Farm helper wanted to join our family in Killarney, Ireland

Ireland

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25/06/2022
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Hi, my name is John and I am a dairy farmer in rural Ireland.

Work on the farm typically varies. In the past, some workawayers have helped with painting, cooking, and fetching wood for the fire among other tasks.

Those interested in working with animals have helped with feeding and looking after the animals.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
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 and working with animals.
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
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
4 to 5 hours a day, 6 days a week

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30/05/2022

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 )

30/05/2022

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

(Excellent )

30/05/2022

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 )

30/05/2022

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

(Excellent )

02/04/2022

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

(Excellent )

23/10/2021

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 )

23/11/2021

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 )

23/11/2021

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

(Excellent )

09/09/2021

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 )

09/09/2021

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

(Excellent )

10/07/2020

Left by Workawayer (Julia) 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

(Excellent )

13/05/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)

Julia was an excellent workayer. She challenged herself to ever task . She enjoyed cooking and would be an asset to any host

(Excellent )

13/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Eloïse)

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 )

13/03/2020

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 )

23/08/2019

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 )

23/08/2019

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

(Excellent )

25/07/2019

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 )

05/07/2019

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

(Excellent )

01/04/2019

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

(Excellent )

05/02/2019

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

(Excellent )

28/11/2018

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 )

26/05/2018

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

(Excellent )

15/05/2018

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 )

30/03/2018

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

(Excellent )

30/03/2018

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

(Excellent )

09/07/2016

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

(Excellent )

19/04/2016

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

(Excellent )

18/04/2016

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 )

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