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I live on the pilgrims path to Ireland's holy mountain Croagh Patrick from which Saint Patrick is said to have banished all snakes from Ireland. I bought my cottage in 2017 which is on 2.5 acres on the banks of the river Aile.
A lot of work has now been done on the property but I still have lots of plans for landscaping outside to create paths and outdoor space to carry out my shamanic work and ceremonies.
During your stay you can learn about how turf is cut annually in early spring prepared gathered up and stored for the coming winter.
As a shamanic practitioner i can teach you about ancestral journeying. This may take place around a ceremonial fire in my 2.acre field or in house. You can also help harvest healing plants and learn how to make medicinal tinctures.
The tasks will always be tailored to your ability and strength. Safety always being paramount.
I live alone with two lively dogs cat and two donkeys.
Your accommodation will be a 2 berth caravan near to my house where you can use the bathroom facilities for showers etc.
I eat a mostly vegan/vegetarian food.
For more info, ask us for the link.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Videography
Van life
Vegetarian or vegan
Culture
Politics / Social justice
Sustainability
Self development
Pets
Charity work
Plant care
Photography
Performing arts
Music
History
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Drawing & painting
Cooking & food
Books
Astronomy
Art & design
Architecture
Animals
Sailing / Boating
Dancing
Camping
Beach
Outdoor activities
Nature
Yoga / Wellness
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Traditional way of life including traditional music including a visit to the famous Matt Molloys pub in nearby Westport.
Fishing in the river, archery, art projects, visit historical locations such as the Boheh Stone and Grange stone circle.
Help
To be a helping hand around the property with general tasks like organising clearing and cleaning out sheds areas and help with fire ceremonies. The bagging of turf down the bog and helping to store it for the winter.
I usually give my volunteers a guide tour of the local area especially visiting sacred sites such as stone circles and places of historical interest.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: 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
4 berth caravan
What else ...
Local traditional music, cycle the greenway , fishing , art exhibitions .
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Merlin (6 years)
Magic cat
Toby (6 years)
Crazy bundle of love with ball obsession
Sky (12 years)
A sprolly ...spanial x collie obsession with sticks
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He is very charming, caring and never pushing you towards anything.
At the beginning of my stay we had a walk around his property and made a list of all to-do's which would be great to be accomplished. Even though it rained a lot and outdoor work was limited then, Paul… read more
Thank you Nozomi for… read more
I picked herb berries, and did some cleaning, but what I valued most were the times we shared making music together and talking about our values.
Thank you for taking me to Irish pubs, museums, and historical places.
I’m also so glad I got to meet the energetic Toby, Sky and the donkeys!
I’m really happy I could stay… read more
Kind and caring, but never intrusive, I felt taken care of.
We had a lot of pleasant conversations about life, we played music together, we went to trad sessions, to the beach and to some spiritual stone circles nearby.
I definitely recommend spending a week with him: you'll walk… read more
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He is very charming, caring and never pushing you towards anything.
At the beginning of my stay we had a walk around his property and made a list of all to-do's which would be great to be accomplished. Even though it rained a lot and outdoor work was limited then, Paul… read more
Thank you Nozomi for… read more
I picked herb berries, and did some cleaning, but what I valued most were the times we shared making music together and talking about our values.
Thank you for taking me to Irish pubs, museums, and historical places.
I’m also so glad I got to meet the energetic Toby, Sky and the donkeys!
I’m really happy I could stay… read more
Kind and caring, but never intrusive, I felt taken care of.
We had a lot of pleasant conversations about life, we played music together, we went to trad sessions, to the beach and to some spiritual stone circles nearby.
I definitely recommend spending a week with him: you'll walk… read more
He is a very grounded young man who has a huge appetite for knowledge and understanding how the world works… read more
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
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
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
