Traditional way of life in my spiritual home in County Mayo, Ireland
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: 10 Jul 2025
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Left by host for Workawayer (Paul)
Paul stayed with me for 2 weeks. During this time he collected turf from the bog, built a cabin helped with plastering, split wood and built a wood pile plus many other tasks I gave him. He approached all tasks with intelligence and care.
He is a very grounded young man who has a huge appetite for knowledge and understanding how the world works
… read more on a societal level. He is easy to be around, open to new experiences, fun, reliable. His English is excellent. In fact better than that he speaks English like it's his native tongue.
It was an absolute delight having Paul as a volunteer. He went above and beyond the call of duty. And such a lovely guy. You have made your mark. Thank you.
Left by Workawayer (Paul) for host
I really enjoyed my two weeks at Paul's place.
The work was just the right amount, varied and mostly good fun (chopping wood, collecting turf, some plastering, painting and screwing and so forth). I feel like I improved some skills around DIY and definetively got inspired by Paul's attitude towards learning and getting things done.
He is
… read more one-of-a-kind guy with a colourful life, lots of talents and stories to tell. We spend some evenings making music and singing, watching a movie, talking about various topics and with other memorable activities. He also took me to some pubs, and beautiful places close to Westport. Genereally he was very flexible and I felt like I could always adress possible wishes.
The caravan was clean and a good place to wake up in the morning... Plus the surroundings are truely beautiful and idyllic. He lend me his bicycle so I could go on some rides what was great. Furthermore he offered to drop me off at some places when it was easier.
Lovely dogs, good meals, friendly and warm atmosphere... I could go on^^- I can really recomend this place 5/5.
Thanks Paul!
Left by host for Workawayer (Armel)
Hosting someone like Armel is what I love about the whole workaway.info experience. He was easy going, co-operative, friendly and came with his own transport.
We clicked straight away...often talking into the early hours about every subject imaginable. Like myself he is well travelled and interested in the human condition. We talked phylosophy,
… read more religion, politics and cosmology and much more.
Armel is trustworthy honest and hard working. He works in a meticulous and methodical way. He successfully prepared and plastered the small spare room in the cottage. He also bagged up the turf in the bog and brought it home to the storage shed for next winter.
An all round great guy to have as a volunteer. Best of luck Armel on your adventures ..I'm so glad you visited me and to have been a small part of your exciting unfolding story.
Left by Workawayer (Armel) for host
I really loved staying with Paul, an amazing really friendly host, plus his nice two dogs Sky and Toby. I highly recomand to come to help him.
I was hosted in a big private caravan with all the comfort you can need and given delicious vegeterian food he prepares with love.
Paul is fun, easy to join and such a lovely person. I spent hours
… read more discussing with him -altough I may have been a bit to talkative as he sometimes would prefer to stay on his own- ;)
He is an herborist, musicien and a painter that deeply interess himself to many various subjects. He even made me sing, which is a feat. He also took me out to have a look at the historical and sacred places in the surroundings and then in a pub.
The work was various enough and interesting. Bringing the turf in for the fireplace, plasterboarding and plastering a room he wishes to develop. He's also starting a new wooden buiding in the garden, many things to do.
He's considering about the idea of making his place a shamanic retreat, which would be awesome. I really hope he could finalize this project.
Paul, wish you all the best with your life, I hope to see you again one day.
Its difficult to find the words to sum up these two amazing humans. If you're lucky enough to have them as your volunteers you are indeed fortunate and will not be disappointed. Within 48 hrs of their arrival they had made a huge impact here at our studio. Cutting back bracken and clearing rubbish from a newly created parking area. Everything they
… read more do is with care and consideration for their own safety and the best possible outcome for the host. They both have great skills to bring to the experience and work together as great team or just as well individually. They are keen to learn and soak up the whole experience. They are sociable and enjoy deep philosophical conversation's well articulated in English. If your open to Spanish Cuisine then buckle up as you will get the best traditional dishes you could wish for. So much has been achieved in the nearly 4 weeks they stayed with me. These two are wise beyond their years and will go on to achieve great thing both together and in the world. I wish them both the best of luck for their on going adventure.Photos
Cross Strand Louisburgh Co Mayo view towards Clare Island on a beach camping trip.
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Left by host for Workawayer (Paul)
Paul stayed with me for 2 weeks. During this time he collected turf from the bog, built a cabin helped with plastering, split wood and built a wood pile plus many other tasks I gave him. He approached all tasks with intelligence and care.
He is a very grounded young man who has a huge appetite for knowledge and understanding how the world works
… read more on a societal level. He is easy to be around, open to new experiences, fun, reliable. His English is excellent. In fact better than that he speaks English like it's his native tongue.
It was an absolute delight having Paul as a volunteer. He went above and beyond the call of duty. And such a lovely guy. You have made your mark. Thank you.
Left by Workawayer (Paul) for host
I really enjoyed my two weeks at Paul's place.
The work was just the right amount, varied and mostly good fun (chopping wood, collecting turf, some plastering, painting and screwing and so forth). I feel like I improved some skills around DIY and definetively got inspired by Paul's attitude towards learning and getting things done.
He is
… read more one-of-a-kind guy with a colourful life, lots of talents and stories to tell. We spend some evenings making music and singing, watching a movie, talking about various topics and with other memorable activities. He also took me to some pubs, and beautiful places close to Westport. Genereally he was very flexible and I felt like I could always adress possible wishes.
The caravan was clean and a good place to wake up in the morning... Plus the surroundings are truely beautiful and idyllic. He lend me his bicycle so I could go on some rides what was great. Furthermore he offered to drop me off at some places when it was easier.
Lovely dogs, good meals, friendly and warm atmosphere... I could go on^^- I can really recomend this place 5/5.
Thanks Paul!
Left by host for Workawayer (Armel)
Hosting someone like Armel is what I love about the whole workaway.info experience. He was easy going, co-operative, friendly and came with his own transport.
We clicked straight away...often talking into the early hours about every subject imaginable. Like myself he is well travelled and interested in the human condition. We talked phylosophy,
… read more religion, politics and cosmology and much more.
Armel is trustworthy honest and hard working. He works in a meticulous and methodical way. He successfully prepared and plastered the small spare room in the cottage. He also bagged up the turf in the bog and brought it home to the storage shed for next winter.
An all round great guy to have as a volunteer. Best of luck Armel on your adventures ..I'm so glad you visited me and to have been a small part of your exciting unfolding story.
Left by Workawayer (Armel) for host
I really loved staying with Paul, an amazing really friendly host, plus his nice two dogs Sky and Toby. I highly recomand to come to help him.
I was hosted in a big private caravan with all the comfort you can need and given delicious vegeterian food he prepares with love.
Paul is fun, easy to join and such a lovely person. I spent hours
… read more discussing with him -altough I may have been a bit to talkative as he sometimes would prefer to stay on his own- ;)
He is an herborist, musicien and a painter that deeply interess himself to many various subjects. He even made me sing, which is a feat. He also took me out to have a look at the historical and sacred places in the surroundings and then in a pub.
The work was various enough and interesting. Bringing the turf in for the fireplace, plasterboarding and plastering a room he wishes to develop. He's also starting a new wooden buiding in the garden, many things to do.
He's considering about the idea of making his place a shamanic retreat, which would be awesome. I really hope he could finalize this project.
Paul, wish you all the best with your life, I hope to see you again one day.
Its difficult to find the words to sum up these two amazing humans. If you're lucky enough to have them as your volunteers you are indeed fortunate and will not be disappointed. Within 48 hrs of their arrival they had made a huge impact here at our studio. Cutting back bracken and clearing rubbish from a newly created parking area. Everything they
… read more do is with care and consideration for their own safety and the best possible outcome for the host. They both have great skills to bring to the experience and work together as great team or just as well individually. They are keen to learn and soak up the whole experience. They are sociable and enjoy deep philosophical conversation's well articulated in English. If your open to Spanish Cuisine then buckle up as you will get the best traditional dishes you could wish for. So much has been achieved in the nearly 4 weeks they stayed with me. These two are wise beyond their years and will go on to achieve great thing both together and in the world. I wish them both the best of luck for their on going adventure.
Left by host for Workawayer (Kalinka)
Kalinka is your ideal workaway volunteer. Hard working conscientious and just a lovely energy to have around. She achieved so much in a short space of time. Painting the front elevation of the house and boundary walls. Help with bringing home the turf from the bog and using her initiative to create useful spaces around the garden. I highly
… read more recommend Kalinka to any future workaway hosts.
Left by Workawayer (Samantha) for host
I stayed with Paul and Bettina for two weeks, and it was truly a magical experience. Great discussions, great music, great cooking. I was happy to help out with turf stacking, taking care of the chickens, and maintenance tasks around the cottage. In exchange, they showed me around the area, brought me to sessions and to the beach, took me to
… read more gather mushrooms in the forest nearby. I felt completely at home and I would love to go back sometime!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Samantha)
Samantha was an absolute delight to host. She’s smart gentle and kind. Focused completely on any task she was given and gave her absolute best. You are indeed lucky if you get to host Sam. An amazing musician who wowed the local trad music scene with her talent and beautiful playing style. Thank you Sam for all your hard work. Especially the
… read more beautiful turf wall😊
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
We had Christina stay for two weeks. She is a very easy going , flexible, interesting and hard working workawayer. If your lucky enough to have her visit you will not be disappointed. She is strong and happy to take on heavy tasks such as dry stone walling in which she is especially talented. Thank you Christine for your hard work and company,
… read more hope to see you again soon.
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
It was a pleasure working with Bettina and Paul on this nice cottage. I loved playing music with Paul in the evenings. Bettina is an excellent cooker. Hope I will manage to come back one day to do some work or even just for a music session.
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Left by host for Workawayer (Mariska)
Mariska is the perfect workaway helper. Intelligent and conciencious approach to all the tasks given to complete. She is Independent and self sufficient . We had lots of interesting conversations learning about each other's cultures. An amazing asset to any future workaway hosts. Thank you Mariska for your work.
Left by host for Workawayer (Bettina)
Having Bettina was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Worked above and beyond the call of duty creating a vegetable garden , cooking and helping with the turf. Thank you Bettina for all your hard work.
Left by Workawayer (Bettina) for host
My time with Paul, Sky and puppy Toby was fantastic. The Cottage is in a beautiful location in a rural area. Lot of things to explore. Paul is a great host. A good cook and a humorous person. We had good conversations and I learned a lot. There is plenty of work to do but it was always time for fun. The two dog's are gorgeous.
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Left by host for Workawayer (Benoît)
Having Ben (Benoit) to stay is certainly an experience you won't forget easily. A pleasant young man who is very individual and tends to do things in his own way. He susscesfully painted the outside of my cottage and helped with putting away the turf and various other jobs in the garden. Although not the fastest of workers he works in a methodical
… read more and precise way that produces a job well done in the end. Ben is hungry to soak up as much information as possible and puts a lot of time into improving his English which is of a good standard. Well done Ben and thanks for your work.
Left by Workawayer (Benoît) for host
What a great couple ! Paul and Bettina try to make feel home... and they manage quite well haha. I had a wonderful time there, good food, doctor who and movies but also loads of laughs and plenty of interesting chats. I strongly recommend you to spend some time with them. Personally my time was too short ! Thank you for giving me rewarding jobs
… read more and helping my English and attitude to get better. I am very thankful and the next step is both of you coming to my place back in France.
Best wishes to you my friends ! Live a long and happy life that you deserved !You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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