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Come live on a boat and help us with our old stone house in rural Ireland set on an acre of trees.
The house is close to Rathcroghan which is the oldest and largest unexcavated royal site in Europe, it's an area rich in Celtic myths and legends and we have bikes available to explore this beautiful area.
Victor (58) and I (Donna, 56) have lots of exciting ideas and projects for the house and skills we'd like to share. We enjoy planting out our garden and poly tunnel, basic home repairs and maintenance, recycling or repurposing objects, and plan to further develop a small orchard of fruit trees and bushes.
Victor is an electrician with an "engineering head" and has interests in maps, astronomy, woodwork, welding and fixing things.I am an Occupational Therapist (mainly working with children), a massage therapist and I am interested in furniture restoration, painting and decorating, garden design, drumming, face and body painting, foraging, and art. We both share interests in sustainability, biodiversity, travel, art installation, archery, music and having fun.
We enjoy boating, sailing, (we may need some help on the boats as well), kayaking. hiking and walking our beautiful dog Jessie (our lovely, placid lurcher). We love traveling, meeting people from all over the world and learning about different cultures.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Performing arts
Gardening
Carpentry
Books
Astronomy
Camping
Sustainability
Events & social
Van life
Pets
DIY & crafts
Photography
Plant care
Cooking & food
Animals
Art & design
Outdoor activities
Nature
Sailing / Boating
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The area we live in is steeped with Irish folklore and legend and is great for learning a little bit about Celtic mythology.
While we don't play instruments, we do appreciate live music and often enjoy going to a music session if there is something on in the area.
We enjoy chatting and learning about different people, different cultures and different countries - learning the differences but also realizing we are all the same! We love playing games, movies, good food - especially BBQ's!
Our love of boating will give you a glimpse of life within the boating community and the beautiful Irish waterways.
Help
Type of help can vary from cooking, gardening, painting, basic DIY projects, bicycle maintenance and help on the boats etc.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
We have traveled to many places around Europe, Asia and New Zealand and enjoy learning a bit about different languages and cultures. Many years ago I had the pleasure of teaching English in Turkey and Austria and had a wonderful time full of great memories.
Accommodation
You will be staying in the bow cabin of a 32 foot sailing boat, having the entire space of the boat to yourselves. It has a stove top cooker with an onboard toilet. All sheets and towels are provided. You will be provided with cards that we use to access showers and washing machine facilities near where the boats are moored. My boat will be moored next to/nearby where you stay and we can share meals on my boat. Location can vary week to week but boats are usually moored approximately 30 mins from the house.
Ideally we are looking for a couple or two people traveling together (preferably with their own transport) as you will be living on the boat nearby. Generally, we will travel to the house together.
If you have specific dietary requirements we will leave it to you take responsibility for any additional supplies you need. We look forward to sharing our favorite dishes and learning to cook dishes from around the world.
What else ...
Bikes will be available to use to explore the historic sites in the area and you're welcome to use the kayaks to explore the waterways. We can drop you off at the bus stop nearby which takes you anywhere in the country and we have loads of favorite places locally and around Ireland to recommend such as a donkey sanctuary, wild swimming spots, neolithic tombs and beautiful hiking trails.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I work from the boat or while at the house sometimes and have a modem that usually works OK but it can depend on the connectivity on the day.
Space for parking camper vans
Most places by the boats have space for campervans and there is enough space up our driveway to park two or three vehicles.
Can possibly accept pets
We have a gentle and friendly dog who loves making friends.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Jessie
Jessie is nearly 6 years old and is a beautiful rescued lurcher. A lurcher is when you cross a greyhound or whippet with something else. In Jessie's case, she is a collie cross.
She is a happy, gentle dog that loves to be petted and loves to run.
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The work with them is nice and they are really good for the breakfast/lunch of the weekend.
We were pleasantly surprised to discover the life in a canal boat and made some navigations in the river of Shannon!… read more
Donna does her best… read more
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The work with them is nice and they are really good for the breakfast/lunch of the weekend.
We were pleasantly surprised to discover the life in a canal boat and made some navigations in the river of Shannon!… read more
Donna does her best… read more
