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Last replied
15 Sep 2025
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Description
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I am a busy individual juggling a couple of part time jobs with a 3 bedroom house located in Skibbereen. Help consists of looking after my dog Gaston while I’m at work and a little bit of house chores and some gardening . Ideally suits someone looking for a relaxing stay and some quiet time to enjoy beautiful west Cork for a few weeks , own transport preferred but not required . Must love dogs and have a bit of experience / understanding on how to handle a young intelligent dog. I am actively foraging mushrooms and making the most of the summer/ Autumn , I would need some help for that too. Contact for more info.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
A perfect opportunity to improve your English and discover beautiful West Cork, I can advise on places to see and activities to do. Spring and Summer in the south of Ireland is perfect for a nature and sea lover. ideal for travellers looking to discover West Cork. I can share my culinary knowledge and my foraging tips , I speak fluent English and French , and I can help you with both. Or it might suit a Francophone who struggles with English I can be of great help to ease you into an English speaking country.
Help
Dog sitting and walking when I’m at work , general house tasks, a bit of gardening and if you want foraging with me as spring arrives I forage a create cordials , pickles and preserves from wild foods . you will be able to learn a lot about edible wild foods like flowers , sea weeds and mushrooms ( summer/ autumn)
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Japanese: Beginner
Accommodation
Single bed in their Own Bedroom
What else ...
Situated on the outskirt of Skibbereen in a quiet estate with a small garden, 10 min walk to town and 15 min walk to a bus stopI forage wild foods when I can and have got a bit of knowledge to share . I take my dog to the various beaches around when I can . I start a full time employment, Monday to Friday from January so being independent and responsible is important as I will not have much time to give you , but the house is comfortable and I will make best to make your stay as enjoyable as possible . It would be an ideal base for anyone who wishes to stay in beautiful west cork for a few weeks.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Carrie
Gaston
Red Irish Setter x Border Collie
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For a first workeway experience, it was amazing. I stayed with him for four weeks, learned a lot about Irish culture, and improved my English skills 😊
Nolwen is very kind, and a very good cook ! I had the chance to taste many Irish dishes.
The work isn’t hard, it’s great to work with Gaston every day and you have free… read more
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For a first workeway experience, it was amazing. I stayed with him for four weeks, learned a lot about Irish culture, and improved my English skills 😊
Nolwen is very kind, and a very good cook ! I had the chance to taste many Irish dishes.
The work isn’t hard, it’s great to work with Gaston every day and you have free… read more
