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Host rating
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Last replied
19 Apr 2024
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Description
Hi. I've moved back to my old farmhouse in county Kilkenny. I work for an international NGO based here in Ireland and lecture in a Dublin university. I also work in tourism in the summer. I'm biased but if you don't know Kilkenny, this really is a lovely part of Ireland.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
I spent much of my adult life working and living abroad and I'm a registered tour guide here in Ireland. I speak some French and Spanish (in an earlier life I taught English).
Help
Eco-building and renovation projects I need help with. I'm hoping you have an interest in organic vegetable gardening. Bonus if you're creative or have some experience with interior design. There's also various other light work I need help with, indoor and outdoor.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: IntermediateAccommodation
It is a comfortable, renovated cottage with log-burning stove. You will have your own bedroom and shared bathroom. I enjoy food and can offer three meals a day - and am happy to try your cuisine!
What else ...
There are lovely walks and cycling along quiet country roads, with woods nearby and small villages. I'm fortunate to have friendly neighbours too. Nearest village and public transport is fifteen minutes walk, although I'm happy to collect/drop you. The medieval town of Kilkenny is not too far, with the charming village of Abbeyleix in the other direction.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (16)
the 3 weeks I spent in your house were fantastic!!.
The help was a lot but together Laura (spanish girl) it was very easy and funny and the result was GREAT!
Hugh is a good cook and Kind person always ready to help you if you need. We enjoied all together and have a lot of funny specialy when Laura and me… read more
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the 3 weeks I spent in your house were fantastic!!.
The help was a lot but together Laura (spanish girl) it was very easy and funny and the result was GREAT!
Hugh is a good cook and Kind person always ready to help you if you need. We enjoied all together and have a lot of funny specialy when Laura and me… read more
The time passed very quickly, and the work consisted of working in the garden. It was very interesting work and I learnt a lot.
Hugh is someone who has travelled everywhere, so it's very interesting to talk to him.
I had a very good stay
We stayed for about one week at Hugh's and it was so great ! The house is really cosy, next to the fireplace especially, and you have all you need 😁
Our mission was to pick apples to store them for winter and then press them for apple juice at an organic farm, we… read more
Hugh is a great communicator, and a real gentleman. With his good… read more
Absolutely recommend this workaway.