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We are 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 and medican and not for profit. and breeding of Queens to further improve our bees. We have 2 Aberdeen Angus cows for milking, we have our own beef cows also for our own meat. Other animals we have are; chickens and ducks. We also cut our own peat to heat with. Apart from this we have two dogs and give cats and a large poly tunnel to grow our veg.
In the summer we run bee keeping course's for beginners we give these courses in exchange for help on our homestead. one currant project is building a geo dome .
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
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
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
English language, all aspects of gardening and free lessons on the craft of beekeeping.
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Help
Help will be a mix of above depending on the time of year
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
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Accommodation
Spare double room in our house, all meals provided shower or bath in the house, camping and campers welcome
What else ...
our nearest village is 7k ,Sligo is a bus ride of 20k we have fantastic walking close by with mountains and lakes to see , it is also close to the Atlantic Ocean, 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 ware .
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Any campervan or tent.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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You will miss me. I recommend at 100%.
It was a real pleasure 😄
Abbiamo potuto vedere e sperimentale diversi lavori, Brian è stato eccezionale , ci ha dato l'opportunità di entrare nel mondo dell'apicoltura irlandese e poter così fare tesoro di tutta la sua conoscenza , sempre pronto a rispondere e illuminarti su qualsiasi… read more
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You will miss me. I recommend at 100%.
It was a real pleasure 😄
Abbiamo potuto vedere e sperimentale diversi lavori, Brian è stato eccezionale , ci ha dato l'opportunità di entrare nel mondo dell'apicoltura irlandese e poter così fare tesoro di tutta la sua conoscenza , sempre pronto a rispondere e illuminarti su qualsiasi… read more
