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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
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House sitting
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
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
I need help with various tasks around the house to complete the help being done, both inside and around the property.
Help me 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: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I speak and write a little French but am keen to learn together
Accommodation
You will be staying in my family home with me and my grown son lives in a building adjacent to me. 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 ...
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 help 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 could 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
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
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
There is a large stoned yard to the rear of the property that can take a van.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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.
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They bravely packed their young lives in some wheelie cases and headed off!!
I welcomed them to my home for two weeks and unfortunately we had COVID for one of those!! We plodded on and got so much done ready for the winter. They cooked delicious food and were so willing to help out… read more
Beyond the work, we had the chance to immerse ourselves in local culture through community events in Carrigallen, including canoeing, visiting a museum, games nights,… read more
She helped so much around the house and the garden and completed everything to a high standard. We worked together and she also worked solo when I was working.
Flora needs some help with her English but we never stopped laughing when we… read more
They are young, yes and need a good auld lie in to recharge 😁
But they are not… read more
Becky made sure… read more
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They bravely packed their young lives in some wheelie cases and headed off!!
I welcomed them to my home for two weeks and unfortunately we had COVID for one of those!! We plodded on and got so much done ready for the winter. They cooked delicious food and were so willing to help out… read more
Beyond the work, we had the chance to immerse ourselves in local culture through community events in Carrigallen, including canoeing, visiting a museum, games nights,… read more
She helped so much around the house and the garden and completed everything to a high standard. We worked together and she also worked solo when I was working.
Flora needs some help with her English but we never stopped laughing when we… read more
They are young, yes and need a good auld lie in to recharge 😁
But they are not… read more
Becky made sure… read more
We really enjoyed each other's company and enjoyed some activities together. Her English is amazing and better… read more
Becky is just wonderful. She made me feel right at home and did everything to make sure I had a great stay in Ireland.
Carrigallen is a small village, but there is a small… read more
We managed to squash so much into her visit with me and she tolerated my bad humour… read more
I spent two weeks with her and had the opportunity to experience Irish rural life in all its richness. I learned so much that I didn't know before - about the culture, history, farming, agriculture, traditions, music, the Irish weather (😂), lifestyle, food, and… read more
Becky was very welcoming with me and allowed me to do lots of activities and meet lots of people.
In fact I was able to go kayaking with her several times. We also did yoga and meditation sessions and lots of other activities (castle visit, visit to… read more
We got so much work done and he never complained about anything. I'm so grateful to Louis for his… read more
She is such a kind and considerate person that it's hard to put into words. She treated me sincerely every moment and always made me happy and comfortable. We fixed the tunnel, cleaning up the interior and made a wonderful raised beds together. It wasn't easy, but I had fun learning many… read more
What an amazing young lady and so kind , thoughtful and helpful.
Yelim enjoyed all foods given (even taking pictures!) ...wish my family were as appreciative!
I cant say enough about her and also, what a great chance to meet someone from South Korea...wow...was super excited about that.....… read more
