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Long-Term Stay Opportunity in Rural Ireland
Unique experience for Horse Riders. If the idea of spending time in the beautiful rural west of Ireland, surrounded by horses and country life, excites you, we’d love to have you join our family. For those that can ride horses well, there's an opportunity to fox & hound hunt with the famous Galway Blazers.
We originally started this exchange to meet people from around the world, share cultures, and get some extra help while my siblings are away. I’m in my final year at university, swamped with exams and, honestly, a bit overwhelmed with the number of horses we have! That’s where you come in. We don't own or run a business with regard to the horses, its simply a hobby, we don't offer riding lessons or tours.
We need someone who can lend a hand with a little basic housework and help care for the horses – they’re like pets to us and a huge part of our lives. Whether you’re experienced with horses or eager to learn, there’s a place for you here. The work is fun, laid-back, and a great way to experience true country life.
Also, you’ll help keep the house in order for the occasional royal visit from my sister, Katie, who joins us on weekends. So, if you're responsible, love animals, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, we’d be delighted to hear from you!
Thanks for considering, and we hope to hear from you soon!
We get a large amount of messages, so apologies if you don’t get a reply from us. We will come back to you asap.
Scott and Laura
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We’ve had fantastic experiences with previous work-away guests, and we're excited to welcome more. With us, you’ll have the chance to improve your English, live in the scenic west of Ireland, and explore the country at your leisure. Our home is located in Craughwell, just outside of Galway city, making it a perfect base for your Irish adventures.
If you enjoy working with animals and want to immerse yourself in rural life, this is the ideal opportunity for you!
Help
- Animal care & welfare
- Light gardening & light DIY projects (sometimes)
-Cooking ( if you’re up for it!)
-Keeping the house in order
-Having fun with the Horses !
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Willing to help teach English to anyone who needs it.
Accommodation
Two Bedrooms:
1 Double Room with a private bathroom for couples.
1 Twin Room with 2 doubles beds for women who are sharing with a bathroom.
Accommodation is included for free.
What else ...
We’re based in the charming village of Craughwell, which has everything you need, including a shop, pharmacy, a lovely café, a church, and of course, two pubs! There’s also a train station and bus stop, making it easy to get to Galway city in just 30 minutes. If you’d like to explore the area, we have bikes available – it’s only a 5-minute cycle or a 15-minute walk to the village.
There’s plenty to explore nearby., the beautiful Burren and the famous Cliffs of Moher are just a 45-minute drive away, with buses running regularly. The stunning Connemara mountains are about an hour away, and if you’re feeling adventurous, the ferry to the Aran Islands departs from Galway city.
We’re very flexible about time off – if you’d like to travel on the weekends or take a night away, you’re welcome to do so. Just give us a heads-up! A visit to the local pubs for a few pints any night of the week is also totally acceptable. As long as the horses and house are taken care of, there’s never any issue.
Flexible Schedule & Free Time
The daily tasks don’t take too long, especially with help from one of the family or other workawayers. If you’re thinking of picking up a part-time job locally, that’s something you could easily do alongside helping us.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Digital Nomads welcome.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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The horses are amazing — Biscuit especially — and even the mud and rain somehow turn into part of the fun. Scott and Laura are super kind, open, and always up… read more
We had a lot of opportunities to explore Ireland and its gorgeous landscape on our own, but also there were special events where we for example joined them to… read more
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The horses are amazing — Biscuit especially — and even the mud and rain somehow turn into part of the fun. Scott and Laura are super kind, open, and always up… read more
We had a lot of opportunities to explore Ireland and its gorgeous landscape on our own, but also there were special events where we for example joined them to… read more
The surroundings are beautiful, and both the… read more
Pauline cooked delicious meals for us and always kept the house and… read more
We went together to Dublin, and on sunny days, I had the opportunity to explore Ireland with another workawayer in my… read more
Both of them had such a great character and are just overall good hearted and kind people. They are hard working, intelligent, charismatic, funny, kind, and generous.
Denise and Mercedes were excellent… read more
Tom and Scott have a beautiful house and… read more
