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23 Mar 2025
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Hi, my name is John we live in rural Ireland.
We have a small farm work typically varies. In the past, some workawayers have helped with painting, cooking, fencing and fetching wood for the fire among other tasks.
We hope to do repair work experience in building, carpentry would be helpful. We no longer have dairy animals
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Experience living with an Irish family in rural Ireland. Gain an understanding of the inner workings of a dairy farm.
We also highly recommend visiting the nearby scenic town of Killarney as well as further a field which we can help in planning.
We have hosted many workawayers from acoss the world. We love meeting new people and helping them experience the best of Ireland. We enjoy hearing about your culture/lifestyle as the exchange is beneficial for us also.
Help
General maintenance.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You will have your own room and share the house with the family.
What else ...
It's within 5km of Killarney town so there is lots to do on your time off
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 529132697351
Feedback (22)
7 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Gregory)
Gregory was so easy to live and work with. Words cannot describe how perfect he is. No task was left undone. We loved sharing our time with him. He fit right in with our family. Happy to have him back anytime.
(Excellent
)
7 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Gregory) for host
One of the kindest family I've ever met! I've felt welcomed as soon as I arrived
I was gardening with Catherine and helped John for different tasks chopping wood, cleaning shed, help with timber etc...
Had a Saturday night out in the local pubs together and had a bicycle to discover town and national park.
Everything was perfect.
Thank you… read more
I was gardening with Catherine and helped John for different tasks chopping wood, cleaning shed, help with timber etc...
Had a Saturday night out in the local pubs together and had a bicycle to discover town and national park.
Everything was perfect.
Thank you… read more
12 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Courtney)
Courtney was an absolute pleasure to live and work with. We had great conversations. Brilliant worker, would highly recommend
(Excellent
)
12 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Courtney) for host
10/10 workaway experience! John and Catherine are excellent hosts. They were so warm, friendly, helpful and kind. I really could not have asked for a better host. Food was delicious, the room is perfect, their home is so comfortable and clean! I painted their fence and did wood stacking which was all very manageable. They offered to take me in to… read more
5 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Joseph)
Joe was an absolute pleasure to live and work with. He always did an efficient and thorough job as if our farm was truly his own. We enjoyed his humour and conversations.
(Excellent
)
5 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Joseph) for host
My stay with John and his family could not have been any better; from their home set upon beautiful rolling Irish hills with immaculate views, to each member of the family themselves (and everything in between), I can truly say I now understand the meaning "a home away from home".
To the workawayer reading this: I could ramble on about every… read more
To the workawayer reading this: I could ramble on about every… read more
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7 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Gregory)
Gregory was so easy to live and work with. Words cannot describe how perfect he is. No task was left undone. We loved sharing our time with him. He fit right in with our family. Happy to have him back anytime.
(Excellent)
7 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Gregory) for host
One of the kindest family I've ever met! I've felt welcomed as soon as I arrived
I was gardening with Catherine and helped John for different tasks chopping wood, cleaning shed, help with timber etc...
Had a Saturday night out in the local pubs together and had a bicycle to discover town and national park.
Everything was perfect.
Thank you… read more
I was gardening with Catherine and helped John for different tasks chopping wood, cleaning shed, help with timber etc...
Had a Saturday night out in the local pubs together and had a bicycle to discover town and national park.
Everything was perfect.
Thank you… read more
12 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Courtney)
Courtney was an absolute pleasure to live and work with. We had great conversations. Brilliant worker, would highly recommend
(Excellent)
12 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Courtney) for host
10/10 workaway experience! John and Catherine are excellent hosts. They were so warm, friendly, helpful and kind. I really could not have asked for a better host. Food was delicious, the room is perfect, their home is so comfortable and clean! I painted their fence and did wood stacking which was all very manageable. They offered to take me in to… read more
5 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Joseph)
Joe was an absolute pleasure to live and work with. He always did an efficient and thorough job as if our farm was truly his own. We enjoyed his humour and conversations.
(Excellent)
5 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Joseph) for host
My stay with John and his family could not have been any better; from their home set upon beautiful rolling Irish hills with immaculate views, to each member of the family themselves (and everything in between), I can truly say I now understand the meaning "a home away from home".
To the workawayer reading this: I could ramble on about every… read more
To the workawayer reading this: I could ramble on about every… read more
2 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Sergio) for host
My stay at John and Catherine's place was grand, felt like home straight away, I had everything I needed and they are very inclusive and kind. I feel very grateful having met them and their family.
The work in October for me was mainly timber prep and cutting edges, and some maintenance around the house, I learned a lot and improved some skills.… read more
The work in October for me was mainly timber prep and cutting edges, and some maintenance around the house, I learned a lot and improved some skills.… read more
21 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Emilio)
Emilio was a pleasure to share our time with him. Excellent cook. Very polite and works well. Love to have him back.
(Excellent)
21 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Emilio) for host
stayed with John and Catherine, was lovely, even though I just stayed for a couple days, I felt like home, I enjoy working with John helping him around the farm, but specially when we were helping one of his friends, the real Irish culture, I'm really glad that I could live this experience, coming from Mexico and now in the middle of Killarney… read more
25 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Xavi)
Xavi is excellent and fitted into our family even supporting our county in football 😂 He is very interesting. Passionate about work and always did a great job.
(Excellent)
25 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Xavi) for host
John and Catherine are a amazing persons. From my first day I felt like at home. I enjoyed a lot to work with John and to eat a Catherine’s food but not only this I enjoyed all the things I have done with them.
See you for my future honeymoon
Regards
Xavi aka M.Salah
See you for my future honeymoon
Regards
Xavi aka M.Salah
8 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Elisaveta)
Elizabeth is very caring with animals. She is easy to live with and we had great chats. Very positive person and a pleasure to work with.
(Excellent)
6 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Elisaveta) for host
I was lucky enough to have John and his lovely wife Catherine as my first ever hosts. I have to say I really enjoyed the work, I enjoyed spending time with the family even more and would do it all over again, for sure! If you are into cows like me this is THE place for you. Killarney is also just a beautiful place to visit with its huge park and… read more
6 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Robert)
It was a pleasure getting to know Robert. He was eager to learn and get involved in the farmwork. Robert was very punctual and no task was too big for him. A great cook and lover of animals. We wish him all the best on his adventure.
(Excellent)
6 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Robert) for host
This was my first workaway experience and it was great. I just stayed for three weeks but John already offered me a stay for my honeymoon :)
John, Catherine, Brid and Dennis are lovely people. They answered my message right away. They picked me up from the train station when I arrived and they took me to town whenever I needed a ride. John is a… read more
John, Catherine, Brid and Dennis are lovely people. They answered my message right away. They picked me up from the train station when I arrived and they took me to town whenever I needed a ride. John is a… read more
29 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Bruno)
Bruno is an excellent worker. Easy to live with and a beautiful personality. He is very obliging.
(Excellent)
30 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Zoe)
Zoe settled into the family with ease. She was excellent help with calving cows. We found her a great worker and very pleasant company. Wish her all the best on her travels.
(Excellent)
30 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Zoe) for host
I had the most amazing time here. The whole family was so nice and welcoming. I would recommend this host to anyone who is interested in working with animals. The area around Killarney is very beautiful and there is a lot to explore
30 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Graeme)
Graeme, an extremely talented tradesman. It was a joy to work with him. He easily mixed in with all the family. Great conversationist.
(Excellent)
30 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Graeme) for host
I thoroughly enjoyed my 2 week stay on the farm. I particularly enjoyed family meals and learning about life in Kerry.
The house and my room were very comfortable and I felt entirely welcomed into the family. My working time was mostly spent on maintenance tasks, fixing roofs & fences etc. Working with the cows was a new experience but with… read more
The house and my room were very comfortable and I felt entirely welcomed into the family. My working time was mostly spent on maintenance tasks, fixing roofs & fences etc. Working with the cows was a new experience but with… read more
2 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Francisco) for host
I am so happy and proud that my first workaway experience was with John and Catherine in their beautiful farm.
They are a lovely, caring and funny family who made me feel at home all the time. They where patient with my bad English and allways had a great sense of humor.
In my case my chores where spliting timber, helping John prepparing the feed… read more
They are a lovely, caring and funny family who made me feel at home all the time. They where patient with my bad English and allways had a great sense of humor.
In my case my chores where spliting timber, helping John prepparing the feed… read more
23 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Francisco)
Fran is an excellent worker, and very obliging. He was a pleasure to share the house with. Fitted in with family and always in good form
(Excellent)
23 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Jakob)
Jacob was an absolute pleasure to live and work with. He instantly fitted in with our family and we thoroughly enjoyed his conversations. Would highly recommend him to any host.
(Excellent)
23 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Jakob) for host
This was my best workaway experience yet, John and the hole family is soooo kindfull and nice, it was such a pleasure for me to spend to weeks on their farm.
After the first day you will feel like a member of the family, I never talked and learned so much english ever bevor.
Your room would be in the house of the family, so you would be warm and… read more
After the first day you will feel like a member of the family, I never talked and learned so much english ever bevor.
Your room would be in the house of the family, so you would be warm and… read more
9 Sep 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Simone)
Thank you Simone for your beautiful feedback. You were a pleasure. Your on going willness to help always amazed us. We deeply thank you for choosing to live with us and showing us some Italian cultures.
(Excellent)
9 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Simone) for host
Maybe I am writing this a bit late, but still: this summer I had the pleasure to stay at John's farm for just a couple of weeks. Man, I wish I'd stay longer!
Since day one John, Catherine and the rest of the bunch treated me like one of their own: they are caring, attentive and funny people, and I've never really felt like an outsider in their… read more
Since day one John, Catherine and the rest of the bunch treated me like one of their own: they are caring, attentive and funny people, and I've never really felt like an outsider in their… read more
10 Jul 2020
Left by Workawayer (Jujuyuyu) for host
My stay at Jack/John & Catherine was my first Workaway experience and it was sooo great that I came a second time this year during the calving. I stayed at their place 12 weeks in total (record holder haha, Boss no one can beat me! :-p) I didn't know anything about cows and I just fell in love with those gentle giants. I enjoyed very much working… read more
13 May 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Jujuyuyu)
Julia was an excellent workayer. She challenged herself to ever task . She enjoyed cooking and would be an asset to any host
(Excellent)
13 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Eloevd)
Eloise was excellent and very professional in her work. She has great knowledge of animals and a pleasure to work with. Great personality and fun to live with.
(Excellent)
13 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Brice)
Brice was an excellent workawayer nothing too difficult for him. He was pleasant and a good sense of humor. It was a pleasure to have him live with us for five weeks
(Excellent)
23 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Thibault)
Thanks for your kind words. Thibault is an excellent worker and very pleasant to live with. He is a great singer and entertainer As we used to say when its bright it's still alright :laughing:
(Excellent)
23 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Thibault) for host
There is so much to say about this great experience on the farm. First, be sure that during your stay you will be the best workawayer! This is a great family, a crazy family, everyone is very nice and you share beautiful moments. John is just an absolutely kind and hardworking farmer with a good sense of humor. The work is very diversified and… read more
25 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Cristian)
We had a great time with Christian and he is a great person and a good worker. We wish him the best
(Excellent)
5 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Cristian) for host
Being on the farm was an unforgettable experience filled with many fantastic and fun moments. Work for nothing is heavy, on the contrary, I enjoyed working with John and Thibault. Khaterine always had the best prepared food. Being with the cows has been a fantastic experience, if you like to do all this is your place. In addition, the family… read more
1 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Joe) for host
John and Katherine were very accommodating and I felt like a member of the family from the moment I arrived. The family is very laid back, welcoming, and always will to share. I most appreciated the flexible schedule and how much both John and Katherine offered to take me to town and recommend a good hike. There was no pressure or stress from the… read more
5 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Jeremie) for host
Hi, john and catherine
i have lot of things to say. Just it was 6 wonderfulls weeks. If you dread a little because it is the first time or for ohters reasons it is perfect place to start they are intentioned, attentive and understanting (for the work, the trip, ...). But it also good for the experimenced person. You can share lots of momements… read more
i have lot of things to say. Just it was 6 wonderfulls weeks. If you dread a little because it is the first time or for ohters reasons it is perfect place to start they are intentioned, attentive and understanting (for the work, the trip, ...). But it also good for the experimenced person. You can share lots of momements… read more
28 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jeremie)
Jeremie is excellent and easy to get on with. He worked hard on our farm and is also a good cook. We are sad to see him go but happy for him and his new adventure.
(Excellent)
26 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Paulina) for host
I had my first workaway experience at John's farm, and I have to say was the best experience of my life. I met this amazing family and they made feel like I was at home. I learnt a lot from John and Catherine, not just about farming but some other things that I'll keep for the rest of my life. Both are really nice and special people, and I'm so… read more
15 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Paulina)
Our experience with Paulina was very positive. She thought us a lot and life will be a better place having experienced her wonderful personality and fabulous cooking. She worked very well on the dairy farm and very eager to take on new challenges
(Excellent)
30 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Enrique) for host
My first workaway with a great family.
Since I arrived, they made me feel like home. I had my own room and my space and they were very kind to me
all these days.
They have the patience to understand or correct their English and the food was very good.
Catherine is a good chef, but sometimes, when John was cooking he was a good chef too. ;)
Your… read more
Since I arrived, they made me feel like home. I had my own room and my space and they were very kind to me
all these days.
They have the patience to understand or correct their English and the food was very good.
Catherine is a good chef, but sometimes, when John was cooking he was a good chef too. ;)
Your… read more
30 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Enrique)
Henry stayed with us for six weeks. He is both a quick learner and a hard worker and worked well with our family. He is pleasant and we enjoyed his company and highly recommend him.
Regards
John
Regards
John
(Excellent)
9 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Marc) for host
I have had a good experience working with John and staying with his family . Food was really good and as Anne said John is really friendly and prudent. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to stay in your farm.
I hope to see you again !
Marc
I hope to see you again !
Marc
19 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Anne) for host
I spent five wonderful weeks with John and his family in Kerry! They are lovely people who were happy to let me feel part of the family and would also give me space and freedom to explore the area around Killarney which is, by the way, one of the most beautiful areas I’ve been to.
Being experienced in farming was probably useful in this case, but… read more
Being experienced in farming was probably useful in this case, but… read more
18 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Anne)
It was a beautiful experience to have Annie working with us. She is pleasant, hard worker and full of knowledge. She was excellent with the animals, She stayed with us for five weeks and blended in with the family.
(Excellent)
