Help with general maintenance and gardening near Clonakilty, Ireland

Description

I am a single parent and I home school my daughter who is fourteen. We like meeting people from different cultures and countries. We have one dog who lives in the house with us. I play guitar and sing and we have musical instruments in the house that anyone can play.

Types of help and learning opportunities

Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Language practice
Art Projects

Projects involving children

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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

I am a qualified english language teacher so I can help with language skills. I am also interested in our Irish culture and history and love showing people historical sites in our area. We live between two beaches and enjoy being in the water.

Help

I would like some help with general maintenance around the house and garden. Some carpentry work building shelves, some painting of walls and doors, varnishing wooden stairs and windows inside the house.
general help gardening, weeding and some stone work outside.

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Irish: Fluent
French: Intermediate

Accommodation

I have a room with two single beds which I set aside for visitors. We will share cooking and eat our main meals together.

What else ...

we live in a very beautiful place near two beaches, 10 minutes walk to either one. Long strand is a very popular surfing beach and we have surf boards that you can use. There is no public transport but we are 10 mins drive from Clonakilty where you can get public transport.
We have a bicycle that you can use.

A little more information

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  Internet access

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  Limited internet access

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  We have pets

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  We are smokers

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  Can host families

How many Workawayers can stay?

Two

Hours expected

Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week