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 - Description- Hi. I live in old farmhouse in county Kilkenny, 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 Projects - Gardening - DIY and building projects - Help around the house - General Maintenance 
 - Cultural exchange and learning opportunities- I spent much of my adult life working and living abroad and I'm an accredited tour guide here in Ireland. Visitors enjoy the cultural exchange of staying here, interacting with myself as well as locals. I speak some French and Spanish (in an earlier life I taught English). 
 - Help- I have a vegetable garden and polytunnel I need help maintaining, and general outdoor help around the farmhouse. I have stone outbuildings which I hope to make habitable. At the moment the priorities are picking and juicing this year's abundance of apples, and preparation work for building a timber cabin. 
 - Languages spoken- English: Fluent 
 Spanish: Intermediate
 French: Intermediate
 - Accommodation- It is a comfortable, renovated cottage with wood-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- Good broadband wifi. 
 - Space for parking camper vans- This host can provide space for campervans. 
 - How many Workawayers can stay?- Two 
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The cottage is in a beautiful part of Ireland, approximately 25 km from Kilkenny City, in my mind,… read more
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The cottage is in a beautiful part of Ireland, approximately 25 km from Kilkenny City, in my mind,… read more
l enjoyed my short stay with Hugh.He will welcome you into his Irish farm house where you will expirence rural living.
l was always asked if l needed anything and made feel at home. Hugh is very knowledgeable about local and Irish history as… read more
My main job was removing a ton of weeds from his garden and greenhouse. And I cleaned and organized in the kitchen on the rainy… read more
Hugh was a great host, i stayed with him and Hinako (another workawayer) for a few days. Althought my stay wasn't long, it was a great experience : the place is nice, lost in the countryside. :)
Thanks again !
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.


















