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We are a a Not for profit art centre and artist in residence in North Tipperary near Lough Derg
We are based in a large old country house with land that is in part being rewilded. I run the arts centre in a volunteer capacity with an additional team of volunteer members and friends. I have been working as an artist and curator for 40 years and have plenty of knowledge to share in that area. We have been here since 2020 but of course the buildings have been here for centuries
we are also registered as a national monument as parts of the estate are very old
We are also in the process of reclaiming the kitchen garden to grow organic vegetables
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Politics / Social justice
Sustainability
Vegetarian or vegan
Videography
Pets
LGBTQ
Events & social
Culture
Charity work
Plant care
Photography
Writing
Animals
Blogging
Cooking & food
Gardening
History
DIY & crafts
Books
Art & design
Architecture
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Camping
Dancing
Mountain
Hiking
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will learn about the day to day running of a not for profit arts centre, If you are an artist you may receive mentoring in exchange for help. If you are interested in curating or arts management you will be mentored in these skills by a very experienced artist and curator.
Help
We need people who have DIY and gardening skills to help with upkeep of this house and estate. If you are interested in contemporary art that would be a bonus. Someone with an understanding of the natural environment or someone who is keen to learn. If you have instagram skills that would be helpful
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Accommodation
Self catering shared kitchen but we will go shopping and food will be bought for you to cook yourself
Rooms have bathroom on same level of the house OR
Separate cottage with own kitchen and bathroom
What else ...
There are bus services to Borrisokane and Portumna our nearest towns, and there is now a new bus that goes to Carrigahorrig which is walking distance.
If you have your own car that would be helpful
There is Lough Derg nearby and numerous walks in the area, there are many ruins and castles to explore in the vicinity. The nearest larger towns are Nenagh and Birr. As this is rural Ireland having your own car would be helpful
we have high speed broadband
We are close to Portumna Castle and the harbour there, All the amenities of Lough Derg, Birr Castle and Demesne Numerous ruined castles in the area and also megalithic sites
We are an ARK for the protection of our native wildlife which includes Red Squirrels,Pine martens, 3 types of bats, barn owls and long eared owls, buzzards, sparrow hawks and peregrine falcons
We would love any Workawayer to socialise with the artists on site.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Yes we have high speed 5G Broadband and many artists have worked online here
Space for parking camper vans
small van
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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