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Description
Spring 2025
We live on a dairy farm 5 minutes walk from the small town of Callan which is 16km from the medieval city of Kilkenny in the South East of Ireland. There are regular buses from Callan to Kilkenny, Dublin and Cork. There is also a train station in Kilkenny.
There are shops, pubs and cafes in Callan. Kilkenny has a vibrant pub and restaurant scene, a cinema, public parks and several historic buildings including Kilkenny Castle. There are sports facilities in both Callan and Kilkenny.
My husband works on the farm full time. I help out when needed. We have 4 teenage sons and a very friendly Border collie who appears to be better at chasing balls than herding cows.
We milk around 180 cows and rear our own replacement heifers. We would like help caring for the calves, milking cows, feeding the other animals and general farm chores.
Renumeration is dependent on experience but we will pay at least the minimum Irish wage.
We live in a traditional Georgian house. You would have your own apartment. Breakfast and dinner will be provided and cooking facilities are available.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Animal Care
Farmstay help
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Helping out on a busy dairy farm. Caring for calves, improving animal handling skills and learning animal welfare.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
Helping on the farm. Looking after the calves, milking cows, feeding other animals, cleaning cattle sheds.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Self contained newly refurbished apartment adjacent to farmhouse. Meals can be provided. Cooking facilities are also available.
What else ...
Local town within 5 minutes walk.
Bus stop there to Dublin & Cork.
10 miles from Kilkenny city, the county town.
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
Feedback (2)
I had the incredible opportunity to spend three exceptional months at the farm of John and Lisa O'Neill in County Kilkenny. Without a doubt, this experience has been one of the most enriching of my life. From the moment I arrived, I was warmly welcomed by this generous and caring family, who… read more
I had the oppotunity to discover the world of dairy in Ireland, milking cows and feeding calves . I learnt a lot about agriculture but also about irish culture thanks to your wonderful family.
During the weekends I had the chance to discover cities like Kilkenny, Enniscorthy and the landscapes… read more
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I had the incredible opportunity to spend three exceptional months at the farm of John and Lisa O'Neill in County Kilkenny. Without a doubt, this experience has been one of the most enriching of my life. From the moment I arrived, I was warmly welcomed by this generous and caring family, who… read more
I had the oppotunity to discover the world of dairy in Ireland, milking cows and feeding calves . I learnt a lot about agriculture but also about irish culture thanks to your wonderful family.
During the weekends I had the chance to discover cities like Kilkenny, Enniscorthy and the landscapes… read more
