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My house by the sea has a gorgeous view!
Help with unpacking, tidying, figuring out technology, upcycling (painting), light cleaning, cat sitting.
My mother lives separately in her house in Ballina, and you’ll be helping her with a bit of weeding. She loves to play “Scrabble” which is a good way of learning English. My house is by the "Castle Break", an offshore surf break for those interested in surfing, and I’m near Kilcummin, Lacken and Killala in North Mayo on the Wild Atlantic Way. Very scenic and great for walks. You can walk to the beach for a swim in just 10 minutes.
Because of the back and forth element, there would be a petrol allowance if you have your own car, and when I’m off work I would drive you to see the sites in the area and help you find your way around.
Mum and I are very flexible as to how you get through any tasks - 5 hours help per day for 5 days, with two days off a week. You choose when. I’m a chef and enjoy cooking with, and for, my visitors when I’m there. Can show you how to make soda bread if you are interested. I have 1 indoor/outdoor cat. Shes friendly and elderly.
Great to have experienced helpers with self motivation and some gardening (tell the difference between a weed and a flower) knowledge, but I can teach you, help me with light house tasks and moving firewood.
A reasonable grasp of English saves any miscommunication, but sometimes Google Translate, pointing and waving will get us through! Please have travel insurance that covers any medical needs you may have if you are non EU and be Visa compliant.
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*Please note preference is for helpers with their own car.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House sitting
Interests
Plant care
Photography
Music
Gardening
Cooking & food
Nature
Sailing / Boating
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Mayo is gorgeous! We are on The Wild Atlantic Way close to deserted beaches, historic Abbeys, an amazing sea stack at Downpatrick Head, great surfing and golf, beautiful walks, and world famous fishing. This is rural Ireland at its best.
We are looking forward to learning about your culture, helping you with learning English and exchanging recipes. Obviously whilst helping at my house, I would be cooking with or for the helper and sharing recipes and language skills if they would like to improve their English. I was born in Hong Kong and my mother spent 16 years there and we have had great success with helpers from the East. It will be interesting to get other recipes and cultural experiences to share. We are interested and interesting people.
In terms of the time doing tasks at mums or mine, it will be weather dependent. And it will be clearly laid out with lots of time off during which I would hope to bring the visitor to see sites in the area.
If you’re interested in music, then we can go to the pub to a Trad Session. You can try a Guinness!
Help
Unpacking boxes, light gardening when it’s nice weather, painting (upcycling), cleaning, de-cluttering, help putting up pictures.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Your own room and bathroom with me, or small apartment at Mums.
I will cook with, or for you when you’re at my house helping.
What else ...
We are on The Wild Atlantic Way which is a tourist route that runs down the West Coast of Ireland. If you like to hill walk, swim, surf or play golf, it’s all on our doorstep. Bessie’s Bar is within walking distance.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
It is a lovely peaceful area and so working here in your free time will be nice.
Space for parking camper vans
Yes. Any size.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Kirkie
Elderly and friendly.
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