Cultural experience while enjoying Irish music in our cozy home near Castletownbere
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: 11 Jun 2025
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Left by Workawayer (DC) for host
Tony and Finn are the nicest people you'd ever want to meet, and two of the more interesting people I've ever met! They were so welcoming and really went out of their way to share their culture with me. Finn drove many miles along the Wild Atlantic Way so that I could witness the beauty of the landscape. Tony, a talented musician, played
… read more traditional Irish tunes on his mandolin and I was also invited to a session at the local pub, an unforgettable evening. We talked about all sorts of things too! I'm so glad I chose this Workaway experience and I hope our paths cross again someday.
Left by host for Workawayer (Leonie)
Leonie is a wonderful person to have working away. She is courteous, considerate, clean and tidy, good humoured and with excellent English. She is a enthusiastic worker and wiling to undertake any of the tasks we asked of here. She worked inside painting and cleaning and cooking and outside gardening lawn mowing gathering wood and several other
… read more tasks. We would recommend Leonie as a workawayer and would gladly have her back to help out here again.
Left by Workawayer (Leonie) for host
We spent two wonderful weeks with Fionnuala and Tony. From the very beginning until the end they made us feel like a part of their heartwarming family and never like we were strangers.
That's why working for them never felt like an obligation. We enjoyed working outside on their astonishing property. Our tasks included lawn mowing, wood chopping,
… read more window cleaning, sanding and so on. If the weather was bad, we stayed inside organising cupboards, painting door frames and their window sill.
In our free time we loved sitting in their cozy living room playing board games, reading or simply relaxing. Tony and Finnuala also suggested us activities and were happy to show us around. We saw some of the most beautiful places driving around with them and experienced Ireland in every way. They always made sure we were comfortable and gave us our personal space!
They were extremely generous when it came to sharing and preparing meals. The food was always healthy and very delicious.
All in all Tony and Finnuala were amazing hosts and we would definitely recommend anyone to stay with them, especially if you want to experience the Irish culture!
Left by host for Workawayer (Philo)
Philo stayed with us for several weeks and is brilliant to have around the place. He is willing to take on any task and helped us with gardening, hedge trimming, cutting and collecting firewood, mowing the lawn and many more tasks. He learns quickly and also uses hi sown initiative where needed. He is handy with DIY and spent several days with us
… read more removing a rotting timber floor and replacing with new joists and floorboards. He is also able to work well on his own.
His English is excellent and he even learned a few Irish tunes on the fiddle while with us.
We have no hesitation in having Philo back to stay with us again. We highly recommend Philo as a workawayer.Feedback
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Left by Workawayer (DC) for host
Tony and Finn are the nicest people you'd ever want to meet, and two of the more interesting people I've ever met! They were so welcoming and really went out of their way to share their culture with me. Finn drove many miles along the Wild Atlantic Way so that I could witness the beauty of the landscape. Tony, a talented musician, played
… read more traditional Irish tunes on his mandolin and I was also invited to a session at the local pub, an unforgettable evening. We talked about all sorts of things too! I'm so glad I chose this Workaway experience and I hope our paths cross again someday.
Left by host for Workawayer (Leonie)
Leonie is a wonderful person to have working away. She is courteous, considerate, clean and tidy, good humoured and with excellent English. She is a enthusiastic worker and wiling to undertake any of the tasks we asked of here. She worked inside painting and cleaning and cooking and outside gardening lawn mowing gathering wood and several other
… read more tasks. We would recommend Leonie as a workawayer and would gladly have her back to help out here again.
Left by Workawayer (Leonie) for host
We spent two wonderful weeks with Fionnuala and Tony. From the very beginning until the end they made us feel like a part of their heartwarming family and never like we were strangers.
That's why working for them never felt like an obligation. We enjoyed working outside on their astonishing property. Our tasks included lawn mowing, wood chopping,
… read more window cleaning, sanding and so on. If the weather was bad, we stayed inside organising cupboards, painting door frames and their window sill.
In our free time we loved sitting in their cozy living room playing board games, reading or simply relaxing. Tony and Finnuala also suggested us activities and were happy to show us around. We saw some of the most beautiful places driving around with them and experienced Ireland in every way. They always made sure we were comfortable and gave us our personal space!
They were extremely generous when it came to sharing and preparing meals. The food was always healthy and very delicious.
All in all Tony and Finnuala were amazing hosts and we would definitely recommend anyone to stay with them, especially if you want to experience the Irish culture!
Left by host for Workawayer (Philo)
Philo stayed with us for several weeks and is brilliant to have around the place. He is willing to take on any task and helped us with gardening, hedge trimming, cutting and collecting firewood, mowing the lawn and many more tasks. He learns quickly and also uses hi sown initiative where needed. He is handy with DIY and spent several days with us
… read more removing a rotting timber floor and replacing with new joists and floorboards. He is also able to work well on his own.
His English is excellent and he even learned a few Irish tunes on the fiddle while with us.
We have no hesitation in having Philo back to stay with us again. We highly recommend Philo as a workawayer.
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie)
Marie is a great workawayer. She is friendly, helpful and willing to take on any task. She did a lot of gardening, landscaping, window cleaning, and helped paint some of the house inside. Marie fitted in like a member of the family and was always willing to help whenever it was needed. We have no hesitation in recommending Maria as a great
… read more workawayer.
Left by Workawayer (Marie) for host
I stayed with Fionnuala and Tony for 1 month and I loved it. They were generous, kind, understanding and patient (my English was not very good).
sunny days (yes there are some and they are beautiful) I gardened, collected wood, cut plants, and helped maintain the pretty garden! I hope the coriander has grown!
and on rainy days I painted inside.
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it was a great experience! They are lovely people, funny and caring and I felt very welcome.
Castletownbere is a charming village with lots of places to visit.
I highly recommend coming to their place for an Irish experience full of joy, good humor and tranquility!
thank you very much for all these moments shared!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexis)
It was great having Alexis staying and workingaway with us for a few weeks. He is a great worker and willing to take on any task. He works away happily on his own and takes great pride in all that he does. He learns quickly and is very diligent in everything he does.
We cannot say enough good things about Alexis. He is genuinely good natured with
… read more a great sense of humour, is most considerate and is a pleasure to have around as he is willing to help with any task without being asked.
Alexis is brilliant to have working away, and we would love to have Alexis back to work away with us again
Left by Workawayer (Alexis) for host
My experience with Fionnuala and Tony was extraordinary. A wonderful couple, welcoming, friendly and attentive. For more than three weeks, I felt at home thanks to their generosity and the sharing they offered me. I had a wonderful time at Castletownbere and will never forget this place. I wish Fionnuala and Tony all the best for the future, and
… read more hope to see them again. Written by a French friend.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Fergus & Mary) for host
Our stay with Tony and Fionuala gave us the best introduction we could have wanted to Ireland and Beara. We were looked after with sensitivity and provided with all we needed to enjoy our stay, meet locals, explore the district, learn the local culture AND do creative and productive jobs.
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Left by Workawayer (Stacyoneill) for host
A short stay but very pleasant~ Tony & Fionnula are kind, easy to share time with, cook very healthy & good food, their homevis beautiful and their outlook is positive. The land is beautiful with a very nice view.
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Left by host for Workawayer (Alina)
Alina was a wonderful workawayer. She was really helpful and willing to be do any work we asked her. She has a lovely personality and is easy to get along with. She was like one of the family. Alina is great at organising things and helped sort out many things for us. We highly recommend Alina and would gladly have her back to stay with us.
Left by Workawayer (Alina) for host
My stay at Tony's and Fionnuala's was absolutely wonderful. They are the loveliest people and immediately made me feel very welcome and comfortable in their home.
I learnt so much from them in many different areas: How to build a shed, cut your way through bamboo or to make irish music and also about their spiritual work, which was very
… read more interesting for me.
The work varied nearly every day, so it never got boring.
I'm so grateful for having met them and having spent some time in their beautiful home. Thanks so much guys!🥰You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Judit & Ingrid)
Ingrid and Judith were wonderful workawayers. They are excellent and willing workers and were a great help, especially outside in the garden. They are also wonderful cooks and were most helpful with the household chores and willingly helped prepare meals and clean up afterwards. We had many laughs together and really enjoyed their time with us. We
… read more would love to have them back for another visit.
Left by Workawayer (Judit & Ingrid) for host
a lovely couple, the time we have spent together has been a gift for us full of positivity, good energy, lots of laughter and enjoying being relaxed, a very pleasant treatment, and very healthy and delicious meals, looking forward to repeating this experience with them , highly recommended to travel and have them. Thank you very much for staying
… read more at your home.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Aneta) for host
My stay with Fionnuala and Tony was magical from day one all the way until the end. They shared the comfort and warmth of their lovely home with me for three weeks and during that time I had plenty of opportunities to explore this stunning corner of Ireland as well as being able to offer some substantial improvements to their home and garden. My
… read more work involved mostly gardening and painting, also some light housework and cooking. But most importantly I got to know Tony and Fionnuala as people and hear their interesting life stories, learn from their wisdom and knowledge and I received a lot of direct and indirect healing. My journey to self-discovery is now forever intertwined with the bends and coils of the labyrinth 🙂 I enjoyed every aspect of my stay and the atmosphere was very friendly and laid back. I am so grateful for this experience and meeting such lovely people, and for any potential volunteers reading this, I highly encourage you to visit them. Sending love and light from the centre of my heart, AnetaYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Rory)
Rory was great to have stay with us. He is a great worker and no job is too much. He works away on his own and hard work is no problem for him. He is a pleasure to have around the house, is easy to get along with and has a wide range of interests
We would have Rory back to stay with us anytime. We highly recommend Rory.
Left by Workawayer (Rory) for host
The experience I had was wonderful and would highly recommend it, everything from the place to the company was perfect. There inspirational people with so much to learn from and so generous I felt at home and look forward to one day returning.
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Left by host for Workawayer (Darragh)
Darragh is a wonderful person to have working away. He is an enthusiastic worker, friendly, great personality and makes a great pizza. He is willing to do any jobs and helped us with tree cutting, cement mixing, paving and general work around the place. He is clean and tidy and a pleasure to have around the house. We highly recommend Darragh and
… read more would be very happy to have him come back to work with us again.
Left by Workawayer (Darragh) for host
My stay with Tony and Fionnuala was a very enjoyable and relaxing experience! Both are very accomodating, kind and have a huge appreciation and openess for spirituality, which they are happy to share with you. The work wasn't too difficult and it was dependant on what you are capable of doing. The food was delicious and the location of the house
… read more is on the spectacular Beara peninsula, which offers plenty of things to do such as hiking, cycling, kayaking and sea swimming. I defintely recommend Tony and Fionnuala as great workaway hosts and I can assure that you will have an amazing time with them!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Immerse yourself in rural life and culture while learning English with a lively family in Dublin, Ireland
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