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The image depicts a serene forest scene, with a person standing in the center, surrounded by lush greenery and towering trees, bathed in sunlight filtering through the foliage.
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A group of people are gathered around a campfire, with a large pot hanging over it, likely for cooking or boiling water. The scene is set in a natural outdoor setting.
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A woman stands in a garden, holding a large cabbage, wearing a brown knit hat, gray scarf, and dark coat, with a raised concrete patio and raised garden bed in the background.
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Rural adventures, projects and music in Ulster, Ireland

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    Description

    We are a family of 5; Marcus 42 from Ireland and Julie 38 from Denmark, with our daughter Luna from August 2016, son Oscar from November 2018 and Oisin from March 2021. Then we have our lovely dog Maizzie, cats Mefe and Molly and 4 cute organic Dexter Cows.

    We love people and being social, fun, animals, nature, gardening, farming, hiking, kayaking/canoeing, rock climbing, music and most of all we love adventures of all kinds.

    We are very positive, welcoming and open minded people.

    We live in an old farmhouse that we just completed a major renovation on. There is 30 acres of land and forestry where we have a large cut flower patch, a veggie garden, a poly tunnel, dexter cows, and plans of lots more. We have a lot of dreams for this place and look at it as a creative, inspiring, fun lifelong project.

    Marcus works as a project manager with renewable energy. He also had an outdoor adventure tour company a few years ago which brought people on tours rock climbing, hiking and kayaking all around Ireland. . He's good at creating and fixing things and loves being outdoors. His biggest passions are rock climbing, hiking and playing music.

    Julie has just launched a cut flower farming business growing eco friendly flowers and selling them as bouquets. She also works part time in a domestic abuse refuge for women. She has a masters in anthropology with a specialization in spirituality and shamanism and has done lots of self-development work. Her biggest passions are gardening, pottery, the great outdoors and travelling.

    We both play and sing in a band performing Marcus' original music and have released an album (Marcus Magee & the Hollawmen).
    8yr old Luna is a creative soul who loves dancing, singing, drawing and writing. She takes easily to people and loves to learn.
    6yr old Oscar is an active dude who loves fishing, biking, skating, football and challenges. His smile will melt your heart! 4 yr old Oisin loves being outside, farming, helping, digging and generally pottering around the farm coming up with all sorts of activities. They’re all good sleepers.

    We have both traveled a lot of the world (we met scuba diving in Thailand) but have now been home for the last 12 years building up our home. We see workaway as an opportunity to let the travelling come to us through people coming to stay instead of us going away.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Van life
    Sustainability
    Self development
    Pets
    Farming
    Events & social
    Cooking & food
    Plant care
    Music
    Languages
    Gardening
    Drawing & painting
    DIY & crafts
    Carpentry
    Animals
    Water sports
    Sailing / Boating
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Mountain
    Hiking
    Camping
    Beach
    Adventure sports
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Learn English, gardening, Irish and Danish culture and food and come along on an outdoor adventure.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Cutting and stacking firewood, felling trees, some home refurb inside and outside (Painting, decorating, constructing), fixing up/organizing sheds, gardening (preparing flower and vegetable beds, weeding, landscaping, lawn mowing, strimming and planting), cooking, feeding animals, fixing up/sanding and painting old furniture, building play things outside, playing with our kids.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Danish: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    French: Intermediate
    Spanish: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    I, Julie, love languages and speak English and Danish fluently. Then I have a bit of German, French, Spanish, Swedish, Norwegian and Italian in that order of proficiency. I am happy to teach and learn!

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Volunteers have their own room and shared bathroom in the same house as us. They are treated as part of the family. We have a shared kitchen, living room, and a second sitting room.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We live in a rural area surrounded by beautiful drumlin hills, rivers and lakes. We drive into our local town regularly where you can come along anytime. We love the outdoors and go on hiking, kayaking, rock climbing and camping trips with friends where our volunteers are invited along. Our volunteers will get to experience a real Ireland and will be welcomed into our circle of friends. We play music in local bars and enjoy a pint.

    We generally take people for 2-5 week stays. With stays longer than 2 weeks a house rule is for workawayers to go away for a weekend every 2 weeks, as this gives a bit of space for our family and likewise for the workawayer.

    Couples are very welcome.
    We don't plan very far ahead (we're last-minute sort of people), so please only write us max 2 months before you'd like to come, if you write us earlier than that you will most likely get a message to write back later.

  • 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

    We have fibre broadband with wifi. I also work from home and my husband occasionally does too.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have loads of space here for parking in a scenic area, take your pick in whether you prefer to look at fields, garden, forest and whether you want to be on grass or tarmac.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    As long as your pet is kid friendly and animal friendly - we also have a dog, cats, sheep and cows in the field - you are welcome to bring it. Let us know if you'd like to bring your pet and we can find out if it is suitable.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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The image depicts a person holding a bouquet of flowers, with the bouquet featuring green stems and leaves, and the person\'s face blurred out. The background is a solid gray color.
The image depicts three cows standing behind a wire fence, with two brown cows and one black cow, all sporting yellow tags on their ears, set against a blue sky backdrop.
The image shows a heartfelt message on a social media platform, with a photo of a family, conveying a sense of warmth and connection between loved ones.
The image depicts a serene forest scene, with a person standing in the center, surrounded by lush greenery and towering trees, bathed in sunlight filtering through the foliage.
The image depicts a family of five sitting on a grassy area, with two adults and three children, all enjoying pizza and drinks together in a relaxed outdoor setting.
The image depicts a serene scene of a chicken coop with a fence, featuring a few chickens and a tree, set against a natural backdrop of grass and trees. The overall atmosphere is one of tranquility.
A group of people are gathered around a campfire, with a large pot hanging over it, likely for cooking or boiling water. The scene is set in a natural outdoor setting.
The image features a brown and white dog with a collar, gazing through tall grass, its wet fur suggesting it has been playing outside.
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The image shows a group of people in a body of water, likely engaged in a recreational activity such as kayaking or canoeing, with a calm and peaceful atmosphere.
The image depicts a serene garden scene with two buckets of berries in the foreground, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant purple flowers, with children playing in the background.
A woman stands in a garden, holding a large cabbage, wearing a brown knit hat, gray scarf, and dark coat, with a raised concrete patio and raised garden bed in the background.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a field of yellow flowers, trees, and a white building, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene winter scene featuring a snow-covered road, a white house with an orange archway, and a blue sky with clouds.
The image depicts a group of musicians performing on stage, with a drum set, guitars, and microphones visible. The scene is likely a concert or music festival, conveying a sense of energy and entertainment.
The image depicts three men exiting a wooden barrel sauna on a trailer, situated in a wooded area with a sign reading \"LIVELAGOM.IE\" and a blue sky in the background.

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