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Description
We are a family of four (or five if you count Sharky our cat). We live on the west coast of Ireland near a town called Clonakilty. We are both artists (music and visual arts). Wave a beautiful peaceful site, overlooking the sea and there are plenty of swimming beaches a short walking distance away. We have an acre of land, which was just grass when we arrived here 2 years ago - We are in the process of re-wilding the land, so far we've planted over 50 young trees, areas of wild flowers and we grow our own veg in a polly tunnel. In our short time living here we've seen a huge increase of wildlife, birds of prey, insects, flocks and flocks of birds of all sorts. But it's hard work to keep it up and to create the vision we want for the local wildlife. Introducing bee hives, ponds, chickens, dry stone walls, insects safe places and more. We would like to find people who share our passion for creating these areas for our wildlife to thrive. For us it's really important that you are independent and enjoy the outdoors, camping style (you'll be living in a caravan) - we'd provide food but you'd prepare it for yourself. We'd be with you on the site, teaching you everything we know, but during your time off we'd hope you'd want to go off and explore the area. We think our situation would best suit a couple, but an independent single person could also work out. Also we'd like to find people that want to stay for a week or 10 days then move on, we can't take anyone for very long periods of time I'm afraid.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Re-wilding. Gardening. English language (if useful)
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We would welcome around 3-5 hours a day helping with Dry stone walling / Small eco-building projects / Digging ponds and generally maintaining land in an eco-friendly way.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner
Accommodation
Self contained Caravan with cooking facilities and fridge. Outdoor bathroom with hot shower (not located in caravan). Food will be provided but will need to be prepared by guest in their caravan (not prepared by host).
We would recommend you have a car, but if you don't we can provide lifts into the local town when we are going in. Also the local community are very nice and there are always people driving in and out of town that you can catch a lift with.
What else ...
There are lots of beautiful beaches and walks near by. The town of Clonakilty is 10K away. It is a truly beautiful area with loads to see and do, but public transport if not great so if you want to go site seeing then a car is handy.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We can accommodate camper vans, we have an acre of beautiful land, access to electricity outside, and an outdoor bathroom and covered area for cooking.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
