Help on a dairy farm near Macroom in mid Cork, Ireland

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08/08/2019
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2019

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We live on a dairy farm near Macroom in mid Cork. We milk 200 cows which all calves in spring. We also like building and are restoring an ajoining old house at the moment. We are using lime and sustainable building methods. We also have five border collie dogs on the farm who are great workers and very special friends. On the farm we also have five children between 7 and 14 and we have one full time staff Vicky who lives on the farm and has been here for 13 years and we have one part time man from Poland.
Type of help
Building
Farmstay
Help in the house
Animal care
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Out family loves Irish music and it's culture We will point you in the right direction if you want to travel. We will teach you how to look after animals and do some building work
Help
We would like some help on the farm with milking feeding calves fencing and bedding animals. Occasionally help out in the house or also any help on building projects would be great
Languages spoken
English
Accommodation
We will provide accommodation in our house which is ensuite double bed
What else ...
We are about 25km from Cork City on the Kilarney side
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (4)

17/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (María)

Maria is a lovely person always so happy and open to new experiences. She is also very capable and willing and is very bright and a quick learner. We would love to have you back any time Maria and the door is always open for you. I think wherever she goes and whatever she works at her work will be to a high standard and she will always add a… read more

(Excellent )

15/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (María) for host

I stayed two weeks at the farm and loved the experience!

I felt part of the family since the very first moment and really liked listening to their amazing "concerts."
I learned how to milk cows, cut wood, paint ceilings, build fences for the fields, wash the barn and many other activities that farmers do...and enjoyed everything! All the… read more

(Excellent )

27/06/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Lara)

If this was Strictly come dancing Lara would be getting 3 10s for a faultless, tireless elegant performance. 10 for personality and attitude, so open minded non-judgmental and curious and in awe of nature, she is a fantastic conversationalist and so willing to learn and was constantly laughing and happy. 10 for work ethic, an extremely rare and… read more

(Excellent )

26/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Lara) for host

I spent three weeks on the farm in April following an internship in Dublin and found my stay to be among the best experiences I had during my time in Ireland. In addition to providing me with both a cosy bed- and a bathroom, I was treated as a family member rather than just a guest and included in all activities a busy farming schedule will allow,… read more

(Excellent )

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