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Experience a 250 cow dairy farm near Mallow in Cork. Three of us work on the farm but we need help with calf rearing and occasional milking from February until April. You will live in your own apartment. You will be fully insured to work on the farm, be registered to work and paid the minimum wage. Mallow is a busy town with lots of sports facilities etc. It is a 30min train journey to Cork and a 2 hour train journey to Dublin.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Animal Care
Farmstay help
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
At the end of your term with us you will be proficient at calf rearing and have a good knowledge of milking cows. Mallow is a lovely town with lots of sports facilities. It is a 30minute train journey to Cork City. The historic town if Blarney is also closeby.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
Your main duties will be helping with calf rearing and milking cows occasionally. Other duties may include cleaning cubicles. It would be helpful if you have some animal experience as calves can be delicate.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You will have your own apartment and dine with the family. You have your own kitchen to make your own meals also.
What else ...
Mallow has a train station so Cork City is only 30mins away and Dublin can be reached in 2 hours by train.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
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?
Two
