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LGBTQ+ friendly 🏳️🌈💜😊
**looking for someone now **
We are looking for volunteers to help us take care of our many animals on the rescue farm over the winter! Feeding, and changing their bedding along with other fun projects on the rescue farm ! 😊
We love to have people come from all over the world and experience the Irish culture in our small beautiful village that is only 10 minutes from the sea! 🌊
We are a very positive and relaxed family of 5 living in Ballinadee West Cork on our family farm which we have turned into a rescue farm for animals. We are bubbly, fun and welcoming. We have various animals including Cows, Sheep, Donkeys, ponies , Goats, ducks, chickens, dogs, cats, alpacas.
We like to create a relaxed, chill environment on our farm and are looking for like minded people with the same
Attitude to life.
We would people who have interest and experience with animals and helping with their day to day care, chopping wood and cleaning animal shelters …people who love to be around animals and to get their hands dirty !!
It’s good to note we are a vegatarian household -
It’s good to note that we do not ask for any business related help & that the help requested is only for private tasks on our rescue farm & not related to our paying guests
If you think you would like to join us please send us a message. 😊
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Camping
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Feel free to use our facilities for your own projects when not working , such as using the tunnel or workshop for your own project.
Help
Tasks include feeding and caring for animals, cleaning , cleaning sheds, laundry ,
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Our home is surrounded by beautiful green fields, living close to 5 different beaches only 10 minutes away, village 2 minutes away, towns such as Kinsale and Bandon only 15 minutes away and 30 minutes from cork city. we have two spacious caravan's in a private area parked on the farm. Perfect for socializing and having your own privacy
What else ...
Typically we would ask someone to help with us maybe 4/5 hours a day, then in the evenings they could do whatever they like. is a local link bus from outside our house so you can travel easily to near by destinations and other bus stops etc …
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
What kind of projects would you be doing? :)
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 574264226911
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18 Nov 2025
Left by Workawayer (Jadiel E.) for host
I am very grateful for the opportunity to have been welcomed by Thomas and his family to this wonderful place, which they created with so much creativity, care, and love. The work can be a bit challenging when facing the unpredictable Irish weather, but at the same time, the contact with nature and the lovely animals is very inspiring! Highly… read more
24 Oct 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie)
Thank you for all of your hard work Marie, you were great with the animals and a great work ethic and such a happy positive person any future host will be lucky to have you 😊💕😊 you are welcome back whenever you’d like x
(Excellent
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19 Oct 2025
Left by Workawayer (Marie) for host
Thank you Thomas for your welcoming, I appreciated your family and the mood. It was a good break of mind for me.
it was really cool to wake up every morning in this beautiful place as the rescue farm, in the deepth country of Ireland
Thomas is funny, a smiling person.
Jobs were clear and varied at the farm and in the airbnb buses.
I have spend 4… read more
it was really cool to wake up every morning in this beautiful place as the rescue farm, in the deepth country of Ireland
Thomas is funny, a smiling person.
Jobs were clear and varied at the farm and in the airbnb buses.
I have spend 4… read more
24 Oct 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Iago)
Great worker thanks for all of your help x 😊😍😊
(Excellent
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24 Aug 2025
Left by Workawayer (Iago) for host
Thomas and his family are very kind and help you with everything you need. They are very attentive.
I stayed for a week in July. The work was pleasant, and you were able to spend time with the animals.
The only thing is that you don't talk much with the other volunteers. The volunteers who were there were from English-speaking countries, and I… read more
I stayed for a week in July. The work was pleasant, and you were able to spend time with the animals.
The only thing is that you don't talk much with the other volunteers. The volunteers who were there were from English-speaking countries, and I… read more
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18 Nov 2025
Left by Workawayer (Jadiel E.) for host
I am very grateful for the opportunity to have been welcomed by Thomas and his family to this wonderful place, which they created with so much creativity, care, and love. The work can be a bit challenging when facing the unpredictable Irish weather, but at the same time, the contact with nature and the lovely animals is very inspiring! Highly… read more
24 Oct 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie)
Thank you for all of your hard work Marie, you were great with the animals and a great work ethic and such a happy positive person any future host will be lucky to have you 😊💕😊 you are welcome back whenever you’d like x
(Excellent)
19 Oct 2025
Left by Workawayer (Marie) for host
Thank you Thomas for your welcoming, I appreciated your family and the mood. It was a good break of mind for me.
it was really cool to wake up every morning in this beautiful place as the rescue farm, in the deepth country of Ireland
Thomas is funny, a smiling person.
Jobs were clear and varied at the farm and in the airbnb buses.
I have spend 4… read more
it was really cool to wake up every morning in this beautiful place as the rescue farm, in the deepth country of Ireland
Thomas is funny, a smiling person.
Jobs were clear and varied at the farm and in the airbnb buses.
I have spend 4… read more
24 Oct 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Iago)
Great worker thanks for all of your help x 😊😍😊
(Excellent)
24 Aug 2025
Left by Workawayer (Iago) for host
Thomas and his family are very kind and help you with everything you need. They are very attentive.
I stayed for a week in July. The work was pleasant, and you were able to spend time with the animals.
The only thing is that you don't talk much with the other volunteers. The volunteers who were there were from English-speaking countries, and I… read more
I stayed for a week in July. The work was pleasant, and you were able to spend time with the animals.
The only thing is that you don't talk much with the other volunteers. The volunteers who were there were from English-speaking countries, and I… read more
3 Jul 2025
Left by Workawayer (Farina) for host
The workaway time at the rescue farm was wonderful! Thomas and the family are just lovely, I felt very welcome from the start. The other workaways showed me around and I enjoyed the things I helped with, like feeding the animals, chopping some wood, digging, weeding, cleaning (be prepared for some laundry too), and on my third day I moved into a… read more
11 Jun 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Luis was avery hard worker and loads of fun, he was a pleasure to get to know very positive person and did any task we asked of him 😊💕💕💕
(Excellent)
2 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Thomas, Rachel and Anna, along with the rest of the family and the other volunteers, were our first Workaway. My friend Jan and I had never traveled in this way before and we had never left Spain. We were in a different country with a different language. But the Ballinadee family was the best thing that could have happened to us. From the first… read more
5 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Ryan & Bobbie-Leigh)
Ryan and Bobbie have been some of the best work aways we’ve had! Any task asked of them they do it with a great attitudes and so attentively. It was a pleasure to have two such lovely people living with us here on the farm, 10/10 for work ethic and a great team spirit! The jobs they had to undertake on the farm included feeding animals, cleaning,… read more
(Excellent)
24 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Ryan & Bobbie-Leigh) for host
We were fortunate enough to spend nearly three months with the family, and what an amazing few months they were! Each day included looking after the animals, usually some general cleaning and something from left field, a perfect mix to keep us on our toes!
They truly welcomed us in like family, bringing us along to gigs and events and showing us… read more
They truly welcomed us in like family, bringing us along to gigs and events and showing us… read more
16 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Pablo Antonio & Jessica) for host
It was a great time with the guys, they are all very good people and have great projects, we got to help with the pumpkin trail, it was an unforgettable experience we learned a lot about their culture, on the farm there are always things to do and they are always aware of what you do and how you feel on a day to day basis, we definitely loved… read more
18 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Justine) for host
This is such a lovely place ! We stayed only 1 week but we had a lovely time and felt right at home here. The atmosphere is very chill, cozy and Thomas, Rachel and Anna are so welcoming. They were always making sure we are comfortable and always very grateful for anything we do. The tasks are always nice to do wether it's about the animals or… read more
30 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Mo & Lisa) for host
We are incredibly late with this review but we were just looking at pictures from our stay here and wanted to thank you Thomas for creating such a special place ✨ Our work included fun DIY projects and work around the lovely animals. The other volunteers welcomed us with open arms and took us to the nearby beach, a forest and a town! We are often… read more
11 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Emilia & Lucia) for host
We spent one whole month with Rachel. Originally we had planned to stay three weeks but when our next stay was cancelled last minute, she was more than happy to have us stay two more weeks. We met a lot of nice people there from other workawayers to family members and friends.
The workday started at 10 and our task was cleaning out the stables… read more
The workday started at 10 and our task was cleaning out the stables… read more
9 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Tenzin) for host
About the location:
It's remote area but there is a workaway car and a local bus infront of the house.
I only stayed there for two weeks but it was wonderful.
I've never worked at a farm before but it was so easy to get into it. Everybody is so patient and always willing to explain. It's mostly outdoor work which also is a great exercise;)
I… read more
It's remote area but there is a workaway car and a local bus infront of the house.
I only stayed there for two weeks but it was wonderful.
I've never worked at a farm before but it was so easy to get into it. Everybody is so patient and always willing to explain. It's mostly outdoor work which also is a great exercise;)
I… read more
8 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Abril & Griffin) for host
Couldn't be more grateful with all the family. We had the opportunity to meet all the family and friends. Lovely people, friendly, dedicated and joyful. We were planning on staying for 1 month and stayed for 3, worked during winter taking care of the animals (which we loved - it was hard to say goodbye) and were lucky to raise the kittens. We also… read more
27 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Juan Manuel & Ignacio) for host
Definitely, the best experience we had in Ireland, it was our first workaway and they treated us like one of their family from the first day! Thomas, Anna, Aiden and Rachel are at all times spreading their good energy and caring so that the workawayers have a beautiful and fun stay. Thomas usually has plans with friends and does not hesitate to… read more
20 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Juan Manuel & Ignacio)
These two were absolutely amazing to have on our farm, incredible helpful, so energetic and always smiling! So hard working, took there own initiative, creative and wonderful with our animal They did so many jobs for us such as feeding the animals, cleaning out sheds, painting, even making Halloween decor you name it they did it! We are so… read more
(Excellent)
20 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas)
Thomas was nothing short of absolutely amazing!
Thomas always had the most positive attitude to any task and brought such enthusiasm and joy to every day and throughout the group of workaways.
Thomas is an extremely hard worker , between diy, animal maintenance and mucking out sheds , building shelters , cleaning & that is just to name a… read more
Thomas always had the most positive attitude to any task and brought such enthusiasm and joy to every day and throughout the group of workaways.
Thomas is an extremely hard worker , between diy, animal maintenance and mucking out sheds , building shelters , cleaning & that is just to name a… read more
(Excellent)
2 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
What can I say other than I had the absolute best time here! Everyday felt like a dream and it was so much better than expected. The family is one that truly cares about every person that walks through their door and treats them as if they are family. They are so much fun to be around and I wish I could’ve stayed longer (I will definitely be back… read more
26 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Johanna) for host
I stayed for 5 weeks in Ballinadee and loved it! We were around 5 volunteers and the lovely family.
Work can vary a lot from feeding and taking care of the rescues to helping with getting the place nice (painting, tidying up, planting) to woodwork or little building projects. I really liked that everyone can bring in ideas and it feels great to… read more
Work can vary a lot from feeding and taking care of the rescues to helping with getting the place nice (painting, tidying up, planting) to woodwork or little building projects. I really liked that everyone can bring in ideas and it feels great to… read more
11 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Nicola) for host
This has been my first Workaway experience. Thomas and his family gave me the opportunity to know eight new wonderful people I will never forget, and to learn a lot about farm life. We've been working for one month together and it's been really funny to see how many things, people from different countries, have in common.
It's not easy to sum all… read more
It's not easy to sum all… read more
3 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Stessy) for host
This workaway is probably the best in Ireland. the place, people, animals.... all is magic. thank you for this perfect month guys. I will miss you already ♥️
3 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Marie-Sophie) for host
I had an exceptionally great time with Thomas, Anna, Aiden and Anne. They were incredibly welcoming.
I stayed at the farm for roughly five weeks and in this time I helped with the rescue animals, the busses but mainly I minded the Baby Adeline. I had a great time doing that.
We were a group of workaways that did a lot of things together like… read more
I stayed at the farm for roughly five weeks and in this time I helped with the rescue animals, the busses but mainly I minded the Baby Adeline. I had a great time doing that.
We were a group of workaways that did a lot of things together like… read more
16 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Rachael & Kaitlin) for host
We stayed a little over a month with Thomas and his family. Honestly one of the best experiences Kates and I could have asked for on our first trip out of the US.
It was so special to be able to help and be a part of the business that Thomas and his siblings built. They are truly such an amazing family. Thomas has a lot on his plate, but has… read more
It was so special to be able to help and be a part of the business that Thomas and his siblings built. They are truly such an amazing family. Thomas has a lot on his plate, but has… read more
9 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Rachael & Kaitlin)
I usually don’t have the time to fill out feed back for our work aways, because i have a very busy schedule, and we’ve been so lucky with all the people who have come through our door to live and work with us, but I had to make an exception for these two amazing girls. I couldn’t recommend them enough, so positive so happy so full of life. You’d… read more
(Excellent)
15 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Emily) for host
My stay with Thomas and his family was great :-) I stayed for about a month, and there were plenty of other Workawayers there with me so the social aspect of the stay was very fun. The family is very kind and generous- always willing to help and offer things like transportation and recommendations of what to do with your free time. The work was… read more
6 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Johnny) for host
Where to start. Thomas and his family are amazing. You are welcomed with open arms.
The farm is a really good project and place. The story behind it is just as moving. You can only work with desire and determination as well as with a smile.
The work is interesting and varied and not too hard. You can meet others workaways too.
We were able to do… read more
The farm is a really good project and place. The story behind it is just as moving. You can only work with desire and determination as well as with a smile.
The work is interesting and varied and not too hard. You can meet others workaways too.
We were able to do… read more
4 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ana & Oswaldo)
Ana and Oz were such amazing workaways to host on our farm here in Ballinadee, they were so much fun to have and extremely polite and mannerly, they got every job done that we asked and it completed without hesitation. They also had a really positive attitude and outlook towards helping us on the farm with everything we needed. Always smiling and… read more
(Excellent)
10 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ana & Oswaldo) for host
Hey, what’s the crack lads? (if you want to understand this expression you should stay with them)
This was our first workaway, but we could not have asked for a better one. They are the craziest, funniest, most welcoming and charming people in all Ireland. We had an amazing time there, we hanged out a lot with them and their friends, we watched… read more
This was our first workaway, but we could not have asked for a better one. They are the craziest, funniest, most welcoming and charming people in all Ireland. We had an amazing time there, we hanged out a lot with them and their friends, we watched… read more
25 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host
If you are looking for fun, you are in the right place! I was supposed to stay only two weeks in the farm, but I ended up staying more than a month. Thomas, Anna and Aiden are just amazing! They are welcoming, positive, funny, open-minded and you'll be a part of their family :)
It is a busy farm with continuous new projects, you will never get… read more
It is a busy farm with continuous new projects, you will never get… read more
21 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Eloïse & Marine) for host
Eloise and I (Marine) both went in this wonderful farm but in different times. First, Eloise came and she told me that the experience was marvelous overthere and that she could have stayed for ever so I asked to join them later in December. I wanted to stay one month but I ended staying almost 3 months. It was a crazy experience.
About the… read more
About the… read more
26 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Clara) for host
We spent 1 month in Thomas's house and it was rich in emotion x)
The work was different and very nice and Thomas was welcoming and kind with us like his family!
You'll meet Hattie (the cutest dog) and Soy (the little demon) but also all the other animals from the farm. They are so friendly!
Hope you'll enjoy you time there!
The work was different and very nice and Thomas was welcoming and kind with us like his family!
You'll meet Hattie (the cutest dog) and Soy (the little demon) but also all the other animals from the farm. They are so friendly!
Hope you'll enjoy you time there!
2 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ludivine) for host
I only stayed for a week, but I ended up going on a road trip with Tom and his friends in Scotland afterwards 😅 My main tasks was to clean up the buses between guests and take care of the pigs, I also did a lot of cleaning in the house. Just so you know tho the place is kinda far from everything, but the mom will do her best to drop you off and… read more
18 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Clément) for host
I stayed at the farm for 2 months, but I would have stayed there for more if I could!
Rachel, Thomas, Anna and Aiden are so welcoming, funny, openminded and enthusiastic.
I went there to meet new people, learn about a new culture, practice english but I'm leaving with a real friendship and a tone of memories.
If you love animals (especially… read more
Rachel, Thomas, Anna and Aiden are so welcoming, funny, openminded and enthusiastic.
I went there to meet new people, learn about a new culture, practice english but I'm leaving with a real friendship and a tone of memories.
If you love animals (especially… read more
17 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Louis) for host
I'm not a person who let a feedback but I'll make an exeption for this time!
It was an amazing experience, I didn't expect that much! Normally, I was in for 2-3 weeks, I stayed a month and a half
Rachel, Thomas, Anne, Anna and Aiden are very so kind, welcoming and funny.
I learn to built some things like fense, painting, etc.
I spent all the… read more
It was an amazing experience, I didn't expect that much! Normally, I was in for 2-3 weeks, I stayed a month and a half
Rachel, Thomas, Anne, Anna and Aiden are very so kind, welcoming and funny.
I learn to built some things like fense, painting, etc.
I spent all the… read more
28 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Friederike) for host
I don‘t even know where to start… they literally saved me, my previous host family was a nightmare, they picked me up a day after I reached out to them and I had the best three weeks with Rachel, Thomas, Anna and their animals! I still remember the feeling 24 hours after my last lonely meal with the previous host, when I sat in the middle of the… read more
18 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Luca) for host
I first connected with Thomas about doing some custom work for his camper van. Though as bad luck would have it, the gearbox died on day two, stopping what I thought my time here would be like. But as good luck would have it, on their farm, there is sooo much going on, so I quickly focused on more interesting DIY projects and landscaping.
In the… read more
In the… read more
