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We are a couple with a big old house and lots of projects on the go.
We've recently moved to an amazing 200 year old house in the middle of a bustling rural Irish town. We're working to bring this old beauty back to it's former glory.
We're looking for someone who will be happy to muck in and help us bring our new/old house back to life.
*(We have two specific jobs that we require help with this summer. One is to prepare a concrete floor for a new covering, and the other is to repair an old wall. They are both quite physical tasks)
We have thirteen year old twins, a big friendly Labrador and two cats.
Strokestown is lovely welcoming Irish town; there are busy pubs if that's what you enjoy. There is also lots of nature and history to explore, with the fantastic Strokestown house on our doorstep. We're situated near the Shannon Blueway, and in the middle of Ireland's hidden heartlands. Transport links to the east and west are good and the potential for weekend travel is boundless. We'd love to talk to anyone who thinks they might enjoy joining us for a while.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our home is a real architectural gem and is part of a local heritage walk. There's lots of history to enjoy both in the house and the town. Some of the things we uncover are truely fantastic. We're a real Irish family who can introduce you to Ireland.
Projects involving children
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Help
We are living in and restoring a 200 year old house. The house is fine in parts and has the basics for human comfort (hot water ect.) but there is still plenty of clearing out and tidying to be done in areas of the house and garden.
There can be garden help (clearing ivy ect), clearing out the big attic rooms, and light house tasks involved. There's scope for people with different skills as we have more than one project on the go.
It's satisfying as you are uncovering beautiful things. We do as much as our busy schedules allow, but we could use some help.
Energy and a willingness to get a bit dirty will be required, but our expectations are realistic.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Portuguese: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
We speak a little Spanish and Jennifer speakes Portuguese. Jennifer is interested in learning Italian.
Accommodation
Your own room will be provided.
Food is included but we would appreciate one main meal cooked by our guest per week if possible.
At the weekends there are not set meal times and we are often relaxing or out.
What else ...
There's much to do and enjoy in the locality and we are perfectly located to explore the country! We are well travelled and happy to share our experiences if wanted.
We have a small boat that we take out in the summer.
We're a busy but pretty laid back family who take a live and let live approach. We think there is potential for a great experience with us.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Pretty fast internet
Space for parking camper vans
Free on street parking is available. There is also space to park out the back of the house, but you have to pass under a low arch, so no high vehicles. Regular van should be ok, e.g. VW Transporter - 2.7 mtrs approx.
Can possibly accept pets
We have a dog and cat, it might work.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (9)
Mathis mastered difficult new skills quickly and helped us with several physically demanding projects.
I would have no hesitation recommending Mathis.
Mathis took on very challenging and… read more
He joined us with an open heart and full enthusiasm for the project. He completed a difficult and physical task to a high standard.
I have no hesitation recommending Gabriele
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Mathis mastered difficult new skills quickly and helped us with several physically demanding projects.
I would have no hesitation recommending Mathis.
Mathis took on very challenging and… read more
He joined us with an open heart and full enthusiasm for the project. He completed a difficult and physical task to a high standard.
I have no hesitation recommending Gabriele
He completed the work assigned in the house and garden and was generally a good guy to have around.
The house is comfortable and I stayed in a big intimate room. The whole family was very nice to me and thus I felt very quickly integrated into the family. The children were very kind and always ready to help… read more
Most of the time Elizabeth was house-sitting as we were away and she took good care of our animals. I would recommend.
Sergio was a calm and friendly addition to our busy home. He completed a physical and skilled building task to a high standard. Anybody would be lucky to host Sergio.
Ambos, junto a con los niños son muy son muy inteligentes, y muy divertidos… realmente disfrute un montón y los tengo en mi corazón… read more
He completed a difficult and physical renovation task with skill and good humor. He also helped in the house and cooked delicious food.
It was an absolute pleasure to host Damian, who is highly skilled and interesting company 🙌💪💯
We spent almost three weeks with them and they will be three unforgettable weeks for us.
We were really… read more
He got stuck in to difficult physical work with energy and enthusiasm.
Fererico has a great attitude. He is a real animal lover, and was happy to help with whatever projects we were doing. We have no hesitation recommending him.
quality times in talking, sharing life experiences, anecdotes, small talks and more serious ones.
they were really open minded, accomodating, flexible and understanding.
there is quite the share of work to deal upon within the house and garden.
lotsa project, ideas to arrange, refurbish this great… read more
Yoann did a huge amount of work with us, including physical and difficult tasks. He brought good humour and an organised approach to his work. Highly recommended
Los pequeños Arron y Odhran, los dos perritos Phoebe y Mac y sus dos gatitos integran una familia increíble. Todos son muy pacientes, amables y sobre todo alegres.
Los… read more
