Odd bit of varnishing, maintenance, lanmbing. Join our family in Cork, Ireland.

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18/02/2020
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Busy household with five children ages 9,11, 13, 16 and 18Four girls and a boy in the middle, all very friendly and love music. We have a farm with sheep,cattle, hens, a pony and four dogs.We have a beautiful view of Bantry bay from our house.
Type of help
Gardening
Babysitting / child care
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Farmstay
Help in the house
Animal care
Teaching
Help
We have a wide verity of animals that will need to be fed and cleaned out, lambing season will be in March, there is work to be done with the lambs until they are sold. A verity of maintenance jobs on farm, e.g wiring/fencing, re-building stone ditches, tiding up.
Languages spoken
English
Accommodation
Own bedroom (but kids own gaming systems that are in the room but they will be moved if that in an issue) with a single bed, television and a sofa.
What else ...
We have have had workawayers since April 2013 and really enjoy their company and help.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (60)

03/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Patrycja) for host

Thank you very much Catherine and Denis for everything! Being part of your everyday life as a big family was a great experience!

I found you kind, open-minded and easy to be around. We had stayed with family for two weeks in October and I did some renovation, gardening and also had few tasks in the house. Family lives on the farm close to Bantry… read more

(Excellent )

17/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Paul & Jean) for host

My brother and I were looking for a place where we could improve our English, work outside while being part of the family. We found all this in this family.

We left in August. It was really great. We worked from Monday to Saturday, never more than 5 hours a day (it was very freely that we exceeded the schedules, to spend more time with… read more

(Excellent )

15/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (Mizael) for host

Oh my God, how can I describe the joy I felt in living with this traditional Irish family for two wonderful months, at all times I felt part of the family, even though I was introverted. Dennis and Catharine are the most lovely and patient parents I've ever met, Leanne and Donna are very energetic teenagers (I smiled all the time when they were… read more

(Excellent )

04/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Nina) for host

I stayed with this family for three weeks in March during lambing season and it was a very interesting experience. Everyone was very welcoming and made me feel at home right away. If you are looking for a quite place, this is defenitely not the right address, as five children and a farm make life extremely busy. But if you like children and sheep… read more

(Excellent )

16/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Nina)

Nina joined us when my daugher was sick so she was a God send and she was wounderful and so helpful and easy to be about especally when it was not a easy time in this house. Thank you so much for joining us. Lambing seson would have being so hard without you. Thank you again. Nian would do great in any workaway

(Excellent )

16/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Stephanie)

Stephenie was able to join us for a short while but she made a big inpact. She had such a huge energy and drew the kids to her with her art. Poor thing did not even make it to her room before they were at her side. She has great humour and we look forward to her return. She has a energy that would be great for any situation. Dont miss they chance… read more

(Excellent )

09/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Stephanie) for host

An amazing family, that is warm and encompasses you fully into their lives. Dove into their whirlwind world and was carried along for the ride :)
Thank you so much............

(Excellent )

06/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (JUNCAL) for host

My son 10 year old son and me we spent 10 days here. It is a noisy busy farming family with 4 girls and 1 boy. There are lots of things to do at home but you are always surrounded by smiling faces. There are no shops or places to go in the nearby but the moment you arrive you are a member of the family and Katherine offers you to go anywhere . All… read more

(Good )

21/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Regina) for host

Hi there folks,
I just wanted to thank you again for the amazing workaway experience I had at your farm! You were all so incredibly welcoming and just pretty relaxed. It was easy to feel at home from the very start and also to live with all the animals, the hens and the dogs, the sheep and the cows and, of course, the rooster for a while! The work… read more

(Excellent )

08/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (David & Vera) for host

I stayed for two weeks and it was great being part of such a lovely and interesting family. I think I really learned a lot about West Cork, also the surrounding nature and views were most beautiful. I enjoyed the work and had many opportunities to get to know new people and very special places around the area.
I will certainly keep you all in… read more

(Excellent )

19/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (JORDI & ANA) for host

Pasamos 3 semanas con Catherine y su familia en Agosto. Ha sido una buena experiencia; el trabajo de la granja no es nada pesado , por lo menos en Agosto y el paisaje es precioso y muy tranquilo ( el pueblo más cercano está a 10 km). El único pero es que nos hubiera gustado interaccionar más con ellos para mejorar el idioma pero los niños van a su… read more

(Very good )

23/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Blaženka & Igor) for host

Since we left the house of Keohane family in May (after almost 2 months) ..I have been searching the words to describe them them as a host family..and I still haven't find the best to describe them ;)
We didn't feel like being hosted there but way much beyond..from the first moment they took us as a family members and we felt really comfortable,… read more

(Excellent )

09/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host

I had a wonderful time with Catherine, Dennis, and their children. From the moment I walked into their house, I was treated like a family member, not some random worker. I especially liked how they taught me about Irish culture, specifically Irish dancing and the Gaelic language. The work was not too demanding as everyone in the house pitched… read more

(Excellent )

09/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Yaiza & Raúl) for host

We stayed in the farm just two weeks, but this time was enoug to be in love of this family.
We felt as at home, and for us, that was the most important thing.
We are a family of three (with our 3 years old son) and this was our first work away experience. We lernt a lot, and we had a great time with all the members of the family, Catherine,… read more

(Excellent )

20/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Louise) for host

I spent 3 weeks between January and February in this family. I had to take care about hens, sheeps, dogs and Pandora, the poney. I even help with the milking ! I also made some housekeeping. It was my first experience with workaway and I think it couldn't have been better. My thanks for all Catherine and Denis, I wish you and your family all the… read more

(Excellent )

08/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Norbert)

Ute and Norbert spent 3 wonderful weeks with us from December 15th so we had the pleasure of their company for Christmas despite the weather. They are excellent workawayers and try to do all the can to help and they are really lovely company. Sorry Denis did not get to do any stone building with Norbert but the weather was not suitable for it.I… read more

(Excellent )

09/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Norbert) for host

We stayed with Catherine, Denis, grandma and the 5 kids for about 3 weeks and had a great time. It was our first workaway experience and Catherine and Denis made us feel very welcome. They were happy with any help we offered, and we tried to do as much as possible in this rainy weather and considering it was Christmas time. We helped feeding the… read more

(Excellent )

09/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Hanna & Nina)

Hanna and Nina where such a pleasure to have stay with us. They were lovely company and great to work. They were wonderful in the kitchen which is always great. They were great fun and became part of the family. I do hope you both will come back again if for no other reason but to see the top of the leap.
Thank you both so much as they were… read more

(Excellent )

20/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Hanna & Nina) for host

Staying two weeks with Catherine, Denis and their 5 Kids was a fun experience!
Thank you for showing us what it means to live on a farm and have a big family.
Wish you all the best,
Nina and Hanna

(Excellent )

12/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Janin) for host

I stayed 2 weeks with the family and I really enjoyed it! Although I didn't like cleaning the shed it was absolutly wonderful. You really feel like a member of the family. I enjoyed the trip to sheep's head, the walkings in the forest and driving the quad bike. When I talked to Catherine and Denis while drinking a cup of tea it felt like home. I… read more

(Excellent )

26/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (Aron) for host

First, I want to say thanks for all you did for me. I learned so much while I stayed with you, off all things about myself, and I wouldn't want to miss those experiences. Catherine and Denis were welcoming and friendly from the first moment on and made me feel very comfortable.
Then, to all other workawayers out there, who want to get to know a… read more

(Excellent )

19/05/2015

Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host

I stayed for two weeks with the Keohane family and I absoluty loved it. I felt like part of the family from day one and the work with the sheep and lambs was fantastic. I got to try out so many new things (yes..cleaning horse stables might not be my favourite ;) ) and I learned so much from this family. I hope you are all (including Bobby) doing… read more

(Excellent )

18/04/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)

Julia stayed with us for 2 weeks and she was such a pleasure. She blended in as part of the family so well and was a great help with the lambing and feeding the pet lamb. Bobby the lamb does not get cuddles any more. Julia was with us for all of the Easter holidays so she had a noisy house to say in but she did not mind. the children loved the… read more

(Excellent )

03/05/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Wellington)

(No show)

16/03/2015

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Sue spent six weeks with us and she showed the children how to make animals and things out of paper which they enjoyed.She spent Christmas and new years with us which was lovely. Her work was great inside and out. She is very quite and it was lovely to know that she was happy with us as when one is so quite it can be hard to know if one is really… read more

(Excellent )

16/03/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Asami)

Asami had only had 6 days with us. It seemed longer as she was great at the daily work of feeding the sheep, dogs and hens. She helped me with the mucking out the sheep and my friends horses and despite her light build did not let her not be able to do it. I was impressed. Asami is quite but has good English. We were sorry her stay had to be cut… read more

(Excellent )

16/03/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Edgar)

Edgar was with us for nearly six weeks. He is quite but a amazing worker. He did sanding and spray painting some of the farm things and made them look like they were just bought. his attention to detail was great. thank you so much as it was one of the things Denis wanted to get done so much.
If I had no work for outside he found the kitchen to… read more

(Excellent )

02/03/2015

Left by Workawayer (Edgar) for host

This month with family Keohane was a great experience, are really wonderful and friendly.
The work on the farm is a little bit compared to the attentions that the family had for me, so every day I try to give my best effort.
I can't more to say Thank you very much!!! Catherine, Denis, Donna, Leanne, Jordan, Tina, Mackenzie.
Thanks Ireland.

(Excellent )

26/02/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Clara & Aleix)

Clara and Alex were so nice. They spent two weeks with us and made it very enjoyable. They did there work outside very well and and spent a lot of time with the children, doing art (Tina still loves to make the dog cards) and made the candles that have been on the shelf for years. They also took time to teach the children to speak some Spanish.… read more

(Excellent )

30/11/2014

Left by Workawayer (Clara & Aleix) for host

We spent two weeks with the family and we enjoied a lot. You will be in the middle of the mountain with nice view and there are lots of nice places to walk around.
Our job was different everyday: we fed the sheep, the dogs and the cows. We even saw a cow giving birth and we fed the caft with a bottle, we cleaned some areas, we cut some timber,… read more

(Excellent )

30/12/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Mikel)

Mikel what can I say. you were marvelous. Not only are you hard working but it is easy to see why you are a teacher, you were like a magnet with Mackenzie, She loved you so much as did the rest of the children. You worked hard cutting and splitting the timber and you were lovely to have in the house. It would be great to meet again in Ireland or… read more

(Excellent )

07/10/2014

Left by Workawayer (Mikel) for host

Thank you very much family!
I stayed two weeks with this family. I could say many things about the experience, the hard work and the other nice “work away” people, but in this family all is different.
This was my best work away experience and I recommend it to anyone.
Best regards to all the kids, Denis and Catherine.
I would be happy if… read more

(Very good )

30/12/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Ana)

Ana and her two lovely children spent two weeks with us and was the house mother for a lot of the time. Ana is so easy to be around she realy did feel like part of the family. Sergio is a very out going boy who mixed very well with the children. Ainhoa is quite but lovely and did some tasty baking. Ana is a great woman with a brilliant smile. I… read more

(Excellent )

31/08/2014

Left by Workawayer (Ana) for host

I spent with my children two weeks with Catherine, Denis, Leanne, Donna, Jordan, Tina and MacKenzie.
It was my first workaway experience and I really loved it. We felt like a member of the family from the first moment, Catherine was my sister and the mother than my children.
The 5 children are friendly and it is a happy and fun home… read more

(Excellent )

29/12/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Eric)

Eric was lovely and such a hard worker. He cut and split lots of fire wood for us. He got on very well with the Children. He has a lovely way about him and we had some great laughs. I do hope that we will meet again.
Eric you were great to have around.

(Excellent )

07/12/2014

Left by Workawayer (miguel angel) for host

I spent a month with this lovely welcoming family. I had a really good time playing with the children from the moment I arrived, they were never boring! The location is really calm and peaceful, surrounded by beautiful scenery. Catherine was a really kind, energetic host, always caring for people. She brought me to beautiful places in the local… read more

(Excellent )

16/08/2014

Left by Workawayer (Elfi) for host

I spend 1 month on the farm and and had such a wonderful time. Thank you very much Catherine, Denis, Leanne, Donna, Jordan, Tina, MacKenzie and Patsy! I had the chance to experience so many new things: got to shear a sheep, saw a calving, went swimming in the Coomhola River, learned a bit of Irish dancing and met so many new people who are now… read more

(Excellent )

30/06/2014

Left by Workawayer (Sabine) for host

This family is awesome! I've been with them in September but I still think very often about the time there. You made me feel like home. It was my first workaway experience and I loved it! I learned so much from you, for example driving a quad bike or shearing a sheep. But mostly about interpersonal things. Catherine and Denis, I really have… read more

(Excellent )

21/04/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Sabine)

Sabine or Bina was with us mid September 2013 and she was so so lovely. She was very caring to the children and got on very well with our eldest girl who needed teenage support. Bina is wise before her years. She works very well and is a real pleasure to have around. Great to give a hug when one is feeling down and her smile is great to cheer one… read more

(Excellent )

27/06/2014

Left by Workawayer (Ciprian Marius) for host

I spent "only" two months with The Family. I did many different works. From wiring and feeding the cows, lambs and dogs to mowing the lawn and cutting timber and of course making the spanish omelette and pasta with chorizo which became my speciality. Catherine and Denis are true friends. When I had to go back to Spain they tried to find me a job.… read more

(Excellent )

18/06/2014

Left by Workawayer (Isabella & Carmen) for host

Staying with Cathrine, Denis and their wonderful kids was just the best experience we could have hoped for in Ireland. We went there as last minute workawayers, after another workaway experience in Ireland which didn't quite go as we would have wished. When we arrived we were welcomed with open arms and smiles. We enjoyed staying at the farm and… read more

(Excellent )

20/04/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Isabella & Carmen)

Isabella and Contantine joined us in August 2013 for two weeks as a last minute so this is well in needed to be done. they were brilliant. One could not ask for better people to join a family. Form the moment they arrived it felt like they were part of the family. they both worked so well with a brilliant happy attitude. they also had a great way… read more

(Excellent )

29/05/2014

Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host

I spent three weeks with Dennis, Catherine and their children. It was my first workaway experience and I really loved it. They are warm and lovely. I felt like a member of the family from the first moment. The kids are full of energy and Catherine always tried to make my stay as comfortable as possible. When I arrived, I told her in the car that I… read more

(Excellent )

10/05/2014

Left by Workawayer (Maureen ) for host

I absolutely love Catherine, Dennis, all all of their wonderful children! I only had about a week with the family, but I loved every minute of it! It was very nice as well since they were so accommodating as I had travel issues which delayed my initial arrival. Once I arrived I immediately felt like one of the family. I partnered with another… read more

(Excellent )

22/04/2014

Left by Workawayer (Dorina) for host

I spent a month on the farm and I enjoyed being like a member of the family. It was a pleasure to work in midst of such a great landscape and amomg such great people. It was an awesome experience to take care of a sheep flock and even pull a lamb :) There are no words to express how glad I am that I met you! You are a wonderful family with gifted… read more

(Excellent )

20/04/2014

Left by Workawayer (Sophie) for host

I stayed only ten days in this wonderful family, but I could have stayed with them forever!

Work is motivating, enough to be busy but not too much. The kids are quite active but there's no way of not loving them. For Catherine and Denis, they give you their knowledge, time and even love. I will never forget my time on this farm!

(Excellent )

20/04/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Caterina)

Caterina spent time with us in the start of Augusts 2013. She was lovely and helpful and fitted in to the family very well. She was a pleasure to have around and worked very well. thank you for your help and do call if you are ever in Ireland again. It would be lovely to see you any time.

(Excellent )

13/10/2013

Left by Workawayer (Caterina) for host

I spent a wonderful 15 days with the whole family!
It was my first Work Experience and without a doubt was the best experience that I could've been!
Catherine and Denis made me feel at home from the start and for this reason I'm very grateful.
The work is very quiet and easy, you don't get bored moments because it is a constantly moving… read more

(Excellent )

26/03/2014

Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host

They are really good people. We have been during 2 marvelous months with this amazing family.
Since the first time, we were like one more of the family. We learnt a lot of things in the farm with Denis and we enjoyed with Catherine´s food like the shepperds pie, scones, pan cakes etc...
The kids are lovely, Tina and Mackenzie couldn´t stop of… read more

(Excellent )

31/12/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Máté)

Mate is so easy going. He was as happy to help wash up in the kitchen ,which I really appreciated and also work out doors. He fixed the bikes, cut timber at a friends and helped another friend clear their over grown new old house and garden. Mate did what ever needed to be done. I loved his way with the kids even when he was made a human weighing… read more

(Excellent )

06/11/2013

Left by Workawayer (Máté) for host

My ferry has arrived in Rosslare early in the morning, later in the afternoon that day Catcherine picked me up in the centre of Bantry, so I got right into the middle of authentic Irish life and was a pleasure from day one. Learnt how to drive a quad bike, find out more about sheep farming, improved my chainsawing skills and was very happy to fix… read more

(Excellent )

31/12/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Brandon)

Brandon what can I say... You were wonderful and very much part of the family. As the kids were on summer holidays you really had to get on with the kids and they loved you. Brandon is hard working, we are now enjoying all the timber that you cut and split, (still makes me smile to remember your singing while splitting the timber) He was able to… read more

(Excellent )

01/11/2013

Left by Workawayer (Brandon) for host

Well this is way too long of a time to not write this post, and i miss you guys. I loved staying with you guys and you are the best most kind hearted people, I had fun going out with Denis to go build fences and throwing jokes back and forth. I liked getting to know Jhon Joe he has quite the irish mouth. And Catherine was like my mom away from… read more

(Excellent )

31/12/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (florine)

Florine was lovely to have around. She is quite but it was so lovely to see her shine when she got together with our neighbours woffers. Her English used to improve so much. She worked very well. Florine did a lot of painting to help us with our stations. She works well on her own. You have a lovely smile Florine Thank you for your help
Just one… read more

(Very good )

24/11/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Linda)

Linda was lovely to have around. She was so helpful in the house and without been asked, She just knew what had to be done. She was hardworking outside too, but was content to do the kitchen work which was really great.
We had two other workawayers while she was around so it was not until we had her on or own that her lovely personality shone as… read more

(Excellent )

27/09/2013

Left by Workawayer (Linda) for host

I had a great time there and it is difficult to find a better host than Catherine and Denis. They always care for you and show you around many places in the area. This makes my stay to a wonderful remaining memory. Thank you for all.

(Excellent )

28/08/2013

Left by Workawayer (Marcia) for host

I feel soooooo lucky to have been hosted by this family. Catherine and her whole family are amazingly lovely people! I felt very welcomed and really enjoyed the work, which was extended to her sister's farm! Great bonus!
What can I say? With real hospitality, such a beautiful landscape and yummy food, all work is nice.
I really want to get… read more

(Excellent )

13/08/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Marcia)

Marcia was our first workawayer and she made it a lovely experience.
She brought sunshine to our house and felt so much like one of our family. We hope you can come back again. Great worker and very willing even if it was cold and windy. She was perfect. We hope to see you soon Marcia, the children loved you so much and still do.

(Excellent )

13/08/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Tarja)

Tarja was such a great person to have around. She was so easy going and so hard working. She has a gift at weeding and She paints well too. She is an experienced workawayer, She works well during and takes her days off, a real gem to have around. She takes no notice of the weather as we had some horrid wet days. She works well on her own and is so… read more

(Excellent )

13/04/2013

Left by Workawayer (MARIA) for host

A truly lovely, kind and caring family to stay with. Unfortunately due to health reasons, I couldn't stay with them long but would recommend to any workawayers. Thank you so much Catherine, Denis and children for everything.

(Excellent )

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