Help with our family organic vegetable garden and some home tasks near Collooney, Ireland

Ireland

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Hi all you Workawayer's

MUST BE 25+

Keen Gardeners welcome Now !

We are a fun loving family of three (we should say five as our two dogs are part of it as well) living in an old farmhouse outside the village of Collooney. Ducks and chickens also reside here.

We established our organic vegetable garden four years ago and we try to increase the size bit by bit every year. We have fifteen chicken and two ducks at present.

We can offer excellent food and a nice room, and good company and would be happy to show you our beautiful scenery and share with you our way of life.

We speak english, german and a little french.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Projects involving children
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Close to the North West coast with spectacular beaches some of them famous surf spots, mountain ranges for hillwalking and plenty of rivers and lakes

On the other hand Sligo Town is only 10 minutes by car or there is a train and bus service(main Dublin to Sligo line) and which has all necessary facilities (shops, pubs, theatre etc.)

Sligo is a well known place for traditional music and is home to trad-band Dervish.

We would be happy to help you achieve any activities you may wish to do whilst in Sligo.
Help
Any help appreciated with Vegetable Gardening,animal care, walking dogs, house chores and general home maintenance.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
Accommodation
Accommodation in our family farmhouse.

Double room for either single or couples or two friends.

There is wi-fi available.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Local coastline

Feedback left by and about host (10)

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Cultural exchange:
(5.0)

Communication:
(5.0)

09/09/2021

Left by Workawayer (Elizabeth) for host

What can I say about Tonya and Dicky (and Ada and Tadhg too)? Two of the nicest people on the planet. They welcomed me into their home and made me feel like part of the family. Their home and gardens are lovely and the ducks are so fun! And of course, the awesome dog and friendly cat made the experience even better. Best experience of my two… read more

(Excellent )

08/08/2021

Left by Workawayer (Carolina) for host

Tonya and Dicky are great people!!!
Thoughtful, kind and helpful. I spent a month and the time flew by. We also had a great time with their daughter Ada and her partner Tadhg. I never thought I would be swimming in the cold Irish waters :).
Thanks again Tonya for giving me the opportunity to paint!!!
Thank you so much for everything!

(Excellent )

06/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Riccardo)

Riccardo is now an honorary member of the family.

Riccardo stayed with us for two weeks and we were truly sad to see him go, he took on every job with such a wonderful attitude, went above and beyond to help, and achieved so much in two weeks, he is happy, polite, respectful and good fun, we had lots of laughs together and we cant wait to see… read more

(Excellent )

03/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Riccardo) for host

Priceless experience. Tonya, Dicky, Ada and Tadhg are magic people. I felt welcomed as a family member since the very beginning, I spent two weeks an a half with them and it was sad leaving. They truly cared of my experience inside and outside the house, providing useful advices, smiling company, delicious food and even lifts to wherever I wish to… read more

(Excellent )

18/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Maria) for host

I spent two worderful weeks living with Tonya and Dicky. They traeted me very well from the first day. Tonya taught me a lot about healthy food, we shared passions. Dicky taught me how to take care of the garden, they have a lot of types of vegetables and aromatic plants, everything very organized and cared for. They took me several times to see… read more

(Excellent )

24/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Ellande & Marie)

We have just hosted two beautiful amazing people called Marie and Ellande.

They took on and transformed our vegetable garden and tunnel, and compost making in a short period of time, the garden now looks amazing, it was hard physical work which they did with pride.

They are such a kind and generous couple and a pleasure to be with. Should this… read more

(Excellent )

23/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Ellande & Marie) for host

Tonya and Dickie are very nice and happy hosts! We have spend a great journey with them, shared nice conversations, good meals, funny board games. We have liked gardenning and hope them to have a beautiful garden for the next months. Thanks for your welcoming
Ellande and Marie

(Excellent )

19/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Federico)

Wow what can I say, Federico was the most amazing helper ever,and is now an honorary member of the family.

Federico worked on a selection of jobs showing a great diversity of skills, while also helping out in every aspect of normal day to day living, we had lots of fun and laughs, and Federico spoiled us with us his great cooking.

We spent a… read more

(Excellent )

25/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Federico) for host

Where is the sixth star? ;)
It's a wonderful place with wonderful people what I found, I couldn't been luckier. I stayed there for 5 weeks, Rathrippon's house is in a very quiet countryside area, and Sligo city - where I enjoyed two music festivals during my staying! - just 10 min by car, and you'll find easily a lift to it. Tonya, Dicky, Ada and… read more

(Excellent )

03/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Marinella) for host

I spent a week with this fantastic, smiling, friendly, welcoming family! Tonya and Dicky, Ada and Tighe (and of corse the dog and the cat:)) are easy going, lovely people...The conversations were very interesting! They showed me the wonderful corners of paradise in county Sligo! Work was not hard and flexible! Very good organic food! I enjoyed it… read more

(Excellent )

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