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Join a sustainable lifestyle and community experience Carrigallen, Ireland

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi Workawayers!
    My name is Becky and I live with my grown son on our family property. I am involved with a community project in Carrigallen. My daughter lives nearby with her young family.

    It's not all about the work!
    In return we can provide the following possibilities:-
    Going to the local Theatre; Canoe trips; Hill walking; Traditional Folk Club Sessions, lake swimming, Games nights and Crafting... among others.
    This is a quiet rural community with a lot to offer and we will be delighted to show you.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    House sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sailing / Boating
    Sustainability
    Pets
    Movies & TV
    Events & social
    Culture
    Charity work
    Performing arts
    Gardening
    Drawing & painting
    DIY & crafts
    Carpentry
    Books
    Animals
    Water sports
    Yoga / Wellness
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Cycling
    Camping
    Beach
  • 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

    We live close to the Northern Irish border and you will get an insight into the realities of border life and how it has affected its communities. There is a strong culture of traditional music in the area and The Corn Mill community Theatre is in Carrigallen and it is the smallest community to have won the All Ireland drama finals...three times!!
    I am involved with a small community project with big ideas and a big heart called Margaret's cottage.
    Margaret was a young child that left Ireland's shores and became the beloved community project. We endeavour to walk in Margarets footsteps and provide a welcoming, cultural experience in our small community. We have recently bought a property in Carrigallen that is for a community space with the emphasis on integration. There's a small number of Ukrainian evacuees still resident in Carrigallen and we wish to involve all nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.
    There can be opportunities to be involved in our activities and maybe to help develop other ideas in the centre .
    I have so enjoyed hosting all the work away people that have visited my home. I like to call it "Travelling at home"! It's a joy to meet everyone and have time to spend with each person and is an important reason why I host

  • Help

    Help

    I need help with various tasks around the house to complete the help being done, both inside and around the property.
    Recover the poly tunnel to make a garden room where I will have a seating area by my vegetable garden.
    I also have a small work shop where I up cycle and restore furniture which I can show you.
    There could be a change in plan as time unfolds due to weather and finances but I will always make sure you are comfortable with what we are doing. A flexible head is important at my house!

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    I speak and write a little French but am keen to learn together

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will be staying in my family home with me and my grown son. It is a warm, tranquil space with own bedroom in a two-storey house. There's hot water solar panels so always plenty for hot showers and bath after a days activities.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    This could suit a person/s travelling and working remotely as I am a care worker in nearby hospitals three days per week, so there will be time spent alone. My son is self employed in Forestry and we live in a forest which was devastated by the recent storm which makes you understand the power of nature. It's quite sad to see this every day and we hope that works will be underway soon to reinstate the forest. There could also be the possibility of work planting trees for the right person through the winter months.
    The outdoors is important to me and canoe trips on the waterways during the summer season are a must as I am a member of Cavan Canoe club. There are many miles of country lanes to cycle and explore and an electric bike is available for use. There are local bus links from Carrigallen daily to different towns and the nearest train is in Dromod, 30kms away.
    The placement would suit a couple or friends travelling together. Or if you are happy with your own company that is fine as I work two or three days per week.

  • 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

    My son in law used to work from here doing Data analytics. So it seems pretty good 😊

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    There is a large stoned yard to the rear of the property that can take a van.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Riley

    Riley is my son's dog and sometimes stays at home with me

    Eedie

    Eedie is a young cat that can come and go as she pleases through her cat flap.

Host ref number: 375255442465

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