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Min stay requested: at least a week
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Description
Live and help in a spectacular peaceful location in return for welcoming accommodation and exchange of language learning.
Teenager, small old dog, and mother, live on Achill Island, County Mayo. We would like to host some one primarily comfortable with caring for and walking our old dog and perhaps dog-sitting when we are not at home. We enjoy learning languages and are happy to teach ours.
We are near the beach and local bus route, in a prime location for discovering nature, historic and cultural areas, and the Wild Atlantic Way.
A competent driver with a driving licence, or own transportation, would be extremely advantageous here but is not essential. TFIanseo bus can transport you to and from the house for a small fee.
We would also like help with household chores and tasks and cooking vegan/vegetarian meals occasionally. If this sounds like a good match for what you are looking for we will happily arrange a video call to introduce ourselves and further discuss arrangements. Thank you! -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Elderly Companionship
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
House & pet sitting
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Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Sustainability
Pets
Events & social
Writing
Plant care
Music
Languages
Gardening
Cooking & food
Books
Animals
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Nature
Beach
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We love Irish Trad music and play Irish music at home at random times. We don't have a television or WiFi . We would encourage you to use your free days to travel and explore the area. We are a busy family and enjoy private time together but we will include you in outings and activities whenever possible and can give you lifts when we travel to nearby towns.
We live on Achill Island which has spectacular world-famous beaches, historic sites, mountains, lakes, and a rich cultural heritage.
Surfing, kayaking, kite-surfing, swimming, snorkeling, golf, yoga, horse-riding, hiking, biking, traditional Irish music sessions, and many other activities are possible here. We enjoy learning and teaching languages (e.g., Irish).
We live in a rural area but have access to almost everything we need here. We live in a small village with a pristine beach, and nearby you will find a café/pub, food truck(s), and beach saunas. -
Help
We would like to share our languages and Irish music and local culture with our Workawayer.
We live a simple Island life and would share our activities of daily living, which include house-keeping, cooking (vegetarian) meals, spending time outdoors together, going to the spring for water, some gardening and walking and caring for our dog. We play music together and enjoy board games.
We can offer a bicycle to cycle around the Island. We enjoy going to traditional Irish music sessions (beginners welcome!) most weeks and to music festivals occasionally. -
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Irish: Intermediate
German: Beginner
Spanish: Beginner
Serbian: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
We speak English and some Irish at home. We are interested in learning languages. We love music. It is like another language to us! -
Accommodation
Private bedroom with use of shared (rarely) bathroom (adjoined via door to bedroom); bathroom has a shower, sink, and toilet. Female non-smoker/non-vaper, non-meat eater (fish is ok) preferred. We prefer vegetarian/vegan food and cooking. The use of a vehicle or bike to get around is recommended but not essential as there are local buses available.
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What else ...
We welcome help for July, August and September and look forward to hearing from you!
Le míle buíochas!
Many thanks! -
A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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My animals / pets
gingy
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She is patient, caring, kind, considerate, respectful, energetic, funny, compassionate, hardworking, reliable, sincere, and the list goes on and on...she is an amazing artist! Moreover, she is now a good friend of the family.
She will help you with all kinds of tasks both … read more
Imagine staying on the scenic island for a month with company, going to the beach at least once a day, having yummy food and music, exploring around with a bike...
Walking the dog in the nature is joyful. There are no difficult or exhausting tasks at all. Em always makes sure if I … read more
We felt warmly welcomed and we learnt a lot about this beautiful island thanks to EM and her son. A proper cultural exchange.
The location is just stunning, very easy to access from Westport by bus.
Magnificent … read more
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She is patient, caring, kind, considerate, respectful, energetic, funny, compassionate, hardworking, reliable, sincere, and the list goes on and on...she is an amazing artist! Moreover, she is now a good friend of the family.
She will help you with all kinds of tasks both … read more
Imagine staying on the scenic island for a month with company, going to the beach at least once a day, having yummy food and music, exploring around with a bike...
Walking the dog in the nature is joyful. There are no difficult or exhausting tasks at all. Em always makes sure if I … read more
We felt warmly welcomed and we learnt a lot about this beautiful island thanks to EM and her son. A proper cultural exchange.
The location is just stunning, very easy to access from Westport by bus.
Magnificent … read more
