkenny, not far from Waterford city. We have a herd and also rear calves to beef and grow crops including barley, oats, maize and fodder beet.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Workawayers will learn all aspects of farming in Ireland, we are a modern farm and are continually trying to improve what we’re doing. Also the culture of living in Ireland, the south east of the country where we live has so much to offer..

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

  • Help

    Help

    General day to day roles include feeding, bedding and looking after calves and cattle. Work in the fields will vary from fencing to helping with crops depending on the season.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    This 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

    Accommodation

    Workawayers will stay in the family home, they will have there own bathroom as they will have en suite bedroom with a double bed and all meals will be provided.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There is lots to see and do in Ireland, Kilkenny castle, Waterford Viking triangle, various hiking trails, Waterford greenway to name just a few.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Some days when we're not so busy, there will be time for workawayers to work on there own projects. Hi Speed wireless internet access is available throughout the house.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 246718681416

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The image depicts a green tractor with a red tank attached, situated in front of a large barn or warehouse, set against an overcast sky.
The image shows a group of black and white calves in a barn, standing in hay with a metal trough in front of them.
The image depicts a field with two combine harvesters and a tractor, surrounded by trees and a mountain in the background on an overcast day.
The image shows a green tractor pulling a red trailer loaded with black round bales of hay in a field on a partly cloudy day.
The image shows a red ATV with a large bag of grass seeds on the back, parked in front of a barn with a muddy tire and a wooden chair nearby.
The image depicts a two-story house with a tan exterior, white trim, and a dark roof, featuring a chimney, driveway, and a well-manicured lawn on a sunny day.
The image shows an aerial view of a rural area with a large building and parking lot, possibly a warehouse or factory, surrounded by fields and roads.

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