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Enjoy living in a quiet typical old farmhouse in rural Kilkenny, Ireland

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  2026 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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  • Description

    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

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    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

    Help

    I have a vegetable garden and polytunnel I need help maintaining, and general outdoor help around the farmhouse. At the moment the priority is building a timber cabin for which I need help.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate
    French: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    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 ...

    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

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Good broadband wifi.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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