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I am a start up smallholding, close to major surfing town in Northwest Ireland. I live with my young son and we have a dog and 4 hens. I have a background in organic horticulture and have studied permaculture design and i have worked in commercial growing and volunteered on various natural build projects. Over the years I have gathered a good bit of knowledge and I also have an interest in biodynamics. I live in a cottage style house and a few years ago we built a hempcrete extension. I work from home most days in a professional job, and in my spare time I have been setting up a permaculture garden with an edible landscape of an orchard and fruit bushes, and also a polytunnel and kitchen garden.
My home is a 20 minute walk from a small seaside holiday town, which is famous for it's surfing with beautiful beaches, and on the other side a 15 minute walk brings you to a beautiful lake and mountain backdrop. There is a major town a half hour drive south and a good local bus service. My home is pretty central for exploring Northwest Ireland, being on the border of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal and a 20 minute drive from Fermanagh.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Interests
Culture
Farming
Self development
Movies & TV
Sustainability
Events & social
Books
Music
Plant care
Photography
Gardening
Carpentry
Astronomy
Art & design
Architecture
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Cycling
Adventure sports
Fitness
Camping
Dancing
Beach
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I am a qualified Organic Horticulturalist, Permaculture Designer and Herbal Medicine Practitioner IT, I am also a Swim Coach and sea swimmer.
Help
As i work full time from home, I have little regular time to spend in the garden and polytunnel, but i know what needs to be done. I am looking for someone that can work on their own initiative and knows the basics about growing food. There will also be bigger projects - starting new beds and building mobile coop, tending to trees in the orchard, and these will be jobs done together, time permitting.
I will provide accommodation, a double bedroom and your own door entry, with shared kitchen. I do not provide meals and you must buy your own food. I have a busy life outside of work with my son, and meal times are irregular, so meals will not be eaten together.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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Accommodation
Own double bed room
What else ...
There are many things to do in the local area and there is a good bus service locally for travelling all over the country. There are lots of beaches and surf spots, sailing, boating, kayaking, beautiful mountain walks and lake board walks.
I am very busy during the day with my work 9am to 6pm, and I am only available to answer any questions during lunch hour Mon - Thurs.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I have wifi but the connection is not great, so really you need your own back up. I use the wifi during the day for my own work.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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