Help me with various projects on my farm and home in Co Longford, Ireland

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19/10/2021
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Hi I'm George, I live alone in a old Georgian house and farm that I have been restoring in Co Longford ( midlands) It is a peaceful place with mature woods a grounds. I am about 10 minute walk from our village, 15 minute drive from Longford town and 1.5 hours from Dublin. I am an easy going guy who loves life and is quite busy with a small farm and a part time day job, I keep cattle and have two foster donkies. I also have a cat and a friendly German Shepherd young dog who both live outside.
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
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers staying at my home may improve their English,learn new skills,cultures and travel within the country experiencing new things. I live quite near to the Shannon river,The Royal Canal and the Corlea Trackway ( medieval bog road) Co Longford is a very central location for travelling within the country .
Help
Looking for someone who will enjoy their stay where both myself and your self will benefit equally. Examples of tasks to be carried out are : blowing and clearing leaves,occasional light help with cattle, loading fire wood,fencing, mechanical help, painting, gardening, general house help, cooking and general maintenance. It is not essential to have experience in these tasks as I have no problem showing people how but know that you may bring other skills that will also be useful. Help will vary depending on the time of year and weather.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
3 Story house with your own bedroom ( shared bathroom ) Wi-Fi available
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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04/10/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Diego)

Diego stayed with me for approx 3.5 weeks and I have to say he was a pleasure to have. Very solid, always helpful, all you had to do was show him a task once and he had it. Diego was very dependable and blended in very well with either another workaway or when my family visited. I could highly recommend Diego to any host. I wish Diego well as he… read more

(Excellent )

02/10/2021

Left by Workawayer (Diego) for host

I have been with George for three and a half weeks. It was a fantastic experience. George is a kind and reliable person, always careful to make sure you are happy. Work is not too difficult and George explains everything you need to know and you can learn a lot of new stuff.
I would do this experience a thousand times and recommend it to… read more

(Excellent )

28/03/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Jonah)

Jonah was a great guy to have staying, very loyal & helpful to me and my place. It was all a new experience for him and he felt he benefited from trying out the workaway program. He was always smiling and happy and up for any job. Due to Covid, Jonah stayed double the length of time but sadly couldn't travel around and explore as much as he & I… read more

(Excellent )

17/03/2021

Left by Workawayer (Jonah) for host

When I did this first travel, I was unexperimented but Georges was more than a teacher, he introduced me to his place and his life… All the jobs were interesting and full of discoveries for a young guy like me, you can’t do the same things youd did the day before, you always change, George is always here to explain you things and share his… read more

(Excellent )

31/08/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Itzel)

Itzel stayed with me for 3 weeks, I found her very good with a great work ethic. I was quite busy myself so Itzel worked away great on her own once I showed her the task. Itzel was a very respectful, quiet & calm house guest who also was a great cook. I really enjoyed having her and she is always welcome. I wish her well in her studies and travel.

(Excellent )

25/08/2020

Left by Workawayer (Itzel) for host

I was an amazing and incredible time with George. I enjoyed very much the time in his farm and I love his dog who is lovely.

The job isn't hard, you work a few hours in the farm feeding the bullets or picking up some weeds and cleaning the house.

The room is very very cosy, and the house too.

George is a good men who talk with you everyday… read more

(Excellent )

24/07/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Pau)

Pau or Tom as he liked to be called in Ireland stayed with me for about 3 .5 months in total helping on my farm and maintaining my house. I found him excellent and we became great friends. He was always happy and got on great with my dog Buster who got cancer while Tom was here . Tom was a huge help to me here a cooked some wonderful meals. We are… read more

(Excellent )

23/07/2020

Left by Workawayer (Pau) for host

I have been 3 months on this workaway, and I can say that it is a great experience. George is a great person, he makes you work but little, and then you have free time. He simply asks you to help him with his big house. Then you have time for you, that is important. Of all the workaways I have done, this has been my favorite, I am very happy with… read more

(Excellent )

19/02/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Eva & Julien)

Eva & Julien stayed for approx 10 days and were a great help to me and my place. Even though it's winter so outside work is restricted a little, they had quite a good mix between inside and out. They were both always helpful and very willing and always in good humour. They were very happy to blend in with my routine and meals etc. They were 110%… read more

(Excellent )

16/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Eva & Julien) for host

George is a great host. He taught us many of his skills through a wide variety of jobs. Besides the work was not hard and he always tried to give us indoor activities when the weather was bad. He would also propose to give us a lift every time he went around so that we could discover the surrounding area! George is a lovely person, he is a fun and… read more

(Excellent )

16/01/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Dominic)

Dominic was a great asset a help to me in 'Kilcommick' helping on the farm with cattle, painting a various maintenance jobs. He was very easy to live with and always in good humour. We enjoyed listening a discussing music together. I wish Dom well in the future and he is always welcome back at anytime.

(Excellent )

13/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Dominic) for host

George was great to work with, we had great chats about music and our respective countries. The work was mostly to help build up his brilliant Georgian House, and it was very enjoyable doing my bit to help restore the house. Would recommend for anyone who wants to stay in a central area and learn lots about Irish culture!

(Excellent )

03/01/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Merle)

Merle stayed for 10 days at my place and she was a delight to have. Merle was always happy and couldn't do more to help and always with a smile. We had great conversations and a good laugh too. Merle has a great work ethic and excellent English and is up to try new things like driving my truck. I wish her well in the future and she is very welcome… read more

(Excellent )

30/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Merle) for host

I really enjoyed to stay with George and his dog Buster. I only could stay for ten days but it was a great time and we had a lot of good conversations and I could share and learn many things. George is a very kind and happy person and we always had a laugh. His place is lovely and I met some of his family and friends who were also nice to me. The… read more

(Excellent )

08/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Alexis) for host

This was my first experience with Workaway and I can say I am pleased with the outcome. I stayed with George for a month, during which I have learned a great deal. I learned about farm work, which I had never done before (but George always showed me how it's done to get me started) but I also learned a lot about Ireland, as I was able to travel to… read more

(Excellent )

05/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Pierre)

Pierre was a great asset to have staying a working. He was always willing a happy a we had good fun along the way too. Pierre was very steady and mature beyond his years. Always ready and eager to assist in anyway he could, I could totally recommend him to any host. I wish you Pierre the very best in your studies and you are welcome back anytime.

(Excellent )

03/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Pierre) for host

Words hardly describe experience. I spent 4 weeks with George. It was one of the best host I ever had. A good mixt beetween liberty, work and communication made this experience incredible. If you want to learn plenty things, fully integrate and understand Irish culture, this is the place to be. Thanks a million for everything George ! See ya

(Excellent )

25/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Thimoté)

Thimothe stayed with me for 3 weeks to help out. I found him a really decent, genuine guy who couldn't do enough to help out. He wasn't afraid to work away a was a great cook which was a great bonus for me. We had good fun a I would completely recommend him to anyone looking for a workaway.

(Excellent )

23/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Thimoté) for host

George is very welcome !! I learned many working technique in the farm ! Is very interesting !
George wants to discover the culture of Ireland !
I could have the opportunity to discover Galway, Connemara and Sligo during my trip.
Thanks so much George !!!!

(Excellent )

27/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Dennis)

Dennis stayed with me for over 2 weeks and he was a great help and benefit to me here. He was very polite a manner. He covered various jobs e.g. painting, house work, power washing etc and always did all to a very high standard. His hobby is learning a playing the button accordion which was a lovely refreshing experience to my house. I wouldn't… read more

(Excellent )

25/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Dennis) for host

I stayed at George's home for two and a half weeks. It was my first experience with Workaway and I'm more than satisfied with it. George was very hospitable and made me feel like at home.

The work varied a lot. It included painting, wood polishing and cleaning vehicles. I enjoyed doing these tasks. There was no pressure at all and I also had… read more

(Excellent )

23/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Ganna)

Anna stayed at my place for over 3 weeks and found excellent in every way. Always helpful a trustworthy, Anna could work away on her own with either planned work or work on her own initiative. It was her first Workaway and she settled into it immediately, Anna was Always happy a bubbly and in every way was a great asset to me here. I would have no… read more

(Excellent )

16/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Ganna) for host

It was my first experience as a workawayer and I really enjoyed it! I stayed more than 3 weeks with George, who is a funny guy and an excellent person. I've learnt such new skills as fencing, sanding, varnishing, painting and glossing. George took care of my wellness at every moment and showed me some interesting places of Ireland. We also had… read more

(Excellent )

22/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Antoine)

Antoine was great asset to me, very helpful a willing, always in good humour and only had to shown something once a he picked it up. Antoine stayed with me 3 weeks in total a very loyal a conscientious. I could leave him in charge if necessary with no worries what so ever. I could highly recommend him to anyone looking for a Workaway and is… read more

(Excellent )

19/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Antoine) for host

I'd like to thank George for the few weeks I spent in his place. Indeed, he was so nice to me. You never get bored in this wonderful place, the jobs are varied, and George does really care to make you discover the area and the country, offering you some ride with him to visit some towns or cities. He's so thankfull for everything you help him… read more

(Excellent )

19/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Matti)

MattI stayed with me for 6 weeks and he was a real plesure to have staying. He was always happy a willing to help in anything he was asked to do. If I was away for a day or a night, MattI worked away under his own initative and was so loyal to my home. I was so lucky that MattI came to stay as he was truly a great benefit to me a my home. I… read more

(Excellent )

08/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Matti) for host

I spend 6 weeks with George and it's was an amazing time. George was really kind to me. We experienced many good things together. He helped me to improve my English and taught me craft and farming things. The work was fair and varied. It's a good mix of farming, maintenance and yard work. The property be located in a really peaceful and silence… read more

(Excellent )

20/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (William)

Will stayed at my place for 4 weeks and I found him excellent in every way. He took great interest in every aspect of my place a the jobs in hand. He was always so positive a friendly with every one that visited as well. I found Will 100% trust worthy a trusted him completely with driving my tractor a 4 x 4 . I enjoyed Will ' s company and we… read more

(Excellent )

11/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (William) for host

This was my first experience on Workaway and I could not have asked for a better host! George, his dog Buster and cat Billy welcomed me with open arms. I stayed for 1 month in his beautiful countryside place that is surrounded by acres upon acres of lush green land. George was extremely easy to get along with and I now classify him as a close… read more

(Excellent )

29/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Benjamin)

Ben stayed with me for 5 weeks in total, he was excellent in every way possible, a great help and so trust worthy. He blended in with every one a treated my place like his own. I could recommend him 100 % to any one a hope to see him visit soon again.

(Excellent )

25/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Benjamin) for host

It was a pleasure to meet George. He is very nice, generous and the cohabitation and the joint work was a lot of fun. I had a great time on the farm. Furthermore, the place where he lives is beautiful. I got a perfect impression in the everyday life of rural Ireland. I can absolutely recommend to live and work at Georges Farm.

(Excellent )

08/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Austin) for host

George is a grand guy and welcomed me into his lovely home in Longford. He always made sure I was taken care of and I had a great time experiencing life on his farm with his friendly dog buster and cat bill. I had some car trouble upon arrival and George had me sorted out and running in no time. He took great care of me and openly welcomed me… read more

(Excellent )

07/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Austin)

I found Austin a sound guy a very easy to have staying in my house. He was a great asset and his attention to detail was brilliant. He was always helpful and upbeat and would recommend him completely to other hosts.

(Excellent )

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