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Description
We are a family of three living on the outskirts of the fishing village of Dunmore East. We have three dogs and numerous horses. The beach is only 20 minutes walk away through a beautiful country road. As much a possible all meals are home cooked. Workaways will be fully immersed into Irish family life whilst helping out around the house and with the horses. Through our hospitality , good home cooking we have made many friends who return time again.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
General Maintenance
Help around the house
Animal Care
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will experience first hand what it is like to live with a typical Irish family, improve your spoken English,be thought the fundamentals of stable management and horsemanship. You can also experience first hand how to bake and to make some of our favourite desserts.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for somone to help with some light house work, mucking out stables and depending on level of riding to help riding out. Some general gardening may also be required
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
The accommodation provided is a modern double room with adjoining bathroom within the main house. You will be treated as one of the family.
What else ...
The workaway position will best suit someone who does not suffer from allergies,who loves dogs ,horses and is not afraid to get involved. There are some beautiful country and coastal walks nearby. In the summertime we go jetsking from the beach and occasionally go fishing off shore. Waterford, the oldest Viking city in ireland is easily accessible by bus from Dunmore East with connections to Dublin, Cork and Galway if you wish to explore some of the country. The more experienced rider can go on scenic hacks to the beach which, previous work a ways really treasured this experience. Come , enjoy and immerse yourself in the relaxed irish country way of life and make memories you can treasure.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (7)
I´ve learnt a lot new things about horses and improved my riding so much. The work was always manageable and I rarely had to work longerthan the 5 hours… read more
The family is really friendly and you feel quite quickly as a part of the family.
I learned so much from Angela about the work with horses in jung ages.
If you love horses and wants to travel a bit it's the perfect place. I would do it anytime again! The evenings are… read more
I was quickly introduced to the other workaways in the area, and… read more
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I´ve learnt a lot new things about horses and improved my riding so much. The work was always manageable and I rarely had to work longerthan the 5 hours… read more
The family is really friendly and you feel quite quickly as a part of the family.
I learned so much from Angela about the work with horses in jung ages.
If you love horses and wants to travel a bit it's the perfect place. I would do it anytime again! The evenings are… read more
I was quickly introduced to the other workaways in the area, and… read more
I had a good feeling about this place from the moment that I arrived. These are… read more
The work is never too hard and enjoyable for horse lovers, and they are plenty opportunities to… read more
