The image depicts a man and woman posing for a photo in front of a building, with the man wearing a suit and the woman dressed in a black and white jacket.
A group of honey bees gathers on a honeycomb. In the center, a queen bee is marked with a blue dot for identification, surrounded by worker bees.
A smiling beekeeper, dressed in a protective suit, holds a honeycomb frame covered in bees, standing among lush green foliage near a beehive.
A black horse with white markings and feathered legs stands in a sunlit, wooded area. Moss and fallen leaves cover the ground, creating a rustic scene.
A fluffy white dog and a large black horse with a red bridle gently touch noses over a stable wall, sharing a calm and curious moment together.
Two men in workwear stand together, one holding a drill, in front of a metal structure and a greenhouse, with trees in the background.
The image depicts a geodesic dome structure in the process of being built, situated in a wooded area with trees and a small building in the background.
The image depicts a rooster and three hens standing in a lush grassy field, surrounded by trees, with the hens facing left and the rooster facing right.
The image depicts a group of ducks standing on a mossy rock in a grassy field, with trees and a building visible in the background.
The image depicts two cows standing in a field, with one cow facing left and the other right, set against a backdrop of green grass and a clear sky.
The image features a vibrant red and yellow tulip in full bloom, surrounded by lush greenery and other tulips in the background.
The image shows two photos of bees, one of a hand holding a pile of bees and the other of a child releasing bees from a box.
The image depicts a vast expanse of dark, wet peat blocks laid out in rows on a hillside, with a cloudy sky in the background.
The image depicts a woman standing in front of a house with a garage door, surrounded by various objects and a bicycle, with a watermark in the center.
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Help on our non-profit smallholding and learn about the craft of beekeeping near Sligo, Ireland

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    Description

    We have a small holding , we keep 55+ colonels of bees for honey, we sell some honey to cover costs of feeding, cost of hive upkeep, medicine and not for profit. We breed our own Queens to further improve our bees. We have our own beef cows also for our own meat. Other animals we have are; chickens, geese and ducks for our own eggs. We also cut our own peat to heat the house in the winter time. Apart from this, we have two dogs, 4 cats, a very old goldfish and a poly tunnel to grow our veg.
    In the summer time, we run bee keeping course's for beginners. We give these courses in exchange for help on our homestead. One current project that is still in the works is our geo dome. We are also breaking/training a pedigree shire horse.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Van life
    Technology
    Pets
    Farming
    Plant care
    Photography
    Gardening
    DIY & crafts
    Carpentry
    Sailing / Boating
    Nature
    Dancing
    Cycling
    Camping
    Beach
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    English language. All aspects of gardening and free lessons on the craft of beekeeping.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    Help will be a mix of above depending on the time of year

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    German: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Spare double room in our house. All meals provided followed by the shower or bath in the house. Camping and campers are more than welcome :)

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Our nearest village is 7km. Sligo is a bus ride of 20km. We have fantastic walking close by in the mountains and there are beautiful lakes to see. Check out the sligo way for more details 😀. WOULD ALL POTENTIALLY WORKAWAYS PLEASE BRING APPROPRIATE CLOTHING. After all, this is a farm stay and we can't keep every size of Wellingtons and work wear.

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Any campervan or tent.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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    Katie (7 months)

    Shire house 16.3 rising 17 hands in training for / riding / driving

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