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We live on a scenic hobby farm in a spectacular newly renovated 1820's Georgian home.
We are a family of 6, Mum, Dad and 3 girls aged 20, 17,15 and 1 boy aged 13. We are a sporty, laid back and fun loving family.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
When you arrive at our farm you will experience rural living while being immersed in our culture and also learning English and engaging with a fun busy family of 6. We are very close to Dublin City center with all it's cultural and fun activities.
Help
We need help with DIY and building projects , renovation, painting etc. on the farm in Dublin. Close to all the entertainment and cultural attractions of Dublin city, Ireland
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Irish: Intermediate
Accommodation
You will be staying in a recently refurbished large spacious double room with a double bed and wardrobe space with a large bathroom next to your room. WiFi. You will also join in family evening meals, breakfast and lunch are busy times so everyone helps themselves.
What else ...
When you are not helping out you can chill out or catch a bus/ train into Dublin City Centre. Dublin Centre has so much to offer is only 30 minutes away. Alternatively can stay at the house and play tennis/basketball on our court with the kids. We have two of the biggest shopping center's in Dublin on our doorsteps that are great to visit.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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The kids, and their friends, thought he was "so cute".
There was no job/challenge that Fabian was not up for , he had as much energy last thing at… read more
The tasks performed were widely varied but always within the advertised scope: DIY, gardening, general maintenance, and farm stay help. The family’s positive attitude and character made it easy for me to adapt to… read more
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The kids, and their friends, thought he was "so cute".
There was no job/challenge that Fabian was not up for , he had as much energy last thing at… read more
The tasks performed were widely varied but always within the advertised scope: DIY, gardening, general maintenance, and farm stay help. The family’s positive attitude and character made it easy for me to adapt to… read more
Very recommendable place to stay!!
Thank you very much and see you soon!!
He threw himself 100% into everything he did, working around the farm and cooking !
He rapidly got his carpentry, painting and dumper driving skills up to… read more
The work was always varied and fair. I worked in the garden, general house maintenance and building. I never felt bored or overworked.
During my free time, I enjoyed the family, home, court and discovered the warm and friendly city of… read more
Philipp got stuck into whatever job needed doing and was willing to give anything a try ,he has many skills. It was also great for us and our kids to get to know another culture. He gave our eldest daughter German lessons which helped with her exams. He's easy going , hard working… read more
I had my own room and bathroom in their house and started working at ~9:00am after having breakfast.
They have a huge lawn which needed mowing, although there is an electric… read more
