Help us clean up our garden and walk our dog in our country home in Galway, Ireland

Description

My husband Ciaran and I (Eimear) are a couple in our mid 30's with a beautiful baby son (Tom, 8 months old!). We live in Spiddal along the Wild Atlantic Way in Galway with our 5yo rescue dog Shera and three chickens! Our garden is a labour of love and was very overgrown when we moved in so we're slowly but surely making it our own! I'm the main gardener and with Tom taking up most of my time now, the garden has become very neglected this year. Over the Autumn and winter of 2020, I'm hoping to Get help and assistance to repair our chicken coop and make some new raised beds, clear out parts of the garden, especially my neglected veggie beds and maybe even make a little treehouse for Tom with some pallet wood :)

Types of help and learning opportunities

Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care

Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

We live approx. 10 mins from Spiddal beach and village. Spiddal is a beautiful scenic Irish speaking village in the west of Ireland located approx. 18km from Galway city. There is a great bus service just a ten-minute walk from our house and Spiddal is a great base for heading further into Connemara!

Projects involving children

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

Help

I would ideally like to find a couple who have woodwork skills, gardening/horticulture skills and experience with babies!

Languages spoken

English: Fluent

Accommodation

A spacious double bedroom with wifi & TV (netflix/chromecast) or we have a lovely old 1985 campervan parked in the garden which you might prefer to stay in depending on how much you like your privacy! We can provide food or depending on how many hours worked or whether you would like to cook as part of work exchange, you can cook/store your own food.

What else ...

With a new baby, we are living pretty boring lives at the moment :) (who knew a dependant baby would take up all of your time!)
Galway city isn't far away by bus or we can drop you in if we're heading that way. We also have bikes that can be used.

A little more information

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  Internet access

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  Limited internet access

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  We have pets

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  We are smokers

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  Can host families

Space for parking camper vans

This host can provide space for campervans.

Can possibly accept pets

This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

How many Workawayers can stay?

More than two

Hours expected

Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week