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We have an area of sunny (sometimes!) hillside in rural east Clare. It is a humble holding with a polytunnel and several outdoor raised beds. We grow our own vegetables and herbs.
This place is something of a nature reserve with many mature trees visited by birds and animals and we are mostly chemical free. There is a spring well here and a small pond
We are 5km from nearest village, renowned for traditional music, 3.5km from our nearest pub. A beautiful lake with woodland walks, swimming and fishing is only a couple of kilometres away.
The world heritage site, the Burren is very accessible from here.
TFI (Transport for Ireland) do a great local bus service to nearby towns and villages. Also I can help with lifts.
The accommodation is a quiet caravan with electricity and woodstove. The beds can be extended to 2 doubles but would ideally suit 2 people. Compost toilet is close by and there is a shower and outdoor sink for visitors use.
There are guitars, books and Wi-Fi to share, as well as home cooked meals. Visitors would need to bring waterproofs and work gloves with them. We will enjoy chatting during mealtimes about the way things are done in your homeland and what are the cultural differences between Ireland and your country. We welcome learning new recipes and enjoy conversations and cultural exchanges.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Politics / Social justice
Van life
Sustainability
Events & social
Writing
Carpentry
Drawing & painting
Gardening
Cooking & food
History
Plant care
Music
DIY & crafts
Books
Art & design
Camping
Dancing
Water sports
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
One host here is an artist and guitarist, the other has a passion for wild plants and their uses and is also keen on writing. We have a collection of books to borrow and are happy to share what knowledge we can.
We enjoy learning about life in different cultures and countries. We would be interested to try local dishes from your country if you fancy cooking something! Happy to learn whatever you have to teach us.
The nearby town has a well established local co-op that hosts a café, shop, community garden and various events and workshops.
Another village nearby holds a monthly market that sells wonderful home made gifts and produce and is a very sociable space.
There are a number of local music festivals taking place over the summer and gigs and events all year round. Although this is a rural spot, the surrounding area is both lively and interesting.
Help
Help welcome with weeding, strimming raking, bramble cutting and generally trying to reclaim areas that have gone a bit wild. We have ideas for projects that may involve moving stones or timber so a strong back would be an advantage.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I will be happy to learn some words from your language and I can help with English if needed
Accommodation
The accommodation is a quiet caravan with electricity and a woodstove. there is an earth toilet close by. We are just finishing off building a shower for visitors. Breakfast can be taken in the caravan and we can have lunch and dinner together at the house. It would be good to get occasional help with the food preparation and the washing up.
What else ...
The local area is good for hiking, fishing, traditional music, alternative healing and therapies.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Mobile data works well in the caravan and we have wifi in the house
Space for parking camper vans
Same as caravan
Can possibly accept pets
Dogs
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Dobby
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The polytunnel was transformed from a chaotic jumble into an organised functional work space. The children rescued the poor onions and garlic from a tide of weeds, saving them and laying them out… read more
Kes and Mel are truly gentle and kind-hearted people, and from the very first day, they made us feel completely at ease.
The caravan where we stayed was very clean and comfortable—even with two children (ages 9 and 11), we had more than enough space and truly enjoyed our… read more
This was a last-minute… read more
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The polytunnel was transformed from a chaotic jumble into an organised functional work space. The children rescued the poor onions and garlic from a tide of weeds, saving them and laying them out… read more
Kes and Mel are truly gentle and kind-hearted people, and from the very first day, they made us feel completely at ease.
The caravan where we stayed was very clean and comfortable—even with two children (ages 9 and 11), we had more than enough space and truly enjoyed our… read more
This was a last-minute… read more
