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Restoration of house and garden ...Come experience life in the middle of Ireland- last minute helper needed for April

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Last activity : 27 May 2026

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We live in the center of Ireland -a perfect place to visit the entire country from. We enjoy growing our own food and also have big plans for putting some order on our old house and flower garden but with jobs and children taking up time we need your Help! We live in a part of rural yet central Ireland called Clara and our property backs onto an EU protected raised bog which is nice for walking. There are plenty of places to visit nearby and Dublin and Galway are only an hour away on the train.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Irish culture and heritage, gardening skills. In addition to the workawaying, I am willing to do conversation exchanges (your language in front of my kids, intensive English sessions once they are in bed! I am a qualified primary school teacher and linguist :-)).
Help
As above- help with heavy duty gardening and housework some childminding.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
A cubicle bedroom - basic as the house needs complete redecoration but recently plumbed, wired and insulated. Peaceful countryside location.
What else ...
We would prefer someone who is environmentally aware and has previous work of doing major overhauls of gardens or homes. It is a big project! Please let me know if you have particular building or gardening skills or experience. Thank you!
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets

Host ref number: 639148811654

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24 Mar 2017

Left by Workawayer (Abby) for host

I stayed with Alanna and her family for about three weeks over July-August 2016. It was an absolutely wonderful experience!! I had a lot of autonomy and was able to complete tasks throughout the day. There was a variety of tasks from picking berries, doing lawn care, special little projects and caring for the children. I was there specifically to… read more

(Excellent )

14 Aug 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Abby)

Abby is practical, hard working and a problem solver yet discreet and modest too. Reliable on every level. She did fantastic work with my two horses and was a pleasure to host. She also won the hard earned favour of my two boys. We enjoyed her company greatly and hope our paths will cross again in the future.

(Excellent )

18 Feb 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Carlos)

Carlos was recommended to us by a fellow farmer. He proved himself to be a dedicated and skilled worker who made useful suggestìons and had good attention to detail. He is easy going and can turn his hand to anything from chopping or sawing Wood to tiling and painting to cutting grass and cleaning the hen house. He is also a builder and… read more

(Excellent )

10 Jan 2017

Left by Workawayer (Fetiveau) for host

My first experience was so well, I stayed 3 months and 2 weeks. The work is not complicate and the environment is beautiful. Alanna and her family are very kind, open, wich makes you feel easily comfortable.
Sometimes I went in Dublin for babysitting, take care of Ewen and Marcus. They are adorable (Ewen speaks 3 languages)
I lived with… read more

(Excellent )

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24 Mar 2017

Left by Workawayer (Abby) for host

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14 Aug 2016

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18 Feb 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Carlos)

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10 Jan 2017

Left by Workawayer (Fetiveau) for host

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1 Jan 2017

Left by Workawayer (Jofre) for host

My stay at Alanna's house was very enjoyable. The coexistence with Alana and the rest of volunteers was very positive, the agreed working hours were made, and all the conditions that we had agreed with Alanna.
The house is in a wonderful place and if you like animals and a quiet place, it is the ideal job

(Good)

20 Dec 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Jofre)

Jofre spent a few weeks with us before returning home for Christmas. He is a good natured and pleasant young man with better English than I expected. He is willing to attempt a wide array of tasks and works best in a team. I wish him all the best. Alanna

(Very good)

14 Dec 2016

Left by Workawayer (Octavio Alberto) for host

Many thanks to Alanna and her wonderful family for letting me stay at her house. It was my first experience as a workaway and I was delighted! I learned many things in the almost 2 months that I stayed in his house.
The house super cozy! We also have a small car so you can go anywhere! 100% recommendable!
Thanks for everything!

(Excellent)

10 Dec 2016

Left by Workawayer (David) for host

Being with Alanna and her family has been my first workaway experience. It has been really nice and comfortable.
They are a very open, nice family and they make you feel like home. Communication with them is really easy, and the fact that Alanna speaks 3 languages makes it easier.

The falicities are good, you have your own kitchen and the… read more

(Excellent)

13 Aug 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (VictorGar)

Maria helped us out in the garden and lent a hand with minding the children also. She is very trustworthy and was always happy to give of her best to whatever jobs the day presented with. She was able to communicate well with the children as well and is missed here! We wish her the best of luck.

(Excellent)

26 Jul 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Mélia)

Melia is welcome back anytime. A gentle soul, honest, hardworking and great company too! She is willing to turn her hand to many things and sets high standards for herself. Thank you and good luck.

(Excellent)

26 Apr 2016

Left by Workawayer (Mélia) for host

This is my first experience as a workawayer and I’d like to thank Alanna and Roy for their warm welcome. Alanna is a very open person, which makes you feel easily comfortable. There is plenty of work to do there, between their beautiful house/farm, the horses and hens, their 2 kids and the huge garden, but Alanna lets me organize my working hours… read more

(Excellent)

13 Jun 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Lola & Alicia)

Having Lola with us was wonderful. She is wise, patient, accommodating, up-beat and genuinely eager to help out. We also had the pleasure of meeting Alicia. I would gladly welcome either of them back to our home.

(Excellent)

10 Jun 2016

Left by Workawayer (Lola & Alicia) for host

I spent one month with Alanna and her family; they are nice people. They made me feel welcome from the minute I got there. The children are wonderful, the baby is happy and the three years old boy is creative, intelligent and funny.
The accommodation is great and comfortable. You have privacy and can cook yourself, also is possible have some… read more

(Excellent)

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Restoration of house and garden ...Come experience life in the middle of Ireland- last minute helper needed for April

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