Fionnuala

Ireland
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Hi, I'm Fionnuala, mother of 3 grown-ups and looking for some new adventures. I've worked in the wine and hospitality business for many years in Ireland, and now want to work in the fields, where the wonderful juice is born.
I'm up for anything, but love being out in the open air, doing whatever needs to be done. I also love cooking and looking after guests. I speak English, and a bit of Italian and French.
I hope to meet you along the way.
Interests
Writing
Yoga / Wellness
Politics / Social justice
Sustainability
Plant care
Music
Languages
Gardening
Farming
Events & social
DIY & crafts
Cycling
Cooking & food
Charity work
Camping
Beach
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Italian: Beginner
More details about my language interests
I've been learning Italian for about a year. I've spoken French since school days .
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity Work
General Maintenance
Art Projects
Languages
Life at a Farmstay
Some knowledge of:
Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
More details about your skills
I've worked as a chef and restaurant owner for many years before going into wine sales and education. I love gardening and have worked for the last few months in a vineyard in Italy, pruning, curving the vines, harvesting, doing wine tours, tastings, and working in the cellar. I love physical work, love being in the fields, but also happy in the kitchen or looking after guests. I speak English, Irish, a bit of Italian and French.
Age
62
What else ...
I love music and the sea, or rivers or any open water I can swim in. I play guitar and sing, coming from Clonakilty in Ireland which has a vibrant live music scene. I also love to cook for friends, enjoying great wine too, of course.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  No

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22 Nov 2025

Left by host (Help on a family farm with a ...) for Workawayer ()

Dear Fionnuala,
thank you for your discreet yet joyful presence, and for carrying out every task with such enthusiasm and genuine joy. We loved your luminous spirit and will fondly remember the evenings we spent playing Irish music together. Here’s to future toasts, shared scones, and the hope of seeing you again very soon!

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22 Nov 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help on a family farm with a ...)

Thank you Nana and Gino for making me feel part of your family at your farm near Alvignano. I had such a lovely time here- very relaxed, working at a nice pace in the middle of the forest with my wheelbarrow, where I became the 'queen of the cariola'! I fell in love with the donkeys, they are gentle, calm and communicative creatures, so even… read more

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16 Oct 2024

Left by host for Workawayer ()

It has been a great pleasure hosting Fionnuala. She was always positive and good humoured, an enthusiastic worker and happy to do whatever was needed. Fionnuala got along well with fellow workaways, respected the ethos and made very positive and lively contributions to the social and cultural life of the farm.

I feel privileged and fortunate in… read more

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16 Oct 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Eco-conscious volunteers ...)

Staying at Shak's farm has been such a wonderful, warm, enlightening, fun and life-affirming experience. He is a perfect Workaway host as he is kind, patient and great fun. It's a very beautiful place, really stunning location in the middle of rolling hills, surrounded by vines and olive trees. The work was interesting and varied, weeding the… read more

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