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Hi all, 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 a friendly German Shepherd dog called Polly.
Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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
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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.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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I wish him well in the rest of his travels a studies and can fully recommend him to other hosts.
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I wish him well in the rest of his travels a studies and can fully recommend him to other hosts.
I’m so thankful to have been in his house and share my time with him & beautiful and cuteness Polly !!
George is the best host for lots of different point. He takes care about you, do his best for you, try to show you his love for his country. He’s very listening and talkative… read more
He even helped me out later on when I wasn't staying with him anymore which was more than decent.
Polly is just… read more
I spent 4 weeks with George and had so much fun! Working or chatting while having tea, there's never a dull moment. Definitely one of the kindest and funniest people I've ever met, always ready to help. I loved that everything is kept clean and tidy as well, as this is not to be taken for granted when doing… read more
I stayed for the whole month of August and was greatly surprised to find he didn’t live in an Irish bungalow but in a big original Georgian house. From the first moment I arrived it felt like home thanks to his kind and friendly personality. I met his friend Marcus who was helping with mechanical work and got on very… read more
I stayed 3 weeks at his place and I could go to Galway 2 days and do a lot… read more
I would do this experience a thousand times and recommend it to… read more
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
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 !!!!
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