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Help us and enjoy unique tiny island of Inishturk Island, County Mayo , Ireland

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  2025 

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  • Description

    Description

    We are Anne and Paddy and we live on the beautiful Island of Inishturk with our dogs, hens and sheep.
    Our kids are grown up and live on the mainland with their own families.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Elderly Companionship
    Gardening
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Self development
    DIY & crafts
    Architecture
    Dancing
    Music
    Plant care
    Gardening
    Farming
    Cooking & food
    Animals
    Beach
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Living on a small, western Island is very unique. You will hardly find a more unspoilt place in Ireland. There are only 60 of us living here, so you'll likely get to know the local people at the community club and learn their stories. Live in a crime and pollution free island (just imagine the freedom).

  • Help

    Help

    Paddy and I need help in and about our home, daily chores.
    You could help feeding the dogs, hens and collecting the eggs or help us in our small vegetable gardens, as we grow vegetables for our own use.
    We may need help with the sheep, especially during the lambing season (March/April).
    We'd prefer to host helpers with at least an intermediate level of English in order to facilitate communication.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    This 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

    Accommodation

    Private bedroom in the family home. You will share meals with the family.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The Island is very tranquil, friendly people, great beaches for swimming, crystal clear water.
    Great walks to get away from it all.
    Spectacular cliffs and scenery.
    Very nice community club where you can hang out meet the locals.
    When you come to Inishturk you can step back in time.
    Paddy and I are very friendly we enjoy a good chat and laugh.
    You will be treated as one of our family, we work together as a family.
    Looking forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our home.

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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The image depicts a serene beach scene with a sandy shore, rocks, and a boat on the water, set against a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene scene of a house with a large window and a covered porch, surrounded by a well-manicured lawn and a picturesque garden. The atmosphere is peaceful and inviting.
The image depicts a serene coastal scene with a small harbor, featuring a concrete dock, calm water, and a lush green hillside under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a vast expanse of sand, a tranquil body of water, and majestic mountains in the distance under a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts an elderly couple standing outside a house, with a dog between them, surrounded by flowers and a red fence, on a sunny day.
The image depicts a room with two beds, a table, and a window, featuring a white wall and a gray floor, likely a hotel or hostel room. The room is well-lit and organized.
A person in dark clothing is standing next to a blue netted fence, with a white sheep looking up at them from the other side.
The image shows a group of sheep grazing in a field, with a few trees and a fence in the background. The sheep are white and have horns. The scene is peaceful and serene.
The image depicts a serene coastal scene, featuring a body of water, a grassy area, and a wooden fence, with a house visible in the background, evoking a sense of tranquility.
The image depicts a rugged, rocky landscape with a body of water in the background, set against a grey and overcast sky.

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