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Description
Due to the pandemic, I don’t wish to take any workawayers for the foreseeable future.
I live in a bi-lingual (English/Irish) Gaeltacht in NW Donegal.
My home is situated about 3km uphill from the village of Gortahork. The view from the house of the Derryveagh mountains is spectacular. It is close to beaches, lakes, rivers and mountains . The area is popular for hill walking, cycling, surfing, kayaking, fishing etc. It is a place that attracts many artists because of its beauty. It is also popular with those interested in Irish traditional music. During the summer a lot of students from other parts of Ireland come here to practice the Irish language. I have six children but only my youngest daughter now lives at home with me. It is a rural, quiet but friendly area.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Anyone interested in traditional Irish music can go to regular sessions in the local pubs.
Projects involving children
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Help
The property has become run down since my children left home so help with some general maintenance outside would be really welcome.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
Volunteers will stay in the family home. Four of the five bedrooms are en-suite with the other having use of the main bathroom. There is a rec. room with a projector for showing films. They can also have the use of an office if needed for study etc. We now have excellent internet..
What else ...
There are two buses daily from Gortahork (3kms from the house) direct to Dublin, Galway and Derry and one to Belfast. Donegal airport is twenty minutes away by car and has daily flights to Dublin and Glasgow. Letterkenny town is 35kms away. If no car is available people walk, cycle, hitch or use taxis to get about locally. It is a very safe place.
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?
Two
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